NinjaDoc Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 How safe is it to buy bikes from ebay and all? what all things should we be careful about? This might have been discussed before, a quick search did not give me valuable info, looking forward to opinion from some one from here who have done it or who knows some one who bought like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I personally don't like buying bikes without looking at them first. I would only be interested if the seller allows me to go check it out (whether its a classified or regular auction). I have never shelled out money before I took a look, but I have taken a gamble driving 100's of miles to a sale I found online. I don't trust a system to refund me if something is not as expected or mentioned in the advertisement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 watcha buying, Doc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 yea i understand what u mean imprez, same here.. but some sites have like well documented stuff etc etc. Looks pretty honest, and good reps on ebay ..so was wondering if any one had any experience before Sniper, no concrete plans, just toying around with ideas during the cold non riding months ... currently looking at suzuki DL, the basic idea is looking at affordable, light weight sport touring capable bike for 2 up rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ok, that sounds fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I've bought three cars on eBay and had no problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike884 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I bought a car via auction, bought bike via forums, etc... but I have never forked any money over sight unseen, or had something shipped to me. Always went and checked out the items thoroughly before handing over the $. For things like ebay, the same rules apply, if it was not as stated, you can walk away from the seller. Vstroms are pretty reliable so unless its one of those relentlessly abused rock crawlers or something, I'd say its hard to go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000bill Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Never bought a vehicle on ebay but have sold 2 motorcycles now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 ah mike, heard lot of good stuff about the bike, can it easily pass cars on highway 2 up? bill, did u sell them to local buyers or shipped it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000bill Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 One guy came from florida and picked up, shipping the busa to texas on Tuesday! Everything went and has gone flawlessly with both transactions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 nicee... accounts of good experiences are always promising I've bought three cars on eBay and had no problems with them.how much paper work does it involve to get the title ready and all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittsm Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I bought mine off Ebay, however I paid him in person when I went to get it. If it wasn't what he described I had plans to say nevermind and walk away. Don't think I'd feel comfortable if I couldn't see it before putting down the cash. Even though Ebay and Paypal both have buyer protection.Sent from my extremely awesome captivate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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