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**karmageddon14** · 09-08-2008, 11:56 PM

a little preamble...

my daughters' piano teacher is 5 ft nthin' and weighs 95 lbs in a wet t-shirt (did that come out right?). I'm trying to find her a small beginner bike and think i've got one in a 2007 honda cbr 125.

before you jump down my esophagus about it:
1. she likes the size
2. i know it's tiny and feeble. a contractor at work saw me looking at a pic of it and commented on how the 125's parts are classified under "honda scooters"
3. it could be picked up for a screaming deal and resold at a later date with no losses

anywho...my question is: what should i be physically looking for in the mechanics, performance, and body? there are some warning flags that have come up but i feel positive about the bike. Not too positive tho, i could walk away in a heartbeat if something seems wrong.

a buddy passed on about holding the bike upright and measuring the height of each rear axle nut from the ground to detect frame twisting. his learning (after buying a used bike) - you can still ride a bike with a 1/2 " difference!

rsw81 · 09-09-2008, 12:19 AM

The question is, do you have a picture of said teacher in said wet t-shirt?

**fast blue one** · 09-09-2008, 04:46 AM

Hopefully these links might be of some use to you.

Video guide to buying a motorcycle - Motorcycle Advice

MCN's top 10 tips to buying a motorcycle - Motorcycle Advice

09-08-2008, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
karmageddon14 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, Canada Bike: 06 FZ6 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 2 Member #4407	How to buy a USED motorcycle a little preamble... my daughters' piano teacher is 5 ft nthin' and weighs 95 lbs in a wet t-shirt (did that come out right?). I'm trying to find her a small beginner bike and think i've got one in a 2007 honda cbr 125. before you jump down my esophagus about it: 1. she likes the size 2. i know it's tiny and feeble. a contractor at work saw me looking at a pic of it and commented on how the 125's parts are classified under "honda scooters" 3. it could be picked up for a screaming deal and resold at a later date with no losses anywho...my question is: what should i be physically looking for in the mechanics, performance, and body? there are some warning flags that have come up but i feel positive about the bike. Not too positive tho, i could walk away in a heartbeat if something seems wrong. a buddy passed on about holding the bike upright and measuring the height of each rear axle nut from the ground to detect frame twisting. his learning (after buying a used bike) - you can still ride a bike with a 1/2 " difference!

09-09-2008, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
rsw81 Keep it Kosher Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC, CA Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 562 Rep Power: 8 Member #2633	Re: How to buy a USED motorcycle The question is, do you have a picture of said teacher in said wet t-shirt? __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Gear up. 2006 Blue Yamaha FZ6 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=26329818 Chocolate lovers make better lovers. Mods: R6 Projector Headlight Retrofit, dual 4300k HID kit XenonDepot, 2 Bros Exhaust, FAZR6 FE, Uncaged Frame Sliders

09-09-2008, 04:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: How to buy a USED motorcycle Hopefully these links might be of some use to you. Video guide to buying a motorcycle - Motorcycle Advice MCN's top 10 tips to buying a motorcycle - Motorcycle Advice __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

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