What is it with motorcycle ads?

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Ah, interesting.

I didn't know it was a 24-hour deal. I thought a test ride was more or less driving it around the block.

I guess you can't ride along on a motorcycle, too, now that I think about it. It's a little different than a car that way.

You're putting a lot of blind faith in someone else's honesty and riding ability otherwise.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I've never taken a test ride without putting some money down first. Been a while since I bought a bike from a dealership so I'm not sure what the customary collateral payment would be. The deal I've always worked when selling a bike is I need a cashiers check, cash works also, for the agreed upon price of the bike in my hand before they take it for a ride. From that point the buyer has 24 hours to bring it back undamaged or I cash the check, deposit the money.
Problem is any schmo can say they'll buy your bike then take it for a test ride, crash it then you're liable for the damage to the bike and possibly even their hospital bill.

Last bike I bought, yeah it was centuries ago, was at a dealership and I just got on and rode. Is it different now at dealers with new bikes?

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

You have to put money down to take a test drive? I didn't know that. How much? Or do you just have to flash the money to prove that you could buy it if you wanted?

Collateral. Don't want some stranger taking your car/bike on a test drive and never coming back.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Have you tried selling a bike lately? Know how many idiots think they can just throw a leg over it and take your bike for a test ride without showing any money?

I haven't bought and sold that much but when I have nobody has demanded flash cash so far. On the other end I have not had some clown show up for a joy ride either so I just must be lucky.

[Brock]

I deal with dumbbells all the time who don't know what "FIRM" means.

[R8RFAN]

Because of people like this..

[kstater]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Seems like every bike I look at says something stupid like, no BS, serious inquires only, no tire kicking, don't waste my time. Give me a friggen break, you're are not selling a learjet bro.

I'm selling a 4 wheeler. You know how many reeruns and idiots come in wanting 2k off the asking price, think it's supposed to be brand new, want me to transport it for them?

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by kstater

I'm selling a 4 wheeler. You know how many reeruns and idiots come in wanting 2k off the asking price, think it's supposed to be brand new, want me to transport it for them?

That's what irritates me whenever I'm trying to sell ANYTHING. People start pointing out the flaws and trying beat you down further on the price. Hey ****stick, there's a reason I'm only asking a fraction of the original price of the item to begin with.

[kstater]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

That's what irritates me whenever I'm trying to sell ANYTHING. People start pointing out the flaws and trying beat you down further on the price. Hey ****stick, there's a reason I'm only asking a fraction of the original price of the item to begin with.

Had one guy actually ask me if there were any scratches on it before he came and looked at it. HEY reerun IT'S A 4 WHEELER, IT AIN'T USED TO CRUISE DOWN THE HIGHWAY.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by kstater

I'm selling a 4 wheeler. You know how many reeruns and idiots come in wanting 2k off the asking price, think it's supposed to be brand new, want me to transport it for them?

No, how many?

[Radar Chief]

BTW, the new ZX-14. Granted this is a Brock prepared bike but its still mostly stock, except for pipe, programmer and I'm assuming it's geared. Otherwise stock engine, stock wheel base, street tires.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

BTW, the new ZX-14. Granted this is a Brock prepared bike but its still mostly stock, except for pipe, programmer and I'm assuming it's geared. Otherwise stock engine, stock wheel base, street tires.

Oh great, there you go selling me. Great performance for price wouldn't you say?

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Oh great, there you go selling me. Great performance for price wouldn't you say?

Yes I would.

[Pants]

I thought the Hayabusa was the fastest? I used to see a pack of Busas flying on K-10 from time to time. Those dudes were all suicidal.

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by Pants

I thought the Hayabusa was the fastest? I used to see a pack of Busas flying on K-10 from time to time. Those dudes were all suicidal.

IIRC the "fastest" is still the '99 Hayabusa at 196 MPH but after that they started limiting them to around 187 MPH, which is still plenty fast.
So now, particullarly over here, the game is how quick they are and it goes back and forth between the Suzukis and Kawasakis.