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