View the condition of the rims. These should have no dents or cracks, with spoke rims, no spokes should be missing or bent. Check the condition of the tires, the profile must be at least 1mm deep this is the legal minimum. Is the rubber not dried out? It should not have any cracks. What is the DOT code (age) on the tape? These are 4 digits on the tape, which indicate the week number and year. ‘5013’ would mean this tire was produced in December 2013. The maximum age of a tire can be 10 years, unless a manufacturer specifies otherwise. If the tire is really low, you can see this with wear indicators in or next to the profile. Also check whether the belt has worn evenly. You can think about the harley davidson usagé a vendre also.

  • Wheel bearings can be checked by lifting the front wheel and turning it. It should not make any noises except for a slightly rising noise from the brake disc and allow the wheel to run smoothly. You can check the play by standing to the left or right of the wheel and pulling and pushing it as hard as possible, nothing should be done here you should not feel any play. You do the same with the rear wheel. You can also grab the swing arm bearing right away, then grab the motor with one hand and the swing arm with the other hand and then try to pull the swing arm forward and back.

Brakes

It is not a problem if you see rust on the brake part of the disc when you check the brake disc. This is flash rust and is done with one braking. View the color of the brake fluid, when was it last replaced? This should be done approximately every 2 years. Check the brake lines for cracks and also see how far you can squeeze the brake lever before it engages. You should not be able to pull the lever up to the handlebars, and then something is clearly wrong.

Check the condition of the caliper and see if the brake pistons go out and in quickly if someone pulls the brake lever and steps on the brake pedal. Check the thickness of the brake pads. They have wear indicators when they need to be replaced. You can also read this information in the engine manual. Check the thickness of the brake disc and see if it is bent or if there are any cracks. When you turn the wheel, the blocks should evenly rub very lightly along the disc in freewheel. With a drum brake, you often see an indicator with the brake that shows how far you can still adjust it, before the brake shoes need to be replaced.

Electronics, lighting, switches

Check whether all lighting works and whether the headlight is not weathered. Also check the turn signals and high beam and don’t forget the lighting of the cockpit itself. See if all buttons and switches on the steering wheel work some motors have lights in the buttons and switches. View the condition of the battery. Are the poles rusty or slightly greased with acid-free Vaseline to prevent rust? What is the condition of the cables and connections on the battery terminals? These should not be too rusty. Also check the wiring at the handlebars and meeting at the frame, as well as under the saddle. There should be no or sharp kinks in this, and the cable should not be exposed, because that will certainly cause problems.