is it a bad idea to buy a rebuilt bike? could the bike be a rebuild and just have had the fairings and rad etc replaced?

 

I bought a rebuilt bike. I would say there is nothing wrong with it as long as its been fixed up properly. Mine was rebuilt by an authorized Honda dealer so I felt better about purchasing, was also told that just the fairings were just messed up but who knows, people lie. I'd say get it checked out and if there is nothing wrong with it then go for it.

 

im preety sure in ohio your insurance is more expensive for a rebuild/salvage titlted bike. prob around 150 to 200 more if i recala my quotes from a year ago.

 

it depends if you looking to ride it or sell it or stunt it?

 

are we talking about a rebuilt/salvage title? or clear title just rebuilt? I wouldnt buy a rebuilt/salvage bike unless I was using it for parts or as a stunt bike. Otherwise I am ok with buying a bike that was wrecked (not too bad) and then fixed as long as it was done right

 

well i live in victoria bc and here the bike has to go through an inspection by icbc(the only insurance corp) if it passes its called rebuilt. suposebly(not sure how to spell that)it was just fairing damage anda rad. but would it be possible for therad to be messed up and not the forks? then possible the frame?

 

Have you looked at the bike? You can usually tell if the forks or the frame is damaged or bent. If the frame is bent or damaged I would leave it alone. Those bikes aren't usually rebuilt and are just used for parts.

 

nah i haven't seen it yet. i wanted to get some opinions before i went there to have a look. and maybe get some ideas on what i should look for. thanks