One for lou an co'

[Jackrat]

How do you guys feel about a bloke,ME,test riding a bike I don't intend to buy,at lest not in the short term.
You see there is a couple I'd like to have a ride on but I'm not into bullshiting sales folks about my intension to buy in the short term.
T100,Speedmaster,Sprint.
Cheers.

[merv]

Go for it if they'll let you and you might decide the short term might come faster and you'll buy one sooner.

[Big Dave]

You can ride any demonstrator model in the fleet at Auckland Motorcycles & Power Sports 100% obligation free.
You have to be able to meet the terms of the insurance guarantees and hold the appropriate licence, but apart from that - try them till you find one that you like.

I also know that diggin' that Yamaha like you do, an hour on a T100 will have your whistle well and truly whet, whet, whet.

[Jackrat]

You can ride any demonstrator model in the fleet at Auckland Motorcycles & Power Sports 100% obligation free.
You have to be able to meet the terms of the insurance guarantees and hold the appropriate licence, but apart from that - try them till you find one that you like.

I also know that diggin' that Yamaha like you do, an hour on a T100 will have your whistle well and truly whet, whet, whet.

Thanks Dave,makes me a lot more comfortable to know I'm not lying to somebody about my reason for wanting the ride.
Cheers.

[Virago]

Go for it if they'll let you and you might decide the short term might come faster and you'll buy one sooner.
I'd agree with that. I tested two Viragos with no intention of buying at the time, but then found I just HAD to have one.

Since then I've tried a Virago 250, with the family in mind, but the reality is we can't afford one just yet.

[Beemer]

Some places don't really care who takes their bikes out for a ride and whether you have any intention of buying one now or any time in the future! Husband took a Honda ST1300 out for a ride from ANZA because he was seriously looking at upgrading his current touring bike. We were out for about half an hour and when we got back we had to hunt down someone to give the keys to! When he handed the keys over, the guy didn't even ask if he'd enjoyed the ride or if there was anything he wanted to know about the bike - nothing. You'd think they'd at least TRY to sell you the bike or get some feedback!

So go for your life, it's not like you're not thinking about possibly buying one in the future. You could always say you have heard they are great bikes and you want to find out for yourself - no lie there!

[Racey Rider]

I have always felt the same way.
Lot of bikes in the shops I'ld LOVE to try out, but know I have no money to buy anything at the moment, so don't even ask.

Whats your shops policy on test ride speed?
The one time I did take a test ride here, they made my sign a insurance cover saying I won't break the law. Guess that includes speeding? But it's a Test ride for goodness sake! You've got to try it out!
So I guess, if I speed, and have a accident, one has to ether lie and say "No sir, was doing 99km/h at the most", or paid the damages myself?
I guess most people have no problem with the lie.
Need to train that out of me. :innocent:

[onearmedbandit]

They made you sign an insurance cover form because that's what their insurance company would expect, if not demand. The manager here before me sent a youngish guy out on test drive once, did the license check and got him to sign our test drive form (which includes reference to insurance cover). No problems so far, however he came back a few days later and test drove another vehicle. Being a bit lazy, the manager failed to recheck his license and just let him back out. Well, he came back to the yard in the back of a patrol car. Turns out he had been disqualified only a couple of days earlier, don't care what charges he faced but our car got impounded. A few phonecalls and a cheque got our car back.

Point is, you break the law with other peoples property they can end up paying as well. So I never let a car out of here unless the waiver has been signed and I've seen a license. It isn't worth my job not to.

[Lou Girardin]

How do you guys feel about a bloke,ME,test riding a bike I don't intend to buy,at lest not in the short term.
You see there is a couple I'd like to have a ride on but I'm not into bullshiting sales folks about my intension to buy in the short term.
T100,Speedmaster,Sprint.
Cheers.

I don't have any say in sales, but call in and I'll see what I can do.
After all, one guy came in to buy a T shirt and left with a Harley.

[igor]

Some places don't really care who takes their bikes out for a ride and whether you have any intention of buying one now or any time in the future! Husband took a Honda ST1300 out for a ride from ANZA because he was seriously looking at upgrading his current touring bike. We were out for about half an hour and when we got back we had to hunt down someone to give the keys to! When he handed the keys over, the guy didn't even ask if he'd enjoyed the ride or if there was anything he wanted to know about the bike - nothing. You'd think they'd at least TRY to sell you the bike or get some feedback!

So go for your life, it's not like you're not thinking about possibly buying one in the future. You could always say you have heard they are great bikes and you want to find out for yourself - no lie there!

wot u doin outta the kitchen. get bak in da kitchen

[igor]

I don't have any say in sales, but call in and I'll see what I can do.
After all, one guy came in to buy a T shirt and left with a Harley.

in two months the repo man will deliver ya bak ya bike to sell again :weird:

[vifferman]

I don't have any say in sales, but call in and I'll see what I can do.
After all, one guy came in to buy a T shirt and left with a Harley.
It happens. :yes:
I went out with my wife window-shopping for helmets, with no real commitment to buying anything, and bought a bike. I had no intention of even looking at bikes, but my wife got all interested by the shiny, shiny baubles, the sales dudes offered us a ride, so we went home really quickly, came back with our gear, rode a couple (should've ridden more), and signed a sales contract that afternoon.

I've nearly recovered from the shock...

Oh yeah - and I still want to test that Triumph ST, when I get time. :yes:
The wife says she likes it, so that's a good start. (But she liked the Falco more...)

[White trash]

I've got no problem with people riding Demo bikes, just let me know you're not actually looking to buy right then, saves both parties alot of fucking around.

[Fryin Finn]

I've ridden heaps of demo bikes over the last 10 years and only bought a couple from dealers. However I know I've been influential in the sales of an 04 R1 and WR250 and WR450. I also have a rough idea what I might get next too. :ride:

[ManDownUnder]

I've got no problem with people riding Demo bikes, just let me know you're not actually looking to buy right then, saves both parties alot of fucking around.

Agreed - I think that goes for all in sales positions...

I hate it when people tell you what you "want to hear" when the truth would be a lot more use - and beneficial to all!
MDU

[Big Dave]

In the end it comes down to you have to live with yourself about it.
Me personally, (not the 'industry guy') the test ride is 'confirmation' that I do really want the bike - not the starting point in the process. I already has the stiffy for it usually.
We all want honesty from the sales person and organisation we're buying it from, I do them the courtesy of the same about my time frames.