People will have many different reasons to sell their motorbike, but coming to the conclusion that you need to sell it can be a hard decision to make, particularly if your bike has given you many years of good memories. Of course, you might be lucky enough to be able to afford a new motorbike without selling your old one and simply keep hold of it for occasional rides, but for most people, there will come a time when they need to consider selling their bike. Read on for some key indicators that it would be a good time to sell your bike.
Your Lifestyle Has Changed
There may come a time when your bike doesn’t work for you anymore. For instance, you might find that it’s harder to ride as you age, that it can’t cope with the amount of luggage that you need, or that you’re travelling on long-distance tours more often and working from home so that little commuter bike doesn’t cut it anymore.
If you find that you simply don’t ride your motorbike or even that you’re coming up with solutions so that you don’t need to rely on your bike, then it’s probably time to sell and move on to a motorbike that suits your life better.
It’s Getting Too Expensive
As motorbikes age, they generally need more maintenance and more repairs to keep them functioning at a reasonable level. These will become more frequent and more expensive as the bike gets older and older. If it’s getting to the point where it’s simply too much for you to keep on the road, then sell it and get another ride.
If you can, try to sell your bike before you get too far down this path – bikes that are in better condition and have lower mileage are worth more to buyers.
Technology is Leaving You Behind
With technology additions and mechanical improvements happening all the time, it might be that your bike is way behind on its features. Selling your old bike and upgrading to a new model (or at least a more recent one) can improve your riding experience and keep you safer on the roads. You might want heated handles and smoother Bluetooth integration, but more efficient engines can help lower your running costs and reduce pollution. Furthermore, better traction and ABS will help keep you safe on the busier roads.
..You Want To
Perhaps the best reason of all to sell your motorbike is that you want to. Motorbike riding should be fun and enjoyable; you should trust your bike and learn how to ride it to its best ability. If you’re no longer having fun and your bike is no longer able to do what you’re asking of it, then it’s best to sell. If you find yourself browsing car parks to see what models are around and asking friends what they think of their bikes – then you’re probably ready to sell your bike, even if you don’t really know it just yet.
Sell Your Bike Today
If you think it’s time to sell your bike and move on to your next ride, then contact us today. We are bike buyers, and we will buy any bike – no matter the make or model.
Drop our friendly team a line to arrange your quote and free collection. Call us on 0800 009 6020