Tips on private party sale?

[Wojo72]

I've never sold a vehicle in OH.  Any tips on how not to get screwed on a motorcycle sale to a private party?  

 

[Tonik]

You are selling? Cash.

[Wojo72]

3 minutes ago, Tonik said:

You are selling? Cash.

I am selling.  

[Wolfman1]

Cash only as Tonik stated above.  No joyrides either, proof of license with a motorcycle endorsement and cash in hand or no test run, period!  I have heard of a few horror stories regarding dumb asses with no endorsement and window shoppers.  Other than that it is business as usual, cash exchange, title signed over and away it goes.  Good luck with your sale!

[Scruit]

Definitely agree with cash-in-your-hand with a "you bend it, you bought it" rule before letting them test ride.

Take your plate off before letting it go.

[Ron505]

I'd also suggest meeting in a public, populated place.  Some Police Stations have designated safe zones for personal sales.

Edited June 13, 2016 by Ron505

[Wojo72]

I am officially a full time cager again.   No drama with the sale.  Let the shopping begin!

 

[Wolfman1]

Glad it went smooth for you and good luck on finding your new ride!

[Wojo72]

Thanks.  Right now I have a little bit of "analysis paralysis" going on trying to figure out what I want and want to afford.

Short list in no particular order:

• FZ09
• Leftover 2015 Z1000
• GSX S1000
• XSR900
• ????

 

 

[smccrory]

???? = ADV bike ;-)

[Wojo72]

12 hours ago, smccrory said:

 

12 hours ago, smccrory said:

???? = ADV bike ;-)

I'm waiting for you to sell me your dirt bike for $500.

 

[Wojo72]

12 hours ago, Idiot said:

???? = Harley Road Glide  ;-)

just cuz it fits in so well with your other options 

I would but then people would call me mean names like "pirate" and "village person".  

[smccrory]

I'm waiting for you to sell me your dirt bike for $500. [emoji4]

 

Bring a WR250R into it and I'll give you my DR650 for free [emoji16]

[hiro]

Question about "cash in hand" to test ride: Does that mean you hand over the full amount in cash to the seller to hold while you test ride? That seems risky. (Also, cash seems risky because there could be some counterfeit bills?)

[TimTheAzn]

59 minutes ago, hiro said:

Question about "cash in hand" to test ride: Does that mean you hand over the full amount in cash to the seller to hold while you test ride? That seems risky. (Also, cash seems risky because there could be some counterfeit bills?)

Full cash in hand when I let someone test ride what I am selling. The person usually leaves their car there as well. I get a pic of their plate number.