What To Look For When Buying A USED Motorcycle!

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4 жыл бұрын

These are some of the key things I like to look for when purchasing a used motorcycle. I hope you find this information useful!
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@MohitPratapSingh95 4 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a track bike , the zip tie on the front fork is use to check the suspension travel to know if u are braking too hard or too soft and also as a marker to adjust the suspension. I dont think it can be used as a rag for leaking oil :P Although nice video dude, really important key point.

@thesighbored 3 жыл бұрын

Next: What To Look For When Buying A REBUILT Motorcycle! 😜

@jakeglazier5750 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the tips great vid.

@padenmckendrick6609 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the information

@jevegabuzz1446 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos, it's at a steady pace and it helps me understand section by section about motorcycles themselves, keep the good work up!!

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it!

@johnast 3 жыл бұрын

@@RKMotorsports hi, help me please find the zx6r 2005-2006 engine. low mileage

@RKMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnast I use ebay if I need to buy a used engine. Try looking there

@johnast 3 жыл бұрын

@@RKMotorsports thank you! but there is too little choice)

@jreynolds2088 4 жыл бұрын

A couple things I noticed when you were walking around the bike. The rear turn signals are after market and are underneath the bike attacked to the aftermarket fender license plate holder. Also the rear brake level is also aftermarket and is adjustable to be able to move forward or backward to the comfort of the rider. The fairings are aftermarket as well as you mentioned. Just my two cents on what I noticed.

@BKRcustommotorbikes 8 ай бұрын

Hey Rob, I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the front wheel chock on your lift? I want to replace the one on my lift and was looking at ones like that instead of a clamping type that I have to wind. Thanks Adam

@XeroFailGames Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2005 zx6r and while it is old it was maintained pretty well. But either way I plan on sinking some money into it to get it how I want it

@ebinj5 4 жыл бұрын

I saw you had a fz6r in the background and was wondering if you know where I can some fairing for my bike. On mine its mainly the left side but idk if I should trust Ebay.

@erick1670 4 жыл бұрын

Nice overview! Could you tell the brand of the fiberglass? Keep that R6 as your track bike!!

@harlandvaught1177 4 жыл бұрын

Amen i love this video

@stevebryant5299 4 жыл бұрын

One thing on the Chain and Sprockets - I look for if it has cupped teeth - is usually a sign it all should be replaced. Also at 9:31 - what is the Orange/Black Bike ? Looks Like a Yamaha R1... Love the Video's keep up the Good Work... maybe you will pick up a Ducati some time?

@alexer1987 3 жыл бұрын

@RK Motorsports any tips on how to fix minor bumps and scratches on the frame and swing arm to make it look nice and clean😁

@dariusionut5635 4 жыл бұрын

I also bought myself a nonruning ducati monster m600 but I think that in my case the problems are the spark plugs, the old fuel and maybe the carbs which need to be cleaned. Good job with the video and good luck with the rebuild

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck to you too! sounds like the ducati just needs a good tune up!

@quintenavery6382 3 жыл бұрын

How can you fix a 2002 Yamaha yzf600r front steering problem with the tire turned slightly to the right when the handlebars are straight.

@ottojdiazr2 4 жыл бұрын

First comment !!! Great video dude !!!!

@morty2400 4 жыл бұрын

the ziptie on the fork is most likely to help finding the suspension setup and not put a rags

@anthonyscott16 4 жыл бұрын

That was my initial thought as well.

@Kralja1992 4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to find used bike that has never been dropped. But the most important thing is that bike has a potential to be repaired. Maybe it's mistake, but I think that this 636 has a lot of potential. But I'm interested what you will say about engine when you dig into it. Keep up the good work, I really love your videos! Btw sorry for my english, respect from Croatia

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jumpsuiit 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if I am to buy a bike that is not running as a project. How do I know that the engine isn’t scrap.. like if the cylinder and rods are ceased or something? Or something serious that require an almost new engine? Great vids by the way. Learn alot!

@jacksomb1 2 жыл бұрын

Check wheel bearings. Quick and easy to do

@Young937phoenix 2 жыл бұрын

I'm the type of person that no matter what imma do oil change and air filter and spark plugs and new brake pads front and back and flush radiator and buy new fairings so I can have the feel that it's my bike not just one I bought and just riding I like to dig in so I know everything good.

@RKMotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great way to do it!

@kingsbury0n1wheel 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good race bike forsure

@steve23464 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Most things mentioned, chain, brakes, tires, seals etc are consumables and shouldn't necessarily be a deterrent from buying. They could be totaled up for bargaining leverage if your lucky. Also don't rely solely on a low odometer reading. On most bikes and this bike in particular it can be disabled in about 10 seconds.

@RKMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Very true, the condition of these can also give you an idea of how the bike was treated or neglected

@stevenm4959 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Yamaha YZF600R I just purchased but its stuck in a gear. I had to remove the chain so it would move. What do you think the issue might be

@Toronto6ix 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel man.... love from Toronto

@RKMotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Aye! Whats up neighbor! Once the border opens back up I'll be making some trips up there! I love Toronto!

@Toronto6ix 2 жыл бұрын

Nice let me know when you come through id love for you to take a look at my bikes

@munaammunawar7578 4 жыл бұрын

helpful

@cr45h20 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike. Interested in seeing how this will play out.

@sugarrfree 4 жыл бұрын

CR45H best ninjas

@jonathancsoy 2 жыл бұрын

So sad in my case bro. I bought a GSX-R 600 2008 and at the beginning everything was ok but two weeks later I couldn't started and I thought it was the TPS, for my sorprise, according with the mechanic, it is the whole the throttle body that doesn't work for my bike

@Aluminata 4 ай бұрын

So its been down on both sides?

@rfabri 4 жыл бұрын

How about the engine and transmission, how can we assure that it is in good-ish shape? Oil and water levels can give a hint (if its suspiciously low, for example), but its easy for the seller to lie about. Specially the sporty bikes which usually suffer more abuse than usual, like revving and while stopped, burnouts, etc, which put a huge load on the engine. I know that as part of R&D the big makers usually test for reliability (Suzuki for example kept a GSXR redline for 24h+ to evaluate wear), so this shouldnt be a concern, but still is one thing that leaves me unsure about picking a cheaper one.

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

I let the bike run and listen closely to the motor for any ticks/ knocks or any abnormal noises and make sure there is no smoke coming out of the exhaust. As far as the transmission, the only way to know if that is good is to take the bike for a test ride

@christianarnold4699 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man how can I message you? I have a few questions on the easy you build your bikes and stuff

@azribahari4420 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful 636 model ever.

@RKMotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite style!

@crazystreetfiights2795 4 жыл бұрын

Look for Optique YAMAHA FZ1

@joellardizabal3145 4 жыл бұрын

its my dream bikes brow till if how much your motorcycle

@Alteriukas 3 жыл бұрын

What is the best place to look for bolts and screws for motorcycle like this 636?

@RKMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

I usually get a bolt kit with my fairings when I order them, but if I need a set I just get them off of ebay. Go with the polished silver bolts not the black or aluminum bolts either. The black ones rust easily and the aluminum ones break

@tjugdeman8368 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍from pilipines Wow my dream bigbike 😒😒

@ragavsampath97 3 жыл бұрын

It is a great video you said everything clean.... If you had a inserted a part of video like everything is wrong about what you said will be nice.... For example like you said about engine sound, you should have gave an example of faulty engine sound ..... Anyways videos was nice

@RKMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I am thinking about making an updated version of this video so I can incorporate that into the video next time!

@edgarusi664 4 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for the bike?

@Jason-zr6il 4 жыл бұрын

I see an orange r6 in the back. Do you have an extra r6 tank for sale?

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

I don't unfortunately

@mrjay6349 4 жыл бұрын

How much it cost to u... When u Repair the engine Make A Vlog

@EDP1 Жыл бұрын

there's too much coolant in that bike . always stay about 4 MM under the MAX mark . for all vehicles . when you fill liquid to the max when colt , it will expand ( heat ) and then there's to much liquid . thats how , you create a waterleak and oil leaks . over filling .

@michaelneal7079 Жыл бұрын

First thing is to find out if if some hack Motorsports company slapped some eBay parts on a formerly wrecked bike , maybe not today but at some point a lawsuit is coming your way….

@aalglady 4 жыл бұрын

Show us the inside of the fuel tank Cause I bought my gsxr 600 2014 and I didn’t check the gas tank , so when I took the bike to my home town I checked the fuel tank and it was so rusty, it makes my fuel pump not running well, I cleaned it and changed the filter and still has the same problem with the fuel pump, and I changed my fuel pump after a couple days the problem came back cause of the rust 💔💔 I ordered a “ POR 15 fuel tank sealer “ and I will give it a try I hope it will work better:(

@aalglady 4 жыл бұрын

My bike has 7 k miles this is why I didn’t check the fuel tank , and it was my BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've been burned a few times from rusty tanks, I've learned to check every time now!

@aalglady 4 жыл бұрын

RK Motorsports what you’ve done with the tanks to solve the problem?

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

@@aalglady use vinegar in the tank to dissolve the rust then coat the inside of the tank with a product like por 15 or red kote and it's good to go

@aalglady 4 жыл бұрын

RK Motorsports Okay dude i will do it , keep posting videos u r the best , ur fan form Saudi Arabia.🤙🏻

@mikeeagen777 4 жыл бұрын

What video editing program you use

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Windows movie maker

@joellardizabal3145 4 жыл бұрын

how much brow ..from Philippines

@stevewilliams1122 4 жыл бұрын

Zip ties are used to mark the travel of the suspension. Shows how deep they travel

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't until after making this video that I learned that out, always something new to learn every day!

@stevewilliams1122 4 жыл бұрын

@@RKMotorsports Best bit of motorcycles, everyday is a schoolday. Great vidsby the way

@ideliasjohnson5560 4 жыл бұрын

When buying a used bike how much is too many miles ? What range should I be looking for

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

That question is open to personal opinion. I've bought wrecked bikes with 32k miles and rode them for an entire season and on the other hand I've seen bikes with 18k miles trashed because of a lack of maintenance. It's all about how you treat and maintain your bike

@Kiwiiyt 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips!! #kiwiiyt

@melissadoyle3993 3 жыл бұрын

Have any fairing wanna sell lol

@savvy_southpaw7348 4 жыл бұрын

Any videos coming soon?

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Should be another couple weeks for the triumph fairings to come in and I'll have that one uploaded but I do have a cost reveal for the CBR in the works and some other bike tips and facts

@Nickinik63 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work buddy keep up the great work this help me out im 15 years old and got my forst r6 obviously i cant drive legally yet so sometimes id just give her up and down my town road simce i live in a little town no cops out😂. I sold it and i rebuild cars so i found a wrecked cbr1000rr that i wanna rebuild you inspired me sick vids keep up the great work the 10 minute rebuilds are my favourite

@w1n1x 4 жыл бұрын

You are way too young to ride. Better start with a much smaller one and ride the big one once you got a proper license.

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, stick with at least 600s for now. You have to respect the bikes or they can seriously cause some harm

@Nickinik63 4 жыл бұрын

I started riding 450 dirtbikes at 10 years old why dont yall calm down ik what im doin and the harm thats all part of the fun

@w1n1x 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nickinik63 Your way of thinking is exactly why so many bikers die. You have zero sense of responsibility. Also I doubt you ever rode such bikes at that age. That's absurd. No child can handle such strong and heavy machines at that age. Better stop trying to show off with lies that don't cover the truth. A CBR1000 would seriously smack you so hard that you won't be able to even react. A 600 inline 4 is the best start after having a little experience with 400-500ccm3 bikes. You better respect the bikes or else you will pay a great price if you are not careful enough.

@Nickinik63 4 жыл бұрын

@@RKMotorsports i came here to support you and getting support back i dont like this negativity unsubscribing

@Qs_913 4 жыл бұрын

@TheSummer750 4 жыл бұрын

Key things are salvage titles. Cracked cases/oil leaks-> oil starvation. Check for a cracked frame. Title matches the frame VIN. Person selling is the person named on the title. Bike should run, always. These are the key things/reasons to walk away. Everything else is manageable. Reason this guy cheers so loud when a bike first starts up is because he took on a huge risk in flipping non-running bikes- profit easily becomes a loss. Last key thing, never buy a bike from bike flippers that have owned the bike for a couple months or never titled it in their name- just left the old title unsigned from the previous seller. Engine condition and frame integrity aren't they're concern- this channel proves it..

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are other key things to look for when purchasing a used bike. I also like to be straightforward with everything I sell and lay everything out on the table in the open for buyers that are interested.

@funninja1405 4 жыл бұрын

it is sad that You do the channel advising people about things You don’t have great clue about ... zip tie on the fork leg to stop dripping oil getting on the brakes!? You should stop before someone will get hurt or waist money on the project that has no chance of success without proper tools/expertise/experience etc. This motorcycles can go very fast and small failure can be fatal as a result. This is not a „subscribers” number contest buddy ! What are You going to do if the worst will happen ? blame KZfaq ?

@tonysway2184 4 жыл бұрын

FunNinja I’m betting money that you’re a negative “yelp” reviewer. Why not help someone out instead of blatantly bashing them over social media? Maybe next time give them some tips or guidance...

@RKMotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

FunNinja, I am in no way encouraging people to do that. I am simply going over the bike exactly how it sits the way that I picked it up. You must have taken me the wrong way. I did not do any work to this bike yet, I am going to go through the entire bike and fix up everything that I pointed out in the video.

@funninja1405 4 жыл бұрын

Bufallo g s - imagine having surgery on Your body done not by the doctor but a operating enthusiast ? ;-) Do You think it’s a good idea to have lots of random people create content for the KZfaq that isn’t veryfied by anyone, content that lands in hands of young guys that believe that they can do anything including repairs on motorcycles which can kill You within 3-4 seconds from the moment You reliese the clutch (most modern sports bikes do 0-60mph in 3-4 seconds )?

@Davemcmasters 4 жыл бұрын

@@RKMotorsports fun ninja forgot to take his meds today bhahahah.

@steveaitken5468 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you mate. It's understandable he doesn't know what the zip tie is for, but it' brings everything else he says into question when he just makes something up. Sorry, I wouldn't take this guy's advice either.