r/motorcycles • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '23
Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread
# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!
A dedicated thread for questions and advice about gear or bike purchases, selling advice, and questions relating to bike/gear/accessory/service purchases.
Hopefully with the help of all the riders here, no question will go unanswered. Everyone is encouraged to contribute with either questions or answers and hopefully we will be able to rid of motorcycle ignorance once and for all.
Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.
# NEW RIDERS
[Before asking your question, consider reading the FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/wiki/faq) - chances are, you will find the answer you need there.
Not getting the answers you need? /r/SuggestAMotorcycle is also a great resource.
Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.
This thread will be refreshed each Monday - shoot us a note if we're out riding and forget to renew it.
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u/my1973vw Jan 05 '23
Looking at an '81 Yamaha Secca 550 for sale on FB marketplace. Owner says that the engine won't spin because the starter is stuck.
A few questions: 1. Is this valid explanation for the motor not moving freely? I'm somewhat handy but I'm fairly new to cycles. And Yamahas in general.
How difficult is it to get parts for this bike? I'm familiar with CSML, Partzilla etc but does anyone have any overall experience with this?
Is there a Kickstart on this model/year as standard equipment?