Buy and sell new or used motorcycles

In this article, we will look at some free or at least cheap ways to sell your motorcycle yourself.


It’s not easy for the average person to sell their motorcycle.  Your biggest hurdle is getting your motorcycle exposed in front of enough buyers to make the sale.


It used to be that the your options were paying a lot to sell your motorcycle, of which they would take a big commission.  Alternatively, the other option was simply place an ad in the classified section of the newspaper – but even that would could about $20 for a couple day run.


The internet has made the process of placing your motorcycle for sale a lot easier.


A cheap method of getting your bike in front for buyers is to use Pay Per Click advertising, those are those little ads you see on
the side bar of your browser when you search for something in Google or other search engine.


Anyone can place an ad and it only costs a few cents when someone clicks your ad.  If they don’t click, you don’t pay.


To set up a Google adsense ad, simply type “Google Adsense” in Google and you will be taken to the right spot.


Another option, this one free, is to use a classified service, such as this one.


This website attracts thousands of views each day – each and every person, looking to buy or sell a motorcycle.


To list a motorcycle on this website is free.  If you want to get additional exposure, you can upgrade your ad for a couple of dollars.  All very inexpensive!


So if you’re selling – the internet is truly your friend!


Sign up here to place your motorcycle for sale.

Everyone in today’s world dream of buying a cruiser bike and go for a long drive. For everyone, it is not possible to fulfill their dreams but a little adjustment can bring the dream into reality. Many individuals are going for a ‘used bike’ option and surprisingly they are quite happy with their decisions. Let us first see what makes the cruiser bike so distinct from any other modern bikes. Cruiser bikes offer a great riding experience for long distance driving. The riding position places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly making it a comfortable journey for the riders. This experience can also be achieved with a used-cruiser bike but by following some important tips.

Pre-requisite idea about the needs:

First of all make sure that the cruiser bike is the one that you are looking for. While choosing a cruise bike, one must think about the size of the vehicle suiting one’s personality. The size of the cruise bike should be comfortable enough for an individual to experience the real biking spirit. The cruiser bike must be easy to handle and the rider can maneuver effectively. A bike that is too big may be too heavy and a bike that is too small will leave you dissatisfied. Consider this aspect, before finalizing the deal to buy the cruiser bike.

Managing the Budget:

One must decide a reasonable price range before buying a right cruise bike. Once you decide the price range, stick to it and do not compromise. If someone is attracted to the low advertised-price, be prepared to pay about 10-15% extra than the given figure. This extra price is the hidden expenses which includes the tax, title and registration costs for buying that bike.

Research at Local Motorcycle shops:

Before buying a used cruise bike, one must have a sound knowledge about the local facts about the bike. This will give a general idea of the selection, range of prices and the diversity of the motorcycle-market. Demand for a test-ride to get a brief idea about the riding and working condition of the bike. Remember that a shop keeper is interested in selling the bike but you have all the right to get the details about the conditions of the bike.

Keep Patience:

While you are on a journey of buying a used cruise bike, never get exhausted during the process. It can be a stressful process, but remember that it’s a one time investment and you should be fully satisfied with your decision at the end of the day.

Keep an Eye on the Classifieds and Sales Publication:

It is always desirable to be in touch with the local classified ads and the monthly publications, if any. It’s always the best deal to get a bike from a person who is selling a motorcycle as opposed to the local motorcycle shop.

Once you get the right kind of cruise bike, get a second opinion about it. The second opinion can come from your friend or the one who used to ride bikes in the past. This will help to gather and identify the problems and positive qualities about the bike.

Before selling the bike there are certain things that have to be remembered. They are:

Get the paper work done:

The first thing to ensure the selling activity is to get together the paperwork that will be required during the sales. The paper work includes obtaining the current registration and the pink slip that are needed. If the maintenance papers are available then they should also be filed with the other documents and presented to the prospective buyer. The maintenance papers will show that you had taken good care of the bike.

Tune it up:

If the bike is due for a service then before giving it to the buyer for a test drive get it tuned up. Give the bike a servicing as this will increase your bargaining power while selling the bike. If needed give the tires a tune up as well or totally replace the tires. Have a look at the clutch, the chain and get them adjusted. All these things will lead to a remarkable improvement in the condition of the bike.

Clean the bike:

Give the bike a detailed inspection and then try to allocate the areas where the bike needs attention. Giving the bike a little wash will not solve the problem. Instead give it a nice wax and polishing, remove the entire exposed rust, treat the seat and give the bike a final touch.

Price it right:

The most important factor that is to be kept in mind is the pricing of the bike. Price the bike at its worth and this will ultimately lead to a quick sale of the bike. Adding any other thing to the bike doesn’t really help in increasing the price. Stick to the custom seats, and other accessories that were provided with the bike in the beginning.

Placing the advertisement:

Choosing the media through which the advertisement for the bike has to be done. There are a variety of media available like the internet, weekly magazines, daily newspaper etc.