SEVEN FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A USED MOTORCYCLE IN NIGERIA

If you are ready to buy the foreign/locally used motorcycle you've always dreamed of here in Nigeria, do your research before making this purchase. Consider these tips to help you make an educated decision.

1. Decide what type of bike best fits your lifestyle

If you are planning on long rides, you may want a touring model with all the bells and whistles (heated grips, seat and foot warmers, surround sound, cruise control, etc) to make your journey a little more comfortable. A sports bike however might be more appropriate for shorter rides. You should definitely evaluate your riding goals before deciding on which type of used bike to buy.

2. Research the value of the used motorcycle you are considering

You should check what comparable models are selling for before buying. Try checking bike shops or visiting online bike sales and pricing sites like www.justbikes.ng .These sites can provide thousands of sortable, customizable motorcycle classified ads in Nigeria

3.  Research availability of parts before committing to the purchase
The honest truth is that Japanese bikes are predominantly found on Nigerian roads because of the general belief that they last longer and the cost of their spare parts are pocket friendly. You don't want to invest on Italian or German bikes that very few mechanics are knowledgeable on how to troubleshoot them not to talk of accessing their spare parts. The Nigerian motorbike market has not grown to the level of accessing spare parts locally so we largely depend on ebay/amazon/alibaba to source for parts. The good news is that a young Nigerian has floated a website called www.justbikes.ng for the Nigerian online power bikeS market, spare parts of locally used bikes can be placed there to ease the bottleneck of foreign orders.

4.  Decide where to buy

You should evaluate the pros and cons of buying from either a dealer or from a private party. If you have complaints after the purchase, will the seller be willing to listen and attend to your complaints? If you're considering shopping online, you can check out www.justbikes.ng to make a choice and ensure that you inspect thoroughly before buying from any seller.

5. Inspect the motorcycle before buying, or having a qualified mechanic check it out for you

The goal is to know what you are buying and how much additional money you'll have to spend to make it roadworthy. It's critical that you thoroughly inspect the motorcycle, because one missed problem could make your purchase more expensive than you anticipated.

6. Test drive the bike

This is your opportunity to make sure that you are not buying a bike beyond your skill or experience level. A high performance bike, for instance, should not be driven by a novice rider. It will also give you a chance to make sure that the bike fits your body. You don't want to ride a bike that's too tall or not tall enough for you, as it could be difficult for you to control and maneuver.

7. Make an offer

Now that you've found the motorcycle you want to buy and have done your research on its condition and history, it is time to make an offer. There are four prices you may wish to consider at this time:

1. The asking price
2. Your highest price
3. Your target price
4. The offer price


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