So I'm selling my bike, 06 CBR 600rr, I'm the original owner and have taken meticulous care of it from day one. It's in showroom condition, not a single scratch. Would any of you let a prospective buyer take the bike out for a spin? At this point, none of my friends are interested in it, so anyone who'd be looking at it I would've never met before. I am willing to ride it myself and let the buyer follow me in theirvehicle, I think that'sfair. I just think it'stoomuch risk of someone dropping it...what's everyone's opinion on this?



Also, the bike is still for sale, in the classifieds under 2006 CBR 600rr w/ Trailer & Riding Gear

 

I dont see a reason why you shouldnt let them. But I would make them put the full amount that you are asking for in cash in your hands!!!! And possibly show proof of a endorsement if you dont feel confident with the particular person.

No exceptions!!!! No cash, no ride!!!! And make sure its the FULL asking amount.

Good luck with the sell. Are you giving up riding or just looking to get something different?

 

None. Unless they put the cash into your hand, they can not ride it. Just play it safe.

 

i agree, i just sld off one of my bikes and i would let um take it out unless they where buying it, its to much of a risk.

 

Yeah, there is a reason that most dealerships don't let you go in and test ride bikes because everyone and their brother would be going in for a joyride with no intention of buying. Have the full asking amount in cash or money order (no checks!) and then they can ride it, otherwise no way. You break it you buy it!Your idea of letting them follow you while you ride it if they don't have the cash on them is a good idea to protect yourself and your bike.

 

Yeah, just make sure that they don't take off with it like what happened to that one guy from 600rr.net.

 

Tell them this ahead of time: You're going to go ahead and fill out a bill of sale, have them sign it, and have them leave their wallet behind, and the exact asking price in cash. NO CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS as those are both easily forged... Make sure they know the bill of sale is final and that you will give it back to them if they return the bike in the same condition they took it. I would recommend taking pictures before they take off so if a scratch turns up or a bent rim shows up you can take it to court. Most of the time people show up with a friend, so see that their friend stays around and gives you their license too. If they still wanna take it for a test drive then go ahead and let them.

 

? Do you have a link? Just curious as to what happened.


VP- Good point on the friend who usually always comes along. Never thought about getting their license too.

 

You know, I'd go so far as to say it might not even be a good idea to allow test rides even with cash in hand since the money could be counterfeit.

I actually talked to my dad yesterday about selling bikes. He said that when he was selling his RD400 he let this one cop ride it, but he rode on the back of it with him. And when the guy wanted to purchase it, he wouldn't take a personal check and wanted to go to the buyer's bank and get the cashier's check there. Funny thing, at the time the bank was closed and the guy REALLY wanted the bike and got frustrated because he wanted to give a personal check and my dad wouldn't take it even after seeing the guy's badge lol. But personal checks even back then were no guarantee since the funds may have not been in the guy's account.

I'd probalby say if the day/time allows it, they can test ride if they have an endorsement, but I would have to go to their bank with them and have them withdraw the cash to ride it. Also must at least have a respectable amount of gear (another possible indication of shady person), so no loaning out my gear. Payment would be a cashier's check or cash, with me present at the time of withdrawal since there's so much fraud going around these days.

I'd of done it differently when I sold my GS500 though, took a guy's personal check and delivered the bike about a week or so later. Sale was made during the guy's lunch break in the middle of the week so I could have just gotten a cashier's check. But whatever, next time i'll do it right.

Surprisingly, when I bought my F3, the seller didn't have a problem with me riding it, I drove myself to meet him and had full riding gear, and he said that was enough. Although I did give him my car keys and wallet so he could have a little bit more peace of mind though.

 

As for the story from 600rr.net the guy took it for a spin and never came back while his girl was waiting in the car and took off at the same time. When I sold my first bike I let the guy take it for a spin but he was with his his wife and 2 daughters in my driveway, the guy that checked out my second bike wanted to ride it and I told him no so I guess it's just how comfortable you are with the person and the situation.