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Difference between revisions of "Used Motorcycle Evaluation"
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==Overall Appearance== | ==Overall Appearance== | ||
[[Image:example-of-scratched-up-fairings.jpg|right|thumb|Scratched up fairings]] | |||
[[Image:example-of-a-bent-subframe.jpg|right|thumb|Bent subframe = twisted/askew bodywork (a very extreme example)]] | |||
* Does the bike look nasty? Cracks and scratches all over the thing? Appearance can be deceiving, but it should give you some indication of the general condition beyond what you can see. | * Does the bike look nasty? Cracks and scratches all over the thing? Appearance can be deceiving, but it should give you some indication of the general condition beyond what you can see. | ||
* If the bike is simply dirty its very possible there are hidden defects under the dirt. | * If the bike is simply dirty its very possible there are hidden defects under the dirt. | ||
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* Basically, try to answer the question: "How does the overall cosmetic appearance of this bike affect how much I want to pay for it?" | * Basically, try to answer the question: "How does the overall cosmetic appearance of this bike affect how much I want to pay for it?" | ||
==Has it been crashed?== | ==Has it been crashed?== | ||