Buying a second hand (used) Superbike

[Ananth]

@ ananth: If you are looking to bike a SBK which cost around few lakhs, i think it wouldn't be a big deal to travel to the location where the bike is and check it out in flesh!!!
Bro its an SBK, its a once in a lifetime buy... spending a couple more thousands for flight charges shouldn't hurt.....
Before planning to visit the bike, suggest you to have a check list handy....

Dude, Im waiting for the owner to give the address where the bike is located (In Bangalore). Its not about the flight charges now. Just that I was out of Bangalore for a few days. And yes, the List is ready.. Even had asked a mechanic to accompany me to check the Bike this weekend

[Ananth]

The ZX 14 wasnt up to the mark. So deciding not to take it.

1. No Number plate - Not even Stickers - the person who is taking care of the Bike in Bangalore gave me a broken Number Plate as evidence (So think the Bike has been trashed)

2. No rear mud guard / trye rims have a few bends

3. Both the tyres are worn out.

4. The guy had used the bike extensively on track.

5. The Bike is registered in the owners friends name. The friend is US, cant be traced for now and hence transfer of ownership a problem.

So considering the factors, i am deciding against the Bike..

Awaiting your comments...

[pudix]

Totally a wise decision. The alarm bells were ringing in my head the moment I heard the price. And that bit about owner not being traceable; its exactly what Rtech was talking about in that SBK-in-India-guide.

You'd do better waiting for the baby Kwacker.

[archibaby]

good work .. sounded very shady to me too .. if it was one more zero less, I would have bought it for time pass

saw your ST message after logging out .. will ping you tomo.

.:. Archi

[rossiter]

Wow.. caught this thread late, otherwise would have pinged you with a checklist, but nothing comes close to Rtech's writeup. That is a one stop shop for anybody on looking at getting a superbike.

Yeah at the outset, this bike sounds like it's been through a rough time. Plenty of bikes out there man.. Take your time and pick one when you're good, ready and satisfied.

[Ananth]

Totally a wise decision. The alarm bells were ringing in my head the moment I heard the price. And that bit about owner not being traceable; its exactly what Rtech was talking about in that SBK-in-India-guide.

You'd do better waiting for the baby Kwacker.

Yeah. Im waiting for the baby Ninja Now

good work .. sounded very shady to me too .. if it was one more zero less, I would have bought it for time pass

saw your ST message after logging out .. will ping you tomo.

.:. Archi

Anytime dude! Thanks for your earlier replies

Wow.. caught this thread late, otherwise would have pinged you with a checklist, but nothing comes close to Rtech's writeup. That is a one stop shop for anybody on looking at getting a superbike.

Yeah at the outset, this bike sounds like it's been through a rough time. Plenty of bikes out there man.. Take your time and pick one when you're good, ready and satisfied.

I wanted to PM you too . I was traveling and didn't have much time to stay Online. And Yes, there are plenty of Bikes out there. Even saw a damaged (Crashed) 2007 R1 for 4L .

[mac187]

Wise decision... Keep hunting

[dreamchaser]

what to look for in second hand SBK??

hey dudes i will be probably buying a used SBK....may be an R1 06 model or CBR600 RR 06 model...can you telll me what all to look for in the bike??i mean what all to inspect??i wont have a mechanic with me so i need your expert help in checking key areas where there can be signs of wear or damage....

[Aryan]

Topic Approved.

Papers, papers and papers!

[dreamchaser]

hey aryan,yeah i know papers but could you explain what all papers will i be getting with it n wht to look in it????n u didnt tell me the technical side....where to look fo damdges or leaks???how to tell if its an accident bike or clean bike??

[Aryan]

hey aryan,yeah i know papers but could you explain what all papers will i be getting with it n wht to look in it????n u didnt tell me the technical side....where to look fo damdges or leaks???how to tell if its an accident bike or clean bike??

Well, I am not really the qualified person to be talking about superbikes dreamchaser. There are people out here who would surely help you.

[Ananth]

DreamChaser, All the best for your SBK Hunt and have a look @ the following link.. hope they help... Good Luck!

ARTICLE: How to Buy and live with a Superbike in India - Team-BHP

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbike-imports/5699-careful-purchase-any-superbike.html

[dreamchaser]

hi ananth it was a really good article for me....well now i know what all papers to look for and insist...but one really important question....almost all who i call up and enquire tell me not to transfer the bike to my name co it will loose its resale value!...guys is this true??any fact in it??should i insist that it be transferred to my name???or is it that they say is true??help me out.....

[dreamchaser]

in the article above it is said that bikes registered in mumbai are generally more legal...so does this mean the KA bikes are illegal???so is it better to buy from a dealer in mumbai than one in bangalore???

[abhishek.murdeshwar]

hi ananth it was a really good article for me....well now i know what all papers to look for and insist...but one really important question....almost all who i call up and enquire tell me not to transfer the bike to my name co it will loose its resale value!...guys is this true??any fact in it??should i insist that it be transferred to my name???or is it that they say is true??help me out.....

I guess its because Transferring involves Scrutinizing of the documents by the RTO officials... as 99% of the vehicles imported are brought into india by not paying the proper taxes... So to avoid this problem at that stage..the sellers insist to not to transfer i guess... !!

Im not sure about this..but it seems to be the reason..!