| It is always better if you manage to get an | | | | bike. You have to be very cautious about this |
| authentic dirt bike in exchange of a small | | | | matter, because, there are plenty of examples |
| amount; in that case, cheap dirt bikes would | | | | of such thefts. |
| be a good option. A 4000cc dirt bike can cost | | | | |
| you almost $8000. So, if you are willing to | | | | Before buying, you must inspect the bike |
| enjoy the irresistible excitement in a small | | | | closely, and ask some relevant questions |
| cost, then used bikes would be suitable for | | | | regarding its previous owners, date of |
| you. | | | | manufacture and other subtle details. You |
| | | | must also ask the seller if the bike has ever |
| Where to buy a cheap dirt bike | | | | been raced or not. The seller would tell |
| | | | whatever you like to hear and you must be |
| If you are vigilant enough to choose the | | | | very watchful in these matters. |
| right model for yourself, you can get several | | | | |
| options. Initially, you have to decide which | | | | Make sure that the clutch and the gearbox are |
| dirt bike model you will purchase. You must | | | | all right and no jarring sound is coming out |
| also be very particular about your budget. In | | | | of the bike. Finally, if you are convinced |
| this case, you must approach the dirt bike | | | | and ready to purchase it, you must take the |
| dealers, since they are much cheaper than the | | | | bike for a mock ride to test its potential. |
| established dealers. You can get the | | | | |
| necessary information about dirt bikes from | | | | In order to take the bike for a mock ride you |
| the classified pages of the local newspaper | | | | have to follow these rules: |
| and the Internet as well. | | | | |
| | | | 1. With the help of the rear wheel and the |
| There is another way out to purchase dirt | | | | swing-arm, move the bike forward to check the |
| bikes; that is through auctions. There are | | | | swing-arm bearings. |
| quite a number of websites, which arrange for | | | | |
| such online auctions. Through these sites you | | | | 2. Repeat the process with the front wheel |
| will be able to know about the exact locality | | | | and move the bike backwards and forwards. |
| where the auction will take place, and would | | | | |
| not have to loiter around much. | | | | 3. Pay attention to the top ends and the |
| | | | timing chain and check if there is any |
| In order to use a second hand bike, you need | | | | bizarre noise coming out of it. |
| to have a substantial knowledge about | | | | |
| different parts. The dealer would show you | | | | 4. Kick the bike once to feel the |
| something very shiny and well kept from | | | | compression. |
| outside. But that does not mean that the bike | | | | |
| itself would be good as it looks. If you do | | | | 5. Examine the kick-starter seal, and also |
| not know enough about the dirt bike parts, | | | | check if oil leaks from anywhere. |
| take a friend with you who can judge the | | | | |
| condition of it. | | | | 6. Have a feel of the brake disks too. |
| | | | |
| The private sellers too can be a good option | | | | 7. Bend the bike side wards and have a good |
| for buying a second hand dirt bike. But | | | | look underneath. |
| before buying, make sure that it is not a | | | | |
| stolen bike. If the bike looks a bit | | | | All these conditions need to be checked to be |
| overused, and you find the numbers missing or | | | | sure you have an A grade bike. |
| altered, then it could surely be a stolen | | | | |