Second Hand Bikes or used bikes http://www.secondhandbikes.org A blog about Second Hand Bikes in India Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 used bikes in Bangalore http://www.secondhandbikes.org/used-bikes-in-bangalore/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/used-bikes-in-bangalore/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:59 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=54 It is absolutely stupid to make a blog post about used bikes in Bangalore even when you have a perfectly good post about second hand bikes in Bangalore unless you intend to spam. I do not intend to spam but unfortunately what is obvious to a kid is not so obvious to Google. That explains why I have this post about used bikes in Bangalore.

List of used bikes in Bangalore for Sale

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Bangalore for 25000

second hand Hero Honda Passion Passion Plus in Bangalore for 40000

second hand Hero Honda CD CD Dawn in Bangalore for 24000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 180 DTSi in Bangalore for 23000

second hand Bajaj Avenger Any in Bangalore for 60000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Bangalore for 23000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Bangalore for 29000

second hand Honda Activa Any in Bangalore for 23000

second hand TVS Scooty Any in Bangalore for 20000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 220 DTSFi in Bangalore for 65000

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/used-bikes-in-bangalore/feed/ 0 second hand bikes in Chennai http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-chennai/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-chennai/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:40:13 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=48 We have got postings from Chennai now. Second hand bikes in Chennai

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Chennai for 35000

second hand Bajaj Avenger Any in Chennai for 35000

second hand Hero Honda Splendor Splendor Plus in Chennai for

second hand Bajaj Discover Discover DTSi 125 in Chennai for 22000

second hand Harley Davidson Any Any in Chennai for 53000

second hand Royal Enfield Electra Electra 5S in Chennai for 70000

second hand Royal Enfield Machismo Machismo A350 in Chennai for 75000

second hand Honda Activa Any in Chennai for 13800

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Chennai for 37000

second hand Honda Unicorn Unicorn in Chennai for
Looks like I have to remind my users one city at a time to come to this website and sell their second hand bikes. My posts have successfully convinced users from Mumbai and Pune to list their second hand bikes here. So the next obvious choice is Chennai. While I was starting to work on this website, I was confident that Chennai will be one of the most active cities of the site. Looks like my analysis was wrong or the users of Chennai have not heard of secondhandbikes.org

Here is my formal invitation to every bike owner planning to sell his/her used bike. Please sell second hand bikes on this website to get the best deal for it.

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-chennai/feed/ 10 second hand bikes in Mumbai http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-mumbai/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-mumbai/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:32:34 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=45 There has been considerable improvement in postings of second hand bikes from Pune after my last post about second hand bikes in Pune Surprisingly secondhandbikes.org is yet to get any postings from Mumbai.

We have got our first second hand bike from Mumbai.

second hand Other Any Any in Mumbai for

second hand Hero Honda Splendor Splendor in Mumbai for 10000 to 15000

second hand Hero Honda Splendor Splendor Super in Mumbai for 32000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Mumbai for 35000

second hand Bajaj Discover Discover DTSi 135 in Mumbai for 25000

second hand Honda Activa Any in Mumbai for 37000

second hand Hero Honda CD CD Dawn in Mumbai for 32000

second hand Hero Honda Splendor Splendor in Mumbai for 22000

second hand Kinetic Blaze Any in Mumbai for 15000

second hand Honda Unicorn Unicorn in Mumbai for 58000

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-mumbai/feed/ 6 second hand bikes in Pune http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-pune/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-pune/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:42:37 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=41 My posts about second hand bikes in Hyderabad and second hand bikes in Bangalore have been really useful in getting new users and new bike postings from these cities.

List of second hand bikes in Pune for Sale

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 180 in Pune for 40,000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Pune for 25000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Pune for 40000

second hand Hero Honda Hunk Any in Pune for 46000

second hand Hero Honda Passion Passion Plus in Pune for 36000

second hand Hero Honda Passion Passion Plus in Pune for 36000

second hand Yamaha RX RX 135 in Pune for 25000

second hand Yamaha YBX Any in Pune for 19000

second hand Royal Enfield Thunderbird Thunderbird in Pune for 55000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 200 DTSi in Pune for 60000

The next city to target for my used bikes blog was really a no brainer for me. Pune is one of the fastest growing cities of India with a predominantly young population. If you are planning to buy or sell second hand bikes in Pune, then online mediums will definitely prove quite useful. I am actually sad to see that there is only 1 second hand bike from pune listed on my website. Please list your used bikes today itself to improve that number.

How to find second hand bikes in Pune

  1. The offline market has a number of stores to buy and sell second hand bikes in Pune. However be careful of store owners that are always looking for ways to dupe the unsuspecting buyers.
  2. A large number of IT professionals from Pune move abroad on a daily basis. They need to sell their second hand motorcycle before going abroad. If you play it smart, you may end up getting a great bargain.
  3. As usual online market is a great place to look for second hand bikes in Pune. Use google search to find latest second hand bikes listed for sale. This site itself is a great place to find second hand bikes as well.

Let us know about your experience in finding second hand bikes in Pune. I shall update this list to reflect your view of the market.

SECOND HAND BIKES IN PUNE

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-pune/feed/ 117 second hand bikes buying guide http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-buying-guide/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-buying-guide/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:06:10 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=36 Objective of this second hand bikes buying guide

Buying second hand bikes can be more stressful than buying a new one. After all there is a lot more uncertainty involved in a used bike. At the same time if you plan your second hand bike purchase properly, you will end up with a really good bike at a great discount. The article that follows will tell you all the right questions that you need to ask before buying a second hand bike.

Before you start searching for second hand bikes

Different people have different needs for a bike. You need a bike that fits your requirements even if you are buying a used one. Hence you need to decide the following parameters before you start searching for a second hand bike. The parameters to decide are

* Budget : It is just too easy to get lured by a great bargain and pay more than what you can afford to buy something more than what you need. If you are buying a bike for short usage there is no point in buying a karizma just because the seller is giving it for a huge discount.
* Basic requirements: There are some requirements that are quite basic to the purchase. Like if your wife is going to use the bike as well then do not even think about that pulsar. Decide upon all the important requirements and constraints for your used bike and make sure that you do not miss out on them in the process of deal hunting.
* Your expected usage pattern: The way you will use your bike has a huge impact on the suitability of bikes. A bike that is fit for drive on the highway is not so great for taking you to office. How important is the mileage also depends upon your usage pattern. If you are going to be traveling on your bike throughout the day as in case of salesmen then better go for a fuel efficient one.

The quality of second hand bikes is impacted by

* Age: There is a reason why that 10 year old used bike is available at scrap value. You must be aware that the maintainance requirement of a bike goes up with time. However what you may not be aware is that beyond a certain age the maintainance requirement goes up sharply. The money that you save by going for a second hand bike, might be spent in maintainance
* Usage: 2 bikes with the same age might have had different level of usage. A bike that used to be with a sales person would have been used far more in 1 year than a 5 year old bike used by a software engineer.
* Handling: The quality of the bike depends on the handling by the previous owner. A well maintained bike will be in a much better condition compared to a motorcycle used carelessly by its previous owner

Select second hand bikes dealers

Now that you have come to this site for used bikes website, there is no need of any used bikes dealer. A second hand motorcycles dealer takes a huge cut from the sales price. If you have not realized you are paying his profit and hence you are better off without any used bikes dealers. There is no dearth of used bikes dealers. Some thumb rules for selecting a good bikes dealer

* Never settle for one. Let them know that you are talking to other dealers as well. They will be too eager to tell you why the other deal is not so great. You can use that information to negotiate better with the first dealer.
* Read some automobile related blogs/magazine and start asking technical questions to the dealer. If your second hand bikes dealer knows that you know what you are buying, he is less likely to take you for a ride.

How to shortlist used bikes from all that available

Hopefully you have already made a list of your requirements and your constraints. Based on those identify all the vehicles that meet your criteria. From this list eliminate all the bikes that do not have proper paperwork, have changed hand too many time. Next thing to do is to take the bike for a test drive. Typically a test drive will give you a good sense about which bike is not right for you. Eliminate those as well. It is advisable to use an experienced mechanic at this stage.

Read up the reviews on bike review sites. If the original vehicle is having engineering trouble then most probably the used version will have issues as well.

Close the deal

After shortlisting the bikes, start talking to the owners of the bikes directly. Ask them for original paper, registration details, insurance details etc. Verify the information for yourself. Look up records to see if the bike has been mortgaged to any banks, has ever been involved in any accident etc.

At this stage try to get a sense of urgency on the part of the seller. Someone who is going out of country in the next 15 days will settle for a lower price to ensure that the bike is sold. Similarly for people who need the money for buying a home for example as he runs the risk of loosing the other deal in case of delay.

Hope the above will be helpful in getting you a good deal in the second hand bikes purchase.

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-buying-guide/feed/ 62 second hand bikes in Hyderabad http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-hyderabad/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-hyderabad/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:40:34 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=28 I had recently written one post about second hand bikes in Bangalore. Many readers have written to me tellling that the article has been quite helpful to them.

List of second hand bikes in Hyderabad for Sale

second hand Honda Activa Any in Hyderabad for

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Hyderabad for 35000

second hand Bajaj Avenger Any in Hyderabad for 55000

second hand Yamaha YZF-R15 Any in Hyderabad for 68,000

second hand TVS Scooty Scooty Pep in Hyderabad for 26000

second hand Hero Honda CD CD 100SS in Hyderabad for 15000

second hand Suzuki Access 125 Any in Hyderabad for 43000

second hand Hero Honda Hunk Any in Hyderabad for 51000

second hand TVS Scooty Scooty Pep in Hyderabad for 25000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Hyderabad for 34000

That got me thinking about the next post to write. The obvious choice was Hyderabad. If you are planning to buy or sell second hand bikes in Hyderabad, then you will find online mediums quite helpful. Hyderabad is populated with large number of young IT and BPO professionals. As a result hyderabad is an ideal market for second hand bikes.

Where to find second hand bikes in Hyderabad

  1. There are large number of stores to buy and sell second hand bikes in Hyderabad in the offline market. The old market near Abids is a great place to look for second hand bikes.
  2. Look in the classifieds websites to find people who are moving out. Most people sell their bikes before going abroad. If you play it smart, you may end up getting a great bargain.
  3. As usual online market is a great place to look for second hand bikes in Hyderabad. Use google search to find latest second hand bikes listed for sale.

Let us know about your experience in finding second hand bikes in Hyderabad. I shall update this list to reflect your view of the market.

SECOND HAND BIKES IN HYDERABAD

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-hyderabad/feed/ 24 Strange economy of second hand bikes http://www.secondhandbikes.org/strange-economy-of-second-hand-bikes/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/strange-economy-of-second-hand-bikes/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:06 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=23 Doing my regular research about used bikes, I came across the following strange graph on a blog post by reuters about prices of second hand bikes. The graph plots prices of second hand bikes on the X-Axis and prices of second hand cars on the Y-Axis. The data plots are for different cities of USA.

second hand bikes

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It is obvious from the graph that cities where bikes sell for less have a higher demand for cars and vice-versa. What explains this strange behavior of price of second hand bikes? We shall await your input.

I am just wondering if anyone has ever tried to do a similar study for the cities of India. It will be interesting to see if this inverse relationship exists in the second hand bikes market or not.

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/strange-economy-of-second-hand-bikes/feed/ 3 second hand bikes in Bangalore http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-bangalore/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-bangalore/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:24:59 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=8 Bangalore is the IT capital of India. All major software companies Indian as well as multinationals are present in Bangalore. No wonder then that there is a growing demand for second hand bikes in Bangalore. There is ample supply for second hand bikes in the city as IT engineers going abroad are in a hurry to get rid of their second hand motorcycles.

Quick Update you can buy or sell second hand mobiles in Bangalore on our website for used mobiles

List of second hand bikes in Bangalore for Sale

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Bangalore for 25000

second hand Hero Honda Passion Passion Plus in Bangalore for 40000

second hand Hero Honda CD CD Dawn in Bangalore for 24000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 180 DTSi in Bangalore for 23000

second hand Bajaj Avenger Any in Bangalore for 60000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 in Bangalore for 23000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 150 DTSi in Bangalore for 29000

second hand Honda Activa Any in Bangalore for 23000

second hand TVS Scooty Any in Bangalore for 20000

second hand Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 220 DTSFi in Bangalore for 65000

Where to find second hand bikes in Bangalore

1. There are many offline stores in Bangalore that buy and sell second hand bikes.
2. The classifieds sites are a great source for second hand bikes in Bangalore as well.
3. Finally this website is a great source for some great deals in the second hand market. Provide your email address below and we shall send you some of the best deals.

Let us know about your experience in finding second hand bikes in Bangalore.

SECOND HAND BIKES IN Bangalore

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-in-bangalore/feed/ 15 Second hand bikes http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:45:48 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=6 Second hand bikes provide an attractive option to own your desired bike at an affordable price. Especially in this time of recession these second hand bikes offer an attractive alternative to exorbitantly expensive showroom bikes. Moreover second hand bikes help the usage of the same bike for longer thereby helping to reduce the pressure on our fragile environment.

I am not suggesting that you should not buy new bikes. Actually purchasing second hand bikes is not for people who are not comfortable with uncertainty. Before you proceed further please keep in mind that uncertainty is a given if you buy a second hand bike. Uncertainty is the reason why you get such attractive bargains. The trick in the second hand bikes market is to ensure that you get more discount than future trouble. Apart from the cost benefit you may like to buy second hand bikes that are quite old. It provides you that illusive vintage look.

If the trick to a successful second hand bikes deal is to know possible troubles and accordingly evaluate the discount you want to compensate for all those troubles. Many people check the bike but end up with a complete looser. Let go of your ego and get some people who have extensive experience of riding bikes. Drivers have this extraordinary ability to identify problems in the bike simply by riding it.

Sometimes the dealer has fixed the bike temporarily to give a better riding experience. Insist upon taking the bike for a long ride before you buy any second hand bikes. Also while buying bike in the second hand bikes market never be in a hurry. At least don’t let sellers know that you are in a hurry.

Best of luck with buying your second hand bikes

]]> http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes/feed/ 3 Second hand bikes blog http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-blog/ http://www.secondhandbikes.org/second-hand-bikes-blog/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:57:14 +0000 admin http://www.secondhandbikes.org/?p=3 This is my first post on this second hand bikes blog and I think it will be only appropriate that I spell out the scope of this blog at the outset. This second hand bikes blog will focus exclusively on issues faced by buyers and sellers of second hand bikes, things to consider while doing a transaction and tips to get a great deal in second hand bikes.

This blog is going to be based on my personal views about second hand bikes market and you may rely on it completely at your risk. I do not take responsibility for any loss that you may suffer by following any of my advice.

I live in India and hence to a large extent this blog will represent views that are true for India and may or may not be true for other countries. If you find my blog posts to be not so relevant then I will ask you to excuse me. If you will like to contribute view points relevant to second hand bikes market in your country, then please leave a comment and I shall get in touch with you.

If you shall like me to cover any particular aspect of the second hand bikes market then please leave a comment. I will try my best to answer your queries.

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