I went to a Honda dealership last month looking to buy a new bike and asked the guy a few questions about the bikes I was interested in, and he just told me "look man, nothing here is worth it. Honda just slapped an extra 1000€ on every new bike price tag for no reason, and the used prices are even worse. Just stick with what you have whatever it is and don't waste your money " I was shocked. I mean I knew the prices are shit, but I didn't expect the Honda dealership employee to straight up tell me...
Last time I bought a brand new bike, the dealer talked me out of buying an extended warranty!! He literally leaned in and whispered "you won't need it"
@Akinon93 unfortunately, that particular dealership closed down in 2020 after everything went into lockdown. No idea where he's working now but I'd 100% buy another bike from him.
In my experience there are two types of motorcycle dealerships. The first is the "Powersports" dealership that sells motorcycles, boats, side by sides, jets skis , Chinese go-carts etc. There's about a %50 chance the salesman will be completely clueless when it comes to bikes and will feed you whatever line of crap he can to get you to finance something. Every employee you talk to gives the impression that they want to sell you something. I bought my bike from a place like this, and I hate myself for it. The second type is the old school motorcycle dealership. They've been around for decades, only sell bikes, have a parts department that looks more like a basement and smells like new tires. The salesmen are more down to earth, and while they're still trying to make money, you don't get the feeling they're going to treat you poorly as a customer (i.e.: lie to you) to do it. They treat you well even if you dont buy anything, and just like to talk about bikes. I love these dealerships and go out of my way to give them my business.
I knew exactly what I wanted buying my last motorcycle so I spent most of my time visiting or calling dealers and asking if they had it and what's the price. One dealer gave me really solid advice and I bought from them in the end. Guy says to me, ask them for the out the door price and put it in writing, if they won't put it in writing they are planning to rip you off. If they do put it in writing tell them you are showing up with that exact amount in cash in not a penny more. Then take that offer to other dealerships ask them if they can beat the price and again put in writing. Rinse repeat until you find the dealer with the best price.
I'd rather just get screwed over a bit by trade in value than have to deal with listing bike and getting bunch of tire kickers and hagglers coming to my home over a period of months
Motorcycles aren't too bad, especially under 10K you can weed out the morons with a strict "no test rides", and "price firm". I'm more worried about fake cheques and scammers than tire kickers.
My local Harley just had a fire. Probably got paid out for everything and is now selling its inventory at full price. Sensors, gaskets, seals, leathers and fabrics all contaminated from smoke and chemicals. I had a seat from an old bike that caught on fire that I scavenged . Every time the bike got to temperature the seat would emanate a foul fire smell and make me check for issues. Took me months to figure out the scavenged seat was crying wolf.
The dealer I bought my bike from actually told me as a returning rider to rather buy a used bike. I did not want to go down that route and had my mind set on a specific one, new. The salesman showed me that financially it does not add up and actually down sold me a smaller model that holds its resale value much better... in the event I want something else in the near future. He also showed me the last new one on the showroom floor, gave me a rundown on the differences between a '22 and '23 year model. He was not pushy at all, his philosophy is to rather build a long-term relationship than just making money on one deal. He was happy with me to go and sleep on the different options presented. In the end I went back and also negotiated a 10% discount.
@ZLT_90 Are you done jumping to conclusions? I actually spent that $1000 with the same guy on bike gear, then within a period of two month's I spent another $3000 dollars on some more gear, a fly screen and a slip-on exhaust. I could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else, but I wanted to support this specific bike shop. You need some serious help with your anger management "bro"...
Gonna name drop Niehaus Cycle Sales for a great overall experience. Didnt know before driving in that they were the nations largest Goldwing dealer, but they Salesman was straight up over the phone, told him I didnt like working with another local, very large dealer becasue they were trying to oversell me(Looking for a 22 or 23 MT07, they had a 22 for less and ignored it sitting right next to the 23 which was above my set budget). They had it ready out front when I arrived for a test ride, saleman went over all the controls and even offered to adjust the clutch and brake lever angle on the bars to make it more comfortable. After, it was about a 30 minute wait, they had free fountain drinks and popcorn, lots of Honda and Yamah to browse, and a seperate pre-owned building. Got a very fair price, 750 off tag (and it was 500 off MSRP already), they wiped most the fees, and even tossed in a Sena Solo for 35 bucks and a ram mount with ball and tilt for 40. No massive upsell on a warranty, they offered it and said they could do it when the other expired, I took GAP, but he dropped it to $100 over cost (about $370ish if I remember), and the bike even had the tank filled to JUST under the cap. As someone who has spent well over a decade in auto sales and finance, you couldnt ask for a better scenario.
I have taken a loss at a dealership but I knew what I was doing and they guys at the dealership were honest about it. Losing a couple thousand is worth getting on the bike you want. Life is short and money isn’t real. Lol
@@dans2971 I look at like, two years from now what will matter more? 2K less in my bank or having the bike I wanted this summer? The memories are what’s real in the end.
@@dans2971so much more than it should be, not really dude. You can say it’s our own fault all you want, but not everyone is fulfilled by a 9 to 5 regardless of what it is
When buying my last bike, was trading in my Interceptor 650. One dealer pretty much told me they wouldn't take it since R E is crap, let alone give me anything decent. When the second dealer told me how much they would pay, they suddenly wanted to give me a decent amount for it. Bought from the second dealer who gave me more in trade and a lower price on the new bike. Nice to have the dealers compete against each other.
For context, I have amazing credit, I walked into a dealership and was looking at a used 22 Bonneville T100, and they tried to give me a 20% interest rate. I called my credit union, and they offered me a 4.5% rate. Kinda crazy what the dealers "Best" lenders will offer. I ended up passing and buying a overstock 21 for dirt cheap because they wanted to move inventory with cash but figured I would share.
mostly agree... but get those frame sliders, when you do a slow speed drop ion a parking lot it will prevent some minor cosmetic damage which will effect resale more than the sliders will cost.
Actually going to shout out Cycle World in Athens Georgia for not being pushy and not pushing a bike I wasn’t interested in but actually pointing to a few that were in the ball park of what I was looking for from what they had in stock.
As a mid-50s rider, I was ready to change from a ergonomically-challenging '07 VFR800 25th Anniversary edition to a '22 Ducati MTS V4 PP. Sold the VFR for $7,300 via a private sale in March 2022, and bought the PP for $29,995 MSRP in April 2022 (3rd one delivered in my state at the time). Note: Ducati increased the MSRP to $31,595 in 2023. Aside from the 4-yr wheel & tire protection package (the PP has $$$ LW wheels), that was the only add-on. Put $10k USD down and financed the rest @ 2.49% APR through a credit union. Have put on 4k miles/riding season. Recently decided to ante-up for a 3-yr extended warranty, because the $200/hr labor rates & Ducati parts prices are notable. Going for a long ride this weekend - will likely put another 200-250 miles on the odo. Love this bike, and will likely keep it into my 60s.
So for me, I added things to my first motorcycle and did a few modifications immediately but in my case, I think it was OK because I intended to use it as a daily driver for everything so I put a 65 L locking box that’s waterproof on the back that needed rear rack. I had her front rack and small box I did the sprocket change I added a side stand. I added a charging cord that hooked up to the battery so I can charge my phone and put power into the battery, I had to relocate the horn for the front box. I changed the angle of the gear shifter. I added a phone mount. I changed the brake to an adjustable one. I added a seat cover, which was a wild ass seat cover, which made it more comfortable. I added the frame for my license plate because it kept wanting to fall off and break that also added a cover to avoid any license plate readers like you do. And I think all these mods were very helpful. I plan them out before I even bought the thing and I don’t regret any of them so sometimes it’s OK to modify stuff immediately as long as you think about it first and make sure that’s what you want and you’re not wasting your money now I’m also keeping this bike until it doesn’t work anymore so all of these modifications will get heavily used overtime.
First time I was in a motorcyclist dealership, before I even had my license. An old dude working there tried to sell me on a Harley with a very large engine, When I final got a motorcycle, it broke down 1 year later and they said they couldn't help me fix it.
As someone who ended up paying around $13k for a $9k ATV, 2019 Raptor 700R, you really don't have any negotiations or walk away with a 500ish credit score. I didn't think I could get approved for anything let alone a brand new off road machine. I must state however that I went through a finance company, who just wrote a check to the dealership minus the $1k down payment. The dealership declined me. Forced to sell it after I lost my job just after finishing paying it off but it was the best time of my life. Now I have a great credit score but no job (long story nobody cares).
That’s an interesting point. Though I myself have never had an honest finance person speed run through the paperwork. If they seem like they are rushing you, walk out. Don’t be afraid to do so either. Another bike will present itself.
I haven’t experienced any pressure or lies from most of my local dealerships, They ignore me probably because I don’t look like I have the money to buy anything much less pay cash. The last two times I went, it was over an hour before anyone even talked to me. I left, turns out I didn’t need or want another bike that bad, saves me money
Or better still, save up, buy second hand. Its easy at least here in the UK to find a well looked after bike that someone else has taken the out the door financial hit on. And in these times I really wouldn't be rushing to get finance on anything. My bike is my only personnel means of transport and I'd never get one on finance. That money I'd be putting into finance is now being banked for a newer bike in the future.
Haha, I bought that Fanttik model because of you and I'm very happy with it. It's very accurate on the reading and I use it frequently to go between 29 and 36 PSI on the rear tire when changing between riding alone and with passenger, as suggested by the manufacturer.
For the ADV/Tourer crowd, you know what is more useful than an expensive top-case? A CleverMade 45L collapsible storage crate that you can buy in a 3-pack for 70 bucks. Holds two 12-packs and the biggest insulated grocery bag I could find, then collapses down flat so that I can strap shit down that normally would never fit on a bike. Top-boxes are a waste unless you just cannot be forced to take your helmet with you or cable it to the bike.
Yeah these list videos are getting old. Its easy for him to rinse and repeat thats why he does it, writing essays is nothing for him. Also the clips of the live streams, that is when you literally have no more ideas😂
As a former car and motorcycle salesmen, you nailed it! One sale isn't where you make the bread. Its the repeats and referrals! So cut a deal and make your customer happy so they come back everytime they need a new ride.
I actually had a dealership turn me away because they felt the interest rate offered to me by the bank they go through was too high. They told me what the offer was and basically told me that the interest rate was way to high for them to be comfortable selling me a bike
Hey yam, my parents have been in finances for over the past 40 years, many served with larger credit unions as managers and loan officers. Auto loans no longer charge the bulk of interest up front and if you pay the loan faster, it will hit the principle as expected, but it pushes the next due date back as if you’re making the month payment early. The concept of front loading interest was called the Rule of 78 and it was outlawed in 1992. However some “buy here, pay here” places may still attempt a variant.
I fell for that warranty stuff on the first bike but when I bought my second,I waived that. But I have to say I did get the tire insurance and it’s well worth it. Mine paid itself off on both bikes.
I had a job convincing the dealer to sell me what I wanted-Scrambler Icon. Kept pushing a CB 300 or some other small cc bike. I had to prove to them I could pick up the bike and had a clue I knew how to ride. In the end I got my dream bike and happily riding around. They even called the next day to make sure I wanted to keep it. That was kinda weird maybe, or they really want to keep customers?
It really depends on the warranty. A warranty only supported by the local dealer is not as beneficial as the warranties by the manufacturer. I've seen Kawasaki and Yamaha extended warranties cover things that would have never been covered by anything else.
I was being broke and cheap, and managed to get a 2023 ktm rc390 for 3600 brand new, originally 5000 and dropped the price like crazy cause I was poor, and maybe the dealers were nice.
here in our country, Philippines, the dealership's goal is to get you on a bike that you can actually pay. only caveat is that they would often ignore regulations in orderto get a bike out into the street. It's required to have a driver's license before you can get a bike. Meanwhile I just walked out of the dealership the other day with a Burgman Street EX on a 36 month loan without having even a student's driver's license. Only downside is that my bike (or should I say scooter) isn't registered for 3 years. It's only registered for 1 year so I'll have to get myself a lisence soon anyways to be able to renew my registration.
You’d think with the first one they’d think hey I’ll send them towards an actual beginners bike then it’s likely they’ll come back in a few months to a year and upgrade once they get bored so therefore that’s two sales and potentially even bringing back in a used one to sell too
I'm glad I watched this as im due to upgrade to a bigger bike but bought my smaller bike outright but now know where to look for better deals for my next bike that you've also covered the cbr650 with e clutch
Yammie, I hear you loud and clear about the beginner bike philosophy. BUT problem for us who don’t live in the US or countries with lenient tax policies/large secondhand markets is buying a second and third bike after like a year. As in who wants to import a bike and pay hefty taxes all over again just because you got bored of your beginner bike(s)? 😫 Sure, litre bikes are too much, but maybe advocate more for forgiving but fun bikes around 100hp… maybe cruisers or if a sportbike something manageable like CBR650R?
Went to a mom and pop and had the best sales experience. I sell cars so I'm unfortunately familiar to how salesman can be shifty. Typically the smaller mom & pop places care way more about word of mouth referrals, so they are more likely to treat you well
I paid 1,700 for a service warranty for a 17 r6 with 6k when I got it. And it’s been worth it. They’ve already done oil changes tune up, chain adjustment and clean, valve adjustment, throttle adjustment. It may be my dealership but they follow the dealer recommendations. Which most people don’t do them self, because well. Who wants to do work that’s not really needed
Crash bars are hell of fucking important. They will. Literally protect your life, bikes life and your pocket.... Anyone here buying a bike for the first time make sure you get these installed and don't cheap out
Question for the community? When is the best time to purchase a new motorcycle? I have been looking in my area for a used SV650 w/ ABS? I have a very small pool of options within a 250-mile radius? Do you think I have missed the riding season? What opinion do you have on shopping around for specific motorcycles?
best time for fun is spring. best time to save the most money is once it gets cold. people don't want to buy a bike when it is too cold to ride it so prices drop. especially on used bikes. I was in a club called the polar bears and we did a few rides a month from fall to spring 100 to 150 miles out, after a 25 mile ride to the meet up point, get something warm to eat and then back. it was super fun but I dressed for it and had a bike with a fairing to keep a lot of the wind off me. you can ride to about -5f as long as you dress well but after that is starts to hurt to breath a bit. but you must invest in gauntlet gloves, a scarf and a good jacket, boots are nice too. if you can not afford a fairing cold weather riding will not be as much fun but a full face helmet will help never ride on snow or when there is a chance of black ice and you can ride all winter. watch out for rain after a long dry spell. the oil will come off the tarmac and it is slipperier than owl shi+. same with wet leaves. the other big thing is the white lines on the road. some are like a plastic and will let you slide just like ice so stay off them. if this is your first bike I strongly suggest scheduling a rider safety course. it could save your life and they are not to expensive. unless you are shorter I would look for a decent used sport tourer with a wind screen over a new sv650 for my first bike. most of them are owned by older guys that take very good care of them. they have side or top bags, some are detachable, so you can use the bike to go to the store and grab milk and keep a rain coat in them. the windscreen will protect you in the rain, from flying debris and worst of all, angry wasps! yikes! for the price of a new sv650 you can get a really sweet honda st1000 or similar kawasaki sport tourer with the fairing. the 1000cc bikes are not really much heavier and they are not tuned like maniac rocket machines. they have a tiny bit more room and you can take your girlfriend for a ride once you get more experience. I am thinking of getting a klr650, it is an old design that is super simple, easy to work on and big enough for a 6''2'' rider even if it is severely under powered. severely. (running the gearbox is actually fun btw) whatever you decide always ride with this attitude. you are invisible. no one can see you. if they do see you it's extra points to hit you. NEVER assume just because someone appears to be looking right at you that they actually see you. if you are dead set on the sv650 a 4 hour ride to go get it is nothing for your dream bike in my opinion. maybe take a trailer or pickup though. good luck and be safe out there rider. P.S. sorry for writing a book
I always set the deal up over email, takes all their power away. Plus, I kinda like buying from out of town dealerships and riding my new bike back from a place I've never been. Also, best youtube outro ever.
What ? You telling me when I was looking for a mid-level motorcycle after a cb500f and the salesman didn't have my best interest in mind when he mentioned a great price on a low mileage 140 hp katana? Color me shocked
I've bought 3 bikes in the last 32 years, only the first one from a dealership, and that's the only one I haven't still got. The other 2 are both over 40 years old, which saves a lot of money here in the UK, being exempt from annual charges, and having cheaper insurance. They are just as much fun to ride as newer bikes, much simpler to maintain, and are worth a lot more now than when they were new.
My local dealer is terrific. At least 3 family members work there full time. They don't turn over employees, and the ones that are there are friendly, sincere, and want you coming back for years to come.
master noob, where ninja 400 vs 500* review? huge diff between the two! the 450 has maybe double the torque & acc in low rev , 300/400 below 6k rpm is almost sleeping 155cc acceleration . worth a video yammi?
They are the same thing and you know it and he knows and he has said multiple times in the videos The difference is only one fuel horsepower and the tuning is different but it's exactly the same motorcycle. It is not a big difference in a 400 and 500
@@93mlo ou couldnt be further from the tturth. they are completely different...300/400 is rev/wring neck crazy. 500/451 is way lower torque due to emission standards, not just retune. torque figues are different. yammi himself said, he hasnt done a vid/ride on a 500. they are very diffierent. 300 is still my fav for rev crzy even in city 8k rev & still 70mph but vibrations , 500 is not revvable in city because at 4-6k youre doing 50-60mph already. not just a tune. try them, i did.
We'll attempt to recommend the genuine best option for them but more often than not we have customers tell us to eat shit because we bother trying to steer them in the safer direction.
I'd go as far as to say your first bike should be cheap and used (but not too old and not a project bike). Get 1-2 years of riding under your belt and then decide what which direction you want to go. It's less critical if you are older or loaded but if you are young and less loaded then maximizing value is the name of the game and you will usually find people who are willing to help you make a wise decision.
I finally got my owners manual in the mail cuz they didn’t have them printed out when I bought my Transalp but it literally said to go to the dealer to install it under the seat and it’s usually a 30 minute job 😳 it doesn’t even take a full minute to put it under the rubber strap under the seat 😂
I visited a dealership and the experience was really 50/50. I got a brand new 2024 R7 at msrp, but the saleperson also tried to convince me that the ZX6R is a perfect beginner bike for me becuase they started on one and because im a taller guy.
My mate worked in a main dealership in Sydney and you couldn't dissuade some of the cashed up yuppies that the bike they wanted was too big....cue the call a few hours or a day later when they'd call up and ask for help lifting their dropped bike.
Tips when buying anything from a dealership, regardless of how many wheels it has: build your credit (credit builder loans, credit cards, etc.), until you can get a private loan from the bank, then go take a check or cash to the dealership
This is not the best idea anymore. You’ll likely pay a higher price for the vehicle if you don’t take their financing. Get the best OTD price, take their financing, THEN refinance with your preferred lender. Then you get the best of both worlds.
My dealer told me dark tinted visors are illegal….yet he held one in his hand 😂 can’t use it at night but still he made it sound like i can’t use it at all
Making payments on a bike doesn't make too much sense. If it's your first bike, buy used and when you do pay it off in full. When your ready to upgrade apply the same method, save up to pay it all at once. It's worth the wait to have that freedom when you know it's yours not the banks.
Doesn't really make a difference. Paying all at once or over time especially if the interest rate is low. Even 5% of a $5,000 bike is less than $250 in the first year in interest. Who cares. Keep your cash if you want to.
@@billy936 There are definitely pros and cons, the buyers preference is really what matters. I dont want to pay full coverage and definitely wouldn't be able to get it at 5%. But I also would love to have a warranty on my bike or any vehicle for that matter, just for the piece of mind. If you got the credit and don't mind spending a little more over time though, financing can be great.
@@billy936To say who cares is a very narrow minded view. Any interest is still money you’re throwing away at the end of the day (year). Yes “keep your cash if you want to”, but you will keep more in your pocket by not paying interest. Both are an option, but saving money to reach a goal is a great personal growth habit to embrace long term. Have a better day dude.
@@SierraOperator I'm just saying that there are certain financial decisions that are immaterial. It literally does not matter. If you spend an extra couple hundred bucks over the course of a year and it makes a noticeable difference in your finances, you should not be buying any recreational vehicle. Get a job first.
just get a Junker for 300$ and build your own ride, i did that with a classic and after replacing everything that was broken or breaking i now have a new bike for 700$ definitely a pain in the ass though lmao. its given me plenty of great skills so its a great investment.
I saw at a local dealer, a honda 125 trail bike, [which is hard to find ,and a friend of mine waited for 1 year for his] the dealer marked the bike up by $1,000! Msrp about $3,500+ $1,000 mark up + tax + registration fees, and other fees, my guess almost $6,000......for a 125cc bike?
Honda Dealership here makes those extra cost warranties mandatory to the sale of the bike in addition to 800 dollars in freight , 400 dollar assembly fee etc. etc. Its why I wont buy a new bike any longer
There exists a BS detector for motorcycle dealers that isn't as effective as with cars. You ask the salesman what bike he has, then do the mandatory chat about said bike for 10minutes...If it can't last 10 minutes, he aint a biker, walk away.
OK, nobody should ever need gap insurance because you should not be taking out a loan on any vehicle especially a motorcycle. You should not be taking out loans on trucks cars and especially motorcycles guys come on playing your life. I bought mine used with 9 miles on it for $3300private sale so nobody tried to sell me anything. I was only there to buy the motorcycle all the mods I did. I put on and bought myself after the fact, in fact, I actually had most of the stuff ordered before I even had the motorcycle because I knew that was the one I was gonna get it from that guy or somebody else.
Hey yam. One topic I see is a fair amount of ppl ride without a license. Do dealerships have to check if ppl have their moto endorsement to buy a moto?
My factory warranty runs out at the end of this month and I've been contemplating getting an extended warranty for my KTM 390 Adventure. Is is worth it? 4 years for $900 or 6 years for $1000
I had this situation with a guy in my city. Was looking at a ninja 500 and he didn't have any, told me there are none anymore and I would have to wait till next year and he cant get any...Then tried to sell me a 650 and a z900 also the guy doesn't like bikes at all and doesn't ride... He pissed me off, since you can't hustle a hustler, so I called a different seller in a different city and the guy rides for 20 years, has over 250 races, does the maintenance on some bikes himself since he likes to get his hands dirty and just told me straight up, nah, that's crap what you want, get the normal one, dont waste your money it's not worth it. So I'm now just waiting on the bank to approve of the loan for my ninja 500, standard edition abs and have to wait for them to import the bike, since it's being shipped from a different country...
Salesmen from American motorcycle brands always tell me, "you're a big dude, u need a bigger bike than that!". Nevermind that none of them really have any small bikes. Not everyone wants a super heavy bagger!
Tried trading my 2016 ducati twice. On a Yamaha xsr900 in blue. Both times they low balled meat 3k value. I'm still riding the ducati lol I'll just keep it.
I started with a kawasaki z900 and was a great choice! But then it got stolen and all the extra crap they convinced me to buy was useless and the theft Insurance didn't apply to California where I bought the motorcycle... I was out 10k and still so mad i never bought another... I kinda want one now but im just so afriend it will get stolen again :(
Damn it Yammie. How did you know I’ve been looking at 2024 Yamaha XRS 900s! I keep going back and forth, and I’ve reached out to every dealer in a 3 hour radius. Some have given me good out the door prices, and some have been ridiculous. Honestly not sure if it’s “in demand” or not. I do want one though, but I don’t believe in taking out a loan for a toy. I want to sell my 2018 SV650 (same color you gave away) private sale, and then make up the difference in cash. I’m also a cheap bastard, and I’ve never bought a new car or motorcycle in my 37 years on earth. We shall see…
Wemt to a dealership to buy a new bike last week. Not that i needed one but jsut wanted one. 8% interest on a ninja 650 wasn't too bad until the finance company told me they wouldn't finance anything for me unless it was over 18k i was financing. Wtf
I walked in the dealership to get a new battery and walked out with a '24 Hayabusa 😆
solid beginner bike.
@@Win7ermu7eexpensive battery… hope you didn’t finance it😉😁
Mission successful. You left with a new battery!
That’s what they call “clubbed like a baby seal.” 😂
I hope you got the accessories, so you're not riding around like a basic bro
I went to a Honda dealership last month looking to buy a new bike and asked the guy a few questions about the bikes I was interested in, and he just told me "look man, nothing here is worth it. Honda just slapped an extra 1000€ on every new bike price tag for no reason, and the used prices are even worse. Just stick with what you have whatever it is and don't waste your money "
I was shocked. I mean I knew the prices are shit, but I didn't expect the Honda dealership employee to straight up tell me...
Good people are still present with us!
This guy gave his two weeks notice hours before.
They charge more but Honda always gives those little extras compared to Kawasaki examples are Kawasaki ❤
Well the dealer might think it's wrong to slap a 1000 bucks on all the bikes least he was honest.
the emplyee that never was. ill make sure as a honda shareholder that i get him...transfered...
Last time I bought a brand new bike, the dealer talked me out of buying an extended warranty!!
He literally leaned in and whispered "you won't need it"
Wild
Some dealers are straight up with you
Luckily my buddy was a car salesman for a while and warned me about that when I went to buy my first new bike
I bet that guy gets more return customers than most of his coworkers
@Akinon93 unfortunately, that particular dealership closed down in 2020 after everything went into lockdown. No idea where he's working now but I'd 100% buy another bike from him.
In my experience there are two types of motorcycle dealerships.
The first is the "Powersports" dealership that sells motorcycles, boats, side by sides, jets skis , Chinese go-carts etc. There's about a %50 chance the salesman will be completely clueless when it comes to bikes and will feed you whatever line of crap he can to get you to finance something. Every employee you talk to gives the impression that they want to sell you something. I bought my bike from a place like this, and I hate myself for it.
The second type is the old school motorcycle dealership. They've been around for decades, only sell bikes, have a parts department that looks more like a basement and smells like new tires. The salesmen are more down to earth, and while they're still trying to make money, you don't get the feeling they're going to treat you poorly as a customer (i.e.: lie to you) to do it. They treat you well even if you dont buy anything, and just like to talk about bikes. I love these dealerships and go out of my way to give them my business.
NEVER buy parts from a stealership. The more we buy em, the more they stock em up at 200% premiums, the less there are on the free market.
I knew exactly what I wanted buying my last motorcycle so I spent most of my time visiting or calling dealers and asking if they had it and what's the price.
One dealer gave me really solid advice and I bought from them in the end. Guy says to me, ask them for the out the door price and put it in writing, if they won't put it in writing they are planning to rip you off. If they do put it in writing tell them you are showing up with that exact amount in cash in not a penny more. Then take that offer to other dealerships ask them if they can beat the price and again put in writing. Rinse repeat until you find the dealer with the best price.
That's a lot of work to save $500 dollars. Lol
@@ZLT_90 Using a telephone for 3 to 5 minutes is a lot of work for you? You must be exhausted after leaving that comment.
I'd rather just get screwed over a bit by trade in value than have to deal with listing bike and getting bunch of tire kickers and hagglers coming to my home over a period of months
Motorcycles aren't too bad, especially under 10K you can weed out the morons with a strict "no test rides", and "price firm". I'm more worried about fake cheques and scammers than tire kickers.
It’s not that tough, if you list it for a fair price and have “motorcycle license and cash in hand for test rides” you’ll sell it in a week or less
My local Harley just had a fire. Probably got paid out for everything and is now selling its inventory at full price. Sensors, gaskets, seals, leathers and fabrics all contaminated from smoke and chemicals.
I had a seat from an old bike that caught on fire that I scavenged . Every time the bike got to temperature the seat would emanate a foul fire smell and make me check for issues. Took me months to figure out the scavenged seat was crying wolf.
the seat had ptsd
The dealer I bought my bike from actually told me as a returning rider to rather buy a used bike. I did not want to go down that route and had my mind set on a specific one, new. The salesman showed me that financially it does not add up and actually down sold me a smaller model that holds its resale value much better... in the event I want something else in the near future. He also showed me the last new one on the showroom floor, gave me a rundown on the differences between a '22 and '23 year model. He was not pushy at all, his philosophy is to rather build a long-term relationship than just making money on one deal. He was happy with me to go and sleep on the different options presented. In the end I went back and also negotiated a 10% discount.
@ZLT_90 Are you done jumping to conclusions? I actually spent that $1000 with the same guy on bike gear, then within a period of two month's I spent another $3000 dollars on some more gear, a fly screen and a slip-on exhaust. I could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else, but I wanted to support this specific bike shop. You need some serious help with your anger management "bro"...
Gonna name drop Niehaus Cycle Sales for a great overall experience. Didnt know before driving in that they were the nations largest Goldwing dealer, but they Salesman was straight up over the phone, told him I didnt like working with another local, very large dealer becasue they were trying to oversell me(Looking for a 22 or 23 MT07, they had a 22 for less and ignored it sitting right next to the 23 which was above my set budget). They had it ready out front when I arrived for a test ride, saleman went over all the controls and even offered to adjust the clutch and brake lever angle on the bars to make it more comfortable. After, it was about a 30 minute wait, they had free fountain drinks and popcorn, lots of Honda and Yamah to browse, and a seperate pre-owned building.
Got a very fair price, 750 off tag (and it was 500 off MSRP already), they wiped most the fees, and even tossed in a Sena Solo for 35 bucks and a ram mount with ball and tilt for 40. No massive upsell on a warranty, they offered it and said they could do it when the other expired, I took GAP, but he dropped it to $100 over cost (about $370ish if I remember), and the bike even had the tank filled to JUST under the cap.
As someone who has spent well over a decade in auto sales and finance, you couldnt ask for a better scenario.
You forgot one
We lost money on this sale
Despite a factory rebate and over $2000 in additional fees
I have taken a loss at a dealership but I knew what I was doing and they guys at the dealership were honest about it. Losing a couple thousand is worth getting on the bike you want. Life is short and money isn’t real. Lol
Money represents your hard work and time. Was that real?
I got that $2,500 from insurance on top of what I had in my stolen bikes and put up another $5k to get a new 300XCW. Used bikes and prices suck.
@@dans2971 I look at like, two years from now what will matter more? 2K less in my bank or having the bike I wanted this summer? The memories are what’s real in the end.
@@dans2971so much more than it should be, not really dude. You can say it’s our own fault all you want, but not everyone is fulfilled by a 9 to 5 regardless of what it is
If you’re keeping it longterm and have no interest in trade in, you haven’t lost anything.
When buying my last bike, was trading in my Interceptor 650. One dealer pretty much told me they wouldn't take it since R E is crap, let alone give me anything decent. When the second dealer told me how much they would pay, they suddenly wanted to give me a decent amount for it. Bought from the second dealer who gave me more in trade and a lower price on the new bike. Nice to have the dealers compete against each other.
For context, I have amazing credit, I walked into a dealership and was looking at a used 22 Bonneville T100, and they tried to give me a 20% interest rate. I called my credit union, and they offered me a 4.5% rate. Kinda crazy what the dealers "Best" lenders will offer. I ended up passing and buying a overstock 21 for dirt cheap because they wanted to move inventory with cash but figured I would share.
mostly agree... but get those frame sliders, when you do a slow speed drop ion a parking lot it will prevent some minor cosmetic damage which will effect resale more than the sliders will cost.
Yeah get those after you buy your bike from aftermarket brands, the whole point is to not pay the inflated price from dealership
Actually going to shout out Cycle World in Athens Georgia for not being pushy and not pushing a bike I wasn’t interested in but actually pointing to a few that were in the ball park of what I was looking for from what they had in stock.
I almost got my bike from them, but WoW Motorcycles in Marietta GA really went above and beyond in helping me with purchasing my first bike.
As a mid-50s rider, I was ready to change from a ergonomically-challenging '07 VFR800 25th Anniversary edition to a '22 Ducati MTS V4 PP. Sold the VFR for $7,300 via a private sale in March 2022, and bought the PP for $29,995 MSRP in April 2022 (3rd one delivered in my state at the time). Note: Ducati increased the MSRP to $31,595 in 2023. Aside from the 4-yr wheel & tire protection package (the PP has $$$ LW wheels), that was the only add-on. Put $10k USD down and financed the rest @ 2.49% APR through a credit union. Have put on 4k miles/riding season. Recently decided to ante-up for a 3-yr extended warranty, because the $200/hr labor rates & Ducati parts prices are notable. Going for a long ride this weekend - will likely put another 200-250 miles on the odo. Love this bike, and will likely keep it into my 60s.
So for me, I added things to my first motorcycle and did a few modifications immediately but in my case, I think it was OK because I intended to use it as a daily driver for everything so I put a 65 L locking box that’s waterproof on the back that needed rear rack. I had her front rack and small box I did the sprocket change I added a side stand. I added a charging cord that hooked up to the battery so I can charge my phone and put power into the battery, I had to relocate the horn for the front box. I changed the angle of the gear shifter. I added a phone mount. I changed the brake to an adjustable one. I added a seat cover, which was a wild ass seat cover, which made it more comfortable. I added the frame for my license plate because it kept wanting to fall off and break that also added a cover to avoid any license plate readers like you do. And I think all these mods were very helpful. I plan them out before I even bought the thing and I don’t regret any of them so sometimes it’s OK to modify stuff immediately as long as you think about it first and make sure that’s what you want and you’re not wasting your money now I’m also keeping this bike until it doesn’t work anymore so all of these modifications will get heavily used overtime.
First time I was in a motorcyclist dealership, before I even had my license. An old dude working there tried to sell me on a Harley with a very large engine, When I final got a motorcycle, it broke down 1 year later and they said they couldn't help me fix it.
As someone who ended up paying around $13k for a $9k ATV, 2019 Raptor 700R, you really don't have any negotiations or walk away with a 500ish credit score. I didn't think I could get approved for anything let alone a brand new off road machine. I must state however that I went through a finance company, who just wrote a check to the dealership minus the $1k down payment. The dealership declined me. Forced to sell it after I lost my job just after finishing paying it off but it was the best time of my life. Now I have a great credit score but no job (long story nobody cares).
I bought that tire inflator he's advertising and it's actually really awesome. I paid 70 bucks for it, that's a really good deal
I work at Eurocycle las vegas, I like to think we don't have too many of those issues. Besides trade ins. We screw people on trades sometimes
That’s an interesting point. Though I myself have never had an honest finance person speed run through the paperwork. If they seem like they are rushing you, walk out. Don’t be afraid to do so either. Another bike will present itself.
I haven’t experienced any pressure or lies from most of my local dealerships, They ignore me probably because I don’t look like I have the money to buy anything much less pay cash. The last two times I went, it was over an hour before anyone even talked to me. I left, turns out I didn’t need or want another bike that bad, saves me money
they rather you finance
@@goldfish8196 when they ignore me they also miss my 800 plus credit score
Or better still, save up, buy second hand. Its easy at least here in the UK to find a well looked after bike that someone else has taken the out the door financial hit on. And in these times I really wouldn't be rushing to get finance on anything. My bike is my only personnel means of transport and I'd never get one on finance. That money I'd be putting into finance is now being banked for a newer bike in the future.
Haha, I bought that Fanttik model because of you and I'm very happy with it. It's very accurate on the reading and I use it frequently to go between 29 and 36 PSI on the rear tire when changing between riding alone and with passenger, as suggested by the manufacturer.
For the ADV/Tourer crowd, you know what is more useful than an expensive top-case? A CleverMade 45L collapsible storage crate that you can buy in a 3-pack for 70 bucks. Holds two 12-packs and the biggest insulated grocery bag I could find, then collapses down flat so that I can strap shit down that normally would never fit on a bike. Top-boxes are a waste unless you just cannot be forced to take your helmet with you or cable it to the bike.
Top 7 Common repeated yaaminoob video rehashes (Motorcycle Dealerships Tell You!)
You cant lie it's very entertaining
Yeah these list videos are getting old. Its easy for him to rinse and repeat thats why he does it, writing essays is nothing for him. Also the clips of the live streams, that is when you literally have no more ideas😂
Eventually these will just become AI generated.
Guys been scraping the peanut butter jar lately but I’m oddly here for it
@@gutterghostshey, at least you can admit it!
My question is what is reasonable for freight and setup. That always jacks a bike by almost $2k typically.
I paid nothing on my new ninja 500. Awesome dealership, other one new rme wanted another $1500
As a former car and motorcycle salesmen, you nailed it! One sale isn't where you make the bread. Its the repeats and referrals! So cut a deal and make your customer happy so they come back everytime they need a new ride.
I actually had a dealership turn me away because they felt the interest rate offered to me by the bank they go through was too high. They told me what the offer was and basically told me that the interest rate was way to high for them to be comfortable selling me a bike
Hey yam, my parents have been in finances for over the past 40 years, many served with larger credit unions as managers and loan officers. Auto loans no longer charge the bulk of interest up front and if you pay the loan faster, it will hit the principle as expected, but it pushes the next due date back as if you’re making the month payment early. The concept of front loading interest was called the Rule of 78 and it was outlawed in 1992. However some “buy here, pay here” places may still attempt a variant.
I fell for that warranty stuff on the first bike but when I bought my second,I waived that. But I have to say I did get the tire insurance and it’s well worth it. Mine paid itself off on both bikes.
how much extra was full inurance? 5 yrs? life? includes warranty too?
I had a job convincing the dealer to sell me what I wanted-Scrambler Icon. Kept pushing a CB 300 or some other small cc bike. I had to prove to them I could pick up the bike and had a clue I knew how to ride. In the end I got my dream bike and happily riding around. They even called the next day to make sure I wanted to keep it. That was kinda weird maybe, or they really want to keep customers?
It really depends on the warranty. A warranty only supported by the local dealer is not as beneficial as the warranties by the manufacturer. I've seen Kawasaki and Yamaha extended warranties cover things that would have never been covered by anything else.
I was being broke and cheap, and managed to get a 2023 ktm rc390 for 3600 brand new, originally 5000 and dropped the price like crazy cause I was poor, and maybe the dealers were nice.
here in our country, Philippines, the dealership's goal is to get you on a bike that you can actually pay. only caveat is that they would often ignore regulations in orderto get a bike out into the street. It's required to have a driver's license before you can get a bike. Meanwhile I just walked out of the dealership the other day with a Burgman Street EX on a 36 month loan without having even a student's driver's license. Only downside is that my bike (or should I say scooter) isn't registered for 3 years. It's only registered for 1 year so I'll have to get myself a lisence soon anyways to be able to renew my registration.
You’d think with the first one they’d think hey I’ll send them towards an actual beginners bike then it’s likely they’ll come back in a few months to a year and upgrade once they get bored so therefore that’s two sales and potentially even bringing back in a used one to sell too
Nah, they think you won't ride anymore after the first 6 months, so no buying a second bike, so better to get the bigger profit off the one you buy.
I'm glad I watched this as im due to upgrade to a bigger bike but bought my smaller bike outright but now know where to look for better deals for my next bike that you've also covered the cbr650 with e clutch
Yammie, I hear you loud and clear about the beginner bike philosophy. BUT problem for us who don’t live in the US or countries with lenient tax policies/large secondhand markets is buying a second and third bike after like a year. As in who wants to import a bike and pay hefty taxes all over again just because you got bored of your beginner bike(s)? 😫 Sure, litre bikes are too much, but maybe advocate more for forgiving but fun bikes around 100hp… maybe cruisers or if a sportbike something manageable like CBR650R?
Went to a mom and pop and had the best sales experience. I sell cars so I'm unfortunately familiar to how salesman can be shifty. Typically the smaller mom & pop places care way more about word of mouth referrals, so they are more likely to treat you well
I paid 1,700 for a service warranty for a 17 r6 with 6k when I got it. And it’s been worth it. They’ve already done oil changes tune up, chain adjustment and clean, valve adjustment, throttle adjustment. It may be my dealership but they follow the dealer recommendations. Which most people don’t do them self, because well. Who wants to do work that’s not really needed
I also get life time free batteries
In Florida under $12,000 you don’t need to ensure it
Crash bars are hell of fucking important. They will. Literally protect your life, bikes life and your pocket.... Anyone here buying a bike for the first time make sure you get these installed and don't cheap out
My dealer was awesome. I got my 2024 Z650 kawasaki. I'm super happy with it for a first bike.
As a car dealer, I took great tips from this video. Gotta improve my sales skills lol 😂.
Question for the community?
When is the best time to purchase a new motorcycle? I have been looking in my area for a used SV650 w/ ABS? I have a very small pool of options within a 250-mile radius? Do you think I have missed the riding season? What opinion do you have on shopping around for specific motorcycles?
best time for fun is spring. best time to save the most money is once it gets cold.
people don't want to buy a bike when it is too cold to ride it so prices drop. especially on used bikes.
I was in a club called the polar bears and we did a few rides a month from fall to spring
100 to 150 miles out, after a 25 mile ride to the meet up point, get something warm to eat and then back.
it was super fun but I dressed for it and had a bike with a fairing to keep a lot of the wind off me.
you can ride to about -5f as long as you dress well but after that is starts to hurt to breath a bit.
but you must invest in gauntlet gloves, a scarf and a good jacket, boots are nice too.
if you can not afford a fairing cold weather riding will not be as much fun but a full face helmet will help
never ride on snow or when there is a chance of black ice and you can ride all winter.
watch out for rain after a long dry spell. the oil will come off the tarmac and it is slipperier than owl shi+. same with wet leaves.
the other big thing is the white lines on the road. some are like a plastic and will let you slide just like ice so stay off them.
if this is your first bike I strongly suggest scheduling a rider safety course. it could save your life and they are not to expensive.
unless you are shorter I would look for a decent used sport tourer with a wind screen over a new sv650 for my first bike.
most of them are owned by older guys that take very good care of them.
they have side or top bags, some are detachable, so you can use the bike to go to the store and grab milk and keep a rain coat in them.
the windscreen will protect you in the rain, from flying debris and worst of all, angry wasps! yikes!
for the price of a new sv650 you can get a really sweet honda st1000 or similar kawasaki sport tourer with the fairing.
the 1000cc bikes are not really much heavier and they are not tuned like maniac rocket machines.
they have a tiny bit more room and you can take your girlfriend for a ride once you get more experience.
I am thinking of getting a klr650, it is an old design that is super simple, easy to work on and big enough for a 6''2'' rider even if it is severely under powered. severely. (running the gearbox is actually fun btw)
whatever you decide always ride with this attitude.
you are invisible. no one can see you. if they do see you it's extra points to hit you.
NEVER assume just because someone appears to be looking right at you that they actually see you.
if you are dead set on the sv650 a 4 hour ride to go get it is nothing for your dream bike in my opinion. maybe take a trailer or pickup though.
good luck and be safe out there rider.
P.S. sorry for writing a book
I always set the deal up over email, takes all their power away. Plus, I kinda like buying from out of town dealerships and riding my new bike back from a place I've never been. Also, best youtube outro ever.
yes but a bit cringey given the adult oriented & expensive bikes. almost cringy/children 7 yr old.
Went to my first dealership and no one even approached me. Feels good man.
What ? You telling me when I was looking for a mid-level motorcycle after a cb500f and the salesman didn't have my best interest in mind when he mentioned a great price on a low mileage 140 hp katana? Color me shocked
I've bought 3 bikes in the last 32 years, only the first one from a dealership, and that's the only one I haven't still got. The other 2 are both over 40 years old, which saves a lot of money here in the UK, being exempt from annual charges, and having cheaper insurance. They are just as much fun to ride as newer bikes, much simpler to maintain, and are worth a lot more now than when they were new.
The worst is Ride Now "life time Battery warranty" that they force on you for $690 ...
What's weird is, the last time I was in a dealership they completely ignored me.
The outros are why I can't fall asleep to these vids man hahahaha
yes but a bit cringey given the adult oriented & expensive bikes. almost cringy/children 7 yr old.
My local dealer is terrific. At least 3 family members work there full time. They don't turn over employees, and the ones that are there are friendly, sincere, and want you coming back for years to come.
My honda dealership talked me out of a 1000cc bike and suggested something smaller and cheaper and with about 500cc
@@unpotatoedsalmon They probably want you to live long enough to buy a few more bikes form them - haha.
Dude i LOVE your Videos
Shout out to Southeast Motorsport in west Atlanta. No pressure sales and 0.99% interest rate, yes 0.99!! I love my new V100 S.
Yo😅. Outro was the best part. Hearing that in a helmet was wild 😂
master noob, where ninja 400 vs 500* review? huge diff between the two! the 450 has maybe double the torque & acc in low rev , 300/400 below 6k rpm is almost sleeping 155cc acceleration . worth a video yammi?
They are the same thing and you know it and he knows and he has said multiple times in the videos The difference is only one fuel horsepower and the tuning is different but it's exactly the same motorcycle. It is not a big difference in a 400 and 500
@@93mlo ou couldnt be further from the tturth. they are completely different...300/400 is rev/wring neck crazy. 500/451 is way lower torque due to emission standards, not just retune. torque figues are different.
yammi himself said, he hasnt done a vid/ride on a 500. they are very diffierent. 300 is still my fav for rev crzy even in city 8k rev & still 70mph but vibrations , 500 is not revvable in city because at 4-6k youre doing 50-60mph already. not just a tune. try them, i did.
We'll attempt to recommend the genuine best option for them but more often than not we have customers tell us to eat shit because we bother trying to steer them in the safer direction.
I'd go as far as to say your first bike should be cheap and used (but not too old and not a project bike). Get 1-2 years of riding under your belt and then decide what which direction you want to go. It's less critical if you are older or loaded but if you are young and less loaded then maximizing value is the name of the game and you will usually find people who are willing to help you make a wise decision.
thankfully i plan to just walk in point at the bike i want and just pay in full on the stop with a card swipe (gotta save up for a while)
The dealership in my area are all owned by the American company, and ADM starts at $1500, even for a z125 or Grom.
The only thing i ever get in bike stores is disbelief and laughter due to not looking like I can ride -_-
One salesman literally told me to go home.
Lol, your endings are insane😂😂😂
yes but a bit cringey given the adult oriented & expensive bikes. almost cringy/children 7 yr old.
Where does he get this stock "young kid at dealership" footage and why the hell was it made in the first place lol
got gap through the credit union i financed through ! way cheaper than the dealer or insurance offers
Some mods are good for beginner riders.... like some drop protection.
I finally got my owners manual in the mail cuz they didn’t have them printed out when I bought my Transalp but it literally said to go to the dealer to install it under the seat and it’s usually a 30 minute job 😳 it doesn’t even take a full minute to put it under the rubber strap under the seat 😂
I visited a dealership and the experience was really 50/50. I got a brand new 2024 R7 at msrp, but the saleperson also tried to convince me that the ZX6R is a perfect beginner bike for me becuase they started on one and because im a taller guy.
I’d love to see an updated video on hand signals
Was in a shop for about 2 minutes and a guy walks by and says “don’t let them tell you that you can’t start on a liter bike”
i actually really like the dealers near me, they don't try to rip me off and actually care about your purchase
My mate worked in a main dealership in Sydney and you couldn't dissuade some of the cashed up yuppies that the bike they wanted was too big....cue the call a few hours or a day later when they'd call up and ask for help lifting their dropped bike.
The only warranty I would agree to is tires them things ain’t cheep if you daily your bike
Tips when buying anything from a dealership, regardless of how many wheels it has: build your credit (credit builder loans, credit cards, etc.), until you can get a private loan from the bank, then go take a check or cash to the dealership
This is not the best idea anymore. You’ll likely pay a higher price for the vehicle if you don’t take their financing. Get the best OTD price, take their financing, THEN refinance with your preferred lender. Then you get the best of both worlds.
I actually ride with my dealer salespeople.... they also host rides frequently.
My dealer told me dark tinted visors are illegal….yet he held one in his hand 😂 can’t use it at night but still he made it sound like i can’t use it at all
I have never seen one of these outro's, but as a Kyle, I am frightened.
Making payments on a bike doesn't make too much sense. If it's your first bike, buy used and when you do pay it off in full. When your ready to upgrade apply the same method, save up to pay it all at once. It's worth the wait to have that freedom when you know it's yours not the banks.
Doesn't really make a difference. Paying all at once or over time especially if the interest rate is low. Even 5% of a $5,000 bike is less than $250 in the first year in interest. Who cares. Keep your cash if you want to.
@@billy936 There are definitely pros and cons, the buyers preference is really what matters. I dont want to pay full coverage and definitely wouldn't be able to get it at 5%. But I also would love to have a warranty on my bike or any vehicle for that matter, just for the piece of mind. If you got the credit and don't mind spending a little more over time though, financing can be great.
@@billy936To say who cares is a very narrow minded view. Any interest is still money you’re throwing away at the end of the day (year). Yes “keep your cash if you want to”, but you will keep more in your pocket by not paying interest. Both are an option, but saving money to reach a goal is a great personal growth habit to embrace long term. Have a better day dude.
@@SierraOperator I'm just saying that there are certain financial decisions that are immaterial. It literally does not matter. If you spend an extra couple hundred bucks over the course of a year and it makes a noticeable difference in your finances, you should not be buying any recreational vehicle. Get a job first.
@@SierraOperator Wow, you must have a fun life. Exactly 4.3% discretionary income and no debt! Did you pay cash for your house ?
just get a Junker for 300$ and build your own ride, i did that with a classic and after replacing everything that was broken or breaking i now have a new bike for 700$ definitely a pain in the ass though lmao. its given me plenty of great skills so its a great investment.
Thank you !
"be educated buyer" yeah thanks to you papa yammie i ended up as a some kinda hardcore nerd of motorcycles
I saw at a local dealer, a honda 125 trail bike, [which is hard to find ,and a friend of mine waited for 1 year for his] the dealer marked the bike up by $1,000! Msrp about $3,500+ $1,000 mark up + tax + registration fees, and other fees, my guess almost $6,000......for a 125cc bike?
Honda Dealership here makes those extra cost warranties mandatory to the sale of the bike in addition to 800 dollars in freight , 400 dollar assembly fee etc. etc. Its why I wont buy a new bike any longer
loved the outro xD
There exists a BS detector for motorcycle dealers that isn't as effective as with cars. You ask the salesman what bike he has, then do the mandatory chat about said bike for 10minutes...If it can't last 10 minutes, he aint a biker, walk away.
OK, nobody should ever need gap insurance because you should not be taking out a loan on any vehicle especially a motorcycle. You should not be taking out loans on trucks cars and especially motorcycles guys come on playing your life. I bought mine used with 9 miles on it for $3300private sale so nobody tried to sell me anything. I was only there to buy the motorcycle all the mods I did. I put on and bought myself after the fact, in fact, I actually had most of the stuff ordered before I even had the motorcycle because I knew that was the one I was gonna get it from that guy or somebody else.
Hey yam. One topic I see is a fair amount of ppl ride without a license. Do dealerships have to check if ppl have their moto endorsement to buy a moto?
My factory warranty runs out at the end of this month and I've been contemplating getting an extended warranty for my KTM 390 Adventure. Is is worth it? 4 years for $900 or 6 years for $1000
I had this situation with a guy in my city. Was looking at a ninja 500 and he didn't have any, told me there are none anymore and I would have to wait till next year and he cant get any...Then tried to sell me a 650 and a z900 also the guy doesn't like bikes at all and doesn't ride...
He pissed me off, since you can't hustle a hustler, so I called a different seller in a different city and the guy rides for 20 years, has over 250 races, does the maintenance on some bikes himself since he likes to get his hands dirty and just told me straight up, nah, that's crap what you want, get the normal one, dont waste your money it's not worth it. So I'm now just waiting on the bank to approve of the loan for my ninja 500, standard edition abs and have to wait for them to import the bike, since it's being shipped from a different country...
how much for the 40th paint job? that one worth it
Me:
*buys frist bike on sunday*
Yammie on Monday:
Top 7 Common LIES Motorcycle Dealerships Tell You
Thanks bro lmao
"as high as 15%" yea... higher than that would be absurd... 👀
Salesmen from American motorcycle brands always tell me, "you're a big dude, u need a bigger bike than that!". Nevermind that none of them really have any small bikes. Not everyone wants a super heavy bagger!
I was finessed into buying an R6 as a first bike. I'm so glad they did
You think they did you a solid, but in reality they knew you would come back for an r1 in 6 months.
What if I’m saving up to buy a motorcycle in cash? How much more would I’d be expected to pay?
You can always talk them down 50% on the tire deal and it’s a no brainer
Tried trading my 2016 ducati twice. On a Yamaha xsr900 in blue. Both times they low balled meat 3k value. I'm still riding the ducati lol I'll just keep it.
I started with a kawasaki z900 and was a great choice! But then it got stolen and all the extra crap they convinced me to buy was useless and the theft Insurance didn't apply to California where I bought the motorcycle... I was out 10k and still so mad i never bought another... I kinda want one now but im just so afriend it will get stolen again :(
Damn it Yammie. How did you know I’ve been looking at 2024 Yamaha XRS 900s! I keep going back and forth, and I’ve reached out to every dealer in a 3 hour radius. Some have given me good out the door prices, and some have been ridiculous. Honestly not sure if it’s “in demand” or not. I do want one though, but I don’t believe in taking out a loan for a toy. I want to sell my 2018 SV650 (same color you gave away) private sale, and then make up the difference in cash. I’m also a cheap bastard, and I’ve never bought a new car or motorcycle in my 37 years on earth. We shall see…
why sell 650? what issues, how many miles. seling for how much.
Wemt to a dealership to buy a new bike last week. Not that i needed one but jsut wanted one. 8% interest on a ninja 650 wasn't too bad until the finance company told me they wouldn't finance anything for me unless it was over 18k i was financing. Wtf