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Fuel tank capacity at least 5 gallons.
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Handlebars can be raised or pulled back
4" without cutting cables, wires or brake line.
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Throttle has friction device to maintain
throttle position at highway speeds (or cruise control).
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16" tires minimum size front and read.
Tires may be larger, but not smaller.
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Clear windshield - adjustable or tall
enough to cover eyes and forehead from sleet & hail.
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Self-canceling turn signals (handy to
have).
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Fork mounted wind deflectors available to assist
windshield. Part #__________________. $________.
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Windshield-mounted storage accessory is
available. Part #_____________________. $________.
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Front fork mounted extra headlights.
Part #_____________________. $________.
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Mag wheels - spoke wheel rubber tube flat
tires can't be fixed on side of road or at a gas station.
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Saddlebags are large and easily removed.
Quick detachable is desired for repair work (see #20 & #21).
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Rear axle can be removed to fix or
replace tire without removing exhaust system & saddle bags.
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Custom exhaust system available part
#________________________. $________ (see items 14 & 16).
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If custom exhaust prevents removal of
axle. Axle can be reversed so axle nut is on the other side of bike?
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Can baffle be easily removed from the
custom exhaust without removing exhaust pipes from motorcycle?
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Custom air K&N high performance air
cleaner part #_______________. $________.
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Price to jet carb or fuel map injector
for custom air intake and exhaust system $___________.
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Foot rests are better than foot pegs for
long rides and allows you to relocate feet for comfort.
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Seats two riders comfortably. Are
better seats available? At what cost? $________.
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Tall sissy bar and back rest pad will accept
a tall T-Bag
luggage (see item 21).
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Rear fender rack for T-bag to rest on (must
not conflict with saddlebags item #11).
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Shaft drive is better than belt drive -
can't be cut and cheaper to repair, but belt is okay.
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Is front or rear fender so low the bike
must be lifted dangerously too high to change tires?
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Oil change using one oil drain point is faster than
using three different drains as a Harley Davidson.
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How did the magazines rate this
motorcycle? What do they recommend you buy for the bike?
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Obtain a 3 year or more extended
warrantee. Motorcycle parts and labor is too expensive without one.
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A maintenance contract is included for
$________________. (#26 is most important).
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Cost of tire replacement with
____________ tires at this dealer $________. (See #12).
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Cost of detailed maintenance manual (not
owners manual) for this motorcycle is $________.
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Cost of special tools for owner to
perform oil change, valve clearance, etc. $________________.
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Can customer easily install different
light bulbs in turn signals like LED lights, or a power conditioner
required? Some motorcycles like Harley Davidson use alarm systems in
turn signal circuits, so only stock light bulbs should be used.
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Is there room to mount a tool pouch on
front fork or handlebars? (See #8. Any conflicts here?).
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Annual cost to insure this
bike?$________. Insurance premiums can be expensive on some bikes.
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Annual cost for registration $________
and license $________.
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This dealer is offering $________ in
accessories or cash rebates.
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This motorcycle will fit in my pick-up
truck, RV or automatic ramp system?
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Are there any known defects or safety
recalls anticipated for this motorcycle?
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Are there any dangerous design flaw or
other conditions unique to this motorcycle?
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Before purchasing I checked
magazines and the Internet for reviews on this bike. Yes? or No?
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Brake shoes are easily replaced without
removing axle, exhaust pipes or saddle bags (both wheels).
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What is the largest size tire that can be
installed on this bike? Front __________. Rear _________.
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Are air deflector wings available for
this model? _________. (wind may by-pass windshield).
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List any other optional equipment below
that you want on your bike the dealer to install.
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What is the cost to replace tires
$_______ Brake pads $______.
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Can you buy custom mag wheels for this
bike?
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The wheel base size _______ and total
length of bike is __________.
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What is the ground clearance _______ and
will it destroy any engine or frame part going over a tall bump?
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Can you slip a hydraulic jack under this
bike to change tires, etc.?
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Are hose clamps used to secure heat
shield on exhaust system? They break from heat & rain shock.
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What is not covered in the extended
warrantee?
_____________________________.
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I have tried to obtain a better price
with the sales manager and I will buy right now if price is right. Y or N.
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Price has not changed, but the sales
manager gave me accessories I really needed. Y or N.
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Dealer's mechanic will give me a
walk-through on how to change oils, filters, grease, brakes, etc. Y or N.
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What is the color scheme of this bike?
_______________________, Never buy a bike you do not like.
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Did you get the salesperson's business
card? If not, get it now and staple it to this page.
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Is the motorcycle comfortable to sit on?
Is it too big for you? Too small? Cramped feeling?
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When you sit on the bike are both your
feet firmly planted to the ground? Y or N.
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Did the dealer let you test drive the
motorcycle? Y or N.
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Did you consider renting an identical
bike for a day to make sure it is right for you? Y or N.
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If you rent from the dealer and decide to
buy a new bike, will he credit you the rental fee? Y or N.
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Go back over this list of options and
bike model and make sure that each option you purchase can in fact be
installed. Sometimes not all options can be installed due to
conflicts. If so, what items are causing the problem?
_____________________________..
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Did the salesperson check with the
service department on item 68 or is it just his opinion?
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Are there any hidden fees I should know
about that increases the bike's final cost? _________________
_____________________________.
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What if anything included in this
purchase will void original manufacturers warrantee?
_____________________________.
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What do other bikers think about the bike
you are planning to buy? You may learn that it is not the right bike
for you, or maybe it is. It is good to obtain multiple opinions.
The final decision should be yours.
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If the motorcycle has a belt drive how
much will it cost to replace a broken belt? $___________. Some
bikes require major drive train disassembly and are very expensive to
replace. Belt damage is rare, but it does happen enough to be prepared
to pay the bill if a belt fails on you.
