NEW MOTOR CYCLE

NEW MOTOR CYCLE

You have made the big decision its time to buy a motorcycle You have done your research and you basically know what style and maybe even what particular model you want Now its time to head to the showroom and make a deal Before stepping foot into your local motorcycle dealer keep this in mind prices are often nonnegotiable particularly on popular models

Motorcycle dealers do not work with the same high profit markets as car dealers and are much less capable of making a better deal than whats listed on the price tag But slowselling models those usually on sale sometimes have a bit of negotiation room And of course you are always free to try and get a few accessories helmets gloves maintenance thrown in to seal the deal

The good news is that motorcycle dealerships are not nearly as stressful to deal with as their automobile counterparts The salesmen at these dealerships usually arent very pushy so it may be up to you to ask a lot of questions

Many dealerships dont allow test drives but they should at least permit you to sit on the bike you are considering and start the engine

When checking over a bike consider these important factors

Whether or not the seat is comfortable
If the handlebars are comfortable
If your knees rest neatly on either side of the gas tank

Next its time to check the engine Rev it up Take notice to see if it features a nice smooth feel at high RPMs or if it feels buzzy instead

Also consider the weight Does it seem like it will be easy to control Can you easily pick it up off of the ground

Now take note of this important tip dont buy any bike on your first visit Even if you have fallen in love with it Always check out bikes form a few different manufacturers before making this allimportant decision

Once you have made your final decision return to the dealership of your choice and choose from their current inventory

While price haggling usually isnt an option for bike buyers trying to get a few freebees thrown is isnt out of the question especially if you are a cash buyer Of course most dealers now offer their own financing options so if you dont have the cash upfront you can still purchase the bike of your dreams

As you can see buying a motorcycle is a bit different from buying a car but it can also be a lot easier quicker and much less of a hassle Now get out there and find yourself the bike of dreams

When shopping around for a good motorcycle keep in mind that like every other business out there the dealers are out to get your money It may seem like a harsh thing to say but their main goal is to get your cash but lets face facts No business is out to give away things for free Every dealership is going to be looking for ways to maximize their profits at the expense of you the buyer

To avoid getting your wallet unnecessarily drained keep in mind that when shopping for a good motorcycle you shouldnt simply look at the flatout front end price of the bike Since many dealers will have their front end prices vary some will seek to make a profit by offering a seemingly rock bottom front end price but will have other additional fees and charges that will make them a kickback

These additonal charges have to be factored into the overall price when you compare motorcycle dealer offers so that you can pick one that will offer the least strain on your budget These additional areas to look for are the following

Installment Payment while the ability to pay for the price of your bike with monthly installments seems to take a huge burden off as opposed to making a much larger 1time cash payment or credit charge look at the terms of payment involved in the installment package Usually the overall amount of money youll be spending will be subtly higher

Motorcycle Loans loan programs may seem useful too but dealerships which offer partnerships with a bank and give you a bank loan option for financing your new motorcycle will usually tack on an added amount into the interest charges of the loan The banks in these cases often give the dealers a kickback from the additional interest

Warranties extended warranties beyond the basic necessities will usually involve extra cash Check the terms of the warranties including overall price and the duration of the warranty as well as its coverage to make sure you get the best possible comprehensive warranty

Freight Shipping and Handling Charges while seemingly innocuous quite a few dealers actually subtly hide their additional kickbacks in additional freight charges for delivering your motorcycle Find out beforehand how much damage financially speaking youll be taking from the dealer for freight