Faq About Online Motorcycle Parts Store
Mary asks…
Buying online through craigslist too far to pick up how can I make sure I don't get ripped off?
I'm buying a motorcycle engine online through craigslist I found it with allofcraigs but it's too far for me to pick up so I asked if they could ship and he said yes we'll do the payment through paypal he says it's a business I asked if they had a website but the website wasn't for an actual store he said that they don't sell they're parts online I'm wondering how I can make sure I don't get ripped off in this deal and what information I should get from him, would going through eBay help?
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
You don't know.
William asks…
Any tips or guides on completely disassembling a motorcycle?
I'm just looking for something to help me organize disassmbling my 92 Honda sport bike.. and store the parts.. all the screws and stuff.. maybe somekind of online guide..?
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
As you take things apart -
--Put the fasteners back in the holes they came out of.
--Place each item's hardware in a plastic bag and write on the bag what part they go to.
--Assemble as much stuff as you can after dissasembly. Like put the axle, spacers brake drum and wheel back together. The clutch - put the clutch plates in and install the screws. Put all the spacers, washers, bearings, clutch hub and nut in order, then wire them together with plastic cable ties.
--Draw a lot of pictures of how stuff was assembled.and write notes. As you're putting stuff in bags, number them. This way when you're putting the bike back together, you know what to assemble next.
--Wiring - draw on the frame with a magic marker where the wire harness is routed. Where the harness is tied to the frame, draw a line on the frame and put a mark on the harness.
--With plenty of "zip lock bags", boxes, pictures and notes, you should be fine.
--In this day and age of technology - if you have a cam-corder, make a movie LOL
Take pictures with a digital camera or cell phone.
--And last but not least, anyone attempting to work on their own bike should own a shop manual. Even experts working in dealerships use them, and we know what we're doing!
If one can't afford $40 for a manual, what will they do when they make a mistake that costs $500 to fix?
Http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
Helen asks…
Advise on Scooters from a Manufacturer's Representative?
A few tips for Buying a scooter:
1. What is the warranty? Goos scooter brands have a 2 year full warranty. Get it in writing.
2. Where is it made? Beware of scooters that seem to cheap and are made in China, India, or Vietnam. Scooters from Japan, Korea, or Taiwan are good quality as well as Europe.
3. Do you live where there are alot of hills or highway to Travel? Buy a scooter larger than 50cc. This may require a motorcycle endorsement, however.
4. The average price for a 50cc scooter is $1499. the average price for a 150cc is $2499, and the average price for a 250cc is $3,499. Keep this in mind when looking for quality, it does make a difference.
5. ONLY buy from a dealership with a service center. Avoid auctions and sales online, convenience and auto parts stores, and roadside and out of home sales.
Email me with more questions.
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
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