Getting rid of things

[ThunderGuts]

I want to sell my things; it's a bit niche for motorcycle dealers (can't see SuperbikeFactory being interested) so it would be better to sell privately
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[stinkwheel]

Use whatever platform, just don't meet them at your house.

More specific FB groups are pretty good. There must be C90 owners/interest groups that allow ads and you'll be able to see if the person is actually interested in them. Like if you were selling a katana, you'd do a lot worse than getting in touch with the old school suzuki brigade.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[dave001]

dont be too paranoid most scams are prity obveous
and make shaw they pay in cash and no test rides

[Polarbear]

[P.]

Depends on the age of something and your selling price really, too cheap you'll get scum, too expensive you might get some seasoned pros...

My CBF, come to my house - I don't care.

My KTM, i'll meet you at the pub at the end of the road/bike meet because chavtastic mobile and my next to fuck all security is probably too risky to show them. They'll want to see the V5 anyway so theres my address mate... can only do so much.

If it was a premium bike, you don't typically get too many scummy people and you can usually work out whos coming for a pry through their attitude.

[MarJay]

I did this recently. I met the buyer at my house, but I had the bike out and the garage closed before he arrived. I had the money in my bank account before I let him leave with the bike, and I only transferred the V5 to his name the next day once I knew the funds had properly cleared.

You have to take some risk, because as a buyer I wouldn't meet someone at services or in a car park somewhere. It's all a balance.

Back in the day private sale was the only way to go, both for a buyer and seller. I don't really understand the modern reluctance to do that now if I'm honest, especially when bank transfers are instant and can be verified, and V5's can be transferred online.

I bought my car in this way back in 2021... Transferring multiple tens of thousands of pounds via the Barclays app was a bit of a moment I have to say, but it worked.
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[Easy-X]

I've probably mentioned this before but however you sell it it's worth writing out a bill of sale, a V5 is not proof of ownership.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[stinkwheel]

You can usually tell if they're a genuine buyer as soon as you talk to them on the phone because everybody is excited about buying a new bike and they'll tell you why they want it and ask you loads of questions.

If they aren't, that's when the suspicion kicks in.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Tierbirdy]

[WD Forte]

I've flogged bikes cars vans on Ebay Gumtree etc and never had any probs
but you have to keep yer thinkin head on and move at your own pace.
As long as you're honest in your description, an honest buyer won't mind you being cautious
as they'll want the same.

I've had the stupid text offers on Gumtree which I always ignore as a pukka buyer will ring.
"If you deliver it me I'll give you full price on arrival" gets alarm bells ringing and dumped.
I print out reciepts with conditions like sold as seen and buyer agrees its as decribed
plus date and time on which they have to sign so if they do anything stupid after they leave it's on them not me.

Never had any come backs
Also as above, a chat prior to a visit gives you an idea of the type of folk they are

It's a C90 anyway, I doubt anyone other than an enthusiast will be interested
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bikers smell of wee

[Tierbirdy]

[dave001]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Can't you go and find a spooning the camel to check what you type before you post it?
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[MarJay]

[A100man]

[ThunderGuts]