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