Guide 01 · The Motorcycle Library
Before You Buy Your Next Motorcycle
Your first motorcycle or your next: which to buy, what to check, and what to pay.
Before You Buy Your Next Motorcycle
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Some bikes run for decades. Some are money pits with good paint.
Whether it’s your first bike or your next, the costly mistakes happen before you ride away: the wrong size, a hidden problem, a price padded with fees.
This guide takes you through it in order, the way I’d walk a friend through it: what to buy, what to check, what to pay, and what to sign.
— Dan
What's inside
Part One — Which bike is right for you
The main types, and the size and weight that fit you.
Part Two — The used-bike check
Ten things to check before you pay, in the order a mechanic does it.
Part Three — The test ride
The mistakes that cost riders money, and what to feel for.
Part Four — What to pay
Price guides, the out-the-door price, and the fees to question.
Part Five — Loans and add-ons
How to beat the dealer’s loan rate, and the extras you can say no to.
Part Six — The paperwork
Title, VIN, and the free recall check.
This is for you if:
- You’re buying your first motorcycle, or your next one
- You want to avoid a bad bike and a padded price
Skip it if:
- You already know exactly which bike you want, and its whole history
The honest bit
A book can’t see the bike in front of you. If you’re serious about one, pay a mechanic you trust to look it over. This guide tells you what to ask them to check.
— Dan
Before you check out
This guide is one of six in the Motorcycle Library. All six cost $75, and two of them aren't sold anywhere else.
Common questions
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Does it matter what bike I ride?
No. The guides cover any street motorcycle, from any brand.
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