How to Sell My Motorbike for Free
Although the term "motorbike" is often used interchangeably with "motorcycle," a motorbike is a lightweight motorcycle with a low frame, small wheels and elevated handlebars. Some people call scooters, such those produced by Vespa and Honda, motorbikes as well. People who don't want the hassle or expense of owning and maintaining a car often ride motorbikes. College students and environmentally minded citizens also are a good target market, as motorbikes are usually fairly easy to keep up and get efficient gas mileage. If you have a motorbike to sell, you can easily do so for free.
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Post fliers on bulletin boards in scooter, motorcycle and repair shops. Include your motorbike's year, make, and model; a photo of the bike; and close-up shots of any damage. Describe special features or equipment, repairs that must be made and any modifications or major repairs performed. Include your asking price, name, and phone number or e-mail address.
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Post fliers on bulletin boards at community centers, college student centers and dorms, libraries, coffee shops and co-op markets.
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List your motorbike in the "Motorcycles/Scooters" section of Craigslist. Include your phone number for faster response times, or request a private e-mail address through Craigslist. Photos of your motorbike are optional but probably will attract more potential buyers.
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Post a free ad for your motorbike on Cycle Classifieds, an online marketplace for motorbikes and motorcycles.
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Fill out an online quote request at Sell Us Your Bike, a company that buys motorbikes, dirt bikes, street bikes and motorcycles. One of the largest wholesalers of two-wheeled vehicles in the U.S., the company will pick up your bike anywhere in the U.S. and process all required paperwork with banks or financial institutions for loan payoffs.
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Park your motorbike in an area with steady foot traffic and post a "For Sale" sign on it. Include your name and phone number on the sign.
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Sell your bike to a vintage motorcycle or scooter shop. Some dealers will also give you trade-in credit on a new bike.
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Post your bike for sale on your social-networking page or personal blog. Include photos if possible.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're unable to sell your bike, sell the parts individually on Craigslist or in the classifieds section of your local newspaper.
You can also sell your motorbike on eBay. Although the site charges listing and selling fees, you'll get maximum exposure for your bike.
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