Can't test ride

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

Hi all

Looking at a bike from a reputable dealer which has good reviews and friends have used no issues but enquired about a bike and apparently they cant insure to test ride as they are selling it for a customer- never heard of this? There was some legal name for it but i forget, does it sound normal?

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DJP · Crazy Courier Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Karma :

Yes. Commission sales are fairly common.

And, in simple terms, it isn't their bike they just get a commission if they sell it.

But then whether you're happy to buy on those terms is another matter.

Personally, I no longer buy without a test ride (unless it's brand new and I've ridden the same model before).
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Good luck to them selling the bike if they won't let anyone test ride it. Laughing

Baffler186 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 May 2013 Karma :

I've not heard of this. I went to a warehouse once, they sold other people's bikes (and charged a fee for storage). They let me test ride with a £1000 excess if I dropped it. It even had a flat battery so they put a new one in so I could ride it.

I wouldn't buy it from a dealer if they don't allow test rides.
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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

Never test ridden a bike yet....
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bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

they said they couldn't insure it as they aren't the owner which makes sense I think? I duno Laughing

the bike is still under warranty and has full main dealer service on it

ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

If the bike is already insured and your policy covers you to ride other motorcycles then it is insured adequately in the eyes of the law at least (working on the assumption the "owner" has given permission, dealer might have to make a call to that effect). They still might want a big security bond.

I've not test ridden a bike yet, BUT I've not asked to either; if I did, I'd expect to be able to.
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bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

for you guys who have bought bikes without test riding, just wondering why not? just don't feel the need?

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