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iownallplz
I checked out a 1999 ninja and it looked nice overall besides a few fairing scratches and missing screws. All of the electronic stuff works on the bike. After test driving the bike, it shifted very smoothly. It also sounded great and there didn't seem to have anything wrong by the sound of the engine. How important is it to take it to the mechanic before i buy it to get it checked out or should i just purchase the bike without taking it to a mechanic?
Answer
In addition to the answers above, it depends on how well the bike was amintained by all previous owners. If they can't provide service records, you NEED to have it inspected.
Almost all import bikes have overhead cams that REQUIRE valvle adjustmenst every 10-15k miles. Theses adjustments can possibly run up to about $1000, depending on how extensive it its just to access the valves.
Another thing to consider is HOW the previous owners RAN the bike....constant wheelies, especially exntnded wheelies (55-100+mph wheellies for 1+miles)....starves the engine for oil, causing overheating and excessive wear on the internal engine parts, leading to MASSIVE repair bills that are more than the bike is actually worth.
Then you have to consider the state of tune, adding aftermarket exhaust and air intakes without having the engine propery TUNED will lead to excessive engine wear from running too lean and overheating...once again, repair bills worth more than the bike itself.
Also, inspection of condition of transmission (most imports require entire engine disassembly just to access the trans)....clutch system, wheel bearings, steering neck bearings, chain and sprocket condition, entire brake system condtion, age of battery, carb synhronization and condition, state of tune...etc.
Import bikes, though cheap, are THE MOST ABUSED and LEAST MAINTAINED bikes on the road for two reasons...
1. they are cheap and easily afforded by young kids who don't maintain them
2. they are ABUSED by young kids who have no experience riding and are wannabe "stunters"
In addition to the answers above, it depends on how well the bike was amintained by all previous owners. If they can't provide service records, you NEED to have it inspected.
Almost all import bikes have overhead cams that REQUIRE valvle adjustmenst every 10-15k miles. Theses adjustments can possibly run up to about $1000, depending on how extensive it its just to access the valves.
Another thing to consider is HOW the previous owners RAN the bike....constant wheelies, especially exntnded wheelies (55-100+mph wheellies for 1+miles)....starves the engine for oil, causing overheating and excessive wear on the internal engine parts, leading to MASSIVE repair bills that are more than the bike is actually worth.
Then you have to consider the state of tune, adding aftermarket exhaust and air intakes without having the engine propery TUNED will lead to excessive engine wear from running too lean and overheating...once again, repair bills worth more than the bike itself.
Also, inspection of condition of transmission (most imports require entire engine disassembly just to access the trans)....clutch system, wheel bearings, steering neck bearings, chain and sprocket condition, entire brake system condtion, age of battery, carb synhronization and condition, state of tune...etc.
Import bikes, though cheap, are THE MOST ABUSED and LEAST MAINTAINED bikes on the road for two reasons...
1. they are cheap and easily afforded by young kids who don't maintain them
2. they are ABUSED by young kids who have no experience riding and are wannabe "stunters"
How Can I Convince My Parents To Allow Me to Ride A Motorcycle/ Dirt bike?
zantaff
I have enough money to buy one but they think I canât handle it. They wonât even let me buy myself a Dirt bike because it is âtoo dangerousâ. Iâm 17. How can I persuade them to let me ride at least a dirt bike?
Answer
How long before you're 18? That's the best solution if you can stand the wait.
But, honestly you have got to look at both sides of this. Obviously your parents care about you even though they are probably going about it wrong. 17 is old enough to handle the responsibility of riding, but parents tend to want to protect their kids for as long as possible.
Have you taken your MSF class yet? Even if you don't get the bike till you're 18, having the class behind you is a good thing.
Another thing that might help is to get an adult that your parents have some respect for to vouch for your capability. Sometimes parents will listen to other adults when they won't to their own kids....been there, done that, learned from it too.
Don't ever give up because you never know when they might weaken. Normally I don't advocate heckling one's parents, but you sound responsible enough for the bike. You saved up your own money...good sign of responsibility. You are asking others for advice...another good sign of responsibility. So I'm thinking you can handle riding just fine.
Worst case scenario is that you must wait till you turn 18. Long time to a teen, but not that long in reality.
You're going to ride bud, just maybe not real quick.
How long before you're 18? That's the best solution if you can stand the wait.
But, honestly you have got to look at both sides of this. Obviously your parents care about you even though they are probably going about it wrong. 17 is old enough to handle the responsibility of riding, but parents tend to want to protect their kids for as long as possible.
Have you taken your MSF class yet? Even if you don't get the bike till you're 18, having the class behind you is a good thing.
Another thing that might help is to get an adult that your parents have some respect for to vouch for your capability. Sometimes parents will listen to other adults when they won't to their own kids....been there, done that, learned from it too.
Don't ever give up because you never know when they might weaken. Normally I don't advocate heckling one's parents, but you sound responsible enough for the bike. You saved up your own money...good sign of responsibility. You are asking others for advice...another good sign of responsibility. So I'm thinking you can handle riding just fine.
Worst case scenario is that you must wait till you turn 18. Long time to a teen, but not that long in reality.
You're going to ride bud, just maybe not real quick.
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