Was wondering how people get on sell there beloved sports bikes, I have sold a number of cars over the years some high performance ones were you get numpty’s who just want to thrash them turn up, you know the kind of thing. But I never sold a bike before, always traded in at dealers. I have to sell my GSXR750K4 and need top dollar for it, so its gonna have to be a private sale.
I’m about to start advertising it probably in MCN and Auto trader. But I have a number of concerns before I do so. I’m not happy letting anyone ride it, How do I know they will come back, and how do I know they wont crash. Equally how can I expect anyone to pay £5000+ for a sports bike if the seller wont let them try it out. I was hopping to get away with taking them out on the pillion, while I demo the bike is good.
I would really like to know what you guys think about this and any advise that may help me.
Also if you know anyone who want one of these, drop me a line.
I’ve been the buyer in this situation - and would never buy a bike without a test ride - just because the shop demo works doesn’t mean yours will
Had one test ride, turned out steering head was f00ked, might not have picked that up without test ride.
I have left full cash with seller before, or once, left my car keys (worth way more than bike) - I was the one crapping meself he would have legged it when I got back!
Always make sure you get what will satisfy you, should the bike not return - don’t budge, there will always be another buyer!
I have never let anyone ride my bikes when sold. If you can lift it take it through the gears and show it all working they dont need to ride it.
Full cash value will work but will you check if the money is real, fruadsters will do anything to get your bike and its so easy to have it stripped and out for sale within hours… never to be seen again…or on the tunnel on the way to spain he he he…really isnt worth it…
Even with the full asking price in your hand, you need to be careful of any gatso’s etc he picks up.
Another thing (As far as I know) if they have a prang and are not insured, you are partly responsible because you gave them the keys. Remember it isnt just your bike but the person he crashes into.
I’ve never test ridden any of my bikes I’ve had (apart from demo bikes not actual bike purchased)… Alot of dealers are against it unless it’s a demo bike.
Last bike I sold (R6) I took the buyer for a pillion ride and demonstrated the machine.
I will never again allow a buyer to test ride a bike I sell. This is because the first R6 I sold was taken up the road, then down and across it and onto the pavement.
The guy’s words were…“Wow, this is not like my 125” :doze: and yes he had passed his test.
Thanks for the help guys. Not sure if the no money no test ride stance is working, But I agree its the only option. Had many phone calls and only 3 viewers. 2 Offered £4500, I’m prepared to take £4750 now, if you know anyone who wants it.
Im in the same predicament.
Im selling my Ducati 748. First of all Im going to let the them go over the bike with a fine tooth comb and when theyve decide that they definately 100% want it and the last thing left stopping them from buying it is a test drive. I will follow them on my R1 (which happens to be alot faster)…
