| Check Out the Dirt Bike: | | | | Ask the owner of the used dirt bike lots of questions. If |
| A dirt bike that has not been properly maintained is not | | | | he’s not sure about his last oil change or how often |
| only expensive to fix, but can also be unsafe and | | | | he changes his air filter, maintenance was probably not |
| dangerous. If you’re buying a used dirt bike from a | | | | a priority for him. |
| dealer, the chances are good that it’s been | | | | When you buy a used dirt bike, the more papers an |
| examined by a professional, and any obvious | | | | owner can show you, the better. Maintenance records, |
| mechanical problems have already been fixed. A used | | | | proof of ownership and a certificate of |
| dirt bike from a dealer may also come with a | | | | roadworthiness are all good signs that the sale of the |
| warranty. | | | | bike is legitimate. A good sign that the bike has been |
| Unfortunately, buying a used dirt bike from a dealer is | | | | loved and well cared for is if the owner has dirt bike |
| more expensive than buying from an individual owner. | | | | insurance for it. |
| If you don’t mind taking your chances to save | | | | How to Further Minimize Your Risk with Dirt Bike |
| some money, the first thing you want to check out are | | | | Insurance: |
| the wheel bearings. Put the bike on a frame and spin | | | | While there’s no way to guarantee that the used |
| the wheels. They should spin straight and noiselessly. | | | | dirt bike you purchase is going to be perfect, you can |
| Also pull back and forth on each of the wheels. There | | | | minimize your risk of loss by purchasing dirt bike |
| should be no wiggle. | | | | insurance. Getting the right paperwork from the |
| Test drive the bike to make sure it runs in all the gears | | | | previous owner will help you insure your bike quickly, |
| and doesn’t make any unusual noises. Just like | | | | and the insurance company may reimburse you in the |
| when you buy a car, the brakes shouldn’t feel | | | | event of an accident or theft. |
| mushy or grind. Riding the dirt bike will give you a good | | | | While a stolen bike will most likely be resold to another |
| idea of how the suspension and shocks are holding up. | | | | unsuspecting owner or stripped for parts, bike |
| If the dirt bike has been modified, be wary. | | | | insurance will help you fund your next ride. You may |
| After-market modifications are tough on the rest of | | | | even get some sort discount on insurance for outfitting |
| the bike and indicate it has been ridden hard over its | | | | your dirt bike with an alarm and keeping it in a safe |
| lifetime. | | | | place. |
| Evaluate the Owner: | | | | |