Tips On Buying A Used Dirt Bike
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Buying a used dirt bike can save you a lot of money over purchasing a new one. In this video I cover some common issues and things to look for when making your decision and hopefully save you some money and headaches down the road.
This is a great video with a lot of useful advice, and I would also be very carful buying a used dirt bike, If the seller can kick it and it starts but when you kick it and it won't, Don't buy it, even if he says you just have to get used to kicking it or do it a certain way, when I first got into motocross bikes and dirt bikes, a guy sold me one that looked great and every time he kicked it, it fired right up, but I couldn't kick it and it start at all so he talked me into buying t saying I just needed to get used to it, when I got it home, I kicked it 1000 times and never started, even tried roll starting it with and nothing, took it to a mechanic and they quoted me over 1000 dollars on it to fix it, I cut my losses and bought another one from an honest person. I know this from experience
Lol the mechanic just tried to rip you off! Might need choke,decompressor, or both...and off course knowing how to find TDC!
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yep, bigger engines are a pain in the ass to start, if you dont know how to do it, i have a xr600 and i have a couple of friends who ride motocross (125, 250) and no one can start it xD
Lots of bikes really do have their own preferred start routine, just because you got ripped by your mc hanic doesn't mean the seller was stooging you, he did start the bike yes?
I've seen ppl use the choke the wrong way, use it when it wasn't needed so flooded the engine, try to start a bike with no fuel, kick themselves to death after they forgot to refit the plug cap, i could go on and on, dirtbikes and 'shit happens' are synonymous.
This is a very good video on basic condition of a bike before buying. At 62 and have owned well over 40 bikes in the last 47 years I know my way around bikes. Great job I know this will help people get a nice bike or at least know what needs attention.
A good guide given in clear, precise, easy to understand language. Excellent!
This advice could easily be applied to road-bikes too.
My son and I are going to buy his first dirt bike tomorrow I was a little nervous purchasing a used bike but after this video I feel like I have a better what to look for list. I ride street bikes but never rode or even been on a dirt bike so the issues are similar but yet not. Thanks for the video I feel confident I will either buy or walk away with knowledge gained here! Excellent!
Very good video, I'm a custom fabricator and motorcycle mechanic and you definately cover all the points to check. Great video for the new or seasoned bike buyer! One other point is crankcase oil condition and air filter. If the air filter is caked in debris, crap all in the airbox or the oil is tar black that is a decent sign of how the owner maintained it also, just like the brake fluid color. Also on a 4 STROKE blue smoke at start up, probably valve seals, blue smoke always= big money, BEWARE
This video is very informative and easy to understand. Also thanks for zooming in, it's helpful for us newbies to learn.
Thankyou, I have learnt a lot, I think the most important message I learnt is do your research, know what your buying, thanks again Paul, Australia.
Helpful video. I bought a 450 last year and the seller was friendly and honest about the bike, the bike also was incredibly clean. You will quickly notice if the seller really cares about bikes or just wants to make some money. Ask what kind of fuel and oil he/she used and try to use that in the future for extended life of the engine. Ask how to do regular maintenance in general.
awesome video man...i haven't rode in some years but i am buying a bike tomorrow and this video made me a more confident buyer! Thanks for taking the time to do this!
Thanks man. You really opened my eyes to seeing what's wrong or what needs to be fixed. Very informative
Most informative video on used motorcycles on UA-cam......
You are a Genius
Great advice! I have some experience around Dirt Bikes from my youth, but this brought back some important key points. Thanks a ton!
He knows what he is talking about. Helpful
Nice video but the first thing i look at are major parts that can't be replaced or are very expensive to replace like the chassis, check for any cracks, especially around the neck area, check for any dents in the chassis also, check the engine for any cracks in the casings or repair work, check the chrome part of the forks for any nicks, check the coolant, ive bought bikes before that have just had water in the cooling system which depending on how long its been in there for can create corrosion and a build up of sludge, also when you drain the water and replace with coolant you will usually have to replace the water pump seal ( if coolant starts leaking out the little hole in the bottom of the water pump ) check the oil, check the engine for any leaks, check to see if the bike is blowing any smoke if its a 4 stroke, check the chassis number to make sure it is the same year the seller claims it to be, make sure to get a receipt with the chassis no. included.
Thanks for the primer.
I found this video to be concise and accurate as well as informative.
Once again thanks Buba.
I definitely learned the hard way but I got lucky about half the time.
I got a 450 71 Ducatti as a project bike and was able to fix and ride it for $250
A great bike that I rode for two years.
I bought a 72 360 Alpina Bultaco for a $100 spent on it and ended up giving it away.
a very helpful straight forward Video with some very good advice for someone looking at used dirt bikes! well done !
i bought a kawasaki kmx 125cc and this video helped me a lot,thanks again
Great video. I feel so much more confident with going to buy my first used bike. Thank you!!
Many thanks dude, excellent advice! Top man.
i just brought a used bike few days ago.
some other things i would say is to listen to the motor listen for funny noises, give it a few revs, another good one is take a look around at the persons car house whatever see if he looks after he's things that should give you an idea they looked after the bike, and never believe them if they said they rebuilt it always ask for proof like receipts, its always better to not believe them until they prove you wrong, just a few more things that could help
Very informative. Thanks. Specially the rear suspension.
Good Tips For Sure. A Few things that I would add would be also check the radiators to make sure that they are not bent up and or leaking. Another thing to check is the rotors. Make sure they arent beat up or have a lip on the edge of them and that they are in good condition. Also when it comes to break pads he said that they were around $30 but you can easily spend more from a dealer. for the pads i would suggest getting them off of ebay. i have found front and rear pads for as low as $12.
Helpful for the most part. You didn't really talk about tires though. I've seen a lot of used bikes on the market with the rear tire worn down pretty bad. For most average riders they probably won't be able to feel the difference between different tread patterns and compounds. But its important to select the right tire for your track surface whether it be sandy, hard packed clay, or mud.
Exactly true. I race and because I race I take more pride in my bike, and take better care of it. If they say never raced it is just the seller trying to say it wasnt riden hard, but it probably was, and it probably wasnt maintained well either.
I agree
Alex Chulzhanov I also bought my bike. In fact im still paying for it. It makes me appreciate my bike that much more because I bought it rebuilt it and race it. I dont just take care of it because I race I have so many reasons why I baby my 98 kx125.
Alex Chulzhanov Yamaha and Kawasaki are some of the most indestructible bikes i know. with KTM at top bike for top money.
jake price only way to know 100% how the bike has been treated is to have a good look into the engine.
Quick obvious checks are..
1: The Spark Plug (on site if your out to buy) remove and check the condition/colouring.
(However we all know how quick it is to replace a plug, right?)
2: While you have the plug out, use a pen or something similar to show you when the piston is at the top of the barrel. NOW, use the pen or a screw driver and wrap a small piece of cloth around the end, run the top of the piston and check for any old carbon marks etc.
3: Check for a decent spark, ok ok, the engine runs? That’s fine. However, still check the spark. If possible use a dark area and give the engine a good strong kick. The spark should be BRIGHT white. Even better is a very slight blue colour. You should also hear the spark, a sharp snapping sound.
4: Check all the tubes for cracks due to dehydration of the rubber. Not hard to replace, but this will give you a good heads up on the level of maintenance the bike has received.
5: Compression is a must. If you lack compression, you could be in a world of shit with repairs. It could be a range of things. Bad compression? WALK AWAY!!! Unless you know 110% exactly what is the cause and your happy to fix it.
6: Take a wrench and remove the sump bolt. Drain a little oil into a glass. Get your fingers in there and rub the oil between your finger tips. You should NOT have any grainy feeling to the oil. Shine a bright torch against the glass and swirl the oil around. Look for any shiny grains. If there is? That’s bad!! That could be signs of heavy engine wear.
6: (OBVIOUSLY) The bolts. You know what to do here :))
Don’t be nervous when our buying a second hand bike guys. If your not 110% happy, WALK AWAY. Don’t get caught up in the excitement of a new bike. Be vigilant.
Another bike will come along :))
Be careful people. Be safe and Happy Riding to you all!!
Merry Christmas also :))
Great video, thank's for taking the time to show us what to look out for. Free educations the best lol. Thanks.
looking for a used 450 to turn into a supermoto for urban city rippin. this video is very helpful, thank you
Thanks very informative...even if your not buying but a beginner these points helped out...
Thanks so much for posting this video it got me my first bike👍🏻👍🏻
good video for checking all the stuff before buying a used dirtbike! It helped me alot! thanks :)
great advice man needed to brush up on them to help a cuzin of mine buy his first bike and u helped out alot cheerz
Thanks for these tips because soon i will buy my first dirtbike a aprilia rx 80cc .
Got a used 2013 KX250f for $3000. It was a pretty good deal considering the dealership has a 2013 for $6700. I was weary at first because when the guy went to crank it, he got nervous because it usually cranks on the fist kick. It didn't. So he just kept kicking away and flooded it so bad it sounded like it was bubbling when he kicked it. I was scared but he got it going. After a few months of having it, I have to say it's great. It usually starts in 3-4 kicks at first but once it's warm it turns over on the first. So thankful
not a big issue, it's a four stroke. my yz250f is a pain to start, but the motor is sound as can be.
first point never raced I agree with you 100%. I got my boys and rm85 big wheel. He raced it and it came in peek condition. Spare engine frame tank ect... We have 3 yrs and only getting bearings done on it.
your the mannn !!!!!!!! im going to look at a 96 xr 80 tommorrow thanks for the tipss whole engine is redone with fmf exhaust wish me luck !!!!!!
Great knowledge and awesome stuff!! cheers mate for your help will use when buying my next bike
cheers from down under
That was a great video. You had a lot of tips I would have over looked.
Thank you so much for your quick response I really appreciate it man. Burn rubber not your soul!
Thanks for this video!!! you are the MEN!! a big thank you from Portugal!!
u want a used bike 2stroke do a compression test super simple 4 stroke check the valves,always look at the fluids(r they clean?)does it start easily?shift smooth?wheels wobble,rims true,free play at bearing points?air filter clean w oil?apperance of garage is important also.buyer beware dont let the thrill of a new pos screw u take ur time .
aside from the bs comments below. Great video. very informative. I agree 100% on every bit of it. im a seasoned rider, take this guys word if you are watching this.
Air Filter is a big indicator of if the bike has been taken care of. If its missing/not oiled/extremely dirty. There's a good chance the motor's not in the best shape and that the owner has done little maintenance on the rest of the bike.
Great video and solid info. Thanks for your time producing a quality video.
Another thing that i like to check is the air filter for the simple reason that if the owner cant even maintain something that easy how good do you think they maintained the bike. the same goes for it being all muddy. if they dont wash it good and keep it clean which is easy than why would you think they did other maintenance that was tougher. Also Give the kicker a push to make sure its not stripped and that the bike has decent compression
great info vid man good job and thanks
I just brought a 1999 Honda xr250r with a new motor, Motor has 1500 k's on it so it's been "broken in" but it's a good bike. The guy said he took great care of it and it's realiable.
ok?
My dad had his xr 200 for 8 years and just upgraded to an xr400 spent 200 for the 200 and 1k for the 400 never had a problem
ok?
King Trollington III XD
:)
ive got a 2005 honda crf230f AND LOVE IT the only thing i had to do is new headlight(cuz the old one sucked), bigger front sproket (faster on the road), plates (it had the baja street legal kit on it), worst part is it dosent have the kick start
I love that bike. Those 230's are great play bikes, and are practically impossible to break under normal use. If I could have a second bike alongside my kx250 it would be a crf230.
awesome tips i wouldnt have thought of
Great Video!! Covers all bases and very professional. Thanks
im 5'8 160 lbs and ride a cr250r 1993. when i got my 250 i putted around and took it slow until i got used to it. i would say a 250 2 or 4 stroke. 4 strokes have awesome torque, power up hill climbs like a champ, can keep up with a 2 stroke, and are perfect to put around and then crack it open when requested. the 2 stroke is where your speed needs come in. once you get used to the powerband, the 2 stroke will treat you right. but putting around isnt such a great idea for you will foul the plug.
*Lots of good points man well done lots of views on this video!* 🎥👍
I think another point that was missed was the air filter. According to his check list, my bike would've been a pretty solid bike. If I would've looked at the filter, I would've question why it was dry and not even put on properly! Long story short, i ended up with a whole new head and piston/rings! $1400 dollars later, I learned my lesson!
I'm 19 I'm 6"3 and I'm about to buy another CR500 ;) beast of a bike
Cool, you like wasting money
I built a crf450r into a street legal supermoto for a friend that is 6'6" and 315lb. From my experience, i can tell you that seat height doesn't mean anything at your weight (sorry, dont mean to offend you). What you will want to do is change the front fork oil to a 10w or 15w and change the rear spring to something around 5.8 or 6.0kg/mm. The adjustments are not enough for you when it's stock. After the fluids are changed, the suspension will be much more plush and not as springy as before
Good video, I liked the Forsheee Motorsports banner behind the bike.
I think ill go check my own bike over. This was very helpful.
Also check or ask about the odo if it has one. Some sellers might have a broken one on that doesn't have the correct mileage.
i bought a ktm 85 that sounded beyond incredible. the guy never told me that he put a crank in with a reconditioned rod. new piston and the water pump was out. so i rode the bike like a 2 stroke should be run: balls to the wall. exactly 12 minutes in the engine seized and i ended up putting in all new bearings, seals, water pump, crank, piston and had to have the cylinder recoated. so word of advice>>feel the radiator and make sure its warming up and that the water pump is running
Thank you, I felt more prepared then I did 14 minutes ago.
This is good stuff a motocross bike gives a lot of performance and stuff wear out after a normal amount of riding,my CR 250 two stroke dude though he's was mechanic,he had power valve all messed up it wasn't even working and he had shorten the fork springs thinking it was some hot set up they didn't work for nothing,I was already going to have my suspension guru dial my fork and shock for rough outdoor pro racing he was cool enuf to revalve it to where I really was super happy,after initially made the wrong call but now its like a factory bike the harder u ride it the more u love it... The power valve cost 250 dollars to fix not to bad rest of the motor was rite...
Be careful of dudes flipping bikes most don't do any maitenence stick to racers mainly or some who does take care of there stuff...
Everywhere, dude! I don't know about America but in Australia there are plenty of local sites with a bunch of good info on these sorts of things.
thanks so much for this, so helpful! generous to provide such a practical approach and info for beginners. :)
Look for owners with hour meters on their bikes hour meters mean you know exactly how much more use you have out of ever component top, bottom end clutch etc
Also look for parts for the bike before you get it some times things are hard to find, and you will have a idea how much it is to fix. I got a 2005 kx 125 for 900 and rebuilt the motor the hardest thing was finding a good clutch, Hinson doesn't make 125 clutches anymore. Just some stuff to think about
They are the same size. A 250 is a bit heavier, but were talking 2 strokes so both bikes are relatively light and powerful.
Thanks a ton im new to biking so this will help me fint the bike im suited for!
Thanks for the info going to help a lot while im Craigslist shopping.
Perfect things to looks out for, however i would never ever take the buyers word nor discription whether its been raced or not. You should always assume a used dirt bike was abused, and if the price is right you follow the steps in the video and determine if its in good condition or not. Imo always prepare to replace all bearings for drivetrain after you buy.
Great info I appreciate taking your time doing this video
Buying a dirt bike in the spring of 2015 so I can start riding/racing with my little brothers. I am not particular to any manufacturer, but I am thinking I definitely need a 250 or 250f. 24 years old, 215 lbs, 5'11. My 17 year old brother has a Honda CRF250R, and my 15 year old brother has a Kawasaki KX250F.
Any four stroke bike like 250cc is a good choice. Also if you are racing, go with the 250f or 450f but if its just trail riding, or your not agressive, a enduro bike would be good. Example: crf250x or crf450x
Cheers
In KTM it has, but there are only minor changes from 2000-2013 or 2000-2007 when most 2 strokes were discontinued; not much was done in those years,even to the yz.
plus bad valves/ tuning valves every season, if not sooner lmao. i re-built my 93 cr250r from the ground up for about 700. thats gasket kit, ALL bearings, vforce reeds, clutch plates, sprockets, chain, piston/ rings, ext.
most important top end compression doesnt tell the condition of the piston then u can check the bottom end bearing. take off the magneto cover to check crank bearings.grab the magneto up and down u want no play in them.
i meant to say when u take apart the top end. check power valves if u have them. bottom line go thru the whole bike.air filter !!!!!!!!!
First and foremost make sure it's NOT a KTM bike!
They often brake new just off the warranty imagine when buy used...
Awesome video thumb up btw!
Thanks for posting, I learned a lot.
Thanks... very helpful video. Will make my buying an easier job.
very very very informative. much appreciated! cheers!
Man you channel is so awesome! You need more subs!
Yes you would, you would be stretching your legs a bit to touch the ground, but once your on it and riding i think it would be good, but im 6'3 and 13 years old so i dont know much about people smaller than me with bikes, but my opinion i think you would be comfortable on one.
thanks man my friend and i are ganna look for a 250 2 stroke for him tomorrow and i made a list of all the things i need to look at so hopefully it will be a good bike.
Yeah these things are important but allot of this suspension stuff is only really necessary if you are extremely serious about racing
good advice and nice sales pitch
he forgot to check the rims and spokes hugh those things are about $1000-$3000.
I'm 15 ,6foot 1 inch and 145lbs and I ride a 2011 Kawasaki Kx 450f , I started on a 2001 Honda xr100r and the 450f is my second bike , not to much for me , I'm so happy I skiped the 250 and went to the 450 , its so much fun , it makes me laugh every time I open up the throttle , I do trail riding and never done track riding I'm going to ride my 450 at a track , the Honda is to small for the track and that's why I rode trials
Something that people dont consider, is that even when buying new your taking a chance.
Very well done. Thank you for all of the information.
compression test. Super ez if you have the gauge. Remove spark plug and kick it over. Look up what psi range is good for the bike your lookin at.
I found your video very useful to me.thanks 👍
I just bought an 01 yz125, newly completely restored, including 100% new engine internals.
buying a cr250 witha blown top end, doin all the work myself, backyard mechanic swag
im EXACTLY The same body type as you. ive been riding four stokes for a long time so start off with like a 200 4 stroke. i got a yz85 now
yo thanks a lot for this video man im so looking forward to buy a crf 150 r the next few days
Tbh with you.. Since it's going to be your first bike buy something thats cheaper and older because if its your first bike its going to get beat up alot.. trust me
Well it all depends on the brand of the bike and how much it cost. If it is a well known brand, and is quite cheap it may be worth taking the risk.
I ride probably only about 15 times a year, sadly, but I usually need one at the end of each season.
Hey remember me u work with my dad at Sioux, and u fixed my Suzuki 125
thanks for the video, on my way to check out a DRZ400SM gonna be my first bike. Bringing a couple of experienced dudes along with me, both of them already have drzs. video will make me feel a little less of a noob.
Sebastian Koever How did it go? :P
Kyran Brockett Proud owner of my first DRZ400SM got the paper work settled yesterday morning, I've been out cruising and rolling through trails, I'm in love, when I'm not riding I'm polishing and staring at the engine hahah, a bit obsessed but happy thanks
Sebastian Koever haha nice bro :)
Im 5"6, 135 pounds, and i jumped from a klx 140 4 stroke, to a kx 100 2 stroke
great info man that what I'm going to look at on the cr 250
cuz they change all the seals and the heads after rtaces thats why it runs so nice
I wish I would have found this video sooner I just brought a 94 yz 250 for 700 and im finding out all the shit that's wrong with it now. I gotta spend another 650-700 to get it running right and looking right. its my lil project now, and when I finish with it ima take a stroll down the person house I brought it from so I can see his face. he said its a 89 but when I checked the vin it came up 94... I know for a fact that it was never serviced
I'm 14, 5'10" and weigh 170lbs. I'm hopping up to a yz250 two stroke. The 125 was fun but need something more powerful.
Chevy Gang Films Definitely good choice. I'm the same height and weight, and also jumping to a Yz250r. Great upgrade from a 125.
yeah, go for it. my first bike was a kawasaki kx250 at the same height and weight as you, I still have it now and has great power
Sounds good. I'm 14, 5'" and weigh 135lbs and I have a ktm 200 sx 2 stroke.
I'm almost 16 and I'm only 5' 4" 100 I feel so small compared to every damn person here in these comments lmfao
Ryan Stevens are you a 106lb wrestler? lol
great video very helpful. Thanks