| Buying new Dirt Bikes can be expensive. A new | | | | obviously refurbished the paintwork and other minor |
| 4500cc Dirt Bike, for instance, can cost you as much | | | | parts. This doesn't necessarily mean that the Bike is in |
| as $8000. So if you still want to enjoy the excitement | | | | good condition. Inspect closely and ask a couple of |
| of riding an off-road motorcycle without spending too | | | | questions regarding maintenance, number of previous |
| much, the best option is to go for a Used Dirt Bike | | | | owners, year of manufacture etc. You would not want |
| Find out the model you need before making any | | | | to buy a Dirt Bike that has been overused or abused, |
| decision. Remember that each model has different | | | | even if it's darn cheap. Since these motorcycles are |
| engine-power, design and built. Browse through old | | | | generally used for rough terrain, stunts and other |
| editions of Dirt Bike magazines or the Internet and find | | | | extreme competitions, it is probable that some of the |
| out the features that you're looking for, and any | | | | older ones will have cracks and dents near the engine |
| maintenance and reliability issues associated with a | | | | mounts or loose bearings. If you don't know how to |
| particular model. Once you've decided what Dirt Bike | | | | identify these flaws, take along a friend who's |
| model you want to buy, know that private Dirt Bike | | | | experienced with motorcycle parts. Lastly, if you find |
| sellers offer much cheaper bargains than established | | | | that the condition of the Dirt Bike agrees with the price, |
| dealers if you're planning to buy one on a tight budget. | | | | ask the seller to take it for a test ride. If the answer is |
| Look out for their Ads on the classified pages of your | | | | no, then there's probably something wrong with the |
| local paper or magazines. Do not be fooled by the | | | | Bike. Your best option here is to find another seller |
| overall appearance because the seller would have | | | | immediately. |