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When Buying A Used Dirt Bike...
I've owned three secondhand bikes in my riding career... When I was 14 I slaved my guts out all holidays to save for a RM80. After paying $2100 of hard-earned cash to a prominent motorcycle dealership, I walked away with my first ever motocross bike... Two hours of riding later, the piston blew and my new-found joy had seized. Have you ever heard a 14 year old boys heart tear in half? Motocross bikes don't come with a warranty, especially used ones. So, if you're not sure what to look for, HERE'S A CHECKLIST TO HELP. Some of these things don't cost much to replace. But if the bike has a lot of small faults, the $$ can quickly add up. Carefully consider what type of riding you will mostly be doing before you rush out and buy a bike. There is a wide range of used dirt bikes available these days, and they are designed for different purposes. There are purpose built motocross bikes - two strokes and four strokes. Trail and enduro bikes for bush, trail and long distance riding. And on/off road dirt bikes as well. Avoid buying a bike that is too powerful for you. This actually slows you down because of the lack of control you have over it. It will also tire you out quicker and become quite dangerous for you to ride. If you are mostly hitting the sand, go for a bike with plenty of grunt. Soft sand will slow your bike down and make it work twice as hard to get the same kind of speed as you would get on dirt. For someone weighing over 70kgs I would suggest a 250cc two stroke or something of equivalent power... or more. Have a look at the latest models and browse a list of used dirt bikes for sale right now...
Make Sure You Read The Used Dirt Bike Checklist
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Buying a used dirt bike can be a bit of a gamble. But, if you're not fortunate enough to be able to afford a brand spanker - or your other half will leave you if you fork out ten grand - then make sure you give the potential new family member a thorough inspection before buying.
