buying a motorcycle at a show

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Was wondering if anyone here has ever bought a USED motorcycle at one of the winter bike shows, and which show is the best for those kind of purchases. I'm going to assume that a test ride is impossible? Is it too risky, or does the possible savings offset that risk? Would I be buying a bike only to have the warranty [assuming a dealer would have a 30 day or so used bike warranty]expire before even had the chance to ride it? Or should someone only buy a brand new bike at a show? Thanks for your opinions.

 

[ronelmy]

Make the deal that you can test it when the show is done.

 

[Matthew.Tremayne]

Buy a bike at a place like GP Bikes instead, that has a 5,000km or 10,000km (I forget)/6mo warranty. They replaced my stator, R/R and my water pump. Bike wasn't over priced either. Usually dealerships mark them up quite a bit, but it was November and I went in to buy oil and came out with a new (to me) bike lol. I had the issues in April-May. They have some decent deals on some of the used bikes currently.

 

[JFD]

most places won't let you test ride anyhow. honestly you need someone with you that can visually check the bike out and look for the issues.

I'd buy from a show because they're there only for htat weekend, and closing a deal needs to be on the spot. They got excitement on their side so they don't want to lose that. They'll deal.

 

[jcbarnar]

Hmmm. Depends on the bike really and how used it is

 

[Matt Rain]

Buy a bike at a place like GP Bikes instead, that has a 5,000km or 10,000km (I forget)/6mo warranty.

That's my plan next year. Every time I go there I drool over the used deals.

 

[Benny!]

Usually over priced at the show since it costs the seller money to put it for sale there. They mark them up yo make up for it

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