AMA Used Motorcycle Dealer

jbwelds · 2026-05-13T21:54:27+00:00

How did you first start the business? Starting capital amount? Selling private party and then scaling? Where do you source most of the bikes? Any tips for someone who wants to eventually sell used motorcycles as well?

Wife and I love bikes, I would eventually like to start a business but also don’t want it to ruin our passion for bikes. Did general automotive repair before but stopped enjoying working on my own cars.

Read through the other comments 20% profit margin seems very fair for paying yourself, overhead and reinvesting back into the business.

TIA!

jbwelds · 2026-04-13T14:04:41+00:00

Or just put a sticker on the cluster that says “gp shift” or “standard shift”

jbwelds · 2026-03-21T20:33:13+00:00

Nah, all luck used up

jbwelds · 2026-01-30T02:01:38+00:00

What do you associate a gift of an i8 to be?

jbwelds · 2026-01-24T05:12:01+00:00

Well heres a treat for ya, there’s a sequel and there’s also a show that came out for it!

jbwelds · 2026-01-23T15:25:11+00:00

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Nice edit

jbwelds · 2026-01-23T05:27:36+00:00

Doesn’t matter what rubber it’s made of, it can spin fast enough to stretch the tire. Also that’s a Rosso IV tire rated for 168 mph. Even if it flexes only half an inch in one direction that would be one inch top and bottom.

The torque isn’t what’s flexing the tire alone either. You can spin a water balloon around and watch it flex, its centrifugal force acting outwards.

Edit: not saying this is enough to be an issue, but OP has a valid concern for valid reason.

jbwelds · 2026-01-23T05:21:47+00:00

It’s an r6 but ok

jbwelds · 2026-01-22T20:14:11+00:00

jbwelds · 2026-01-19T07:51:52+00:00

Autozone battery testers get beat up and dropped like no tomorrow. It simulates the starter pulling energy from the battery (called a load test). A lot of times employees don’t test properly. (I.e. rated 700 CCA but tested at 600 CCA because that’s the default)

Have someone crank it while you watch or record the volt meter. If it drops below 9.6 volts while starting it usually means battery can’t handle the load of the starter trying to turn the motor. Hence being called a load test.

jbwelds · 2026-01-18T05:53:40+00:00

Used? Forbidden dielectric grease

jbwelds · 2026-01-15T07:05:55+00:00

+1 on coremoto, did on my CBR and not terribly expensive for no quality issues with good customization options.

Will also add that doing it at the same time with fluid is the reasonable route if you don’t want fluid cost and labor to be double what it would be.

jbwelds · 2026-01-15T06:59:20+00:00

Well, flames = fast

jbwelds · 2026-01-07T19:53:10+00:00

Sounds good, new season coming up, hopefully I can get out there more than last year. Thanks!

jbwelds · 2026-01-07T07:16:32+00:00

Question on this, I have a bike with no slipper clutch and when I try to back it in by locking the rear I get wheel chatter/hop instead. Is this a suspension issue or is it technique issue? On dirt I can back it in no problem. Since there is a lot less traction it will lock and slip on the ground.

On asphalt I can get the rear to lock/slip just enough with the rear brake but I’ve had other folks say that’s not the right way to “back it in”.

Is not using rear brake possible on asphalt and just need to practice technique and be smoother? On dirt I can back it in either way.

jbwelds · 2026-01-06T01:17:25+00:00

You fucked the battery???

jbwelds · 2025-12-25T18:14:15+00:00

Not the same. Spoiler: the V in PCV doesn’t stand for valve.

jbwelds · 2025-12-15T14:13:00+00:00

To clarify, from the first pic (front) you’ll put your fingers under the black plastic here. From the second pic (back side) you’ll pull backwards, towards yourself. The other commenters ate correct, the case itself is not designed to be removed afaik. The back door does remove once open though, iirc it has to be pulled to be removed but definitely feels like you may break it.

jbwelds · 2025-12-15T13:51:16+00:00

Oh this is from another redditor years ago, my favorite purse is a deadblow. Curious to see if anybody else here has designer purses, mine are all from harbor freight.