Used Motorbikes Knowledge Base
What is the purpose of the battery that is used in motorbikes? My battery of motorcycle is not working but still i can use the lights and horn. I thought the bike battery woulld be used for lights,horn, indicator etc. But except for indicator all other things are working. So what would be the purpose of the bike battery then?
What is the average cost for a used motorbike? I'm trying to compare costs of cars and bikes to see whether I should get a motorbike, or save up for a car. Does anyone have a good estimate to how much a used motorbike would usually cost?
How do you buy a used motorcycle in the UK then register it in France? It appears that used motorbikes are much cheaper in the UK for some reason than in France. I am going to be scraping the bottom of the barrel of my finances when I go to Europe, so I want to buy a cheap used bike in England, then register it in France. Is this possible? Is it easy? Does it cost a lot? Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated!
Where in the UK can I find a good used motorbike search engine? With the exception of Biketrader (autotrader) and motorcyclesupermarket. If it helps, I am looking for a yamaha virago 535 or a Yamaha xvs Dragstar 650. Thanks To Jack - you tit - while the grammar is not prescriptive, it is descriptive, which means if you bother to read on and place the question in its wider context it makes sense enough.
any ways to prevent criminals using motorbikes? assassins, robbers, thieves, etc are using this for quick mobility, can get away thru the heaviest traffic jams with ease. Worst, they are hard to be identified since most used full covered helmets. Haha,just like the movie "catch me if you can". Let's think of ways to prevent this. guys, i'm not kidding, this is reality, not in the movies!Maybe it had not happened in your place. But here in the Phlippines, it does. By now, effective measures have not yet been developed. Your ideas can help a lot, just in case. however, we can't ban the use of helmets...In some areas, they made measures as banning back riders, and full covered helmets, but isn't this the safest protection for the head, how about our welfare, the non criminals?
material used to make motorbikes & trains/rails? what are the materials (preferably polymer materials) used to make motorcycles and trains/rails? im working on a project on different types of transportation and i cant find any materials on those transport. -can someone help me? thx so much!
I am torn between 2 motorbikes, which would be better for me? I am 20 and I passed my CBT on the 2nd june (1st time!) - I will admit i am a novice on motorbikes. I will only be using the motorbike to get from home to college everyday and to see my friends on the weekend. I am debating on purchasing either a Suzuki GZ Marauder 125cc or a Suzuki GSX 125cc & I don't know which one will be better for me to handle and maintain. Any advice would be welcome
Would I have trouble learning to ride a motorbike if I've never used a conventional bicycle? As a child, I never had much of an interest in riding a bicycle (much to my parents' disappointment, seeing as they'd bought me a shiny new one one Christmas which never got used!), but I'm now in my 20s and thinking about getting a motorbike. Do you think I'd be fine just getting stuck in with learning the ropes on a motorbike (a low powered one to start with), or would I be better off mastering a bicycle. Thanks!
Which GPS systems can be used on a motorbike? I have a honda CBF 600 and am always getting lost. I would like a GPS system with an earpiece preferably. I don't really want to pay more than about £150 and hopefully less than that. Is that realistic?
What oil should i use in off road motorbikes? I am starting to buy biked from people in the woods near me (im only a teenager), doing them up a bit, and selling them on for a small profit but not sure what oil to use in them. Is it different for each bike because i know someone that can get me a lot of 10w40 oil for free from a garage he works at? thanks
ebay used motorbike prices? do the price of used motmorbikes vary in price during seasons. Are they cheaper in the winter, if so its better to look at buying a used motorbike on ebay on the winter?
Transportation Cost and custom fees for motorbikes? I want to import a Yamaha YZ 250 from UK to Greece. What is the transportation cost and what are the custom fees that I have to pay. The motorbike is for racing use only and does not need a normal license from the ministry or number plate. It just needs to be imported from the customs. Thank you all in advance!
looking for a used motorbike, is older but low k's best or younger, lots of work done but high k's . 38k v 51 ive found 2 bikes i like, one is older by 3 yrs , ok cond, stock standard, 38k on clock, other is well maintained, sports exhaust, extra's new paint job, looks grt, BUT has 51k on clock... which is best longterm???
How many miles are acceptable for a used scooter? Hello, I've been thinking about getting myself a scooter. A used scooter sounds like the best option right now. I looked at a few Vespas at a local motorbike dealership, and they told me that 13,000 miles was quite an average ammount for a used scooter to have gone through. Knowing that the least miles the better, at what kind of figures should I be looking at? Thanks in advance.
im looking for a cheap used 125cc motorbike? anyone know of any online auction sites or online classified ads, where i can buy a cheap 125cc motorbike, apart from ebay? dont wanna pay alot cos only want a 125cc to practise on till i do full test. thanks
Dubai - used motorcycles dealer - recommendation? I will move to Dubai in a couple of days and thought it would be a good idea to buy a (used) motorbike to avoid the traffic jams. I was thinking of a Honda Transalp or something similar. Can anyone recommend a reliable dealer in Dubai? How long does the registration procedure take (licence plate, insurance etc?) Thank you!
where can i learn about motorbikes? i am 15, and i want to buy a motorbike when i am 17, i don't know alot about motorbikes, is there a website or something i can use to lern about motorbikes?
Are racing style motorbikes comfortable for everyday riding? I am about to buy a motorbike and I prefer the handling, style and power of a racing motorbike - ie, Honda CBR600 or Yamaha R6 or Suzuki GSXR. However I plan to mainly use my bike for everyday riding. Are these types of bikes uncomfortable to use for this purpose, and would I be better off getting a bike where I can sit more upright for everyday use?
List 3 diagnostic techniques used in blood analysis & describe what abnormality each technique could identify? Mr. X has been admitted to the accident and emergency department. He has been involved in a motorbike accident, is unconscious and has leg injuries which will require surgery. Witnesses at the scene of the accident told ambulance staff that he did not appear to have proper control of his motorbike and drove headlong into the path of an upcoming vehicle. Before Mr. X can undergo surgery for his crushed leg his blood needs to be tested to see if he has any underlying conditions which need to be taken into account before surgery commences. He also shows signs of internal haemorrhaging and may also require treatment for blood loss. List three diagnostic techniques used in blood analysis and describe what abnormality each technique could identify? THANK YOU!
How much I need to pay monthly and where - when I am using a motorbike in UK? Hi I am going to buy a motorbike (place UK exactly London)- nice chopper like yamaha or honda. How much and where I need to pay monthly the money (for using it on public roads and etc.). I know that car owners doing a monthly payment something about 100 pounds, please give me some advices I would like to know the real cost of it. Thank you very much.
Any recommendations for good motorbikes? 1 - Do motorbikes give better or worse mpg compared to a car. 2 - Where can I look for to buy a used motorbike (online?, newspaper?) The third and most important question I have is is there any good quality, economical, and "cool" looking motorbikes. I'm willing to go up to $1500. Is this enough for the kind of motorbike I am looking for? I would really appreciate it if you could give me some names (brand, model, etc...), so I know what to look for when I am browsing for them.
anyone used a cycle computer on a motorbike? Just about to buy a bike with a KPH speedo and was thinking of using one of these to get MPH. Can't be arsed with overlays and tippexing lines on the speedo. It would be so much easier to have one of these. Ben you prat, a speedo is not even an MOT requirement, so why answer if you dont even know what the f##k you'r talking about....
Best Motorbike to get at 18 years old for Motorway use? I'm now at Uni and am thinking of getting a motorbike to use to pop home (140miles), using mostly motorways. What bike should I get, considering that I am restricted by my age. I would prefer a classic bike really, and nothin too expensive. Thanks for your replies!
Which motor oil should I use for my motorbike? When changing the engine oil on a motorbike, is there a motorcycle-type engine oil that is designed for the nuances and high rpm of a bike engine, or is standard engine oil normally used?
Where can I buy a decent used 50cc motorbike for around £600-800? Now I was thinking of buying a normal 50cc moped, but I decided to instead buy a 50cc sports motorbike (not a trialbike). I was looking and saw the Aprilia RS50 and Yamaha TZ 50 and I really like them, but they're a bit too expensive. Is there any website that specialises in used 50cc sports bikes? I've checked eBay and Autotrader and there doesn't seem to be many available.
Why transport costs so dodgy in England? They encouraged people to buy diesel cars because its cheaper and more green. Once everybody buys diesel cars they put the price of diesel up. They encourage people to use motorbikes in London as to avoid parking charges. Then they plan charging parking fees for motorbikes. Now they are encouraging people to use electric cars cos its green, free parking/congestion charge free and cheap to run. Does this mean that as soon as people buy electric cars they will start to charge them and put up the price of electricity? I mean charge the people not the cars!
Can I ride on a UK motorbike license in Illinois? I'm moving to Chicago for 12 months in January, and am intending to use a motorbike as my main mode of transport (aside from trains). If I have a full UK motorbike license, can I buy and insure a motorbike in Illinois for the year?
Where can I find out about footpeg height for motorbikes? I ask because I got on a bandit the other day and it was really comfy (I'm a tall laddie) but the daytona 600 was cramped as hell, and I since found that sports bikes tend to have relatively higher seats (800mm+) but also, obviously, higher pegs. If there was a place that gave me peg height I could use the bandit as a 'control' for other bikes. Actually, an easier question is what bikes have a similar seat-peg distance to the bandit? And yes I could and have had a little look, but there are a lot of bikes out there and I'd love some genuine advice! Cheers The bandit has a nice rep, but in England it's also pretty notorius for not holding up well in winters. People who claim to look after it well say it still starts to rust in place pretty quickly. Just want to keep my options open if I can! Dogbettor: Cheers, I had a look at t the manufacture sites at the bikes I'm interested in, but there are no pther dimensions relating to what I'm talking about apart from height!
Filling a motorbike battery with acid: do I use both strips of bottles? Hello folks. I got a new battery for my Suzuki SV650 today. It came with two strips, or racks, of plastic bottles (six in each) containing acid and the instructions only mention using one of these. Do i use both or is the second lot a spare or for topping up later? It is a sealed battery type. Also, one of the first six didn't empty, not pierced properly I guess. Should I take it off before this one empties? I have tried tapping it etc but can't get it to go in. Any advice?
Can you install a cigarette lighter power supply to a motorbike? My husband just got a new motorbike and wants to use his PDA which has a GPS on it. The only thing is that when you use the GPS it runs the battery low really fast. In the car this would be overcome easily by just plugging the car lighter adaptor in - but bikes dont come with that! I reckon that there must be people out there who have had this issue before. Any help appreciated!
Shall I start martial arts classes? I'm 37 and I have a weak jaw due to numerous fractures when I use to race motorbikes....so what kind of classes would I be able to take and has anyone got any good tips in succeeding at it?
I live in a place where they love motorbikes and vespa I dont know why grown up children? have to play with these machines so recklessly, here you take life into your own hands walking along the street, at night they use the road like a speedway track with those really noisy exhausts they seem to like. These guys sit at the side of the street posing on these machines thinking they look really something, they just look stupid, most do not wear a crashhelmits. The Police here well they don't care, I have seen numerous accidents here,they dont look so posey then? what do you think about this
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