[JavaBrewer]

So recently I bought a used Ducati Hypermotard, 2008 with 17K miles. I stopped by a week earlier, it was in Hollywood area and i am in San Diego but returning from a trip North so took the chance. Bike looked good so set a meeting a week later with cash in hand, but in my pocket, for another once over and test ride. The guy had another bike and rode with me. Done deal, cash traded, bike loaded up and off I went.

I have purchased 2 used MC in the last 20 years. One was perfect in every way and no disappointments. The other had warped front disks, pitted head tube races, and a couple other issues I did not know of until I rode it home. That one cost me another $1500 to make right...

I will not buy a used MC without a test ride period. I am good the previously mentioned parking lot confinement, but never again without riding b4 cash is handed over. YMMV.