Prepping Your Motorcycle to Sell

If you've decided to sell your motorcycle, it's time to get it ready for its new owner. Here are a few tips to help you prep your motorcycle and get the best price possible. Read on to learn more and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Hideout Harley-Davidson® in Joplin, MO.

Give It a Good Cleaning

The first step is to make your motorcycle look as clean and presentable as possible. This means giving it a thorough wash, polishing the chrome, and cleaning the tires. If you have the time and resources, you might even want to give it a professional detailing.

Get an Inspection

Before you put your motorcycle up for sale, it's a good idea to get it inspected by a qualified mechanic. This will help you identify any potential problems that could turn away buyers.

Fix Any Cosmetic Damage

Next, take care of any cosmetic damage that might decrease your bike’s overall value. This includes scratches, dents, and rust spots. If the damage is minor, you might be able to fix it yourself. Otherwise, you'll need to take it to a professional.

Fix Mechanical Issues

If your motorcycle has any mechanical issues, it's important to get them fixed before you try to sell it. Not only will this make your motorcycle more appealing to potential buyers, but it will also help you get a better price.

Gather All the Important Paperwork

When you sell your motorcycle, you'll need to provide the new owner with a few important documents. This includes things like the title and registration paperwork. If you have any service records or receipts for recent repairs, be sure to include those as well.

Set a Fair Price

When setting a price for your motorcycle, be sure to do your research so you have a good understanding of what similar models are selling for. You don't want to price yourself too high and end up sitting on your motorcycle for months, but you also don't want to sell it for too low.

Advertise Your Motorcycle

Once you've taken all of the necessary steps to prepare your motorcycle, it's time to start advertising it. Take photographs of your bike, create listings on the Internet, and set up meetings with potential buyers so that they can inspect your bike.

If you don't want to go through the time and hassle of selling your motorcycle, you can always do a trade-in through a local motorcycle dealership. You'll sell them your motorcycle and put its value towards the purchase of another bike. It's a much easier and quicker way to offload your unwanted model and get a different motorcycle instead.

Want to trade in your bike or browse motorcycles for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at Hideout Harley-Davidson® are here to help. Give us a call or visit our dealership in Joplin, MO. We proudly serve all those in Springfield, MO, and Rogers, AR.