Would you let someone test drive your bike?

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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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I would add they must prove they have insurance in addition to proper endorsement and gear. I bought my KLX without a test ride and the owner even offered to let me test ride. I did not have any of the above mentioned "requirements". Then again I bought it on the way to my first MSF class, and got a great bike in the deal.
 
Old Jul 26, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RockabillSlapMatt
The problem I have about cash in hand is this. If I go to see a bike for lets say $3000, and to test drive I must have cash in hand, but I'm only willing to pay $2300...the seller will not budge on price because he knows I'm packing 3 grand.

Why should he budge? If a prospective buyer shows up with full amount in cash I know I wouldn't negotiate much on the price...
Whether you're selling or buying I'd say it's best to get the price settled on before riding. Then the hard part's done. Just don't pull out 3K in this example; have 2300 in one pocket and some other big bills in another.

If the buyer comes back from a ride with a huge grin it's hard to negotiate much?
 
Old Jul 26, 2014 | 11:06 PM
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Sorry RA but I had to smile a bit on that one. If some one pulls out less than I want I go inside and watch TV.

Take a picture of them and their car[plate].
 
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