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The first thing that you should know when you want to buy a new or used motorcycle is that both you and the dealer are looking to get the better end of the deal. By reading up on the process here, and getting additional tips and advice, you will learn how to walk away from the deal with both sides being satisfied.

A good deal is a win-win situation for both parties. Too often though, buyers leave the deal unsatisfied.

In this day and age a motorcycle is not neccessarily a luxury. For some, the high gas prices now make motorcycles a necessity. You will likely have to purchase a new more than once in your life, so you might as well learn to do it in a way that will make buying the bike less painful.

Here are a few tips when shopping around to by a new or used motorcycle:

1. You should purchase your motorcycle at or around Christmas time because with everybody buying their Christmas presents, not many of them are looking to buy a bike, and dealerships are forced to deal.

Salesmen are struggling to meet their quotas, and more willing to accept price haggling to get the sale.

2. You can also get a good deal from July to October because that is the time of year when dealerships are trying to get rid of their inventory to make way for the new models.

3. Buying a motorcycle online is becoming another great way to get your new ride. Just wait for good rebates and incentives online and shop around.

Print out your information from the best quotes and bring it to the dealer that you are most willing to work with.

Bringing in lower quotes from another company might be your best bet in getting a good deal on the bike you really want.

4. You should visit motorcycle dealers online if you are hoping to find new bike prices, dealer incentives, and the best rebate offers. You might also want to check out the motorcycle auctions and online classifieds too, particularly if you're open to buying used.

5. When you're ready to go into a dealership, bring a copy of your credit score with you. This can lower interest rates on your motorcycle loan. Your dealer should not know more about you than you do.

6. Don’t bring a motorcycle for trade in if you still owe money on it. Dealers rarely pay the rest of the loan on time which will result in you having to pay a great deal of late fees to the bank.

If you do decide to bring a bike that's not fully paid off, get it in writing from the dealership that they will pay the balance within 10 days.

7. Sometimes the dealer might not have a motorcycle available with all of the options and accessories you want, so they'll have to order the bike directly for you. If this happens, they'll usually ask you to pay a $500-$1000 deposit.

Try to pay no more than $500 and do it with a credit card, because sometimes a dealer might claim there's been a price increase on the model or options, and they'll want more money from you. If you've paid with a credit card, you can dispute the amount they try to take.

8. You should never buy if you're in desparate need. A dealer will see that and take advantage.

Also, don't wait until your current bike is too old or unreliable before searching for a new one. Give yourself time to shop around, compare prices, and get the best deal you can for the bike you really want.

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