There are many reasons to be getting rid of the old bike, whether the wife has called it a day, you no longer enjpy riding or most likely you want an upgrade of your on – whatever the reason, it makes sense to go about selling it for a little money. You can make a fair bit of money selling your old motorcycle

Now that you’ve made the big decision to let it go, you want to make sure you can make the very best deal you can. Here are some pointers to help you get the best buck for your bike:

Clean and polish your motorcycle.

Who wants to consider buying a dirty unkempt motorbike? Show off your bike’s true beauty. Put in some elbow grease to make your bike shine like it came straight from the dealership, making it look as appealing as possible.

Fix any cosmetic wear and tear.

Buyers are more apt to pay your asking price if they think the motorbike is well maintained. Besides first impressions count and if a buyer sees a small scratch or dent they think that other things are wrong with your motorcycle.

Tune up your ride.

Remember how you felt the first time you ever turned the ignition? Give prospective buyers that same thrill! Make sure it is well tuned and ready to ride.

Gather up your old receipts.

Whether it was for a repair, general maintenance or to add a little something extra to your motorcycle, be prepared to show prospective buyers what’s been done to your motorbike – and when. It’ll illustrate how well you’ve cared for the motorcycle and give them a good idea of the shape it’s in.

Be honest.

Nearly every used motorcycle will have some performance quirk. Be honest about performance issues or maintenance problems as the buyer will likely want to see the motorcycle in person

Know your blue book value.

You may think that your motorbike is worth ten times what the market can bear, but if you don’t price your motorbike to sell, it never will.

Have the title ready to transfer.

Naturally, you want to be able to transfer the title of the bike to the buyer if they decide to buy it on the spot or at a later date.

Be prepared to say no to a test drive.

After all, if dealers aren’t wiling to take the risk, why should you be? However, a test drive might seal the deal as it were and result in a sale you might not get otherwise.

Transport

Not all buyers will be able to ride off into the sunset with your motorcycle. You will therefore have to consider motorcycle transport or ask your buyer to sort this out for themselves. You’ll need to factor in these additional costs into the final price, especially if it involves shipping to another country like Germany (motorradtransporte) or France (transport moto)

Selling your motorcycle will ultimately be an emotional event, don’t make it any harder than you have to. These basic steps will go a long way to helping you make the sale and earn you a bit of money, whether you put that towards a new motorcycle is up to you.