Buying a new bike -- How does payment/delivery work?

conundrum

conundrum

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So I just got a voicemail and the dealership (Clarington Honda) has my new bike and is asking me to come in and check it out/pay them the remainder (they only have the deposit right now)...

Aside from the obvious (check for scratches/damage, check odometer to make sure it is near 0, check that it starts, etc), what else should I be looking over before paying them in full? Also, as I do plan on having the bike delivered, does this mean that I shouldn't have to pay them UNTIL they deliver it, or do I have to pay them in advance of the delivery? Essentially I'm just want to know before talking to them, so I don't end up having to do something I shouldn't.
 
For me when I bought my 10 gixxer,I did the paperwork first so the dealership got their money and then I inspected the bike. As you mentioned...odo should be close to 0, make sure it starts, no scratches. Other than that you're all set.

As for delivery, I got someone else to deliver the bike (not dealer). So I paid first, inspected bike, left bike at the dealership for my guy to pick it up

Hope this helps...enjoy
 
N3WMAN said:
Go, look at bike, pay money(including delivery), leave.
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What worries me about this is the bike might be fine when I look at it in the showroom, however they could damage it during delivery (and just claim that's how it looked when I signed off/paid them). If they don't get the full amount until after it is delivered, then this is a non-issue.
 
the point of a new bike from a dealer is that it should be perfect when it shows up at your door.

who cares if thats how it looked in the show room, you aren't buying "as is".

The idea that because you walked in to look at it means that you are somehow accepting all inherant defects is compeltely ludicrious.
 
conundrum said:
What worries me about this is the bike might be fine when I look at it in the showroom, however they could damage it during delivery (and just claim that's how it looked when I signed off/paid them). If they don't get the full amount until after it is delivered, then this is a non-issue.
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You wont find any dealership that will allow you to pay for a bike after it is delivered. It is all paid for up front and you set the delivery date .. or you set it up with a delivery company to deliver it.
 
conundrum said:
What worries me about this is the bike might be fine when I look at it in the showroom, however they could damage it during delivery (and just claim that's how it looked when I signed off/paid them). If they don't get the full amount until after it is delivered, then this is a non-issue.
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Apparently someone doesn't trust their dealer.

If you're this worried, sign the final papers at the dealership with the notation "No Damage Seen" and date it. If it arrives at your house with damage take pictures, take notes, have delivery person sign the notes, and proceed from there.

Or you could just trust your dealer to do the right thing.

Oh and by the way, from time to time, sh*t does happen .
 
the above sounds like a good course of action. Make sure there is oil in the engine before you start it up.....just saying.
 
Every time I have had a new bike delivered by the dealer I check it over when it arrives and they usually have you sign something at that time that you have inspected it and accept it.
 
Having been a delivery person for a bike shop I will tell you some of us actually take more care with your bike then you would. I don't mean this to be a dig but most dealerships know you are going to go over it with a fine tooth comb so they want you to do that at the dealership so they can fix anything before it is delivered to your location.

A lot of people don't know this but most bikes come in a steel crate with cardboard over top. They are normally filthy from being moved everywhere and sitting outside. The dealership does a pdi and then the bike goes to the wash bay for a really good cleaning. This process would take a dealership 2-4 hours depending on the bike.

When I picked up my current bike the previous owner had two straps holding it in his PU He thought it was amusing that i used a chock and 5 straps. I told him "you have never seen a dropped bike in a PU?" better to be safe then sorry.

Coles notes: Go pay for your bike, inspect, arrange delivery and enjoy!
 
Go look at the bike, pay for it in full, set up a delivery date and wait for it.
 
rbjeepthing said:
When I picked up my current bike the previous owner had two straps holding it in his PU He thought it was amusing that i used a chock and 5 straps. I told him "you have never seen a dropped bike in a PU?" better to be safe then sorry.
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Man I don't understand these guys, see it all the time "oh it'll be fine". I always do 4 tie downs minimum and a chock (if available, I have moved many without chocks but with the 4 straps), and sometimes throw another across the seat to make 5 tie downs. Never had a problem this way.
 
I'm in Erin and don't want to wail till spring to ride my trade in out to Newmarket to pick up the new bike.

Any idea what the cost would be to deliver and pick up.

I had a PU truck but sold it. If I only knew.
 
This doesn't apply now, but the two bikes I bought at a dealer (Two Wheel in Guelph) I rode the bikes home. I had the terrible luck of riding my brand new VTR home in the pouring rain..
Both bikes were mint upon delivery and clean thou.
 
OpenGambit said:
the point of a new bike from a dealer is that it should be perfect when it shows up at your door.

who cares if thats how it looked in the show room, you aren't buying "as is".

The idea that because you walked in to look at it means that you are somehow accepting all inherant defects is compeltely ludicrious.
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A) When my brother bought his first new car, base model no options, he was being a prick at delivery looking for any defect to chisel the price down a bit more. The salesman told him the car is guaranteed to be new, not perfect. Take that any way you want.

B) When dealing with inherant defects you lose a huge amount of leverage when they have all the money. Until then their leverage would be the deposit money. Do your own own math.

The buyer of a personal item is automatically at a disadvantage as personal feelings enter the equation. The seller is just processing another piece of paper. NEXT!

Unless you have reason to worry just ask relaxed questions about your concerns. They've heard them before.

When you slide them the cheque for the balance they should be at the same time giving you the ownership. If the dealership goes under as you leave the building the bike is still yours.
 
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