How to Sell a Motorcycle

Intermediate 10 min 14 steps 31803 views Rating: 4.3/5 Published: 2026-03-10

Clean the bike thoroughly.. Inspect the bike and make replacements, if necessary.. Figure out what price similar bikes are appraised for.

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1

Clean the bike thoroughly.

Step 1

Clean the bike thoroughly.

2

Inspect the bike and make replacements, if necessary.

Step 2

Inspect the bike and make replacements, if necessary.

3

Figure out what price similar bikes are appraised for.

Step 3

Figure out what price similar bikes are appraised for.

4

Determine a firm selling price.

Step 4

Determine a firm selling price.

5

List the bike for a few hundred dollars more than your firm price.

Step 5

List the bike for a few hundred dollars more than your firm price.

6

Compile information for the ads.

Step 6

Compile information for the ads.

7

Take several photos of the bike.

Step 7

Take several photos of the bike.

8

List the bike online if you want to sell it yourself.

Step 8

List the bike online if you want to sell it yourself.

9

Place ads in the newspaper or tack up fliers to find buyers.

Step 9

Place ads in the newspaper or tack up fliers to find buyers.

10

See if a dealer will take the bike on consignment to reduce the hassle.

Step 10

See if a dealer will take the bike on consignment to reduce the hassle.

11

Vet potential buyers.

Step 11

Vet potential buyers.

12

Make time to meet with potential buyers.

Step 12

Make time to meet with potential buyers.

13

Allow buyers to test-ride the bike, if desired.

Step 13

Allow buyers to test-ride the bike, if desired.

14

Accept the best offer.

Step 14

Accept the best offer.

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