mealexme Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Hi guys, some of you might remember me from years ago, but most of you probably won't. I've not posted in a while, and I've not ridden much either, so I've finally decided to sell up. The problem is, I've never sold a vehicle privately before and wouldn't know where to start in keeping the bike safe, but at the same time I can't sell without offering a test ride. How do I offer a test ride but stop the bike from getting stolen? The last thing I want to do is to give a complete stranger my keys! Side note - its mad to think I signed up to this site over 10 years ago, and the forum has offered a lot of great advice over the years and Ive made a lot of friends on here and had a lot of fun, so if anyone is still on here and reading this, thank you! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 All the cash in your hand or no test ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I bought my bike without a test ride ( I asked him to deliver figuring if he was not confident in the bike he would not. everywhere I have seen is cash in hand or no test ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I dont offer test rides unless it's a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, mealexme said: Hi guys, some of you might remember me from years ago, but most of you probably won't. I've not posted in a while, and I've not ridden much either, so I've finally decided to sell up. The problem is, I've never sold a vehicle privately before and wouldn't know where to start in keeping the bike safe, but at the same time I can't sell without offering a test ride. How do I offer a test ride but stop the bike from getting stolen? The last thing I want to do is to give a complete stranger my keys! Side note - its mad to think I signed up to this site over 10 years ago, and the forum has offered a lot of great advice over the years and Ive made a lot of friends on here and had a lot of fun, so if anyone is still on here and reading this, thank you! Your still welcome without the bike Cash in hand as minimum, proof of insurance ie to ride another bike preferable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) I don`t even test ride my friends. Good luck with sale but as others have said "Full asking price and proof of insurance in my hands first" The insurance is important as if it goes tits up you will be asked if you checked. Well done for pointing it out @Bender. Cheers Ian Edited March 10, 2021 by Ian Frog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 There are no friends in business. Get the money in hand and let them do whatever they want with it. Advertise as "sold as seen" to avoid litigations and tell whoever buys it that if on the day they bought it they change their minds just bring it back exactly as they got it and you return the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Alternatively, ask what a dealer would offer you for it. Less risk and potential hassle that way. It depends if it's a bike they can sell quickly, if so they might offer you a decent amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200rs Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I agree with trying a dealer. I just sold my bike to a dealer - they were offering more than I was getting offered as a trade in. We agreed the price from pictures, emails and phone calls. They came to collect it and made the bank transfer when they arrived so I had the money before they drove away with it. Unfortunately they are in Darlington so probably a bit too far away from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 what,s details of bike and how much is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I remember you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm going to try a couple of these "buy my bike for cash" sites first, but u think they'll low ball me. As for actual dealers, the only big dealer around here only buys them if they're less than 5 years old I believe, and it's an 08 plate 600rr (the best year ) 33 minutes ago, Tiggie said: I remember you!! I remember you too The forums changed a bit, or at least it has on my phone anyway. Good to know people have stuck around! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, mealexme said: Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm going to try a couple of these "buy my bike for cash" sites first, but u think they'll low ball me. As for actual dealers, the only big dealer around here only buys them if they're less than 5 years old I believe, and it's an 08 plate 600rr (the best year ) I remember you too The forums changed a bit, or at least it has on my phone anyway. Good to know people have stuck around! Older Hondas are better than newer ones in terms of build quality in my humble opinion. Hope you can find a good home for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I remember you too! You don't need a bike to post on here! Good Luck with the sale, I have allowed test rides in the past but only with the cash or their car keys as security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Six30 said: what,s details of bike and how much is it ? Edited March 12, 2021 by Six30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) I'm constantly scanning ads at the moment and it either seems to be cash in hand as a minimum with some requiring proof of insurance. If you make this clear in any ads you should'nt have any issues and if you do its likely they are dodgy or not serious about buying your bike anyway. Edited March 12, 2021 by Spongefinger Spellings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I didnt test drive mine either, and most dont offer it. biketrader seems to sell at good prices, but it is scary giving out adress etc if the bike isn't safe or offer viewings at a local friends/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I take cash in hand, make the purchaser a coffee, go to local bank and pay cash into account ..... Putting the cash through a counter is vital, there are too many forgeries about. Then he can have a ride, if happy the purchaser rides off into the sunset, if not i take him to the bank and withdraw the cash .... But PayPal is my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 @Six30 08 Plate 600rr, I assume that is cbr600rr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, James in Brum said: @Six30 08 Plate 600rr, I assume that is cbr600rr. The black and white one iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 11/03/2021 at 09:42, keith1200rs said: I agree with trying a dealer. I just sold my bike to a dealer - they were offering more than I was getting offered as a trade in. We agreed the price from pictures, emails and phone calls. They came to collect it and made the bank transfer when they arrived so I had the money before they drove away with it. Yes, this is my experience too. plus mine were from the county next door to mine so agreed a price based on my ad plus extra pics and videos, then they picked it up in a van the next day. bank transfer there and then in the garden lol, then just waited for me to to change over owner details online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 hours ago, James in Brum said: @Six30 08 Plate 600rr, I assume that is cbr600rr. yeh saw that in his profile , wanted details , reg etc so i could try and beg it of him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I did not know it was on his profile. I saw it in his answer make him an offer? I’ll start the bidding war: two bags of quavers and a chomp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Four and a half Orange Twirls . What are we bidding for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, fastbob said: Four and a half Orange Twirls . What are we bidding for ? The bike Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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