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Bike inspection

  • 19-06-2012 6:46pm
    #1
    Miamiheat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭


    Hello,
    I am considering the purchase of a bike from a particular and although I have owned a couple in the past I could use the help of a reliable mechanic.
    That would be in or around the Dublin area and I would obvioulsy pay for the service: however i want a thorough inspection to be done.
    any suggestions?
    the seller wont move the bike as it is no longer insured.
    Thank you


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  • #2
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    Miamiheat wrote: »
    Hello,
    I am considering the purchase of a bike from a particular and although I have owned a couple in the past I could use the help of a reliable mechanic.
    That would be in or around the Dublin area and I would obvioulsy pay for the service: however i want a thorough inspection to be done.
    any suggestions?
    the seller wont move the bike as it is no longer insured.
    Thank you



    Share more details with us and u may walk away with tips. Like year mileage price model etc.


  • #3
    Miamiheat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭Miamiheat


    Bikerguy wrote: »
    Share more details with us and u may walk away with tips. Like year mileage price model etc.

    Thanks, the bike I have in mind is a 2006 GSX 1400 with 10K miles on it
    however my inquiry is more of a general nature because even if end up seeing another bike I am still looking for a mechanic who can check it for me.


  • #4
    Reku
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Reku


    Being a noob this is something I'd be curious about too, last thing I want if I buy a second hand unit is to find out after the fact that there are major issues I failed to spot but a professional mechanic would've noticed no problem.
    There is a book in the basement of Easons O'Connell St. on bike repair and maintenance that I got just so I'd be better equipped to give a bike the look over but I still rather know that a professional has given it a once over to ensure there's nothing obviously wrong.
    Sure there'd still be many things that could be wrong but at least I'd feel a bit more comfortable parting with the cash.


  • #5
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    Well I would Google usual issues with that model and follow standard procedure while buying. You can also make assign agreement with seller about warranty, or about hidden issues. 10k its not a lot so the bike should be mint! Ask the seller for ride and drive it to closest motorbike garage. They will help u out for sure. Or ask them before and let the seller know where are you heading.


  • #6
    eurofoxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭eurofoxy


    what i have done in the past was go to the local dealership/garage and ask one of the lads there if they wouldn't mind giving their opinion of a bike that evening, i offered 50 notes for their time, they usually do it for a good bit less, but i like to have a bit of peace of mind and i want them to be through...

    but and i would make a point of this with them before anything, they are not going to be held responsible if they miss something as they are doing it almost as a favour to you... as i am sure you will get a few no's due to this exact reason...

    but as pointed out above you could look on the google machine what the common problems etc are for that model year, and also look up the kind of things that can be avoided if it is maintained properly...

    And as with anything always be prepared to just walk away if it does not seem right...


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  • #7
    Miamiheat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭Miamiheat


    Thank you all for the good advice.
    Ideally I would have setup an appointment at a shop and paid for a thorough inspection at the conclusion of which i would buy the bike if all is good. The fact the seller wont move it forces me to take the mechanic to him hence the question does anybody know any shop or any reliable mechanic that i could trust with that mission.
    cheers


  • #8
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    Miamiheat wrote: »
    Thank you all for the good advice.
    Ideally I would have setup an appointment at a shop and paid for a thorough inspection at the conclusion of which i would buy the bike if all is good. The fact the seller wont move it forces me to take the mechanic to him hence the question does anybody know any shop or any reliable mechanic that i could trust with that mission.
    cheers


    any mechanic without his tools would do more less the same inspection as any skilled rider. i mean he would be able to do only optic inspection - so classic stuff like tyres, chain, sprockets, suspension, liquids, etc...

    well if nobody comes up with an idea, you have to go and ask each garage yourself. try maybe motor4u ---> Rathfarnham ---> there is a young lad working "Bruce" who could maybe give you a hand in this case.

    if you gonna be on the way there - try scotts bike shop as well.


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