how many people have.....
- Thread starter AddictJ
- Start date
linx
Active Member
I live in Tennessee and bought my bike out of Oklahoma, and drove to get it. Trust me, although I got to see the bike when I got there, I had the same feelings as you. There was no way in hell I was going to drive 700 miles ONE WAY without being sure it was 100%. I drilled the hell out of the owner, and got tons of pics of the bike. In the end there was no surprises. I only drove to get it b/c it was such a good deal and I couldn't find a good rate on a shipping company. Also you gotta watch those shipping companies, most of them will just piggy back your bike on the back of a moving van to fill up space, and sometimes it's a month before you get it.
I don't have the info, but there's also like private inspection companies that will inspect products like this that you plan on having shipped.
I don't have the info, but there's also like private inspection companies that will inspect products like this that you plan on having shipped.
1wildwillie
Member
i live in fl bought mine in north carolina.
oldmutt
Active Member
I bought mine from a dealer 400 miles away. I never saw the bike in person until the Sunday they delivered it. I based my purchase on many pictures and three phone calls with many questions. It was the color I wanted with the options I wanted. They dropped if off and took my old bike as a trade. It looked better in person then in the pictures and I never looked back. One year and 6000 miles later I could not be happier.
jaggerz
Active Member
I flew from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis to look at mine before I bought it. I took a bank check with me to pay for it and have the title in hand before I had the bike shipped by truck home. I came home with the a notary bill of sale and the title. Had to have the title changed to my name in Pa. and pay sales tax of 6%
Wills67
Well-Known Member
Same for me. Saw pix and made a few calls, but didn't see it until I showed up in Wichita. It was close enough I took a day and brought it back on a U-Haul bike trailer. I took a bank check and came back with all the paperwork to re-title in TX. Real happy with the bike.
reloaderbmg
OLD DOG
hd, roadking off e-bay!
DRBarnhart
Insert title here...
Back in '03 I took a blank bank check and flew from Cleveland to Omaha to buy a Durango then drove it home. Two years ago I bought a K-9 from a wholesaler in Phoenix, had it inspected by a Big Dog dealer in Mesa, then had it shipped to me back in Cleveland. I plan on doing it all again when I find the Charger I want.
However, I'm not sure I would buy from a private party without seeing it first or at least having someone I know check it out for me...
Dennis
However, I'm not sure I would buy from a private party without seeing it first or at least having someone I know check it out for me...
Dennis
1wildwillie
Member
i used paypal somewhat protected at least
hockey fan
Member
When i Bought mine I found it on line after about a twenty minute search, (to long of a story for here what led to the search) After about 8 phone calls to the dealer and his staff I decided to go look at it. This trip shouldnt really count. I didnt know anything about a big dog at the time. Looked it over and test road it a couple of blocks. Still didnt know much about it, Other than I really wanted this bike. Couldnt get the deal to work on the numbers.
I left. Made something like 5 more calls. The dealer finally got the numbers down to were it was acceptable on my end.. but I was still Uneasy ..... about 3 hours later my lady comes in the house and says her, her aunt, cousins and here daughters are going to Hawaii for 2 weeks. I said cool I just bought a bike. Made the phone call the next morning and went and got it the following tuesday.
Yes i Saw the Bike but didnt really know what I was looking at. Didnt know anything about the little quircks or the High Maintence (LOVE) that is Demanded from my bike... I would do it over again. It has been probably one of the best decisions I have Ever made when it comes to Enjoyment... Without a doubt seen or unseen I would do it again.
I left. Made something like 5 more calls. The dealer finally got the numbers down to were it was acceptable on my end.. but I was still Uneasy ..... about 3 hours later my lady comes in the house and says her, her aunt, cousins and here daughters are going to Hawaii for 2 weeks. I said cool I just bought a bike. Made the phone call the next morning and went and got it the following tuesday.
Yes i Saw the Bike but didnt really know what I was looking at. Didnt know anything about the little quircks or the High Maintence (LOVE) that is Demanded from my bike... I would do it over again. It has been probably one of the best decisions I have Ever made when it comes to Enjoyment... Without a doubt seen or unseen I would do it again.