STARK
Prove which motorcycle is being sold
Start with the VIN, statutory or model identification, invoice or ownership documents and the seller’s authority to transfer that exact motorcycle. Match the charger, Arkenstone device and service records to the bike rather than accepting an unrelated bundle of accessories and paperwork.
The existing owner must complete the official transfer beside the powered-on motorcycle, and the buyer needs a registered Stark account beforehand. If that cannot happen, pause the transaction. A promise to resolve account access after payment is not a completed ownership chain.
Inspect it as a hard-used off-road motorcycle
Check the frame, wheels, bearings, chain, sprockets, guides, brakes, suspension and controls. Look for impacts, play, leakage, abnormal wear and mismatched components. A visual inspection can reveal concerns, but it cannot prove internal condition.
Compare maintenance records with use and dates. Neither hours nor distance tells the whole story. Do not repeat forum claims about inaccurate counters as fact without verified evidence from the motorcycle you are inspecting.
Ask for battery, charging and software evidence
Inspect the charging equipment and visible wiring for condition, completeness and correct identification. Confirm software information, app access, displayed messages and service documents. If a warning has appeared, ask what was happening at the time rather than accepting a cleared display as the full explanation.
A short test ride or state-of-charge reading cannot prove battery condition. Assessment requires an authorised diagnostic path; apparent range and operating hours do not establish health, remaining life or warranty coverage.
Know when to walk away temporarily
Pause for any active warning, ownership-transfer failure, damaged high-voltage component or missing ownership history. Do not charge, open or investigate a visibly damaged battery or high-voltage assembly yourself.
Missing service evidence, damaged charging equipment and unresolved identity discrepancies also require further checks. Bajamoto’s parts finder or support can identify external components and escalation routes, but incomplete evidence cannot be converted into proof of ownership or condition.
