Need Help on Buying a Second Hand Bike in US - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

Rockkyyy · 02-10-2010, 07:27 AM

Guys I am in US now - precisely in Plano, Dallas, Texas.
Will be around for 4-5 months.. more and will come back to India.

I am missing my bike , so was thinking of buying a 2nd hand bike and sell it once I am going back. Like I can spend max $2.5k to buy one and sell it may be or 1.5k or more if I get it.

Thing is bike rent is like $100 - $140 a day - so that wont work.
So what i want to know is

1) Things to look when I buy a bike here.
2) Procedure
3) insurace and stuffs...

Any info would help... of yeah finally also suggest some bikes

ken cool · 02-10-2010, 08:29 AM

Maybe people like Dhairya could help. Or even Powerslave. Maybe you should PM them and ask them. They have been in the US for years.

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Rockkyyy · 02-10-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ken cool

Maybe people like Dhairya could help. Or even Powerslave. Maybe you should PM them and ask them. They have been in the US for years.

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thank u Ken , will do that

cool_dude_sunn_y · 02-10-2010, 09:05 AM

Hey Rocky,

These are my inputs:
1) First of all, within 2.5 K, all you can buy is a 2nd hand 500/600cc and below bikes.
2) Start looking on Craig's List, that will be the cheapest way to buy one and i wont be surprised if you end up buying it from your neighbour.
3) When you go for test ride, make sure the tyres are good and offcourse bike's stability as you will be crusing at high speeds, make sure it has side/frame sliders otherwise you might end up spending some amount on them. They are just for the engine protection, wont save your knees, i dont have them on my bike thou.
4) You need to have atleast a Motorcycle Learner's Permit for test ride, and no you cannot use your Indian License as an alternative. In US, you need to have a different license for riding a bike (You dont need to have a bike to write the learner exam). It is a computer based test and it comes from the booklet that you can collect from the DMV office.
5) After you complete a months time with Learner's Permit, you can go for final ride test to get your permit. During Learner's period, if you wish to ride you should be accompanied by a person with a valid motorcycle license (not another learner's permit) at all times.
6) Once you buy the bike, the owner will hand you over the bike's title, which you will need to get new registration plates. For insurance, you can call up various insurance companies and get the quote.. "Progressive" is pretty cheap. There will be two options i guess i.e. "Full" and "Accidental", "Accidental" is the cheaper one and only will cover the other party involved in the accident (god forbid).
7) You will have to make sure that you have valid stickers for "Safety Inspection", it can be done from any service station or petrol pump and they normally check to see if your electricals, tyers are in good condition.
8) You are all set, buy a good camera and click loads of pics and post them

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Originally Posted by Rockkyyy

Any info would help... of yeah finally also suggest some bikes

If you get lucky, you might get your hands on Honda CBR 600 F4, just make sure that whichever bike you buy has a CLEAN TITLE (Has not been in an accident, or stolen)

Rockkyyy · 02-10-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_dude_sunn_y

Hey Rocky,

These are my inputs:
1) First of all, within 2.5 K, all you can buy is a 2nd hand 500/600cc and below bikes.
2) Start looking on Craig's List, that will be the cheapest way to buy one and i wont be surprised if you end up buying it from your neighbour.
3) When you go for test ride, make sure the tyres are good and offcourse bike's stability as you will be crusing at high speeds, make sure it has side sliders otherwise you might end up spending much on them. They are just for the engine protection, wont save your knees, i dont have them on my bike thou.
4) You need to have atleast a Motorcycle Learner's Permit for test ride, and no you cannot use your Indian License as an alternative. In US, you need to have a different license for riding a bike and you dont need to have to write te learner exam. It is a computer based test and it comes from the booklet that you can collect from the DMV office.
5) After you complete a months time with Learner's Permit, you can go for ride test to get your permit. During Learner's period, if you wish to ride you should be accompanied by a person with a valid motorcycle license (not another learner's permit) at all times.
6) Once you buy the bike, the owner will hand you over the bike's title, which you will need to get new registration plates. For insurance, you can call up various insurance companies and get the quote.. "Progressive" is pretty cheap. There will be two options i guess i.e. "Full" and "Accidental", "Accidental" is the cheaper one and only will cover the other party involved in the accident (god forbid).
7) You will have to make sure that you have valid stickers for "Safety Inspection", it can be done from any service station or petrol pump and they normally check to see if your electricals, tyers are in good condition.
8) You are all set, buy a good camera and click loads of pics and post them

Let me know if you have any questions.

That's a lot of Info. Thanks a lot. So first thing First - need to get a license. Yeah less than 500cc works for me. Appreciate your effort on writing down all these. Thanks once again...

ahh CAM yeah... see my signature

ohh yeah got some list :
dallas / fort worth motorcycles/scooters classifieds - craigslist

cool_dude_sunn_y · 02-10-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockkyyy

ahh CAM yeah... see my signature

OMG! Great pictures dude, really liked them. Excuse me for my ignorance

Rockkyyy · 02-10-2010, 09:30 AM

I could find only a Ninja so far.. Let me hunt.
2003 Kawasaki NINJA 250

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_dude_sunn_y

OMG! Great pictures dude, really liked them. Excuse me for my ignorance

Not a problem

Shreeni0403 · 02-10-2010, 04:18 PM

OT - Your photography is amazing

need4torque · 02-10-2010, 06:47 PM

Ah Ashwin has been a steady contributor to the photography thread in xbhp as well as our photography forum!

Ashwin, good luck with your search for a used SBK.

Parth · 02-11-2010, 12:29 AM

U should be a photographer brother (if u already aren't one). I'm no photography fan but damn those are some seriously awesome pics you clicked.

Back on topic: Seems you missed this one bro

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/1594560375.html

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Rockkyyy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 581	Need Help on Buying a Second Hand Bike in US Guys I am in US now - precisely in Plano, Dallas, Texas. Will be around for 4-5 months.. more and will come back to India. I am missing my bike , so was thinking of buying a 2nd hand bike and sell it once I am going back. Like I can spend max $2.5k to buy one and sell it may be or 1.5k or more if I get it. Thing is bike rent is like $100 - $140 a day - so that wont work. So what i want to know is 1) Things to look when I buy a bike here. 2) Procedure 3) insurace and stuffs... Any info would help... of yeah finally also suggest some bikes __________________ U.S on FZ6 Wayanad- LEH 09 - Coorg - Muthathi - Bye Bye 2008 - First G2G - 07 Photography

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Parth Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 750	U should be a photographer brother (if u already aren't one). I'm no photography fan but damn those are some seriously awesome pics you clicked. Back on topic: Seems you missed this one bro http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/1594560375.html __________________ A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel. Last edited by Parth; 02-11-2010 at 12:50 AM.

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