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I am so sorry, I meant 350 Machismo.

If you are talking cosmetics, you have a tank with knee pads on the machismo and a CDI ignition, while the Cast Iron engine remains same on both models. This is for the very first models of Machismo launched in India which came with CI engines.

However, latter versions of Machismo 350s came with AVL designed aluminium engines. Previous Machismo AVLs had CDI which is now replaced with TCI. Also, the tank of the AVL engined Machismos have a dual tone chrome-paint finish which is completely different from that of the CI Machismos.

Ride the bull for a fair distance, both city and highway, maybe 20 Kms overall. The motorcycle should accelerate and stop well without jerks/misfire. You should be able to take your hands of the handlebars without the bull pulling sideways. Bent/welded footpegs indicate a fall. You can also look for any chassis joints that have been rewelded together->points to an accident. Look under the engine also, for any major hits by rocks/other obstacles. Yes, sometimes, the clutch case is very vulnerable to cracks due to big rocks. And people use mseal/wet seal to plug the leaks.

For the engine, a good bullet mechanic/experienced bulleteer who can decipher engine noises would be most ideal. A easy way to check the health of the engine is the silencer. Finger the muffler and look for oily deposits. Stay away if you find oil. You might need a top end rebuild. If you find soot, the engine has been running rich which isn't too much of an issue. No deposits whatsoever will indicate a lean engine which is also dangerous. Another way to check the condition of the engine is the bend pipe, If the bend pipe is blue at the bend where it fits into the engine, the engine has been overheating. Indicates abuse/lean running which isn't good. Also, you could check the spark plug for any oily deposits. If you find any stay away or lop 10K from the asking price. When you first kick start the engine when it is cold, ideally the carb should feel chilled as the fuel flows through it. Also, the silencer should drip moisture, when the bullet is started for the first time after it has been parked overnight. These two factors indicate a perfect stae of tune. Though it is a long list, this is a comprehensive way to judge a motorcycle's worth. Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Jay

@ Jay

Thank you so much. Really helpful. Cannot wait to see the bike. Hope its not a disappointment.

However, lets see.