How to Buy a Used Motorcycle
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How to Buy a Used Motorcycle:
Buying a used motorcycle. Things to consider.
This book is a guide for first time motorcycle buyers.
The author, Harley Callan, has 45 years working on motorcycles.
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How to Buy a Used Motorcycle - Harley Callan
How to Buy a Used Motorcycle
Copyright © 2019 by Harley Callan
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Tellwell Talent
www.tellwell.ca
ISBN
978-1-77370-668-9 (Paperback)
978-1-77370-669-6 (eBook)
This book would not have been possible without the help of Bruce (Clarance) Bodiam and Melanie Gilbart. Many thanks.
CONTENTS
Glossary
Introduction
Things to consider when buying your motorcycle
Setting a budget
Places to look for used motorcycles
Setting up the appointment
Inspecting the bike visually
Checking the bike over starting with the tires first
Checking the brakes (disc and drum)
Checking the fork seals
Checking steering head bearings
Checking swing arm bushing
Checking Wheel Bearings
Checking the shocks
Checking the electrical
Checking the head & taillights, signals, horn and brake lights
The RoadTest
Simple tools needed
GLOSSARY
ENGINE SIZE – measured in cubic inches (cc) i.e. 100,125,200 etc.
BRAKE PADS – steel backed plates with friction material bound to the surface
MASTER CYLINDER – control device converts no hydraulic pressure into