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Old 07-20-2011, 07:00 PM   #130
SoNaRWaVe
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it does look pretty beat up from those pics. might be the quality of the camera though. but definitely don't buy the first bike you see. don't rush it.

look at a BUNCH of bikes and get an idea what you're looking for and for price comparison. you will end up getting a better bike for a better price and at the end, you'll feel better about your purchase.

its always AFTER you buy the bike when all these what-if questions come in. shop around.

and if you do buy private, once you have your eyes set on the bike, make them ride it to a shop and you can pay for a pre-inspection. and if its all good, then you can buy it from there. some tips also, if its a newer bike, make sure there's no lien on it and you can always pay a bit to do a VIN check to make sure its a clean title.

it might be a steal of a price for a bike, but the damages will may end up costing you more if you're not careful.
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