Tips for Buying a Second Motorcycle
Shopping for your second motorcycle is a different experience from what you felt when you bought your first bike. This time around, you have a lot more riding experience, and you’ve developed your skills, so you’ll need a different approach and updated advice to get going. That’s why the experts at Ol’ Red’s Motorcycles have created this guide to help you buy your second motorcycle. Keep reading to learn more, then visit us at our dealership in Simpsonville, SC, where we happily welcome our friends from Greenville and Columbia, SC, and Charlotte, NC.
Use Your New Insight
Finding the right fit when you’re buying your first motorcycle can be difficult. Since you’ve never owned a bike before, you probably won’t know about the features that will matter the most or the kind of rides you’ll go on. However, when you’re buying your second motorcycle, you’ll already have gained some understanding regarding rider comfort and the key features that affect a ride. So, spend some time thinking about the missing features on your current motorcycle and how you can get them with your new bike.
Match Your New Skills
When you bought your first bike, you probably chose a model ideal for a beginner rider. However, when you’re buying your second motorcycle, you can select a model that’s heavier and comes with a higher power capacity to match your improved skills. You won’t want your riding experiences to be held back by a lower-powered engine.
Decide to Replace or Supplement
There are two reasons for buying a second motorcycle. The first is to replace your old bike, and the second reason is to supplement your current unit.
If you’re replacing your old bike, you’ll want to focus on a versatile option. You’ll want to be sure it can perform at the type of riding you do and match your new skills. You may want some additional features for undertaking comfortable short trips around the city or safely going on long-distance trips.
If you’re getting an additional bike for your collection, you’ll probably look at getting a different style of motorcycle. Maybe you already have a touring motorcycle for undertaking long-distance trips and are now keen on getting a cruiser bike. Or maybe you want an off-road motorcycle to tear up dirt paths as you continue conquering paved roads on your first bike. Or maybe you want a classic vintage model to add to your collection of bikes. So, you’ll want to think about the unique features you want from your second motorcycle and narrow your search accordingly.
Ready to buy your second bike? Come down to Ol’ Red’s Motorcycles, where we have an extensive collection of motorcycles for sale in Columbia, SC. We can show you our inventory and help you find the perfect model for your lifestyle. You’ll find us in Simpsonville, SC, where we proudly serve our customers from Greenville and Columbia, SC, and Charlotte, NC.