Top 5 Tips on Buying a Used Dirt Bike - What Things to Look For (Save Time, Save $$$)
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Time for a new ride?? Save some money and look for a used dirt bike! The Mx Factory gives you advice on the Top 5 things to look for when buying a used dirt bike. It can be a risky decision to purchase a used machine, but if you do your homework and know what to look for you can find some smoking hot deals out there that save you some major cash $$$ :)
Check out the Top 5 things we suggest you look for:
1) Cosmetics
2) Levers/Grips
3) Wheels
4) Does it run properly?
5) Know the seller
Let us know which tips work best for you in the comments below! Or is there anything else that you look for when buying a used bike?
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Another pro tip: check the vin number for the year model, the amount of people who advertise their bike as a newer year model is insane!
Interesting point. I’ve never encountered that personally but better safe than sorry to check the vin 👍🏻
YES I once bought a 2005 rm250 which was advertised as a 2007
And that wasn't the only thing he lied about
Going to go to dirt bike please
Very true when I first started buying dirtbikes and I couldn't tell the years by looks I bought a 96 yz125 that was advertised as a 2004
BIG tip that I have.... On the Japanese models, and others with an oil drain plug on the bottom of the case, check to see if anyone ever over-tightened that drain bolt. You'll see the huge gob of JB Weld they try to stop the oil leak with. They hope you'll just rip it down the street for a ride and not ride it for the half n hour it'll take for that JB Weld to start falling off... I've seen MANY YZ's and KX's with broken cases from that oil drain bolt.
I got a job and ever since I started making my own money, I made it my goal to buy myself a dirt bike. Was working at McDonald's for awhile but got fired so couldn't get a bike for a bit. Got another job in July at Tim Horton's (I'm 19 and I live at home) and I put my goal of buying a bike back into place. I bought my first ever bike last October. It's street legal too. 2004 Suzuki DR650. Went to the guy's house with my dad and his buddy to look at the bike and it was clean (still is but I'm going to give it an even better cleaning before riding it this year), in great condition and the guy gave us details about it. I'm not experienced in bikes as this is my first ever bike (that I purchased myself but my dad bought me two bikes in the past) but the bike looked amazing. He started it and it ran good. While the guy selling the bike was away from us for a bit, we discussed the price I should offer him. Offered him 400$ less than what he was asking and he said it's mine if I pay cash. He drove the bike to my dad's place the next day and I paid him cash. I will be getting my license to drive the bike on the road this year and I'll be bringing it to my mom's place and I'll be getting my stepdad to show me how to work on it (I want to keep it in the condition it was in when I bought it). I worked my ass off all night (I have a nighttime job) and it paid off. I got my own bike now and I couldn't be anymore proud. I'm really looking forward to driving it this year.
Good for u man that’s awesome 👏
+@@-twss-7750 Thanks. I don't have that bike anymore but I got a newer one (traded the old bike for this one). Love it. Awesome bike. It's definitely something I'm proud of.
After buying it. Does the seller have to write you the title or something, or just pay the cash and all good?
@@magnumllama400 Pay the cash and they'll give you the bill of sale. They'll give you the registration and take the registration to the DMV and switch it over.
@@riley1733 thanks man, I'm trying to learn the process not to get scammed for that.
Got a jackpot bike a couple of days ago. 2017 kx250f. less than 5hrs on it. Show room condition for 3500. Took it to the track last Sunday and had a blast.
just picked up a '17 150SX for a really great deal myself with all the bells and whistles on it already the other day. best day at the track ever.
I just picked up a 2015 KX450F custom for 4.5k yesterday. Cant wait to break this baby in. The thing is NOT stock lmao. So much stuff on it is after market and upgraded. Even tuned.
Another way to see if they took good care of er is to look inside of the air box. Bring a 10mm socket if you gotta
My uncle gave me a broken dirt bike for free. But the repairs didn't cost as much as the bike.
Summer Days my cousin gave me a free trial 125 that worked perfectly then we sold it to my friend FREE MONEY right?! Lol
thats why others should do there own wrenching. fukers get 80$ an hour same for scooters.
@@eagerbordercollie3200 damn are you a millionaire now?
Another good tip: ask them why they’re selling the bike
Noah Wolfe " I want to get a bigger bike “
Offroad Mx that’ll get ya everytimeeeee
@@joshguitar7206 "but it's a kx500"
охотник c maybe they’re trying to get a kx 1250 😂
@@pat9861 BIG MAN BIKE
i love dirt bikes ever since, but never have it, i just watched a motocross here in the Philippines and watched it very close, im so in love with it, in God's Grace one of these days, how i wish i could have that one, i really love 4 stroke 250cc and 450cc it rocks me, whew hehe. Your video is very nice and good......Rock n Roll...
War in a Village why would you want a 4 stroke
Thank you for putting the different pictures in the video to compare good from bad!! 🙌🙌 So helpful!
Ask when they've changed engine oil, clutch fluid, brake fluid last time.
These are great tips. I recently baught two bikes from one seller. Both bikes had less then 10 hours on them. Paid $1700.00 for the pair. Opened up a shed and there they were. Thanks for the head's up.👍🇺🇸
Hey thats a good idea man, look up the seller. Never thought of that🤔
I recently did a jackpot purchase on a 2016 WR450F. Seller had lots of high-dollar toys in his garage, all very clean and shiny. Bike was 4 years old but completely immaculate, had several tasteful aftermarket add-ons that I would have added myself anyway, plus the $300 power tuner and a few new replacement parts. Best thing is, he was asking at least $1000 less than he should have been asking for this particular machine... I think he wanted to make a quick sale and I was happy to oblige.
Also, some people replace perfectly good stock levers with aftermarket pieces -- the presence of an aftermarket lever does not mean that the previous lever was broken off when it hit the ground.
Sweet ! Appreciate your knowledge
Great info.
Thanks. Great video and informative.
Good idea to check the suspension at both ends. Kind of important. Shocks can be blown, springs can sag. Should be on your list I think.
Agreed he mentioned front forks. But that's potential life or death. Fork seals blow while hitting just 25mph your smoked most likely
Very Nice video. And very important is if the bike have a skidplade take it off to see the frame for serious damage. Some enduro bikes have a plastic skidplate and the first owners don't change it with aftermarket more durable and smash the bike in rocks and logs. It is very important.
I'm trying hard saving up for a dirt bike I always wanted one so bad just never could afford it never had a dad to get something like this for me but now I'm grown and grateful and can take care of myself for the most part just a little more time and I'll be riding lol
Thanks for letting me know
Awesome vids. Thanks
great advice. a printable list would be awesome.
i bought a kx 85 for 2,200 and it runs perfect and it’s got a monster energy graphics kits and it got a chrome pipe it’s really nice and i like it a lot
Here’s some others: ask if they have a stand or ratio cups or any extra oil filters/oil/tubes to go with the bike. Or asking if they have a stand you can put the bike on to take a look. If they don’t have a stand, I’d be very skeptical and check everything carefully because maintenance is probably not their priority. Sure some people take it to the dealer, but this is good info to know.
A bike that’s been cared for by a smart owner, will often have these extras. Even if they don’t want to sell the stand/parts/etc, it’s a good test to know who you’re buying from. And you might score some routine maintenance parts.
Great video! Thanks for the tips
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Nicee
Dude if I saw this vid yesterday lol it runs amazing and I love it
I love motocross I’ve always been a huge fan and loved riding dirtbikes my whole life sadly grew out of my old bike and can’t afford a new one,I wanted to start racing so bad
....’how you do one thing, is how you do everything.’.... my dad would have loved that one. 👌
The first things I buy for a bike I get is levers, grips, sprocket, shifter, and case for looks
This is a well-planned and informative video from a smart crew. I'm not too crazy about the "Music to do a drive-by-shooting to" but the content and delivery are to be envied. Many thanks.
I was gonna buy a quad on face book but I was scrolling through UA-cam vids and thought the quad looked familiar and I clicked on it to see the exact same quad I was gonna buy being jumped and beat and another video of the engine all ripped apart and broken
What's the name of vid
Is the 125cc quad on the A1 category?
@Pjs animal Problem vlogs are quads on A1 category or B1?
Very good video!
Thinking of buying a crf 450 soon, this is good pre-buying viewing!
sounds like you need a 70 little boy
This was helpful I’m trying to buy myself a crf 125
I get the thing about aftermarket parts, but what if they're upgrades? I'll take an '08 CRF450R with Hinson clutch, ASV levers, and upgraded forks sooner than one with stock parts.
good job
Thanks Mate ! from Melbourne Australia
thanks now i know where you live home skillet
Hi sir I love your videos so much
Couple more suggestions... bring a zip tie or, and you'll laugh. I have a 10ml lab syringe with clear tubing attached. When I check the oil I dip that tube in and extract some oil... Why you ask. Sellers know that if you add new oil it will sit on top of the milkshake. 10" zip tie you can wiggle it into the oil and see if its milky. also check head bolts, valve cover screws, side covers...chain tension... If they did upper or lower work. Bolts will show wear...also check the bottom frame rails..
Buddy of mine shows with with the syringe and a bore camera... and his riding boots. since he learned a lesson from a mod...the compression was such his foot slipped off the kick and removed skin from his ankle up...
At 6:15 i was like wtf lol. Yea its just a wheel leaning on another wheel but i had to double take that shit lol.
to add to that, make sure that the seller has all the documents. This includes:
1) Original purchase document
2) Piston changes etc
3) Previous owners
This helps to know that if something goes wrong, it could be one of these, and also if its stolen.
Nice video. Subscribing
Nice vid
Hello MX factory I was wondering is that a klx 110 or a klx 110l because recently I have been really wanting to upgrade to a 110L instead of a 110
Good vid
I always check the oil. Is it clean ? Is the level correct ? Oil can tell you alot about how the bike was maintained. Leaks ?
Another good tip is make sure all the gear work and are there
Any chance y’all can do a video on when to replace tires?
What is ur opinion on the maintenance between a 2 stroke racing bike and a 4 stroke trail bike
this is a big help because i want a bike but it would be my first bike
does anyone know what handle bars are on that crf450r? and handle bar bend? thanks
Can you do this but for when you're picking a wife?
😂 as history as shown we are much more intelligent with dirt bikes!
@@TheMxFactory so ur run by females?
@@joeschneider4980 Probability a he makes videos, she edits and uploads
Damage is never visible with women. It just comes out one day
Watching this in 2022 when 10 year old used bikes are selling for $500 less than a brand new bike.
Just bought a 06 ktm then I watched this video don’t know how I missed the missing front wheel 🤦🏻♂️
i sort of have to disagree on one thing. i cant keep my room clean for more than a week, i shave once a month out of pure laziness, my area at work is a disaster and the interior of my truck gets clogged up badly. however i keep my bike as clean as possible. oil changes at half the recommended hours, i brush the chain off and lube it up as soon as i get back from the track when i put it away and i detail clean it with a pressure washer. its an 18 yz250f i bought it new a year ago and even with some beginner marks on the plastics from falling, it still looks immaculate with almost 40 hours on it, and i hear it all the time from people asking about the bike. i dont baby it either, its been caked with 50lbs of mud a number of times.
my neighbor on the other hand has a 16 KTM 300xcw, and while he has a nice clean home, nice clean vehicles, and leaves no messes anywhere, he lets his bike stay dirty and hardly cares about it. Even after he finally got a pressure washer last year it looks like crap and beat up even though its got less hours than my bike and hes had it two years longer
I've got a real nice rm 85 I'm looking to sell super quick been well looked after for the years I've owned it but unfortunately a mechanic I got to service it over tightened the sump plug now its cracked and has a very slow drip leak. What do you suggest I do? State that in the description and sell for a few 100 $ less than I was wanting, get it fixed up by an aluminium welder? Thoughts guys? One thing I cant do is sneakily sell it without telling the buyer.
I ride in the mountains and rocks so I have 3 bikes and a stock of clutch and brake handles. I learned to buy multiple after I broke my front brake on a hill. Of rocks.
cool kid
5:00. Hahahahaha uncle Ronnie
Sometimes I find a bike with only 3-4 hours on it. But I worry about buying them, because they are like 90% of the price of a new one, and I always wonder why anyone would sell a bike after only 3-4 hours? Perhaps they accidently run it without an air filter or something? It almost feels safer to buy a bike with 80 hours on it, that gives you the impression that it was really good taken care of. Sometimes you can almost tell by a guy's garage. It looks like he did nothing but dirt bike service for the last 40 years and everything looks so clean and professional.
May i ask if still available second hand kmx 125? I look forward that bike to buy..
Also you should check the oil to make sure there is no metal shavings
I used to race dirk bikes, I recently broke my KTM and I want a trail bike that I can fool around with my friends on without caring about it too much. Any suggestion?
great great great!!
Hi there Mx. I'm new to the dirt bikes. I'm 5'11 height. What bike you recommend for a beginner like me? Thanks
soon i might go to your training in dubai
My coworker was selling 2 dirtbikes, he wrecked them soo many times, rode hard, let friends abuse them.
His description was totally different,..well taken care, maintained, riden on dirt roads only, low miles.
🤣 And he still sold em. Those things were done.
Be careful and be meticulous.
check the steering stops to see if they're dented to shit. if so the bikes been hucked pretty hard and the forks/wheels probably took a beating
MY BIKE IS 2007 MODEL HONDA XRM 125. I USE IT AS MY DIRT BIKE EVEN IT IS AN UNDERBONE.
GUYS YOUR BIKE IS VERY NICE.
What if the aftermarket clutch cover is a Hinson or tusk?
I’m looking to buy a used dirt bike and it would be great for some insight on what kind of bike I should get, I’m 14 and I’m 5’5 I was looking at 125s like the yz125s especially. What would be the best for me? And if anyone is selling I’d be interested!
Roller section tip video next?
Ya I wish I had seen you this before I got scammed on my ttr230
Whats a good cheap bike that i could get for a 13 to 14 year old?
What is the correct bike for beginners please help?
In Australia, the female equivalent of 'fella' is 'sheila'. You're welcome.
kingcrumpet I’m Australian
A Queenslander
Yeah
If the bike has aftermarket parts on it how do you know if the levers were clutch cover has been worn wood if they just bought new levers and grips cuz they look cool
You don't know, it's just a general thing to watch for.
Whats a Cregsless? Some kind of auction site? Is it private sellers or brokers?
Such a great idea to google the dude your getting a bike from
If it is a 2 smoker, always check the air filter
How much is high mileage or hours on a 2 stroke 250 ktm?
Where do you find the used meter bikes
I don’t know if u will read this, but is there any chance I could buy a bike off of you. I don’t know very much about bikes but I do trust u and your videos. Please respond
I'm about 5 ft 10 Ish maybe a lil bit more or less, last time I rod was a kx65 when I was 11 or 12 i was hella midget back then should I get a yz85 bigwheel or yz125 I'm looking for a power happy powerhouse
Def a yz125
i put a hair line crack near my drain bolt..even had a ricochet skid plate oil leaks.....careful
I was looking to get a Honda crf125r 2017 does anyone have any websites I can find one on
What about compression? Coolant? Oil? Clutch?
You were looking for the word gal when you were talking about what they say for a woman.👌🤙
Hi hope you are fine there, I am from Pakistan if I request to you for buying a motocross bike so can you tell me cost of bikes of model 2015, 2916 and other cost of international delivery. Thanks
Where can I buy a bike from you guys at
Buy one with a dirt carb and and get it for cheaper and clean it yourself it is the easy thing to do on a bike
You may not see this but I’m 14 and I am a really good rider I did my friends bike all the time but I can’t afford one and I was wondering if I could get one
I bought my bike in a box and I had to put it together it sucked it was a kx 65
This doesn't count for purposely bought blow up bikes or older 10+ year old bikes. I bought a 2003 yz 125 blown for $600 (CAD). It needed a bolt kit, clutch cable, front wheel bearings, Exhaust packing, cylinder repair, new piston and gaskets. Total, i'm only at $1400 (CAD) and its worth about 2 grand. The buyer didn't check the exhaust valve, I think that is a pretty good deal. Any good deals you've gotton?
250 yz
That KTM is beautiful
The other thing that the silver around the rim comes from is having the rims on a tire machine when changing tires
How can you tell what it's worth? Other than knowing what repairs needed? Like with cars we have various sites like Kelly Blue Book.
You can Kelly blue book dirt bikes I believe
Free dirt bike
Am after a adult 125cc dirt bike for 1000 pounds I live in England can you help I've only got a grand
Does there dog have dread locks 😂😂😂