Pre-Delivery Checks - What To Check When Buying A New Two Wheeler

Getting a new bike or a scooter is quite exciting. To ensure the excitement is long-lived, it’s recommended that you ensure a few things before you take the delivery of your new two-wheeler. PDI or pre-delivery inspection is a process wherein you check the two-wheeler allotted to you, for defects and problems. While most modern vehicles have a strict quality control, doing your own PDI can give you that extra peace of mind. 

Here’s a guide about top 5 things you should check before taking the delivery of your new bike:`

Registration Details

First and foremost, crosscheck the engine and chassis number with the registration documentation, final bill from the dealer, warranty and service documentation. 

The Electrical Parts

When you are handed the keys to your new bike, always check if all the wires are tucked in properly and the electrical parts are in working condition. Check the headlamp, indicators, instrument console, and other parts along with the starter motor. The one thing many people miss out checking is the odometer reading. This helps to know how much your vehicle has run and if it was used before. Though, it’s ok for the vehicle to be run a few km, since that can happen during logistics. 

Physical Condition

When buying a new bike, you do expect it to be flawless. Check all the plastic panels for scratches along with unusual panel gaps along the body for misalignment. Also check for any differences in the paint of the bike, as the paint from the OEM will differ from the one painted outside.

Fluid Check

When taking a delivery of your bike, we advise you to ask the dealership to put at least half a tank of fuel on the day of delivery, while also maintaining the same amount after delivery too. The newer generation of bikes or scooters now have fuel-injection and having very low fuel in the tank can damage the system in the long run. Apart from this, check if the optimum level of the brake fluid, coolant. and the engine oil is maintained.

Tyres

One of the most important things to check are the tyres. These are the singular point of contact you have with the road. The first and foremost thing you do is check the tyres for any cracks or any punctures. We also advise you to check the tyre pressures, even if the dealership has checked them. A tyre with irregular pressure will definitely ruin your first experience of your new bike.

The next thing you do is check for the manufacturing date of the tyres. You’ll find that imprinted on the tyre’s sidewall in a four character format. The first two letters represent the manufacturing week, while the other two represent the year it is manufactured in. For example, if you find ‘0225’ imprinted on the tyre, it means the tyre was manufactured in the second week of 2025. 

All said, if you find something wrong with the bike/scooter, bring it to the notice of the dealership, but in a calm manner. More often than not, talking calmly can help you get things done easily. Even the dealership folks are more likely to listen and will be willing to help you if you handle things well. If you still think something is still not up to the mark, you can always connect with the brand’s customer care portal.