Selling a Motorcycle Privately

Selling a Motorcycle Privately

Selling a Motorcycle Privately

Every so often we want to upgrade our motorbike and in most cases the old bike needs to find a new owner. So what are the options and what needs to be considered to sell a motorbike without under selling it? There are a number of options a seller can consider. The obvious one is to trade in the used motorbike when negotiating the price for the new bike with the dealership. The advantage of this option is the convenience. It's as simple as riding the used bike to the dealership and swapping it with the new bike. It's simple and hassle free but in most cases the one won't get as much money for the used bike as when considering other options such as private bike sales.

Selling a bike privately does in most cases work out to fetch a higher price for the used bike than trading it in at the dealer but it is also more time consuming. A used bike will need to be cleaned and prepared for sale. First a seller will need to consider the laws that might apply for private bike sales in the state or country. All titles need to be cleared i.e. any owing finance repayment need to be paid and in some states (in Australia) the seller will need to provide a road worthy certificate which serves a proof that the used bike has been inspected by an authorized mechanic, is safe to ride on the road and complies with the road regulations.

A clean and tidy motorbike with a complete service history will also be easier to sell, so it is not just in one's own safety interest to keep the motorbike well maintained but it will be simpler to sell a bike when the time comes to buy a new one. Research what other comparable bikes in similar condition with similar kilometers sell for. A motorbike classifieds website such as BikeCorner.com is a good and reliable source for research and comparison.

When it comes to advertising the used motorbike online motorbike classifieds are by far the best option to advertise the used bike. The traditional way of advertising the motorbike sales in the local paper can be ok but has many disadvantages, such as, limited description space, no specification and very low quality image if an image can be provided at all. Online motorbike classifieds can be seen not only locally but essentially all over the state, country and essentially the world. The offerings differ from site to site but in general there is ample space for descriptions, the advertisement can be edited and the images are in high resolution.

The seller needs to do some research in regards to suitable used bike classifieds that are suitable for the region or country and then compare the prices. While sites such as bikeSales.com.au charge a good sum for a standard listing that includes a few images, while other sites such as bikecorner.com.au offer standard used bike ads for free. This includes a number of images, editing options and the advertisement stays online until the used bike is sold.

These used bike classifieds offer seller a wider range of options that can be explored without having to pay for advertising space. It also allows reaching a wide range of buyers who are in the market to buy a used bike.

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