>>28709143
I'm planning to do these things myself:

Anons, would you add anything else to this list while checking to buy a used bike?

- check vin, engine number on the registration cert, owner id match
- cold start
- check if abs, TC and all the lights light up during start, ofc if they turn off post starting to ride
- Easy start, listen to engine sound, check if the fan comes on
- Check tyre wear pattern, uneven wear, tyre date of mfg, check if the tyre size is correct, same brand in front and back, check pressure
- Check if the brakes are fine, disc warping
- check if it rides straight without hands
- Check for oil leaks,
- Check for rusting in frame, forks, engine etc, handle bar ends, pegs levers, mirror, welds
- check the wires under the street
- Check the engine oil level, color
- Check if the engine coolant is filled to the brim, check if the cooling hoses are cracked
- Check the radiator fins
- Check if chain has been maintained, chain slack, check if the chain links are seized
- CHeck the sprocket health
- Pull the chain away from rear sprocket
- Check if the suspension has leaks, front and back, if stantion is dirty or has pitting, check if rear shock is shot
- Check brake pads life, check if all the pistons are pusing, check brake lines, check brake fluid level, check fluid color, check leaks
- check if the steering head bearing is good, front and back wheel bearing is shot
- sit on the motorcycle, push from front forks in, listen to bearing sounds, play, clunking, fork bushing
- check cable clutch freeplay, check if cable is smooth
- Check if the throttle return to close
- Check of turn signals, horns, tail light, brake light, from light works
- check under the seat.
- Check battery voltage more than 12.7
- check for loose bolts