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  • Braddock
    Braddock
    5 years ago
    Hey guys , i reckon it's just about time for a new ride and have been wondering what security people take when selling there hog from home? I've heard of a few "potential " buyer's taking bikes for test rides and they never return .  What do other people do/recomend when selling ?
    Cheers.
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    5 years ago
    Quoting Braddock on 15 Mar 2019 09:39 PM

    Hey guys , i reckon it's just about time for a new ride and have been wondering what security people take when selling there hog from home? I've heard of a few "potential " buyer's taking bikes for test rides and they never return .  What do other people do/recomend when selling ?

    Cheers.

    No test rides.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Tell the insurance company to add an unnamed rider  to the policy, that usually increases the excess. When a buyer comes for a ride advise them of the excess, get them to sign a simple agreement informing them they are liable for the excess in a claim. They sign, you sign and if possible your Mrs, mate, etc witness them signing. GET THEIR LICENCE, confirm as best as possible it is the person standing in front of you. Take a photo of both sides of the licence and send him. Hopefully he never returns as my bike is insured for $29500 and is only worth $17-$18k as a sale. LOL
  • brash
    brash
    5 years ago
    about all you can do is have Comprehensive cover.

    This is a true story, mate of mine about 6 or so years ago was selling his Mitsubishi Evo. Bloke seemed genuine, took a test drive, placed a $500 deposit.

    Came back 2 days later with an ANZ bank cheque, all good, signed the paperwork and old mate drove off into the sunset. Went to the bank to deposit the cheque and the teller is confused, get's the manager, it looks legit but the codes don't line up at all.

    License and the Bank cheque were both fake! Even Anz bank were astounded by the efforts this guy went to.

    Shannons fucked him around for months, eventually got paid out.
  • Fey
    Fey
    5 years ago
    Yep, No test rides if i sell either.
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    5 years ago
    If you’re looking at getting a new bike, get a trade in price first, plenty of good deals out there and no risk. 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Would any of you buy a bike without i test ride......i never have or will
  • blueystar
    blueystar
    5 years ago
    yep brought the last 2 springers with out test ride only started up but the price was to good to let them pass
  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    5 years ago
    really
    there are already threads on this topic
    but in the interest of debate

    would you allow test drive of a car, your bike is not that special, it's a Harley, if you are selling it, it is even less special
    as mine is insured, I'd let them test ride as my bikes would have been under my arse for many years, so it is not the new fan-dangle thing people are looking for
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting Soapbox2627 on 16 Mar 2019 09:57 AM

    really
    there are already threads on this topic
    but in the interest of debate

    would you allow test drive of a car, your bike is not that special, it's a Harley, if you are selling it, it is even less special
    as mine is insured, I'd let them test ride as my bikes would have been under my arse for many years, so it is not the new fan-dangle thing people are looking for

    LOL Thought i was the cranky old cunt! Yes agree on both points! People wank on about how special a Harley is , mine is worth more written off or stolen than as a trade or a sale! 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting blueystar on 16 Mar 2019 09:48 AM

    yep brought the last 2 springers with out test ride only started up but the price was to good to let them pass

    So you had no idea if it had a gear left in the gearbox or that the frame was straight other than a look...
  • keith
    keith
    5 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:34 AM

    Would any of you buy a bike without i test ride......i never have or will

    A few ex US, bought one 3 weeks ago, few photos and a short video. Never been disappointed, not going over to see it till mid July, is this living dangerously ? More risk on the I5 peak hour. The guy I bought from is in mid eighty's unloading some from a collection.
    You should get the vibes selling or buying.
  • blueystar
    blueystar
    5 years ago
    Quoting blueystar on 16 Mar 2019 09:48 AM

    yep brought the last 2 springers with out test ride only started up but the price was to good to let them pass

    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 10:42 AM

    So you had no idea if it had a gear left in the gearbox or that the frame was straight other than a look...

    yep one had 6000 kays still smell new  and the other one 20000 kays and both owners older than me and I am on the old age pension
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    5 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:34 AM

    Would any of you buy a bike without i test ride......i never have or will

    I've never test ridden any bike I've bought. Four Harleys, three jappas, two Triumphs and a Norton. Four new, six used.

    No buyer has ever asked to test ride a bike I was selling.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:34 AM

    Would any of you buy a bike without i test ride......i never have or will

    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 09:37 PM

    I've never test ridden any bike I've bought. Four Harleys, three jappas, two Triumphs and a Norton. Four new, six used.

    No buyer has ever asked to test ride a bike I was selling.

    Has it ever puzzled you why car and bike dealers put demos on...perhaps you could suggst they stop doing this and save themselves some $ or maybe your just representing a very very small percentage of buyers perhaps?
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    5 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:34 AM

    Would any of you buy a bike without i test ride......i never have or will

    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 09:37 PM

    I've never test ridden any bike I've bought. Four Harleys, three jappas, two Triumphs and a Norton. Four new, six used.

    No buyer has ever asked to test ride a bike I was selling.

    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:54 PM

    Has it ever puzzled you why car and bike dealers put demos on...perhaps you could suggst they stop doing this and save themselves some $ or maybe your just representing a very very small percentage of buyers perhaps?

    Why would it puzzle me? I'm not them. I'm me, and this is what I do. YMMV.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 09:37 PM

    I've never test ridden any bike I've bought. Four Harleys, three jappas, two Triumphs and a Norton. Four new, six used.

    No buyer has ever asked to test ride a bike I was selling.

    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:54 PM

    Has it ever puzzled you why car and bike dealers put demos on...perhaps you could suggst they stop doing this and save themselves some $ or maybe your just representing a very very small percentage of buyers perhaps?

    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 10:23 PM

    Why would it puzzle me? I'm not them. I'm me, and this is what I do. YMMV.

    Do you insure your bike/s?
  • Kato
    Kato
    5 years ago
    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 09:37 PM

    I've never test ridden any bike I've bought. Four Harleys, three jappas, two Triumphs and a Norton. Four new, six used.

    No buyer has ever asked to test ride a bike I was selling.

    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:54 PM

    Has it ever puzzled you why car and bike dealers put demos on...perhaps you could suggst they stop doing this and save themselves some $ or maybe your just representing a very very small percentage of buyers perhaps?

    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 10:23 PM

    Why would it puzzle me? I'm not them. I'm me, and this is what I do. YMMV.

    must say i do like your style

    I'm with Paul Bronco on this one though i must say - Ive always test ridden

    You can tell a lot about the care a bike gets from where its garaged i believe



  • blueystar
    blueystar
    5 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 16 Mar 2019 09:54 PM

    Has it ever puzzled you why car and bike dealers put demos on...perhaps you could suggst they stop doing this and save themselves some $ or maybe your just representing a very very small percentage of buyers perhaps?

    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 10:23 PM

    Why would it puzzle me? I'm not them. I'm me, and this is what I do. YMMV.

    Quoting paulybronco on 17 Mar 2019 08:03 AM

    Do you insure your bike/s?

    no insurance only rego
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting Smokey61 on 16 Mar 2019 10:23 PM

    Why would it puzzle me? I'm not them. I'm me, and this is what I do. YMMV.

    Quoting paulybronco on 17 Mar 2019 08:03 AM

    Do you insure your bike/s?

    Quoting blueystar on 17 Mar 2019 08:08 AM

    no insurance only rego

    Thats where the true answer lays....if my bike was not insured i would not allow a ride, and i would not ride it myself!
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