How to buy a second hand motorcycle?

Owning a motorcycle is the most important thing that matters to a guy. Despite the love, lack of sufficient funds may force to change our decision from buying a new motor cycle to a second hand motorcycle. While you can straight away buy a new motor cycle with little inspection, buying a second hand  motorcycle requires you to pay attention for little details. Here we have listed out few things that are to be kept in mind while buying a second hand motorcycle.

1. Documents.

First and fore most important thing in buying a second hand motorcycle is to verify the motorcycle documents. It includes

1. Registration certificate (R.C), Insurance certificate.

2. Pollution under control certificate.

3. Form 28(Interstate No Objection Certificate if your are taking the bike to another state-3 copies).

4. Form 29(Notice of transfer of ownership -  2 copies).

5. Form 30 ( Report of transfer of ownership - 1 copy).

6. Form 35( In case of motorcycle initially purchases through loan),

7. No objection certificate from Financier,(NOC-3 copies),

8. Address proof of seller (For safety),

9. Sales bill or receipt.

2.Engine condition.

 The motorcycle should be cold started and check for any noise in the engine.If some unusual noise is there then the engine may be having a problem with internal parts like piston,timing chain. Also check for oil leakage in the engine. If oil leaks out of the engine, the gasket in the engine block may be worn out.

3.Chasis/frame condition.

The chasis of the motorcycle should be free from rust. Also chasis number mentioned in the Registration certificate should match with the number present on chasis.

4.Tyres.

Avoid buying a motorcycle with wornout tyres, as you have to bear the tyre replacement cost on later time.

5.Fuel tank.

 The fuel tank should be free from rust and major dent marks. Rust in the fuel tank will clog your fuel pipe and you have to clean the carburetor more frequently.

6.Smoke from the exhaust.

Smoke from exhaust tells the condition of the engine. If you observe lot of dense smoke, then there may be incomplete combustion in the engine(which is a problem). Also at the end of the exhaust pipe if any oil traces are there then it may be due to wornout piston rings in the engine cylinder.

7.Brakes.

Brakes should work well and smooth. Prolong usage of motorcycle in the cities will degrade the brake shoes. In that case you have to apply much effort in halting the motorcycle.

8.Battery and other electricals.

Battery should have adequate charge in it without which you cannot use headlights, signal lights, horn, self start  etc.,. 

Also check the electicals like switches , horn, headlight, signal lights etc.,

It is always better to go with a friend who knows much about bikes while buying a second hand motorcycle. Also go for a test ride to get a good idea about the motorcycle. Have a happy ride.