I second the high mileage myth...just bought a 04 R1 from a good older friend. One owner, meticulously maintained, and one helluva runner with 135,000 miles. Love the bike and practically runs like new!
I bought my 2006 675 from a guy who had literally every piece of paperwork associated with the bike. He had part numbers and receipts for everything he had ever did to the bike. He use to build race bikes back in the day and he even showed us his shop. So I was pretty confident buying from him. I was surprised when he handed me a binder of paperwork after I handed over the cash ✌🏻
Check behind all of the plastics. Shiny, crack, and scratch free plastics on an older bike may be hiding damage from a drop or slide. If parts were replaced, ask why they were (accident, upgrade, etc), and do the original parts come with the bike. (Having spares is always a good thing.)
I suggest saving for a bike in the summer and fall and buying in the fall or winter when used bike prices are the lowest. Spend the rest of the winter catching up on maintenance (when motorcycle tire prices are lowest) and adding the accessory equipment you want, which also helps with the angst of having a new bike you can't ride in the winter.
@@oceanonboba4577 this reply might be too late but...save up. you should never get a vehicle you can just barely afford (especially a toy, im assuming ur in the us). have more cash on hand for any unexpected costs/maintenance on top of that youll have more leverage as a buyer during winter. also look into insurance before buying the bike
I generally avoid bikes (and cars) which have a lot of performance modifications. This stuff might be desirable to some but can lead to real headaches and expensive repair bills down the road. You can rarely be sure the modifications have been done correctly and that the bike isn't a ticking bomb as a result.
I've bought 5 2ndhand bikes so far, so for beginners like me, always go for the bike that has no to minimal amounts of modifications, be it visual or performance. Even if they are good mods, they will almost never suit your taste in the long run anyway.
I've got 44k miles on my 07 R6, 34k miles on my 09 R1 and 33,000 miles on my 05 R1. Yamaha's definitely do need a valve adjustement around the 27k mile mark but after you get your valves back in spec and sync your throttle bodies you are golden. They all run and idle like brand new.
Always check for Clean Title in the owners name and the bike is completely paid off with no remaining liens, make sure the VIN# matches the engraving on the bike, check KBB for the average value (don’t be afraid to negotiate!), Age of the Tires (the manufacturer date is printed on the sidewall), if it’s chain driven check for rust & tension, open up that gas tank and check for rust (a responsible owner will keep a full tank with fuel stabilizer), test ride and test braking & suspension, headlight/Turn Signals/Horn, check the front forks for any leaks… Oh and definitely educate yourself with the bike you’re interested in, knowledge is key my friends 🏍🤓✌️
Some really good points. Side note, did you see that SUV at 3:16 hit the indicator and then just push it's way between two cars ... noobs take note that these car drivers exist.
After looking for second hand mt 07s here in The Netherlands I figured its smarter to buy a brand new. They are 1k more expensive and you get a brand new one.... Crazy. Sometimes brand new IS THE option :)
@@SaleBosancheros Yeah the hunt is qutie painful. I found a few 2019 with 30k KM's on it for around 7k but they all had aftermarket slip on and that's not really good when looking for second hands. But yeah, the prices are insane, glad you found one tho. Drive safe mate!
Die krengen zijn gebruikt echt belachelijk duur. Met meer modellen eigenlijk. Gelukkig is de 600cc supersport catagorie niet echt geliefd meer dus daar kan ik hopelijk snel een leuke deal in maken!
@@melvinf190 Ja inderdaad, die nakes zijn echt onwijs duur atm. Vandaar dat ik ook gewoon wat extra heb bij gelegd en een nieuwe heb gekocht.... En ja, de 600cc supersport is best wel te doen qua prijzen. Heel veel succes met je toekomstige deal kerel en rij veilig! :)
Completely agree I’m buying a cb650r used ones are listed for basically the same price as the new bike, so there’s no point in buying the used bike, if your hard up over a thousand dollars and buy the used one instead you probably shouldn’t be buying the bike to begin with cause you can’t afford it. New they are 9.3k used people are asking 8-9k that’s ridiculous I’ll buy new
Check the dates on the tires. They may have plenty of tread but if they are 5 years old or older they will most likely need replacing. Another bargaining chip to work with.
The number one thing you should do when buying used bikes, cars, boats etc..............before you consider anything.........check how easy it is to get parts for that particular model, were there a lot of them produced, how much do key parts cost? Beware of vehicles that were abandoned cause they cost too much to fix. I gave up riding road bikes years ago, people tail gate too much, I was the middle vehicle in a 7 car pileup on the highway, my bike got turned into a pancake, I jumped and walked away without a scratch.
Mileage should be disregarded in general. Low mileage the owner could have disconnected the speedo or replaced the cluster with another. If the bike has 50k plus know that it was most likely taken care of.
I have 3 bikes and 2 off road for winter. Not a bean to my name having paid out for new radiators and now needing to fork out for new cooker. The joys of running a home. Yet I went onto ebay and bid on a mint gixxer 750. Luckily I got outbid which wasn't a disappointing message . As I said I have no money. This bike thing just gets in your blood and hard to get to grips with.
Funny just got my third bike as a non runner, no testride to speak of and the owner just got it as trade deal and never used it, only payed $300 and needed $37 in parts to get it out on the road, now this china dual sport is my daily ride during the Swedish winter and not worried if I drop it on an ice patch and scuff the tank :)
100% agree with "owners who seem to forget they're selling something" - if you repeatedly take >1 day to respond to msgs (or I have to ping you to remind you) and you only answer a few of my questions, then experience has taught me you're probably not all that pressed to sell and you probably won't be pleasant/easy to negotiate with. Young me would have stubbornly kept pursuing, but life is short and there are plenty of other fish
After I gave the previous owner the money for a 2015 KTM 500 EXC with California plates... Dude almost didn't want me to go. He also told me a few other people came, but he didn't even let them test ride it LMFFFAAAOOO
Switzerland is like that. In Hungary you can start on 50cc bikes when you're 14! That's the stage I'm at. Dreaming of big bikes and twisty open roads! Enjoy riding!
@@mr.carguy654 thanks. In Switzerland you can start riding a mofa/moped with 14, with 16 you can ride 50ccm bikes and with 18 with the new regulations you can drive everything above 50ccm, but your bike can't have more than 35kW or 0.2 kW/kg. When you have 2 years of riding experience you can go and do the driving test for the "open" category.
@@22savic That's very interesting. I think it's all for the best (safety wise)! The fact that in America you can just jump on a 1300cc Ducati with no riding experience after completing a course seems really crazy to Europeans like us who have to work our way up to bigger and more powerful bikes like your ZX6R!
Here in TN, we still register with the County Courthouse... AND they practically know me on a first name basis... It would (at this point) be suspicious if I ever paid "Blue Book" or MSRP for something, considering all the junk I've restored over the years... ;o)
Here in Japan, test rides are not a thing, you trust the dealer or don’t buy it, and yes it is a gamble. People here seem to only sell there bike when something is not ideal and if they are selling on there own not though a dealer it’s probably because the dealer wouldn’t take it.
If youre in STexas near san antonio hit up cycle rider. Great used bike outlet. Got my Raven Red R6 with 8k miles. Great shape. Will eventually upgrade to a Triumph or Rs 660. Ask for Marty, good people there.
@@SkateAndReview pretty good. This place has been in business like 29 yrs. Not a huge place tryin to pump out bikes like crazy. The value of my r6 was within $200 of what rbfcu valued it at. So no crazy mark up. They may be limited now on inventory but come spring they get more bikes in.
I’ve been wondering. Say I started in a 54HP ‘97 Honda CB500. What would be a good second naked motorcycle? On the cheaper there are the SV650’s, but I’m looking into moving to Yamaha, either a 07 or 09. What do you recommend?
Ryan over at Fortnine has a video for "How to buy a used motorcycle" too... might be entertaining enough to watch... you know... just to gather and compile the different perspectives... for science... yeah... science... ;o)
@@Mech.E Yup... most likely... I'm hitting those regular vid's as often as I can... just keeping up on the drill... side of the vehicle... watch for the patterns... etc... ;o)
Read up on the "consumables" and replacement parts possibilities to understand the potential service bills (even if you do your own wrenching) in the foreseeable future... ESPECIALLY TIRES... That list includes things like gaskets, seals, o-rings, and the brake lines at this point... It's not a guaranteed replacement list, mind you... JUST that "sitting to death" can be a thing, depending on how the bike was routinely stored... SO it's worth knowing what might've been 'broke down" by the elements of just sitting quietly, and while they may hold up for a while, that's a vague and indiscriminate amount of time before you're on the hook for the adjustments and replacements... For perspective, I bought a 95 Suzuki Savage 650, with 3850-ish actual miles on it. I had a FULL history of the bike with confidence... AND I've treated her as much like a trail bike as the cruiser she is for thousands of miles now... Other than the initial carburetor clean out (shellacking sucks for engine operation)... I have no complaints... LOVE it! Hope this helps, as some of those "consumables" might be worthy of mention in price negotiation so you could even get a break... ;o)
I, as a scruffy hobo wearing clothes you can't distinguish from my cleaning rags, feel a little bit discriminated. I take very good care of all of my bikes.
All my friends keep telling me the 25k mile myth and I keep seeing bikes with over 80k on them being sold to the new owner so I can see firsthand that it is a myth lol. My boss said "shit 20k is just broken in"
I did like 30,000 miles on my Harley and literally nothing happened in that time. It was fantastically reliable, even more than my carbureted Honda VFR750.
It’s math, over 3k miles a year means it was probably enjoyed and maintained. The spookiest bikes are 20 years old with 1-8k miles. On bikes that don’t get ridden all the rubber and grease tend to dry up
I bought my first bike back in November. It started up and I tried to check as much as I could but mainly checked it over like a car. It drove that was the important thing to me. Turns out the gas tank is full of rust, forks are leaking, carb needs cleaned or rebuilt, chain throttle and clutch were super loose, tires are bald, drove it around a few days before realizing the back lights were unhooked, and I can’t make it 5 mins down the road without a death wobble or it cutting off while riding /: also nuetral will either not engage or will stick.
Finally happening, going tomorrow to write my name on ownership of a motorcycle, buyed Kawasaki er6n from 2007 as my first road legal bike in decent condition! :)
another thing, if the seller has a document with a missing or ripped page, walk away. if you dont have the paperwork it doesnt matter how good the condition of the bike is, or how cheap it is, do not get it. also look for where the seller is from. if they live in a place thats notorious for being a crime infested mess, chances are the bike is stolen.
Got two of my bikes from rick scared squids at half price and only one year old.......weeee (they needed only 300-400 services to make them almost as from the factory line). Still meeting them in the city and the have remorces about selling those bikes.....
hey Yams can you do a video on "first bikes over 50" so as to satisfy the Dad Squids out there who haven't touched a bike a bicycle or tool in over a decade and now want a.....(deep breath) "chopped up, stretched out, raked up, widened and piped and ported Vfax Night Rain Boulevland" so they can show up at the local AppleFridayGarden wearing dad jeans, white sneakers and and untucked button down shirts to hit on the Ultra Blond bartender who thinks they are human garbage. extra points if you can include riding with said Dad Squid I'm too tall too big too old for that bike over to AppleFridayGarden and getting reaction for the Ultra Blond.
Nah, just do what I did and buy a crusty 1980 cx500 with no title for $850 from another state as your first motocycle. It's fine. After about $1000, it's titled and running. Lol, for real though I have some videos of it on my channel check it out. It's going to be sweet once I get my new NUUT wiring done. And new paint. And fix the pinholes in the gas tank lol.
If you can’t work on a motorcycle carburetor you need to have your man card revoked…. I might not be able to ride just yet .. but anyone worth their salt can turn a wrench
Just got my first motorcycle like a week ago! 1985 Honda Magna V65 1100cc. $1100. Garage kept and maintained for the last 30 years. same owner. He was #2, im #3. Thing looks like it just rolled off the factory floor. i LOVE it. What yall think?
They don’t make em like they used to. That magna is properly fast. Only thing I didn’t like about those is that if your in the throttle it is drinking fuel. And that V4 loves to sing
about the titling section, im looking to sell my dirtbike. i never registered it because i actually never got a chance to take it out. i have the title with the printed name of the last guy, my name is signed on it. can i sell it without officially putting it under my name?
Yamm, was that you and the gratuitous Ninja footage? Can't get the kickstand up on the first swing? Looks like ur Bri'ish jacket? Just bustin' your manscaped balls
Taxes on buying something used that allrdy payed the taxes once .. of fuck no haha .. should do the Europe route .. taxes payed once done .. or ship it out of the country to some dealer or buyer and get a refund of it
@@martinivanov1319 Okay... Not going to protest too strongly... As a "first bike" you should understand that it IS likely to get dropped, stalled, scraped up, and generally abused through the earliest stages of "dumb noob' sh*t" that WE ALL go through... The other side I feel I have to warn you is that with the likelihood of dropping it, you NEED a first bike you can physically pick back upright... and at least on the 800cc class, you NEED to get out and practice those "how to lift your heavy ass bike" techniques or you won't be riding very long. Look, I HATE to sound like I'm picking on someone... Honda DOES make a fine bike. The reality is, however, that getting into riding is complicated enough... It's FAR easier to do on a bike that you honestly think is "too small" for you in the beginning. "Settling for" a decent "cheap little piece of crap" for learning also has the advantages that 1) you just about can't lose much money on it... and 2) you won't spend your learning time TERRIFIED of hurting "Baby" or a "Dream Bike" or whatever... Nothing wrong with learning to take it easy early on, but with larger bikes come more sensitive and responsive throttles (among other things) making it much MUCH easier to yeet yourself off the back or through a privacy fence... into the side of a building... etc... SO this one makes it fairly imperative that you focus on SMOOTH in the controls and that they're not ever "an on or off switch"... That said, it's still your neck to risk and your choice. SO take this as just "cautionary" about the matter... If you're patient with yourself AND diligent about the parking lot drills, you should still be fine. ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 ive watched a lot of videos already about bikes. i know ill 100% drop it at least once or even fall with it. i dont care, i know it will happen at some point. ill TRY to be very careful but i cant promise even myself :D some time ill just want to pull the throttle hard. its natural. the price difference here between a 250cc and 600-1000 isnt that big. its not like im paying a lot more for the VFR. thanks for 1 advice tho - about picking it up. i didnt think about it. i surely need to train to pick up these 200kgs alone. thx
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Yeah exactly@@Skyla286
Can confirm the mileage myth. Bought my bike brand new in '05. Now just over 140k miles. She's still in tip top shape.
jesus christ post a picture or something 140k miles???
@@LaronichillTitan If I knew how, I'd make a video and take you guys for a ride with me. Then everyone would know the 1st gen Busa is perfection
Ahhh... the love of your life. Also, that's a serious two wheel value. Very low cost per mile.
I second the high mileage myth...just bought a 04 R1 from a good older friend. One owner, meticulously maintained, and one helluva runner with 135,000 miles. Love the bike and practically runs like new!
ever see a second hand VFR with less than 30k miles? they come from the factory with 10k on the clock
I hate when owners who are selling their bikes put it up for sale and be like I’m not actually selling it but testing the waters??
never experienced that, oof
Yeah, idk why they do that
Oof, I hope to never experience that.
It’s like perusing a dealer when you’re not looking to buy anything. Seems like a jerk off if you ask me
I’m currently shopping for a first bike as see this ALL the time lol
Perfect, a video to watch while taking my morning deuce. Thanks yam.
I'm also on the shitter.
Lol. Same
Lmaooo same 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I watch soundman when poopin!
Yam videos are great while on the throne
I bought my 2006 675 from a guy who had literally every piece of paperwork associated with the bike. He had part numbers and receipts for everything he had ever did to the bike. He use to build race bikes back in the day and he even showed us his shop. So I was pretty confident buying from him. I was surprised when he handed me a binder of paperwork after I handed over the cash ✌🏻
What was in the binder
@@caveman1193 A gun and a cone
@@caveman1193paperwork
Check behind all of the plastics. Shiny, crack, and scratch free plastics on an older bike may be hiding damage from a drop or slide. If parts were replaced, ask why they were (accident, upgrade, etc), and do the original parts come with the bike. (Having spares is always a good thing.)
I suggest saving for a bike in the summer and fall and buying in the fall or winter when used bike prices are the lowest. Spend the rest of the winter catching up on maintenance (when motorcycle tire prices are lowest) and adding the accessory equipment you want, which also helps with the angst of having a new bike you can't ride in the winter.
There’s a 2015 ninja 300 for 2700 near me. Should I buy it even tho I can BARELY afford it. Or do I save up for the winter? I need answers quickly!
@@oceanonboba4577you only live once
@@oceanonboba4577whatdidyoudo
@@oceanonboba4577 this reply might be too late but...save up. you should never get a vehicle you can just barely afford (especially a toy, im assuming ur in the us). have more cash on hand for any unexpected costs/maintenance on top of that youll have more leverage as a buyer during winter. also look into insurance before buying the bike
Watched this last night, bought my first bike this morning and rode it 5 hours to get home 😁
I’m about the do something similar, but it’s about 6 hours and I haven’t ridden in about 4 years, so wish me luck, friend lol
@@garretth7096how was it
I generally avoid bikes (and cars) which have a lot of performance modifications. This stuff might be desirable to some but can lead to real headaches and expensive repair bills down the road. You can rarely be sure the modifications have been done correctly and that the bike isn't a ticking bomb as a result.
I've bought 5 2ndhand bikes so far, so for beginners like me, always go for the bike that has no to minimal amounts of modifications, be it visual or performance. Even if they are good mods, they will almost never suit your taste in the long run anyway.
Keep making this type of guide videos. You can even repeat them every time making it better and more efficient.
I've got 44k miles on my 07 R6, 34k miles on my 09 R1 and 33,000 miles on my 05 R1. Yamaha's definitely do need a valve adjustement around the 27k mile mark but after you get your valves back in spec and sync your throttle bodies you are golden. They all run and idle like brand new.
Always check for Clean Title in the owners name and the bike is completely paid off with no remaining liens, make sure the VIN# matches the engraving on the bike, check KBB for the average value (don’t be afraid to negotiate!), Age of the Tires (the manufacturer date is printed on the sidewall), if it’s chain driven check for rust & tension, open up that gas tank and check for rust (a responsible owner will keep a full tank with fuel stabilizer), test ride and test braking & suspension, headlight/Turn Signals/Horn, check the front forks for any leaks… Oh and definitely educate yourself with the bike you’re interested in, knowledge is key my friends 🏍🤓✌️
Some really good points.
Side note, did you see that SUV at 3:16 hit the indicator and then just push it's way between two cars ... noobs take note that these car drivers exist.
Dangerous animals!
After looking for second hand mt 07s here in The Netherlands I figured its smarter to buy a brand new. They are 1k more expensive and you get a brand new one.... Crazy. Sometimes brand new IS THE option :)
The problem is the dealership price is upwoards of 8k Euro I got lucky and got mine in 2019 lol but ye I feel the pain since I´m searching for a WR...
@@SaleBosancheros Yeah the hunt is qutie painful. I found a few 2019 with 30k KM's on it for around 7k but they all had aftermarket slip on and that's not really good when looking for second hands. But yeah, the prices are insane, glad you found one tho. Drive safe mate!
Die krengen zijn gebruikt echt belachelijk duur. Met meer modellen eigenlijk. Gelukkig is de 600cc supersport catagorie niet echt geliefd meer dus daar kan ik hopelijk snel een leuke deal in maken!
@@melvinf190 Ja inderdaad, die nakes zijn echt onwijs duur atm. Vandaar dat ik ook gewoon wat extra heb bij gelegd en een nieuwe heb gekocht.... En ja, de 600cc supersport is best wel te doen qua prijzen. Heel veel succes met je toekomstige deal kerel en rij veilig! :)
Completely agree I’m buying a cb650r used ones are listed for basically the same price as the new bike, so there’s no point in buying the used bike, if your hard up over a thousand dollars and buy the used one instead you probably shouldn’t be buying the bike to begin with cause you can’t afford it. New they are 9.3k used people are asking 8-9k that’s ridiculous I’ll buy new
Check the dates on the tires. They may have plenty of tread but if they are 5 years old or older they will most likely need replacing. Another bargaining chip to work with.
The number one thing you should do when buying used bikes, cars, boats etc..............before you consider anything.........check how easy it is to get parts for that particular model, were there a lot of them produced, how much do key parts cost? Beware of vehicles that were abandoned cause they cost too much to fix. I gave up riding road bikes years ago, people tail gate too much, I was the middle vehicle in a 7 car pileup on the highway, my bike got turned into a pancake, I jumped and walked away without a scratch.
Mileage should be disregarded in general. Low mileage the owner could have disconnected the speedo or replaced the cluster with another. If the bike has 50k plus know that it was most likely taken care of.
“Taken care of” as in tampered with to show a false amount? Appreciate your word!
@@e1901 Taken care of meaning the bike wasn't abused and had regular maintenance.
I have 3 bikes and 2 off road for winter. Not a bean to my name having paid out for new radiators and now needing to fork out for new cooker. The joys of running a home. Yet I went onto ebay and bid on a mint gixxer 750. Luckily I got outbid which wasn't a disappointing message . As I said I have no money. This bike thing just gets in your blood and hard to get to grips with.
Anon is addicted to crack on two wheels
Waking up just time for another great yammie vid.
Are we not gonna talk about that mini-van jerk at 3:15?
JK, but good timing, I'm about to buy another bike, so this is perfect for me!
Funny just got my third bike as a non runner, no testride to speak of and the owner just got it as trade deal and never used it, only payed $300 and needed $37 in parts to get it out on the road, now this china dual sport is my daily ride during the Swedish winter and not worried if I drop it on an ice patch and scuff the tank :)
100% agree with "owners who seem to forget they're selling something" - if you repeatedly take >1 day to respond to msgs (or I have to ping you to remind you) and you only answer a few of my questions, then experience has taught me you're probably not all that pressed to sell and you probably won't be pleasant/easy to negotiate with.
Young me would have stubbornly kept pursuing, but life is short and there are plenty of other fish
After I gave the previous owner the money for a 2015 KTM 500 EXC with California plates... Dude almost didn't want me to go. He also told me a few other people came, but he didn't even let them test ride it LMFFFAAAOOO
Today I bought my first bike🔥
Nice, whatcha get? I'm picking up an 07 Ninja 650r today
@@vistakay I bought a 2012 ZX6R.
But because of the swiss regulations I have to drive it with 35 kW for 2 years.
Switzerland is like that. In Hungary you can start on 50cc bikes when you're 14! That's the stage I'm at. Dreaming of big bikes and twisty open roads!
Enjoy riding!
@@mr.carguy654 thanks.
In Switzerland you can start riding a mofa/moped with 14, with 16 you can ride 50ccm bikes and with 18 with the new regulations you can drive everything above 50ccm, but your bike can't have more than 35kW or 0.2 kW/kg. When you have 2 years of riding experience you can go and do the driving test for the "open" category.
@@22savic That's very interesting. I think it's all for the best (safety wise)! The fact that in America you can just jump on a 1300cc Ducati with no riding experience after completing a course seems really crazy to Europeans like us who have to work our way up to bigger and more powerful bikes like your ZX6R!
Make sure to look extra hard to see evidence of the bike being laid down! The seller will not disclose this fact
Or say fuck the title fees and tell the DMV every bike you get is $500 lol
Here in TN, we still register with the County Courthouse... AND they practically know me on a first name basis... It would (at this point) be suspicious if I ever paid "Blue Book" or MSRP for something, considering all the junk I've restored over the years... ;o)
500? Try 150 lol
Here in Japan, test rides are not a thing, you trust the dealer or don’t buy it, and yes it is a gamble. People here seem to only sell there bike when something is not ideal and if they are selling on there own not though a dealer it’s probably because the dealer wouldn’t take it.
But I already bought my new motorcycle for the year. Honda Monkey FTW :D
The amount of bikes I have swiped away from immediately because hidden in the listing “lost title” “no title” yeah that’s not sketch at all 💀
If youre in STexas near san antonio hit up cycle rider. Great used bike outlet. Got my Raven Red R6 with 8k miles. Great shape. Will eventually upgrade to a Triumph or Rs 660. Ask for Marty, good people there.
@@SkateAndReview pretty good. This place has been in business like 29 yrs. Not a huge place tryin to pump out bikes like crazy. The value of my r6 was within $200 of what rbfcu valued it at. So no crazy mark up. They may be limited now on inventory but come spring they get more bikes in.
As a resident of Phoenix, I can tell you for certain that the "ASU of mtorcycles" is a Versys 650.
Heyy pheonix too! So.. is versys 650 not great? Appreciate any info :). Looking for a bike for the first time- tryna learn whatever I can.
I’ve been wondering. Say I started in a 54HP ‘97 Honda CB500. What would be a good second naked motorcycle? On the cheaper there are the SV650’s, but I’m looking into moving to Yamaha, either a 07 or 09. What do you recommend?
Still talking to a guy about his MT 07, glad this vid came out was about to check the bike out tomorrow
Good luck bro 🤞🏼
Im looking for one too!
Ryan over at Fortnine has a video for "How to buy a used motorcycle" too... might be entertaining enough to watch... you know... just to gather and compile the different perspectives... for science... yeah... science... ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 I recognize your pfp from DDFM right??
@@Mech.E Yup... most likely... I'm hitting those regular vid's as often as I can... just keeping up on the drill... side of the vehicle... watch for the patterns... etc... ;o)
@@Mech.E Luckily I found one, and it's in pretty good condition. Just slightly scared going from a 150cc to a 700cc with alot of low end torque
I have a friend with an 06 636 with 946 ACTUAL miles on it. He just repainted it and I know the whole story on it. I really REALLY want it
Read up on the "consumables" and replacement parts possibilities to understand the potential service bills (even if you do your own wrenching) in the foreseeable future... ESPECIALLY TIRES...
That list includes things like gaskets, seals, o-rings, and the brake lines at this point... It's not a guaranteed replacement list, mind you... JUST that "sitting to death" can be a thing, depending on how the bike was routinely stored... SO it's worth knowing what might've been 'broke down" by the elements of just sitting quietly, and while they may hold up for a while, that's a vague and indiscriminate amount of time before you're on the hook for the adjustments and replacements...
For perspective, I bought a 95 Suzuki Savage 650, with 3850-ish actual miles on it. I had a FULL history of the bike with confidence... AND I've treated her as much like a trail bike as the cruiser she is for thousands of miles now... Other than the initial carburetor clean out (shellacking sucks for engine operation)... I have no complaints... LOVE it!
Hope this helps, as some of those "consumables" might be worthy of mention in price negotiation so you could even get a break... ;o)
This is the video I was looking for yesterday. You read my mind!
I, as a scruffy hobo wearing clothes you can't distinguish from my cleaning rags, feel a little bit discriminated. I take very good care of all of my bikes.
Thanks for the tips! And I totally clicked the video at the end
🤣😂
2:52 i wasn't ready for the ahegao collage
All my friends keep telling me the 25k mile myth and I keep seeing bikes with over 80k on them being sold to the new owner so I can see firsthand that it is a myth lol. My boss said "shit 20k is just broken in"
I did like 30,000 miles on my Harley and literally nothing happened in that time. It was fantastically reliable, even more than my carbureted Honda VFR750.
78,000 on my gs1200. Still in great shape. 30k on my s1000rr. So far, so good.
It’s math, over 3k miles a year means it was probably enjoyed and maintained. The spookiest bikes are 20 years old with 1-8k miles. On bikes that don’t get ridden all the rubber and grease tend to dry up
I bought my first bike back in November. It started up and I tried to check as much as I could but mainly checked it over like a car. It drove that was the important thing to me. Turns out the gas tank is full of rust, forks are leaking, carb needs cleaned or rebuilt, chain throttle and clutch were super loose, tires are bald, drove it around a few days before realizing the back lights were unhooked, and I can’t make it 5 mins down the road without a death wobble or it cutting off while riding /: also nuetral will either not engage or will stick.
Jesus what did u buy?
@@alexandertoback5553 a market place special apparently lol but Fr was a 07 gs500f
Just fix it, working on bikes is ezpz and parts are super cheap
@@augustnorman2434 fixing a bike is not ezpz, especially if You’ve never done it before
@@augustnorman2434 yeaa Noo its not bro... Are you gonna tell him about how the Japanese bikes use ph2 an ph3? Or you gonna let him strip em?
Miss the Craigslist videos
Finally happening, going tomorrow to write my name on ownership of a motorcycle, buyed Kawasaki er6n from 2007 as my first road legal bike in decent condition! :)
Great video yam. keep up
another thing, if the seller has a document with a missing or ripped page, walk away. if you dont have the paperwork it doesnt matter how good the condition of the bike is, or how cheap it is, do not get it. also look for where the seller is from. if they live in a place thats notorious for being a crime infested mess, chances are the bike is stolen.
2 hours a week? You gotta pump those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers.
Well of course youedont want the one one in the thumbnail that's a bicycle!
AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC VIDEO ! I ENJOYED IT ! I LOVE IT !
TRUTH YAM 💯💯💯
Arizona State of motorcycles I guess is the Indian Chief? 😋
The Chief is one of the top cruisers around in performance and looks, I think you mean either the Suzuki Boulevard or Harley 883 😁
Consuming your videos in YamYam-style😋
Got two of my bikes from rick scared squids at half price and only one year old.......weeee (they needed only 300-400 services to make them almost as from the factory line). Still meeting them in the city and the have remorces about selling those bikes.....
Im on my way to check on a bmw 650GS... thanks guys! great pointers
hey Yams can you do a video on "first bikes over 50" so as to satisfy the Dad Squids out there who haven't touched a bike a bicycle or tool in over a decade and now want a.....(deep breath) "chopped up, stretched out, raked up, widened and piped and ported Vfax Night Rain Boulevland" so they can show up at the local AppleFridayGarden wearing dad jeans, white sneakers and and untucked button down shirts to hit on the Ultra Blond bartender who thinks they are human garbage. extra points if you can include riding with said Dad Squid I'm too tall too big too old for that bike over to AppleFridayGarden and getting reaction for the Ultra Blond.
Get a guaranteed check for the lowest your going to offer the bring the differance of that from the asking price in cash
6 bikes no dirt bikes 💯🇨🇦
The diss in the intro right before i go to check out a CBR 500R to buy as my first bike...
I liked the video at Squidinol!
I got my masters from ASU so I can say that comparison is accurate 😂
Nah, just do what I did and buy a crusty 1980 cx500 with no title for $850 from another state as your first motocycle. It's fine. After about $1000, it's titled and running. Lol, for real though I have some videos of it on my channel check it out. It's going to be sweet once I get my new NUUT wiring done. And new paint. And fix the pinholes in the gas tank lol.
If you can’t work on a motorcycle carburetor you need to have your man card revoked…. I might not be able to ride just yet .. but anyone worth their salt can turn a wrench
I think basic maintenance should be mandatory learning when getting a license.
Man cards don't exist
@@slimfit767 not in this society
Plants coming out the intake lol
Yammie I’ve been watching you for 3 years and I just realized you’ve literally influenced every bike I’ve had lol
What about of the painted the bike? Is that a problem? Gsxr 750 painted gray. . Seems like they might be hiding something
Perfect timing
Intro cracked me up 😂😂😂
Sad to see that the Yam has stepped in line with all the rest.
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LOL I love it so much that literally *everyone* dunks on ASU
wish we had a EU version of daddy Yammie
Why buy a used bike when you a can enter a Yammie give away 🤔
Can’t click, gotta go to work
Might get a Suzuki gs500f in a couple days it has 19k miles would u say that’s high ?
Yo thought this was one of the bicycle channels I'm subscribed to ciz the thumbnail is a bicycle rear hub and chain.
Just got my first motorcycle like a week ago!
1985 Honda Magna V65 1100cc. $1100. Garage kept and maintained for the last 30 years. same owner. He was #2, im #3. Thing looks like it just rolled off the factory floor. i LOVE it.
What yall think?
I’ve had a Magna, mid 90’s. It was fantastic bike.
@@cccycling5835 dude I love it. I'm like 275lb 6ft tall, and it's got plenty of giddup-n-go for me
They don’t make em like they used to. That magna is properly fast. Only thing I didn’t like about those is that if your in the throttle it is drinking fuel. And that V4 loves to sing
@@adamlanglois563 yeah im getting the impression its a gas hog.
I always drift away from your channel cause I want real info about bikes and you drift off onto other topics that aren't relevant too often.
Just 2 hours a week?... I thought it would be normal to reach those on a daily basis...
I don’t have seasons I live in ca it’s either hot warm or chilly 😂
What does "getting valves done" mean?
about the titling section, im looking to sell my dirtbike. i never registered it because i actually never got a chance to take it out. i have the title with the printed name of the last guy, my name is signed on it. can i sell it without officially putting it under my name?
OMG the sloth killed me..
ASU of motorcycles is 100% a “stunted out” GSXR 600
I didn’t think the transfer title and sale tax was gonna be $235. I had enough money saved up but still. 07 cbr
Selling on my Husky 610 was like putting my dog down.
I got stuck with a title problem. And the guy put me off for months and ended up with a MVR4 lost title form.
Is squidinol prescription or over the counter?
+1 on mileage, i own a ducati 999 with 36k miles
I saw reasons not to buy a motorcycle and saw a.messed up bike chain and wheel?
Honestly don’t know why I’m watching this, I bought my second bike a week ago
Almost annoyed enough to want to hijack a motorcycle so I can get to work in time ...
Yamm, was that you and the gratuitous Ninja footage? Can't get the kickstand up on the first swing? Looks like ur Bri'ish jacket? Just bustin' your manscaped balls
Can we get another episode of "it came from craigslist"?
fucking finally ill be able to buy a bike now...
thx papa yam
What if the owner has no documents for maintenance records at this point What should i do ?
Im heading on a bike inspection
Taxes on buying something used that allrdy payed the taxes once .. of fuck no haha .. should do the Europe route .. taxes payed once done .. or ship it out of the country to some dealer or buyer and get a refund of it
How do i join the discord? It's not letting me
Can u buy a good used bike on line from another country and not get scammed
whats the discord? idk how to join
i think of buying a honda vfr 800 from around 2000. is it good and reliable? its around 2-3k$
Can't speak specifically to the vfr's, but Honda is among the top choices for a solid bet. They're notoriously reliable if they're nothing else. ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 i love it so much and its my choice for a first bike unless someone really changes my mind. its looks cool to me and it has v4
@@martinivanov1319 Okay... Not going to protest too strongly... As a "first bike" you should understand that it IS likely to get dropped, stalled, scraped up, and generally abused through the earliest stages of "dumb noob' sh*t" that WE ALL go through...
The other side I feel I have to warn you is that with the likelihood of dropping it, you NEED a first bike you can physically pick back upright... and at least on the 800cc class, you NEED to get out and practice those "how to lift your heavy ass bike" techniques or you won't be riding very long.
Look, I HATE to sound like I'm picking on someone... Honda DOES make a fine bike. The reality is, however, that getting into riding is complicated enough... It's FAR easier to do on a bike that you honestly think is "too small" for you in the beginning. "Settling for" a decent "cheap little piece of crap" for learning also has the advantages that 1) you just about can't lose much money on it... and 2) you won't spend your learning time TERRIFIED of hurting "Baby" or a "Dream Bike" or whatever...
Nothing wrong with learning to take it easy early on, but with larger bikes come more sensitive and responsive throttles (among other things) making it much MUCH easier to yeet yourself off the back or through a privacy fence... into the side of a building... etc...
SO this one makes it fairly imperative that you focus on SMOOTH in the controls and that they're not ever "an on or off switch"...
That said, it's still your neck to risk and your choice. SO take this as just "cautionary" about the matter... If you're patient with yourself AND diligent about the parking lot drills, you should still be fine. ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 ive watched a lot of videos already about bikes. i know ill 100% drop it at least once or even fall with it. i dont care, i know it will happen at some point.
ill TRY to be very careful but i cant promise even myself :D some time ill just want to pull the throttle hard. its natural.
the price difference here between a 250cc and 600-1000 isnt that big. its not like im paying a lot more for the VFR.
thanks for 1 advice tho - about picking it up. i didnt think about it. i surely need to train to pick up these 200kgs alone. thx
Ask if and when the valve adjustment was done. It’s a very expensive service.
Hey YN, you should start working out man. Just a suggestion...
which bike is better ktm rc 390 or kawasaki ninja 400
KTM390 all day