| You've made the big decision: it's time to buy a | | | | -If your knees rest neatly on either side of the gas |
| motorcycle. You've done your research and you | | | | tank. |
| basically know what style, and maybe even what | | | | Next, it's time to check the engine. Rev it up! Take |
| particular model you want. Now, it's time to head to | | | | notice to see if it features a nice smooth feel at high |
| the showroom and make a deal! Before stepping | | | | RPM's, or if it feels buzzy instead. |
| foot into your local motorcycle dealer, keep this in | | | | Also, consider the weight. Does it seem like it will be |
| mind: prices are often non-negotiable... particularly on | | | | easy to control? Can you easily pick it up off of the |
| popular models. | | | | ground? |
| Motorcycle dealers do not work with the same high | | | | Now take note of this important tip: don't buy any |
| profit markets as car dealers, and are much less | | | | bike on your first visit! Even if you've fallen in love |
| capable of making a better deal than what's listed on | | | | with it! Always check out bikes form a few different |
| the price tag. But, slow-selling models (those usually | | | | manufacture's before making this all-important |
| on sale) sometimes have a bit of negotiation room. | | | | decision. |
| And, of course, you're always free to try and get a | | | | Once you've made your final decision, return to the |
| few accessories (helmets, gloves, maintenance) | | | | dealership of your choice and choose from their |
| thrown in to seal the deal. | | | | current inventory. |
| The good news is that motorcycle dealerships are | | | | While price haggling usually isn't an option for bike |
| not nearly as stressful to deal with as their | | | | buyers, trying to get a few free bies thrown is isn't |
| automobile counterparts. The salesmen at these | | | | out of the question - especially if you are a cash |
| dealerships usually aren't very pushy, so it may be up | | | | buyer. Of course, most dealers now offer their own |
| to you to ask a lot of questions. | | | | financing options, so if you don't have the cash |
| Many dealerships don't allow test drives, but they | | | | upfront, you can still purchase the bike of your |
| should at least permit you to sit on the bike you're | | | | dreams. |
| considering and start the engine. | | | | As you can see, buying a motorcycle is a bit |
| When checking over a bike consider these important | | | | different from buying a car - but it can also be a lot |
| factors: | | | | easier, quicker and much less of a hassle! Now, get |
| -Whether or not the seat is comfortable. | | | | out there and find yourself the bike of dreams. |
| -If the handlebars are comfortable. | | | | |