How to Buy A Used Motorcycle From a Private Party

My video about buying a motorcycle from a dealership did very well, but based on the comments it's pretty clear I'm not the only one who thinks it can be a nightmare. There was a ton of interest in a follow up video covering how to buy a used motorcycle from a private party, so here it is! Thanks to Quad Lock for sponsoring this video! Get your very own Quad Lock motorcycle phone mount setup here: https://bit.ly/4hQ7npt I'm no expert on used motorcycle buying but I have picked up a few motorcycle buying tips over the decade or so I've been riding and I'm happy to share what I've learned about what to look for when buying a used motorcycle if it might help someone avoid some of the used motorcycle buying mistakes that I've made. If you need help buying a used motorcycle, hopefully these top ten tips can help you feel a little bit better prepared and eventually be more successful when buying a used motorcycle for the first time. Whether you're buying a motorcycle on marketplace, craigslist, or somewhere else, hopefully these strategies can make the process go a little smoother for you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advantages to Buying a Private Party Motorcycle 02:13 Disadvantages of Buying a Used Motorcycle Private Party 04:25 Quad Lock Ad 05:58 Top Ten Used Motorcycle Buying Tips 17:45 Share Your Knowledge 18:16 Outro SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork Dork in the Road Shirts available at: https://dorkintheroad.dashery.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Channel Sponsors: Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Quad Lock: Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Amain Hobbies: https://alnk.to/7Bil0C0 Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Save 10% on Motion Footpegs (https://motionfactoryracing.com/) with promo code "dorkintheroad" Cardo Systems: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy (use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%) Save 10% at Seat Concepts with promo code "DORKNRD26" Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.