Advice for selling a motorbike?

[Cynic]

I sold the SV a wee while back and I picked the location. I used an industrial estate with one road in and one road out. Great place to test the bike and provided a bit of protection seeing as the entry road was monitored. Also meant they didn't instantly know the security arrangements for the bike where I lived. I had test riders added to my insurance and they advised that I needed to hold the licence of any test riders. All went well and had no issues.

[DangerMice]

Get a friend with a bike to follow them perhaps.

[Spazman727]

Get a friend with a bike to follow them perhaps.

Or follow them in their car (or yours)

It's a shame that you can no longer trust people, I'm so sick of hearing of all the bike theft stories on this site, it makes me sad and question any trust and faith I have left in humanity.

[aprilia_RS250]

I once test rode a bike and the guy said to meet him here.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&so...,0.013937&z=17

I had that whole U which was more than enough to see it works and he let me do a couple of laps to see the acceleration, braking, maneuverability and general feel. He had a mate who was at the other side, he said at first hint of being dodgy he'll call the cops.

My advice, find a dead-end street and do everything everyone else has so far.

[tigertim20]

Hi all. I hope you are enjoying the kiwi summer. Today is a cracker day for riding. I am about to take my last ride on my beloved GSX600f, as i intend to sell it (Due to family commitments.). I am very nervous about selling it and would love some advice from those who have done it.

My main concern is when potential buyers want to take it for a test ride. How can i prevent them from stealing it, and how am i protected if they crash it? I have thought about asking them to park the vehicle they came in down our driveway, and then park my car behind it, so they cant get it out. Call me paranoid, but it just seems to easy to take off on the bike and not return. In some ways the same as a car, but at least with a car, you can go for a drive with them. now whilst i could always go on the back, to get the real feel for the bike they really need to ride alone.

I would very much appreciate any comments and suggestion.

Thanks and happy riding.

Hey, I think you are being a tad paranoid!! just be senible about it.

When people come to view the bike, you talk to them. if you get a really bad feeling about them, dont let them ride it.

as for people who want to take it for a test ride, be very clear. Must provide current ID, showing a licence that allows them to legally ride your bike (for the sake of insurance etc)
if you want to go a step further, you can ask for proof of funds, like a recent bank statement as well.

I often suggest and 'exchange of keys', i.e. Ill look after your vehicle, while you look after my bike.

Few people will buy a second hand bike without test riding it though