How to sell privately?

[michael]

So its sadly time for me to flick off the gixxer to a owner who will hopefully ride her more. However before I chuck it on trade me I'd like to know what the options are with test riding. How do I stop it getting stolen or dropped? I've done a bit of research and from what I can see all I can do is ask for their licence and hold on to it.

PS: If anyone's interested its a K5 anniversary 600, with 20k km on it. http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/suzu...niversary.html
Once I've chucked it on trademe I'll attach a link with all the details, but its stock standard except for that ugly number plate spade being removed, oh ye and I'm not sure what I want yet so make an offer I guess

[JimO]

dont put the pic of the graffity on tM it cashes with the blue bike

[michael]

dont put the pic of the graffity on tM it cashes with the blue bike

point taken...

[AllanB]

If you list it on Trademe as a auction you do not need to let anyone look at it or ride it if you desire.

You can recommend viewing if you like or state viewing on a specific day only (same weekend the auction ends is good) but state with proof of ID and record their license number or similar.

Don't need to let them ride - start it up so they can hear the mechanicals. Show any receipts for servicing etc (if you do your own keep oil/filter receipts) etc. They will get a good idea of the bike from it's gereral condition.

[CookMySock]

Don't let anyone ride it without cash in your hand. If they moan, walk away.

Take the bike to their place to show it to them, or meet them at their workplace.

Steve

[varminter]

Take their wife/girlfriend as hostage and chain them down.

[michael]

Take their wife/girlfriend as hostage and chain them down.

I like the sound of this...

[AllanB]

Take their wife/girlfriend as hostage and chain them down.

Naked of course.

[breakaway]

1. Don't let anyone ride it without full cash in hand.
2. If you're really paranoid, give the guy the address of the house 2 houses up from yours and wait on the street with the bike.

[YellowDog]

You usually know if the supposed buyer is genuine or not.

If they want a gixxer and yours fits the bill, tell them you'll give them the money back if they find anything wrong on the test ride.

[gsxr&crf450]

Get them to agree that they will pay the asking price, then get the cash in the hand before a ride, and if there is a problem with the bike, then they get their money back from you.
When they arive for viewing, ask to see their drivers licence. I just sold my GSXR 750 2008 and I had 5 offers at $3000 less than I eventual sold itfor. There are some time waisting idiots out there.

[Metastable]

What Steve said pretty much summed it up.

1 - Meet up at a public place preferably with some banks nearby, otherwise they can see where you bike lives.
2 - Show them the bike.
3 - I'll offer a 2 up ride, but you don't have to.
4 - If they are SERIOUS, settle on a price. Have them give you cash, or walk with them into the bank and have them take out a draft in front of you so that you know it isn't phony. Then allow them the test ride and if they don't like it, give them the draft back.

BTW - very nice ride!

[Metastable]

What Steve said pretty much summed it up.

1 - Meet up at a public place preferably with some banks nearby, otherwise they can see where you bike lives.
2 - Show them the bike.
3 - I'll offer a 2 up ride, but you don't have to.
4 - If they are SERIOUS, settle on a price. Have them give you cash, or walk with them into the bank and have them take out a draft in front of you so that you know it isn't phony. Then allow them the test ride and if they don't like it, give them the draft back.

BTW - very nice ride!

[Metastable]

What Steve said pretty much summed it up.

1 - Meet up at a public place preferably with some banks nearby, otherwise they can see where you bike lives.
2 - Show them the bike.
3 - I'll offer a 2 up ride, but you don't have to.
4 - If they are SERIOUS, settle on a price. Have them give you cash, or walk with them into the bank and have them take out a draft in front of you so that you know it isn't phony. Then allow them the test ride and if they don't like it, give them the draft back.

Don’t go for the, “you can hang on to my car keys” etc. Car could be stolen or there could be someone inside the car and once the bike has started moving, they jump into the driver’s seat and take off too.

BTW - very nice ride!

[Metastable]

What Steve said pretty much summed it up.

1 - Meet up at a public place preferably with some banks nearby, otherwise they can see where you bike lives.
2 - Show them the bike.
3 - I'll offer a 2 up ride, but you don't have to.
4 - If they are SERIOUS, settle on a price. Have them give you cash, or walk with them into the bank and have them take out a draft in front of you so that you know it isn't phony. Then allow them the test ride and if they don't like it, give them the draft back.

Don’t go for the, “you can hang on to my car keys” etc. Car could be stolen or there could be someone inside the car and once the bike has started moving, they jump into the driver’s seat and take off too.

BTW - very nice ride!