If you are looking for a two wheeled vehicle, you should try to buy bicycles and motorbikes on Gumtree. Gumtree is an online classifieds advertisement website that offers many advertisements for a range of different products and services. You can browse countless advertisements for brand new and second hand bicycles and motorbikes of all different types, models, makes and sizes, and you can even post a ‘looking for’ advertisement describing the vehicle that you are looking to purchase. It is possibly the simplest way to shop for almost any item.   About Gumtree Gumtree was founded in 2000 as a London classifieds advertisement website that offered individuals who had just moved house within London or who had just moved into London from outside of the city to find accommodation, work and to make friends. It was so successful that the website has now spread to over 11 countries including Ireland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa. The website now offers many different categories including job classifieds, property rental and sale, businesses for sale, vehicles for sale, pet accessories and house hold goods for sale and just about anything else that you can think of.… Read More

If you are interested in riding motorcycles, you should look into getting proper BMW motorbike training at an official training academy or school. Riding a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous activities that you can do. The speed and lack of a protective structure around the rider are just two of the factors that lend great danger to the activity and it is a very good idea to know how to handle your motorcycle and what to do if there is ever a problem or if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation.   The BMW Rider Academy The BMW Rider academy offers motorbike training and even provides students with a motorcycle, meaning that you will not have to bring your own. It is even better for individuals who are planning to buy motorcycles but want to make a smart choice and get clued up on how to ride the motorcycles properly first. The BMW Rider Academy, and other motorcycle riding training academies and schools like it will offer students a chance to learn how to ride motorcycles properly, how to avoid dangerous situations and accidents and will help them compete to the best of their abilities in… Read More

If you are looking for an easy, hassle-free way to find and buy barely used bikes and motorbikes online, you should take heed of the following tips and advice on how and where to buy second hand motorcycles and bicycles. Buying something as expensive as a vehicle, even if it is second hand, can be stressful and difficult. It may seem overwhelming to find the perfect second hand motorcycle or bicycle that has had very little use, that suits your needs and wants and that suits your budget, but it is possible if you keep a level head, conduct the process properly and ask all the right questions.   Where to find and buy barely used bikes and motorbikes online Online classifieds There are many online classifieds that list advertisements for all sorts of items including second hand vehicles. Often, some of the vehicles are barely used. All sellers, including private sellers, motorcycle and bicycle companies, second hand dealerships and auctioneering houses, have been known to list motorcyles and bicycles that have had hardly any use on classifieds websites. Some of these websites include Gumtree, Bid or Buy, OLX and Junkmail. Websites of second hand dealerships There are a great… Read More

Motorcycles and particularly Harley Davidson motorcycles are incredibly expensive and purchasing one is a huge step to take. It is a big commitment because not only does a motorcycle require a lot of maintenance, it also requires a large amount of money. Most individuals cannot afford to purchase vehicles of this kind without some sort of assistance from a financial service provider. Even second hand or used motorcycles are still incredibly expensive and require financing. In order to qualify for a loan from a reputable financial service provider, an individual must have two things: A steady, reliable income that will cover both their essential living expenses as well as the loan repayments with interest. A good credit record and no history of a failure to pay on time or the full amount for any credit in the past. If an applicant has these two things, most major, reputable financial service providers like First National Bank, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Wesbank would probably approve their loan to purchase a motorcycle. However, if you do not have a good credit record or you do not quality because of your income or lack thereof, you could apply for a loan from a smaller,… Read More

Getting a motorcycle learners license in South Africa is incredibly important if you are looking to buy and use a motorbike. If you are looking at buying a motorcycle, you will need to have a licence to drive it. Before you can apply for a proper licence, you will have to get your learner’s. It is essential that you do have a licence because there are stringent penalties in place for drivers who are caught driving without licences. You could be obliged to pay a hefty fine or you might not be able to apply for one in the future. You will not be able to apply for motor vehicle insurance if you do not have a licence. If you drive without a lisence and you are involved in an accident, you might be found out and charged for not being lisenced, made to pay for any other motorist’s damage if others were involved and you will certainly be left to cover the costs of your own damage without help from an insurance company. It is, therefore, absolutely essential to apply for one before driving your motorcycle.   What is a learner’s licence? According to the South African Government Services,… Read More

Visit Motorcycle World Cape Town if you are looking for a good quality new or used bike. Or bike accessories, services and repairs or for advice on bike financing. They are a long standing reputable company that has a large base of happy customers. So they are sure to be able to help you if you are looking for almost anything in the motorcycling industry. Motorcycle World Cape Town offers: Motorcycles for sale Helmets and rider gear Bike accessories Motorcycle services and repairs Bike finance About Motorcycle World Cape Town Motorcycle World was started by brothers Lurando and Greg Neves. Who were both avid motorcyclists and very interested in the motorcycle industry. The company is over 20 years old and has been very successful. They are on the corner of Mcintyre Street and Voortrekker Road in Parow. Because they are so close to Cape Town (only 15 kilometers away) if you live in or near the city you will not find it difficult to visit Motorcycle World. What does Motorcycle World Cape Town Offer? Motorcycle World offers a range of different products and services listed below. Motorcycles for sale The business imports both second hand and brand new motorcycles from… Read More

Finding and using bike hospitals and motorcycle repair facilities will become a part of your life if you are a bike or motorcycle enthusiast. If you have or will be taking the big step of purchasing a bike or motorcycle, then you should be prepared to maintain it. The costs of either of these machines is huge and keeping them in good condition is essential. If you ride motorbikes for pleasure, for transport or for sport, there will, at some point, be an incident where your motorcycle or bicycle is damaged. Even if you manage to avoid accidents, there will undoubtedly be wear and tear which should be taken care of.   Doing it yourself Many motorcycle and bike enthusiasts try to take on repairing and maintaining their vehicles themselves. This requires some sound knowledge of the parts and they way they work, and of the specific bikes brand. Many enthusiasts will lovingly take their bike apart to find the source of a problem or simply just to clean it. They spend hours slowly putting it back together, studying each piece and working carefully. However, in many cases the problem is not fixed and due to a lack of technical… Read More

Buying a mountain bike is an expensive venture, so choosing the right mountain bike will be high on your list or priorities. When it comes to buying a new (or used!) bike, there is no one particular brand that can be recommended far above the others as there are not very any differences between bikes in the same price range, no matter the make. Rather than looking for a brand name, it is best to look at individual bikes and choose the bike that is best for your budget and your purposes.   New or improve? Instead of choosing a new mountain bike, you can also choose to upgrade your old bike with new parts. Making this decision depends on whether your bike has “V” brakes, the most significant technological improvement in mountain bikes. If your bike doesn’t already have linear pull cantilevers, you may as well get a new bike since you will have to replace the brakes as well as the brake levers. Suspension is also cheaper when bought in a complete package rather than added on later. Depending on which new parts you need, buying new parts and installing them on your old bike (including the labour)… Read More

If you ride a motorbike, you must have it insured to protect you against any damage to your bike, or to someone else’s property. With a high crime rate and high road accident count in South Africa, you need to be prepared in case something should happen. There are a number of companies that offer bike insurance, so it is in your interest to compare bike insurance quotes online to ensure that you are getting a good deal. Comparing quotes online is a quick and efficient way of finding the right insurance scheme to keep you covered on the road. Generally, the more cover you need, the more expensive the insurance cover will be. You need to decide whether you would like cover for accidents, cover for damage to your bike, cover for other people’s property or a more extensive insurance scheme with value-added extras.   Where to look for insurance quotes online Once you have an idea of the type of coverage and policy you are looking for as well as your budget constraints, you can go online to get insurance quotes for the cover that you need. One way of doing this is to visit the websites of… Read More

ABSA repossessed bikes can be the ride you are looking for to find a motorcycle at a decent price. As one of the largest financial services provider in South Africa ABSA bank has more repossessed motorcycles up for auction than other financial institutions. Especially after the current financial times that have resulted in a lot more bike repossessions. Bike repossessions in South Africa include these models BMW Honda Yamaha Suzuki Ducati Triumph Kawasaki KTM Harley Davidson Many people these days are in debt because of the harsh economic conditions. This means that people can't afford purchases they once made, such as motorcycles. If a motorcycle is bought through bike finance from ABSA. And the person who bought it is unable to make the necessary installments with interest. The bike is liable to be repossessed by the bank and put up for sale to cover its losses. A bike can also be up for repossession if the owner dishonors the agreements or terms of the loan. Buying ABSA repossessed bikes can be beneficial to your budget. Because the bank want to cover their costs rather than make a profit on sales. Repo bikes often sell for less than they are actually… Read More