The "Do's" and "Don'ts" of purchasing classic bikes. Follow the tips listed, it may just save you money! 

 The Do's

  • PLENTY OF RESEARCH ABOUT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES
  • DECIDE WHAT MAKE MODEL AND CAPACITY YOU PREFER
  • MAKE A LIST OF YOUR TOP FIVE PREFERENCES
  • DECIDE FIRMLY WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND IN TOTAL DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO SPEND MORE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD
  • SELECT SOMETHING THAT WILL BE OF VALUE WHEN COMPLETE
  • PHONE FOR ADVICE IF YOU ARE UN-SURE
  • VIEW A PROSPECT WITH A CRITICAL EYE
  • BE FIRM AND STICK TO YOUR PREFERENCES
  • AND IF YOU FIND IT IS BEYOND YOUR MEANS "WAIT" THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER

 

The Don'ts


  • BUY ANY RESTORATION PROJECT JUST BECAUSE ITS CHEAP ! 
  • BUY ANYTHING YOU HAVEN'T RESEARCHED, AT ANY PRICE
  • BUY A BASKET CASE OTHER THAN AS A SPARES DONOR UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, FIRST TIMERS SHOULD AVOID ! 
  • BUY ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT RUN
  • BUY ANYTHING RARE
  • UNDERESTIMATE YOUR TOTAL BUDGET
  • WEAR ROSE TINTED SPECS WHEN GOING TO VIEW
  • BUY ANYTHING YOU DON'T KNOW HAS A GOOD SUPPLY OF SPARES