Motorcycles

buying motor bike video

Are you an impulse buyer? When you’re making a big purchase, like a motorcycle, take the time to investigate and save yourself a headache.

HOW TO SETTLE ON A MOTORCYCLE
The excitement of buying a new or ‘new’ used motorcycle can be a rush of adrenalin. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you need in a bike so that you can make a decision you will be happy with once you’ve started cruising around. Do you need two seats, a cargo trailer or are these just on your wish list? Are you willing to compromise on certain aspects of the bike and not others? Have you thought of all the costs associated with owning a bike, have you talked with a fellow bike owner to get a realistic idea of the average upkeep cost? All this will let you make an informed decision.

RESEARCH IS KEY
With so many choices make sure you shop around for the perfect deal. Make use of research tools like the internet to investigate private deals. If you end up buying from an individual use your common sense and good judgment. The best part of buying privately is the money you can save right off the starting blocks. If you go with a dealership it gives you a sense of comfort in terms ofwarranty and experienced salespeople but be ready to hold back until the price is right. Remember dealerships want your business and are willing to negotiate to make the sale.

DOT YOUR I’s AND CROSS YOUR T’s
The best thing is to schedule a meeting with the person selling the bike to go over all the documents and policies for buying or selling a vehicle in your country. If the meeting goes well and you are satisfied with the paperwork then take the extra precaution of having a vehicle check done. If all that works out then you can sign on the dotted line with confidence.

GO SEE IT
The best place to view a used bike is at the seller’s home. Don’t arrange to view at night, you want to be able to go over the vehicle with a fine tooth comb in proper daylight. A smart option for anyone not mechanically savvy is to bring a trusted friend with a solid background in mechanics. Does the bike look in desperate need of a tune up, will it last, is it worth the money being spent. A scam to watch out for is ‘clocking’, make sure the mileage is legitimate and not tampered with. Make sure the VIN number is correct on all documents and that it has not been altered on the bike. Trial runs of the bike should be for at least 30 minutes so that you can have a good sense of how it rides. Better safe than sorry so make sure you do a thorough check when inspecting your potential purchase.

NOT FEELIN’ IT
If it seems too good to be true or you just have a feeling in the pit of your stomach, walk away. There are some many resources for buying and selling motorcycles that it won’t be long until you find a new deal to pursue.