People,

I'm selling my other bike and a guy wants a test ride. I have said "no way" ... but am wondering if people allow them.

How do I know if the guy just got its license? What happen if he drops it?

To many uncertainties ...

 

That's a tuff one, serge. I myself would never buy anything without a test ride. Go to the Chevy dealer, and buy a brand new car, with no test ride. Nobody's gonna do it. If this dude is serious about buying the bike, he should have brought cash. If he drops it, you're out a bike. So basically, make him pay for it, then he can test ride. If he drops it, you keep the money and sign over title. If he does not drop it, you give back money.......

 

When I was looking at my bike - the guy selling it was okay with the test ride, basically said you drop it, you bought it! But then again.........I didn't have my license so I couldn't test it, but my dad did take it for a test ride for me.

I think it would be a good idea to get some amount of money from the guy and make him sign some sort of agreement (you'd probably need to make sure that it is legally binding) stating that he is willing to pay for any potential damages resulting his test ride.

Tough decision.

 

i'm with everyone else.... no test ride unless you have cash in hand..... and have that person sign something just in case....

 

Hold some colladeral say his cute 19 year lod gf and the car keys.

 

what if his girl is a troll ? and he drives up in a beat down car, then what ? haa haa

cash in my hand or no free rides. simple as that.

 

I dont have a problem letting someone take a test ride if they come on another bike also

 

thats a hard call though being most people that come expecting to buy a bike eighter get a ride there or come with a truck. but if i knew the person and there riding ability then it wouldnt be a problem. anyone else, cash in hand