Selling a bike

[VatorMan]

We are selling my wife's bike-probably on Craigslist. My question is-How do you take care of the test ride thing ? Normally for anything CL, I will meet people in a local parking lot away from my house.

I say this because I know I wouldn't buy a bike without a test ride, but I don't want to get screwed if some test driving a hole drops it. So what's the smart thing to do?

[derf]

Ask for the cash in exchange for a test ride, they break it they buy it.

[askmrjesus]

Yep.

You can ride it all you want. You just have to give me a small deposit, like let's say, my full asking price.

JC

[VatorMan]

Ask for the cash in exchange for a test ride, they break it they buy it.

That's pretty much buying it don't you think? I get the cash I throwing a signed pink over and splitting. :lol

[derf]

That's pretty much buying it don't you think? I get the cash I throwing a signed pink over and splitting. :lol


Yeh except you dont give them the pink slip

[VatorMan]

Would you put that tidbit in the C/L post ? About the test ride deposit?

[G-Rex]

Would you put that tidbit in the C/L post ? About the test ride deposit?

I sure would. It could possibly help eliminate the tire kickers and time wasters.

Every time I've ever bought a bike, I show up on my bike to check the potential new steed out. I have never asked for a test ride. I have always been asked if I wanted to try it out.

Just depends on the cirumstance obviously, but for Craigslist and all the BS on there these days, I'd sure let people know up front how things will go down.

['73 H1 Triple]

Would you put that tidbit in the C/L post ? About the test ride deposit?

Absolutely. Also you may want to invest in a pen that makes sure the bills are genuine ( it doesn't help if they bleached and reprinted )

Also, I would get a look at their driver's license ( it would be good to copy their info off the DL to make out the cash receipt )

[VatorMan]

Absolutely. Also you may want to invest in a pen that makes sure the bills are genuine ( it doesn't help if they bleached and reprinted )

Also, I would get a look at their driver's license ( it would be good to copy their info off the DL to make out the cash receipt )

All good info. Thanks !!

[caveman]

Yeah, I saw a CL listing for a fity that said, "test rides available for $350. Bring the bike back and you get your money back if you don't still want."

As for the counterfeiting pen....well, would be pretty hard to reprint money like that and not notice I am thinkin, but, if your sellin for high value might not be a bad idea.

[VatorMan]

I'm thinking 50% up front. I still have insurance on it and it would be one hell of a wreck to wipe out 50 %.

['73 H1 Triple]

I'm thinking 50% up front. I still have insurance on it and it would be one hell of a wreck to wipe out 50 %.

It might have been this forum but somebody had a silver motorcycle for sale and when the guy came for the test drive, he gave the keys to the mustang he came in " as collateral".

He was gong to test ride it in a parking lot. He borrowed the sellers leather jacket and helmet for the test.

He took off. The seller thought at least he could get something for the car. When the cops showed up, the car turned out to be stolen.

iirc, insurance did NOT reimburse him for the helmet or the jacket.

[VatorMan]

Hence the 50% CASH front. If it gets stolen-Insurance pays in full. The only thing that would kill the deal is a totaled bike.

[101lifts2]

I'll let him test ride if I know the guy or he has the full asking price. I don't have full coverage, so no rides.

That and I hate punks.

[Rangerscott]

Hence the 50% CASH front. If it gets stolen-Insurance pays in full. The only thing that would kill the deal is a totaled bike.

100% or no test ride. Why give a thief a half off discount?

[marko138]

I dont allow test rides unless the cash is there or it's someone I know well. Just not worth the risk and hard time.

The guy who bought my Zuk didn't ride it until the cash was in my hand...and then he rode it down the street so we could do the title work.

[VatorMan]

Well, bike is sold. We used the 50% up front for a test ride and that is what happened. I went with the buyer on my bike and everything worked out great. Easiest sale I've ever made.

[Homeslice]

100% or no test ride. Why give a thief a half off discount?

Yeah like I'm gonna give 100% to someone who might split while I'm riding his stolen POS with bad bearings and head gasket.

[wildchild]

i simply follow the lead of most dealers and don't allow test rides.

['73 H1 Triple]

Well, bike is sold. We used the 50% up front for a test ride and that is what happened. I went with the buyer on my bike and everything worked out great. Easiest sale I've ever made.

Congrats on the sale :cheers:

[Mudpuppy]

i have sold many a bike.. i never let anyone test ride unless they give me 100% of my asking price before they take the bike, period. they don't like it, don't buy it. i don't fucking care. i have zero patience with people. it is what it is. a $2,000 bike is not a $450,000 ferrari, get over it.. there are scratches and it has been used.. if an asshole shows up i will boot their fucking ass to the curb faster than they got there..

but glad you made the sale..

[VatorMan]

Well, it was a $6K bike and it would have to be a pretty good wreck to do $3K damage. I felt pretty comfortable especially since I rode with him on my bike.

[Homeslice]

Uh, you rode 2-up wiht a dude?

[derf]

It was dick to ass

[Homeslice]

It was dick to ass

"As I pass, do I give him the ass or the crotch?"

Name the movie

[VatorMan]

Uh, you rode 2-up wiht a dude?

It was dick to ass

"As I pass, do I give him the ass or the crotch?"

Name the movie

You know how I can tell you are all gay ?

[Homeslice]

Seroiusly though, did you?

[OneSickPsycho]

"As I pass, do I give him the ass or the crotch?"

Name the movie

"you are by far the most interesting single-serving friend..."