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    Who gets a test ride?

    On my bikes without cash up front,,,,,,,,nobody.

    How about you,,do you let some one you don't know ride your bike without some form of security.

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    Fuck no.
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    I've only let one other person ride my Kawasaki... so no.
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    Nope, i want full asking price in my hand and if you bend it then sign on the dotted line thanks.

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    my flatty just sold a bike, took the guys car keys and licence, turned out he was a cop or something too, or maybe an unsworn officer? had some ID that said something about having all the powers of a constable or somethin, whatever that means..
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    Be careful about taking keys, as often the baddies will use a stolen vehicle. If more than one person arrives, then keep the other in sight at all times (sometimes they say they have to grab something out of the car and then escape).

    I look for proof of funds, get them to sign paperwork that in the event of something happening they will purchase at x agreed value, and also sight ID and note it down.

    Ultimately, if you feel the risk is too great, then trade in to a shop and take the $$$ hit. I've done both and it's certainly easier and less time consuming trading to a shop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Be careful about taking keys, as often the baddies will use a stolen vehicle. If more than one person arrives, then keep the other in sight at all times (sometimes they say they have to grab something out of the car and then escape).

    I look for proof of funds, get them to sign paperwork that in the event of something happening they will purchase at x agreed value, and also sight ID and note it down.

    Ultimately, if you feel the risk is too great, then trade in to a shop and take the $$$ hit. I've done both and it's certainly easier and less time consuming trading to a shop.
    that thought crossed my mind, about the keys, but not my bike so meh
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    Quote Originally Posted by bosslady View Post
    that thought crossed my mind, about the keys, but not my bike so meh
    It means you have zero security and leverage over the person when they take your bike.

    The stolen vehicle is then returned to the owner and you get nothing.

    Other options are taking the person for a pillion ride, or riding along on another bike...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    It means you have zero security and leverage over the person when they take your bike.

    The stolen vehicle is then returned to the owner and you get nothing.

    Other options are taking the person for a pillion ride, or riding along on another bike...
    I told him he could take my gn, he refused.. haha

    edited to add, it was a motard and the dude wanted to have a hoon before he bought
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    Twice I have done so, and both people paid me MORE than what I thought I would get for said bike (on the day and in cash)

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    I always get the full asking price in hand before letting anyone ride. They bin it, they own it.

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    depends what they are wearing..

    girl in a bikini. for sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie View Post
    depends what they are wearing..

    girl in a bikini. for sure
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    Where's she gonna hide a big fat roll of 50's?
    she can hide 'em in one or two places I can think of..

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    Getting a test ride on my bike won't cost you an arm and a leg. Just an arm...

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