-Ryan- Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hello everyone I have been riding a 125 Yamaha Cygnus for just over a year but can't resist getting a geared bike any longer so I'm looking to buy a used YBR. I use it for doing small journeys; rarely more than 20 miles or so. I have no experience buying vehicles second-hand so can anybody give me any tips, or advice on what to check for? I've heard that the YBR can suffer from rust, is there anything else specific that you would recommend I look out for? Any general advice would be great too! Thanks and happy riding, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dufferz Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 make sure that when you buy it, its indicators work, and they have a little ride on it.. obvious stuff really, but I didnt do it and i had to re-wire my bike myself.. Also make sure they provide a good engine history with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan- Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Cheers Duffers, I will do. Because I know so little about bikes I'm going to buy from a main dealer rather than a private sale. I know it might be a bit more expensive but I'd rather not risk ending up with a dodgy bike. Thanks for your advice buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dufferz Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 No problem, Try and find 2 dealers with the same bike, don't just find the first one and buy from them without checking the other deals ~Dufferz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hello everyone I have been riding a 125 Yamaha Cygnus for just over a year but can't resist getting a geared bike any longer so I'm looking to buy a used YBR. I use it for doing small journeys; rarely more than 20 miles or so. I have no experience buying vehicles second-hand so can anybody give me any tips, or advice on what to check for? I've heard that the YBR can suffer from rust, is there anything else specific that you would recommend I look out for? Any general advice would be great too! Thanks and happy riding, Ryan before you buy 1 make sure you have a ride on it, the gearboxes on ybr's can be a pain in the ass, i know, ive got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I often use my daughters YBR...gears are a bit of a problem. I would never reccommend YBR to anyone....mind you its never let me down but then its only done 2000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Buy a copy of Bike Trader and look at the first few pages. Tells you loads of stuff about what to look for on just about any bike you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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