Can someone help me checking a bike?

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Hi, i'm looking to buy my first bike. I found a used import bike in Toronto. Can someone help me checking the bike? and test riding it? The seller agrees to let me test ride in a parking lot.

I can buy you lunch and beer! Or we can go for all you can eat sushi! (my fav)

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Please PM me, and we can arrange to meet at the sellers place. Hes located in Scarborough.
 
For all that is holy, don't buy a grey market bike as your first. Do you mean imported from the US or "never sold in north america"?
 
Its a yamaha imported from Japan. However it shares lots of parts with NA models. Also parts are available oversea. I hope the condition is as good as its said.
 
Probably worth look at the bike alone first before you bring someone. Buying a motorcycle can be a PITA. People will list a bike as mint condition never been dropped with clear damage on the bars and fender. It can be a total waste of time.
 
jukon said:
Probably worth look at the bike alone first before you bring someone. Buying a motorcycle can be a PITA. People will list a bike as mint condition never been dropped with clear damage on the bars and fender. It can be a total waste of time.
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I dont mind meeting someone on here to have a chat over lunch or couple drinks. So if the bike isnt great, i can make a friend. We wont have time wasted. I'm happy to learn anything from experienced rider. I'm also looking for advice on picking safety gear. Reading on internet is nothing compared to a conversation with someone.
 
cool said:
Its a yamaha imported from Japan. However it shares lots of parts with NA models. Also parts are available oversea. I hope the condition is as good as its said.
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Way too many issues to be wary off. Is it certified for Canada? You will not know the history of the bike, and imports are often insurance write-offs from other countries, or something buried underwater in a hurricane or tsunami.
 
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