Yeah I wouldn't let anyone touch my bike (if was for sale) without cash in hand. I bought my bike without riding it. The original owner tested it in front of me, and a good visual inspection of all the important areas.
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test drivers on your bike for sale?
- Thread starter wiggels
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It all depends.
When I was bike shopping, I always intended to buy the bike right there and then.
I would either have the cash or a bank draft for the full asking price.
I would take a more experienced rider and have him go for a quick spin, most sellers didn't mind.
The bike that I ended up buying I never bothered with a test ride because of the condition and it worked out well.
Good luck with the sale, and be patient... The right buyer will come in due time!
When I was bike shopping, I always intended to buy the bike right there and then.
I would either have the cash or a bank draft for the full asking price.
I would take a more experienced rider and have him go for a quick spin, most sellers didn't mind.
The bike that I ended up buying I never bothered with a test ride because of the condition and it worked out well.
Good luck with the sale, and be patient... The right buyer will come in due time!
I guess it's kind of a judgement thing. First ask what sort of bikes he has ridden before. If he comes with full gear and his own helmet and shows you that he has a full M license and looks to be a serious buyer I would take him to the nearest parking lot. Than I would allow him to ride the bike around the parking lot with the car motor still running.
For me every bike I've bought all the owners offered me to ride it without asking for it but it's probably because I show up on my own bike as someone said earlier.
For me every bike I've bought all the owners offered me to ride it without asking for it but it's probably because I show up on my own bike as someone said earlier.
JFD
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And if they drop it, you going to force them to pay for it? I think that's the main concern here...not judging if they're a capable rider or not.
Odds or not, why take a chance?
thats the reason for full asking price in my hand then they are forced to pay for it
I would never, ever buy a used bike I did not ride.
I have been on several go-see's with other friends from this forum.
If the guy didn't let me ride it, I suggested not buying it.
It's a done deal. No ride, no buy.
I know it's risky. But when they here what I do for a living, they let me ride it.
I have been on several go-see's with other friends from this forum.
If the guy didn't let me ride it, I suggested not buying it.
It's a done deal. No ride, no buy.
I know it's risky. But when they here what I do for a living, they let me ride it.
I've ridden all three bikes I've owned. The owners never seemed to even question it, nor did they look at my license. I haven't sold one yet though, so I'm not sure how I would handle it. If some little thug looking guy comes up, then no dice. But if a respectable appearing fellow shows up, then I probably would. Of course I'm sure a potential thief would come looking nice, but oh well.
If someone wants to ride it, draw up a bill of sale and get him to give you a cheque(or cash). If he drops it or crashes, it is on his head. He obviously won't have insurance but if he isn't willing to assume the risk to ride your bike, then why should he be asking you to assume the risk of him riding it. After the ride, if he doesn't want to buy or you can't make a deal, you give him the cheque and bill of sale back. Anyone who won't do this is a tirekicker or not worth the risk. Good intentions aren't worth much to you if something happens. That's why they call them accidents.
RedDogDarren
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I'm glad that's successful for you. But even if you were Valentino Rossi or the secomd coming of Jesus you wouldn't ride my bike unless I knew you personally and saw you riding for at least a year with me. Way too many buyers out there to take a chance.
Here's my math:
If I am selling a bike worth $5000 and someone steals it I am out a maximum of $5000.
If they wreck it but there is no claim I am out the cost of repairs or $5000 less what I get parting the bike out.
The maximum I can lose is $5000.
If however there is a claim it goes against ME not the rider. My insurance with a good record is $1250. It could easily double for five to seven years. It will cost me more than the price of the bike to pay for my insurance. If I quit riding the claim transfers to my cage.
If the rider is not qualified the insurance may balk at a payout and the sky is the limit for my potential losses. If someone is injured you could theoretically lose your house.
Private sellers do not have policies in place like dealers would to ensure their solvency. A drivers licence could be invalid. How would you know?
Test rides are higher risk as the rider may be inexperienced on the bike and has limited time to get the feel for it.
If the buyer is serious he can get insurance for the bike before he buys it. I have done it. You need it for the transfer.
Doing it my way will pi$$ off a lot of people but better they get pi$$ed off than me.
When I am buying a bike I do my research first and don't waste a lot of peoples time. I am actually suspicious of easy test rides as the thing may have been trash ridden like the neighbourhood tramp. I prefer dealing with people that are possessive about their bikes.
If I am selling a bike worth $5000 and someone steals it I am out a maximum of $5000.
If they wreck it but there is no claim I am out the cost of repairs or $5000 less what I get parting the bike out.
The maximum I can lose is $5000.
If however there is a claim it goes against ME not the rider. My insurance with a good record is $1250. It could easily double for five to seven years. It will cost me more than the price of the bike to pay for my insurance. If I quit riding the claim transfers to my cage.
If the rider is not qualified the insurance may balk at a payout and the sky is the limit for my potential losses. If someone is injured you could theoretically lose your house.
Private sellers do not have policies in place like dealers would to ensure their solvency. A drivers licence could be invalid. How would you know?
Test rides are higher risk as the rider may be inexperienced on the bike and has limited time to get the feel for it.
If the buyer is serious he can get insurance for the bike before he buys it. I have done it. You need it for the transfer.
Doing it my way will pi$$ off a lot of people but better they get pi$$ed off than me.
When I am buying a bike I do my research first and don't waste a lot of peoples time. I am actually suspicious of easy test rides as the thing may have been trash ridden like the neighbourhood tramp. I prefer dealing with people that are possessive about their bikes.
And what do you suppose would happen if he injured himself while test riding your bike?
NEVER LET SOMEONE TEST RIDE YOUR BIKE. If you are selling your bike you never let someone test ride it. You can see it very easily if a bike has been abused, and the only thing that someone can tell on a bike is the gearing. If the shift forks are bent, then riding it is an easy way of telling, BUT the fact that if they drop your bike..... Well that outways everything. No sensible dealer would let someone test ride a bike, neither should a private sale.
There are too many test riders out there.
Ride Safe.
There are too many test riders out there.
Ride Safe.
insert
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i highlighted the part where you're wrong. its not uncommon for dealers to have their "demo" bikes, usually 1 of each model (or at least the most common models) for exactly this purpose. the only two dealers that i've ever gone to and done this are gpbikes, and sturgess cycle.
i dont see the problem with a test ride, so long as they let me hold onto the money before they take off. i'm not too worried about them stealing the bike, i'm more worried about them dropping it, but if they give me the money, and understand that there is a break it/buy it policy, then by all means, ride away.
Fixing rolex watches gets you a test ride?
AFter riding more than 25 yrs, I fell over at 0 kmh beside a gast station (my own bike). Wasn't even moving-just lost my footing. Scratched the exhaust. Picked it up and continued the ride. Point is, that anyone can tip over, regardless of riding ability or experience.... etc. A foot in a diesel spill is all it'd take.
No one that I didn't already know on a personal level beforehand, would be allowed to test ride mine. Fact is, that if they even have a tiny 0kmh mishap, you can't force them to repair the bike......and if they don't buy it, you're SOL. ANd if it's way worse than a minor mishap? Then what?
AFter riding more than 25 yrs, I fell over at 0 kmh beside a gast station (my own bike). Wasn't even moving-just lost my footing. Scratched the exhaust. Picked it up and continued the ride. Point is, that anyone can tip over, regardless of riding ability or experience.... etc. A foot in a diesel spill is all it'd take.
No one that I didn't already know on a personal level beforehand, would be allowed to test ride mine. Fact is, that if they even have a tiny 0kmh mishap, you can't force them to repair the bike......and if they don't buy it, you're SOL. ANd if it's way worse than a minor mishap? Then what?
When I sold my Suzuki VZ-800 I had the buyer put cash in hand before letting him take it for a spin. He dropped it, he bought it. He left the block, he bought. That's the good thing about the Vance & Hynes. You can hear them on the other side of the block. You stop hearing them means either he's gone or he crashed. Either way I had cash in hand.
Have I test rode bikes with no cash for the buyer? Yes. Would I offer the same luxury? No. If someone comes and they don't have cash but they wanna see it run then I'll fire the bike up and they can get in their car and try keeping up.
Have I test rode bikes with no cash for the buyer? Yes. Would I offer the same luxury? No. If someone comes and they don't have cash but they wanna see it run then I'll fire the bike up and they can get in their car and try keeping up.
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