New to bikes need advice

[MadDogMcQ]

If you look around AutoTrader, Ebay and all the other arenas for selling used bikes, it's very clear that the majority of bikers do bugger-all mileage these days. There are so many low mileage bikes available, that you should be able to take your pick of a low-miler without having to pay a premium. To me, mileage is everything and I would prefer an older bike with low miles to a younger bike with high miles.

Modern bike engines seem perfectly capable of running forever if well maintained. But it's not just about the engine is it? It's about the fact that with high mileage bikes, every other part of it has also "gone the distance". I've had a few brand new bikes and a good few used bikes. Nothing beats the feeling of a new bike - everything's tight and precise, whereas used bikes can feel "baggy" if they've got lots of miles on them.

So take your time and find the lowest mileage bike you can for the money available, and like everyone else said, be sure to check out the service history (whether done by a dealer or a 3rd party).

Just my opinion  :rolleyes

Tom