How To Buy a Used Dirt Bike | Part 1 

Very helpful I'm looking to buy a bike now

The seat has worn away a bit therefore it may need a completely new engine

Craigslist sellers need to see this video cuz they are over asking on every atv or bike

This guy could find something wrong with a brand new bike.

The grip is ripped, therefore it needs a $900 FMF system and and Hinson clutch.

This bike has ugly graphics therefore it needs a rebuild

This is why I'm glad the person I first bought a bike from was such a great guy. Very polite on the phone, answered all my questions, got the price lowered on the phone and he agreed to hold it for two days. I showed up to a bike in great condition and he did all the regular maintenance just before selling it, including an oil and spark plug change before he handed over to me. Too bad he sold it to me, I've been comparatively brutal to the machine! XD Luckily I plan to ride it until it dies. But if I ever have to sell a bike in the future, I'll make sure to pass on what he did for me and give the next guy the same amount of respect.

Previous owner of the RM250 *spray painted plastic “This guy Obviously doesn’t know what he’s doing mechanically”

This bike has a little fuel left in the tank. That being said it maybe time for a top end rebuild or valve check. Keep that in mind before purchasing a used bike with a little fuel left in the tank.

He painted his plastics. Clearly it needs a rebuild. 😂😂😂🤙

Metal Mulisha stickers or graphics kits are an instant red flag. If I see a paddle tire that's an instant no. Stickers all over is a no. Bikes stored outside are a no.

That's insane there's people with blown up 1999 125 & 250's asking for 1000+ .... I wish I lived in cali

Good tips, but this guy could find problems with bikes still on the showroom floor

Found a Kx250f for 2600. Good condition. I might get it for my 14th birthday.

I just went and looked at a CRF250X, as I was opening the air filter door I heard the seller groan. That told me all I needed to know. 🤣

From what I see these bikes are not that beat up. These Honda if well maintained can be beat up for years and will keep on going without any major issues.

Also great video! It really helps out for in the future, when it comes to buying bikes!

Still living at home and got a job at McDonald's. Saving my money to buy a bike. After a few months, I'll have the money saved up. I'm looking to buy a Honda CRF250R. I'm really excited about buying the bike since it'll be my first big purchase.

Good, informational vid. Thanks guys!

Well done and very comprehensive J! Super helpful, enjoy all of your videos, thanks so much for your effort, much appreciated.

Voice crack at 6:47

Extremely informative.

Great advice from a down to earth man. I wishI lived near him. He seems like a dude you can trust.

Excellent information, thx very much.

Really well done, thorough and informative, thanks

a new carburetor? ?...no...how about a new float and clean it well with cleaner.. maybe new bowl gasket and needle and seat.. def not a whole carb lol

this.. this is the video I needed. thanks!

I found a bike and drove 4 hrs to get it. From the start the seller looked shady. He took it off the truck and it started up rode it around and I was convinced so I bought it. Got home and unloaded it and never wanted to start again. Mechanic said the whole top end needed to rebuilt. I should have watched this video first very good info!!

very enjoyable video bro thanks

Very informative I'm looking forward to buying a bike soon

Great content in this video, thank you Rocky Mountain. By the sounds of the recommended pricing I need to start buying my toys in California.

If someone came to buy a bike from me and laid it in the dirt I'd lose my shit.

I wouldn’t want to sell a bike to this guy

Great great video. Thank you so much🙏👨🏻‍🎨 Yama

Thanks 👍 I'm going to save this informative video.

Your are very right about one point you made, you drive for 3 hours you don't want to come back empty handed, even though you should.

great video, will definitely use these tips when buying my next bike. Would love to see a guide on how to check if a two stroke engine is in good nick or not, not sure what to check for myself but love the 2 strokers. I bought a used ktm 200 exc and found out it needed a lot more work and parts than I expected. Turned out to be a costly exercise to bring it up to safe condition but I enjoy working and learning about it while I work on the project.

really nice video guys really helpful

I wish I lived Where you live because here in ny a rm250 in that condition would prob cost 1500

Thank you 😊

My bike is 16ish years old and has weird throttle delay, shaky, doesnt show speed or fuel, blinkers are non functional, oil pump doesnt work, leakage in hydro clutch. im satisfied

I've been looking for about two weeks and found 2 good deal. one sold out from under me, and I'm looking into the other.

You're damn right I ride my CRF50 hard? Indoor kart tracks keep me sane in the winter.

10:12 is so stupid, I only txt when I sell thing because I want all the conversation on record or I'm busy and can't take calls

Good pointers for consideration on getting a used bike.

Bikes I like to look for are those very clean low hour bikes that look mostly original.

Good video. Everyone is rebuilding them nowadays.

I have a COST PROHIBITIVE 2001 kx125. I learned the hard way.

Thank you

just bought a 02 kx125 first 2 stroke didnt really know too much upon closer inspection bike pipe had a giant dent, one of the 2 engine mounts were just snapped in half and the air filter looked like he washed it in mud and the bike was just filthy and the chain was starting to rust... but all of the fluids were prime and it it runs and drives great. I got the bike for $1500

brilliant vid

Not too sure about this video. Look at the big picture. Get a good engine, in a decent year, from an owner who a) took great care of it, b) let it sit in the garage. Strip everything off and go through it. You have to - motorcycles are too dangerous. You'll find something somewhere. As long as there is compression, no clutch issues, no signs of a major wreck, bent frame or wheels, replace the parts and have fun with the bike. Most of the time, its a case of the bike sitting. Get a rebuild kit for the carb and that's it. Check the year on the tires, get new tubes in them.

Thanks for your info sir 🙏😂

Good informal video, i wish ive seen this video before i bought my first motorbike. I was too excited and inexpirenced and most of all i couldnt even test out the bike for myself since i didnt learn how to ride prior to buying it, when the bike came it was ridden to my location for the purchase, i was told only minor problems such as fairings , but when the actual bike came it was more than just fairings, i immediatly saw a broken speed meter worn out tyres and a bent handle, however to my disgust to the bike i wanted to decline but i was alone and he had brought his very intmidating friend that had intimidated me by making me feel as if they didnt come here for nothing, through me being intimidated and knowing nothing about the bike i bought it as the 4th owner where also stroke a cord for me not wanting the bike but i was really uneasy about telling them i didnt want it i ended up buying it for 1400 dollars. When i asked a biker friend who inspired me to look and teach me how to ride he immediatly told me i must of really meant only learning, because the bike ive bought was probaby worth 300 or 400 max price, i was too ashamed to tell him that i spend that much money on some junk like this so i asked him how much did he think it would cost to reapir and get it to stock, he told me about 200 to 300 for everything because judging from the oil being black and dirty the bike probably was never serviced and just added more oil to it so its really bad condition, now im here feeling really bad about my decision about buying a bike i really wished ive seen your video before i bought my bike! This should be standard information any beginner should know about used bike and what to look for. Although whats done is done i now know what to look for for my next purchase. Thank you great video thumbs up

Thanks

The title fell off the bike, instant red flag

Make a video on that supermoto in the background!

PATIENCE IS THE KEY. Bought a 2004 Honda crf450r completely rebuilt for $2,500 and literally a week after I bought it a 2014 Kawasaki 450 was for sale for $2,800 OBO. I was exactly what he said, excited to go ride that weekend. I should've held out. I have a great bike but 10 years is a game changer. 2 chassis changes and EFI by then.

do you guys sell bikes...you seem very trustworthy i want to buy one.

You should noticed the suspension, gaskets play and bearings! Good video

Good video....I always look at the sticker kit, if it was just washed, and when you call the guy does he sound like a bro.

i wish i would have known some of this stuff when i went to buy a fourwheeler

Quick tip; When buying a bike check suspension, wheels, oil leaks, nasty noises when started etc. Throttle cables, bent fuel tap, ripped hand grips don't cost a lot to replace and don't necessarily need replacing. All the above on the bad list are gonna cause big problems and big money.👍

i sold my 2007 CRF150R to my friend i had it for almost a year selling it to him for $1,600 clean title had some bent bars torn grips and a missing bolt he knew all about it since he rode it too before and what not and now its got moose racing bars aftermarket unbreakable levers repacked exhaust fork seals

By far, the best video on this subject I have seen...if I lived in your town I would come straight to your shop to buy a bike...thanks for posting.

I love the super beat atvs and bike on craigs asking that are "going for" 3500

Very first thing I would do is take a flashlight and look closely at the oil. Watch for water in oil. Also grab rear wheel and check for excess play in swingarm. That's alot of work to replace. Especially on a old bike. Very, very important on four wheelers. Axle carrier bearings are a nightmare to replace. Hammers,heat and chisels. Yikes. Thumbs up to you.

yeah most of that id agree with 100% but the extra oil can stay on the plates and in the side of the crank when changing it so even just starting it up can make it dirty looking again. i always put no offers over the phone due too most always try to jew again in person plus mines usually already low balled to sell to begin with. id add stuff about modified for performance on MX bikes thats always expensive just to keep up in general if you dont need the extra power (ex: kxf250 piston=$87, 280big bore piston=$143 plus jetting changes)

just bought a 2005 crf250r yesterday

the brake lever is a bit worn so that could be around $900 to replace. it may also need a full engine rebuild and new forks depending on the type of stickers on the bike.

If I were to get a bike I'm not gonna tear it down with the air filter anyone would be weary of that and also people would be weary of you just laying it down I notice people don't like that

In the year 2020, you’re lucky to get your hands on a dirt bike, let alone have a seller allow you to negotiate and analyze every scratch on their dirt bike. The seller will have 50 other buyers lined up, begging to be bumped up in line. Parts of this video are useful, I like asking why they are selling, check compression, start the bike, ride it if they allow it. If it runs and feels good and it’s in your budget, buy it. You don’t have to buy the bike, but going into it if it’s not in your budget, don’t waste your time or the sellers. If you don’t like buying a “used” bike, go spend $11k on a new one.

Hey Jay. Very educational and great vid! Looking at all those little things , can make a big difference in yer wallet ! :D All the best !

i only watched for 6 minutes but it seemed he was just saying if it looks old dont buy it to make you want to go to a dealer. also mad respects for the S&M sticker on the first suzuki 250.

thanks guys. i'm trying to help a friend find a bike and this helped out. By the way, have you done a video on how to do a complete tear down and rebuild of a bike? say i wanna just do a complete once over on everything down to the frame. no real engine work other than taking a look inside to make sure nothing is getting out of hand. if you havent, it would be an awesome video to do and it would help build up the confidence in guys like myself that want to make sure their thumpers last.

My first bike was a CRF 50 cc now I have a 70cc

Craigslist: 2004 crf50 $2000 firm with price

im just getting into bikes

love watching your videos!!!!! I just stared my youtube channel not to long ago when I got my crf450r. I actually bought it from rock mountain avt.

lol I wish I saw this video when I bought my bike last year

I bought a 2015 CRF250R and we met the guy half way and he said he doesn’t have a title so it sucks so if you find a bike that’s perfect still check everything else

I have experience buying a pretty clapped bike so here's a couple tips I have. If you're looking at a 2 stroke, ask them about the top end and the last time it was replaced, let them talk, then remove the 2 bolts and 2 springs holding the pipe on and look into the cylinder. One this tells you how the piston and cylinder are doing and two it tells you if the guy is bullshitting you about everything else!! Double-check the case in front of the sprocket and make sure it's not busted and repaired with putty. Move the steering back and forth and make sure there is no play in the bearing cause that is expensive to fix. What you say in the video is right on about IF THEY WONT LET YOU TAKE THINGS OFF TO INSPECT THEN DONT BUY IT!!!That's all I can think of at the moment.

that crf250f is everything im looking for. too bad I couldn't afford it. I come from a poor family

I look for a versatile offroad bike. I ride gnc terrain. A kdx200 or xr600 instead of a cr250. Ive got a cr250 so iam doing suspension jetting. Fmf burly pipe pwk38 carb stock 96 reeds.

This is more information than i could ever hope to obtain. Thanks for the killer video, man! This will be my first time buying, and I'm sort of in between buying a working used bike and a project bike. I'm leaning more towards a project bike, but i'm unsure of the level of expenses that it may entail. If it is a non working bike, what sort of money should i expect to be putting in, generally speaking? One of the benefits of a project bike would be learning the ins and outs of the way everything works and goes together, but would it just be smarter to get a working bike?

I definitely watched this video too late!!

For the susiki bike he said it was great in the 1990. Suspension said 2004

Biggest thing for me... "has it ever been to the sand?" If they say yes no matter what don't buy it. You can tell by either a flag mount, hole drilled in the fender, or find a crevice where sand could be cuz one time in the sand the bike will always have sand in it somewhere

It says part one!! where is part 2 Jay??

It would be more beneficial if you had a check list that you could go through to buy any bike. Cosmetic things from laying the bike over is going to be common and expected. A compression check is the most important. Also getting recipes and documented repairs.

You take a huge gamble buying a used dirt bike from someone you don't know. Steering stem bearings, swingarm bearings and bushings, crank and bottom end etc. I have sold most of my older bikes to friends that wanted to start riding. If you purchase a bike from someone that has extra parts like clutch cables, brake pads, extra air filters it can be a good sign that they probably take care of there bikes. I have included similar items when I sold my old race bikes.

What about bikes that have a "bill of sale" or what if the bike has rust on its exhaust?? I test drive it n turns on with one kick

awsome

I really want want one but they're soooo expensive and I can't afford one

I'd be so annoyed to sell him my bike lol.vhecking everything

Were can i buy?

I got my yamaha yz 85 05 a while back and it seemed in good condition but the guy was sketchy and he barely answers any of my questions but I checked the coolant and stuff and it seemed fine then I rode it through all the gears and It was fine but when I brought it home and I started it up it sounded different and I put it in first gear and it would just died so I would start it up and give it gas as I put it in first and as I was giving a gas it was moving forward so I knew the clutch was slipping so I let out the clutch and it started making clicking sound and it did the same for 12345 well it was wierd bc I was working fine earlier and I check the coolant and it was low and then I check the oil and the coolant was in the oil so it makes it milky. so this guy said he did a bottom and top end rebuild but when he did the bottom end rebuild he put it together wrong and the shifting forks were in the wrong position and they bent

I miss these prices 😢

I’m going to buy one tonight it doesn’t run cause it needs a new cdi box

All those bikes are clapped