Selling a bike privately?

[munterk6]

Test rides AFTER the money is handed over, has always worked for me.
In saying that, I usually keep the old bike and park it up...buy the new bike and end up with 4 or 5 bikes

[Beemer]

If the bike's worth a few bucks then meet them somewhere neutral (garage, a mates house, whatever) & check their license & piccy before heading back with them to get the bike. If something smells fishy, walk away.

I agree - if I'd had any doubts about the people wanting to view my bike, I would have met them in town somewhere. We certainly don't want someone turning up, checking out the garage and then coming back later to continue their 'shopping'!

[ukusa]

I agree - if I'd had any doubts about the people wanting to view my bike, I would have met them in town somewhere. We certainly don't want someone turning up, checking out the garage and then coming back later to continue their 'shopping'!

reminds me of the good ole days in the 80's, no internet etc. you had to advertise in the paper. A good trick to play on some wanker who's pissed you off (or owed you money) was to advertise a Harley real cheap and put their address in the paper

[chester]

when I sold my 250 on tard me, the guy that didnt test ride it bought it.

[Renegade]

i sold my bike the other night, the guy saw it on trademe and called to ask a few questions and sounded keen.

He drove about 4hrs to view it, ummmed and ahhhed for 3hrs which stressed me out to the point of being right fucked off, including us loading the bike on his ute to him changing his mind at signing the papers and us unloading the bike

in the end he bought the bike , hardest sale ever but i wanted it sold and sold it is

Its your bike you make the rules, but ya never know with some buyers.

[avgas]

I spose just the license woud do rather than who whole wallet. I still think a quick photo on the ole digicam would be benificial as well, as some license photos can be very old

Nah take whole wallet - that way they can't fill with gas either.

[Sims]

I'm going to upgrade my ride, and am selling the current horse on trade me. After hearing about so many stolen bikes in recent times I'm feeling a little nervous about letting anyone take it for a spin!

Do you guys take down license numbers or anything like that? or do you just flat out refuse to let anyone go for a ride?

[Gibbo89]

I'm going to upgrade my ride, and am selling the current horse on trade me. After hearing about so many stolen bikes in recent times I'm feeling a little nervous about letting anyone take it for a spin!

Do you guys take down license numbers or anything like that? or do you just flat out refuse to let anyone go for a ride?

i follow behind them on my push bike.

good luck with the sale

[DEATH_INC.]

When I brought mine the guy said put the cash in his hand then I can ride it. I think quite a few people do this.
It's a pretty good idea, if nothing else it'll sort out those that are serious and those just tossing off

[crazzed]

I'm going to upgrade my ride, and am selling the current horse on trade me. After hearing about so many stolen bikes in recent times I'm feeling a little nervous about letting anyone take it for a spin!

Do you guys take down license numbers or anything like that? or do you just flat out refuse to let anyone go for a ride?

keys to car they turn up in as long as its equal or more value than bike.

[Marmoot]

I believe the term is "No test ride without proof of funds"?

In other words, only let a test ride if the sale is to go ahead subject to the test ride.
He gives you the cash, takes the bike for a spin.

Crash the bike or not coming back and the cash is yours. If he returns within the alloted time (5 minutes?) and say no, then you need to give the cash back.

Is that how it works?

I wouldn't accept the car they're in (might have been stolen), internet transfer (can be reversed) or personal cheque (can be zero-balance).
But I believe bank cheque is good enough.

[Laava]

Another option is to check with your ins company and then ask for cash to the value of your excess. Either way, if they crash it or steal it you should be covered.

[Usarka]

I was looking at selling mine after my accident last year, and I got a number of enquiries from people that were either a) thick as two pieces of dog-shit sandwhiched between a turd loaf, or b) wanted to come over so they knew where the bike lived.

Eg. "I don't have the money, but can I come and sit on it?"

[nothingflash]

But I believe bank cheque is good enough.

Nope. I sold my boat recently and asked for a bank cheque. Chucked the Westpac bank cheque in my Westpac account and was told it would take two days to clear. I asked why there is a delay and was told that the customer could cancel the cheque before it clears into my account. I was told it could be cleared faster - for a fee of course.

It seems to me their system may not be "live" or in "real time" so they impose a delay for the depositing customer to carry their interim risk.

[SMOKEU]

Another option is to check with your ins company and then ask for cash to the value of your excess. Either way, if they crash it or steal it you should be covered.

Most insurance policies would probably class that as gross negligence on your part and refuse to pay out. You have to take 'due care' or something like that to protect your assets from loss. Of course, registered motor vehicle dealers have a different kind of insurance policy, but the average private vehicle insurance policys tend to differ.