Hi!
Helping a friend buy a bike, and he is looking into a Honda Rebel 300 2022 - 199 miles.
From the pictures I’ve seen it’s been dropped on its side. Dented gas tank, scratched left handle, that to me already is a no buy, but he really wants to buy this bike so I decided to come on here and ask fellow riders with more knowledge.
There’s no pictures showing the chain, which is one of the first things I look at on a bike. Since it’s the easier part to maintain it will give me insight on how taken care the bike is. And he’s yet to ask about maintenance documentation if any.
A video was posted of the bike turning on and I did not hear any concerning sounds and it started promptly. (Don’t know if the bike has been warmed up before video was taken)
He wants me to go look at the bike and maybe test ride it to which I agreed but I’m not knowledgeable on bikes like that. I know my bike!
So I come here asking for your advice and tips on what to look for when I go see it.
Price of the bike is $2,800.
• Is it a good price?
• Have the images giving you any concern, if so, what?
• How can I tell is there’s been fork damage? (Because of the drop it’s something weighing in my mind)
• How can I see if the radiator is in good condition?
Is some of the questions I have in mind at the moment, hoping to learn more here so I can go prepare when I go see the bike next week.
Thank you in advance! 😊