Would you buy a demo bike?

bross · 10-28-2005

Jodie has an opportunity to buy a manufacturers demo bike with 10,000kms on it for a substantially reduced price. It comes with a full 3 year warranty. Personally with bikes I like to buy new, cause then I know they get broken in properly and maintained properly from day one, but I also know lots of people who buy used and have good results.

The dealer figured because of the relatively high mileage for a demo, they said most demos only get about 1,000kms on them, it was probably driven by a dealers owner / manager for the summer.

Just wanted your opinions.

NYcruiser · 10-28-2005

Im with you, I dont think I would never buy a used bike.. Even though it has a warranty, because of the "break in" you mentioned.. With that said.. bike are made to such a higher quality these days, that many people have had great luck..

I was offered a killer deal on a used hayabusa last week from my dealer and I ALMOST went for it until he said "this bike has probobly never seen more than 6k RPM's".. That ended the deal..

**2WheelFun** · 10-28-2005

I'm like you Brent. I would want to buy new or from someone I knew who broke it in correctly. In a perfect world that bike Jodi can buy would last her a long time with little or no problems. However, with demo bikes...it's just hard to know how they were treated and if they even had a proper break in period. Toss a coin!

**Spok** · 10-28-2005

anyone ever rent a car? I have and let me tell you the idea of wraping it around a telephone pole has come to my mind. I checked that little box that said I'd pay for the insurance.....

anyway my point is, you don't know what kind of treatment that bike has gone thru in its 10,000 kms. who knows, maybe somebody ran it up to the rev limiter and kept it there? just don't know.

Carlo bought his meanie as a demo and has had zero issues. it comes with a 3 year warranty so you'd be covered in case...

I just don't know. I like new myself.

NYcruiser · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

anyone ever rent a car? I have and let me tell you the idea of wraping it around a telephone pole has come to my mind. I checked that little box that said I'd pay for the insurance.....

HAHAHAHA

Or grabbing the E-brake at 50 "just 'cause"

**Spok** · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by NYcruiser

HAHAHAHA

Or grabbing the E-brake at 50 "just 'cause"

oh yeah and lets not forget the 1/4 mile drag strip run in conjunction with the "lets see how fast this puppy can stop" test

*trikebubble* · 10-28-2005

10000Km seems like a lot. My bike was a demo model but only had 600Km on it. I would be a little concerned about 'who and how" has ridden the bike for 10000KM.

It's alwayas good to know the history if you can.

bross · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

10000Km seems like a lot. My bike was a demo model but only had 600Km on it. I would be a little concerned about 'who and how" has ridden the bike for 10000KM.

It's alwayas good to know the history if you can.

Well thanks for everyones opinion, you pretty much echoed my feelings, and Jodie and I had pretty much decided she would buy the new one, they have the demo and a new one on the floor.

*trikebubble* · 10-28-2005

Can't wait to see pictures of the new Beemer. (I assume)

bross · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

Can't wait to see pictures of the new Beemer. (I assume)

Let you know what she decides after Sat's demo.

Meanieinia · 10-28-2005

I bought my MS as a demo. It had 476 miles on it and most of those were put on by one person. It came with full factory warranty and I'm pretty good friends with the owner so if I have any kind of a problem, I know where to go. There are so many circumstances to consider when buying a demo....

BigJohn · 10-28-2005

If jodie needs some help breaking it in, I can take a little time off for her....Let's see, Vancouver -> Tijuana -> Vancouver over a three day weekend sounds doable.....Or we could do Edmonton- Juarez -> Edmonton in four....

bross · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

If jodie needs some help breaking it in, I can take a little time off for her....Let's see, Vancouver -> Tijuana -> Vancouver over a three day weekend sounds doable.....Or we could do Edmonton- Juarez -> Edmonton in four....

I'm in, and I think I better tag along just to make sure you follow the break-in procedures. Wait a minute, 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with a guy named "BigJohn" or 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with my wife, let's see...
Sorry big guy.

**2WheelFun** · 10-28-2005

hehehehe...I can see BigJohn losing this one!

BigJohn · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by bross

I'm in, and I think I better tag along just to make sure you follow the break-in procedures. Wait a minute, 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with a guy named "BigJohn" or 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with my wife, let's see...
Sorry big guy.

Aiiiiiggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!! I am so disappointed! Ah...the lack of trust.....sob!

NYcruiser · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by bross

I'm in, and I think I better tag along just to make sure you follow the break-in procedures. Wait a minute, 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with a guy named "BigJohn" or 4 days alone on a motorcycle trip with my wife, let's see...
Sorry big guy.

Maybe Big John was inviting your wife and not you... hmmmmm

*trikebubble* · 10-28-2005

"Arghhhhh...those aren't pillows!!!!!"

**Spok** · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by bross

That really is a nice picture Brent. Where is that lake? Your that far up north, you ever ride into Banff? Any pictures?

**Spok** · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

"Arghhhhh...those aren't pillows!!!!!"

Planes, Trains and Automobiles....great line.

bross · 10-28-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

That really is a nice picture Brent. Where is that lake? Your that far up north, you ever ride into Banff? Any pictures?

LOL, that is Banff, but not a lake, the Bow River, from our trip to Victoria this summer.

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bross Let's Ride! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Osoyoos, BC Canada Posts: 6,509	Would you buy a demo bike? Jodie has an opportunity to buy a manufacturers demo bike with 10,000kms on it for a substantially reduced price. It comes with a full 3 year warranty. Personally with bikes I like to buy new, cause then I know they get broken in properly and maintained properly from day one, but I also know lots of people who buy used and have good results. The dealer figured because of the relatively high mileage for a demo, they said most demos only get about 1,000kms on them, it was probably driven by a dealers owner / manager for the summer. Just wanted your opinions. __________________ 08 CBF1000 07 DR650 Pic 06 Triumph Scrambler

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NYcruiser Red Lodge Approved BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Upstate NY - boonies Posts: 1,731	Im with you, I dont think I would never buy a used bike.. Even though it has a warranty, because of the "break in" you mentioned.. With that said.. bike are made to such a higher quality these days, that many people have had great luck.. I was offered a killer deal on a used hayabusa last week from my dealer and I ALMOST went for it until he said "this bike has probobly never seen more than 6k RPM's".. That ended the deal.. __________________ Ian 2005 Kawasaki V2K - Black I wouldnt trust a man that didnt try to steal a little...

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	I'm like you Brent. I would want to buy new or from someone I knew who broke it in correctly. In a perfect world that bike Jodi can buy would last her a long time with little or no problems. However, with demo bikes...it's just hard to know how they were treated and if they even had a proper break in period. Toss a coin! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,538	anyone ever rent a car? I have and let me tell you the idea of wraping it around a telephone pole has come to my mind. I checked that little box that said I'd pay for the insurance..... anyway my point is, you don't know what kind of treatment that bike has gone thru in its 10,000 kms. who knows, maybe somebody ran it up to the rev limiter and kept it there? just don't know. Carlo bought his meanie as a demo and has had zero issues. it comes with a 3 year warranty so you'd be covered in case... I just don't know. I like new myself. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,541	10000Km seems like a lot. My bike was a demo model but only had 600Km on it. I would be a little concerned about 'who and how" has ridden the bike for 10000KM. It's alwayas good to know the history if you can. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,541	Can't wait to see pictures of the new Beemer. (I assume) __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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Meanieinia Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nevada, Iowa Posts: 205	I bought my MS as a demo. It had 476 miles on it and most of those were put on by one person. It came with full factory warranty and I'm pretty good friends with the owner so if I have any kind of a problem, I know where to go. There are so many circumstances to consider when buying a demo.... __________________ How cold is too cold to ride.....

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BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,279	If jodie needs some help breaking it in, I can take a little time off for her....Let's see, Vancouver -> Tijuana -> Vancouver over a three day weekend sounds doable.....Or we could do Edmonton- Juarez -> Edmonton in four.... __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	hehehehe...I can see BigJohn losing this one! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,541	"Arghhhhh...those aren't pillows!!!!!" __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"