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Should I Sell My Motorcycle in Summer?

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Thinking about selling your motorcycle in the summer? It may be a good time, but deciding when to sell your motorcycle can also be a difficult decision. How do you determine if summer is the right time to sell your motorcycle?

Summer is the height of riding season, so demand will probably be high. On the flip side, are you ready to be without a motorcycle or do you already have your next bike purchase lined up? And is it really any better than selling in the spring or winter? The short answer is, yes. If you want to sell and get the most money for your bike, summer is absolutely the right time to sell your motorcycle.

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Top 5 Best Ways to Sell a Motorcycle

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So you’ve decided to sell your motorcycle. Or maybe you’re just exploring your options on how you will sell your bike when the times comes.

The best way to sell a motorcycle depends on a number of factors. It also may not be the same for every motorcycle seller. We’ve prepared the top 5 methods that we’ve found are most helpful to potential motorcycle sellers.

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Top 7 Things Not To Do When Selling Your Motorcycle

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So you’re thinking about selling your current motorcycle. It sounds easy enough; what could go wrong? Plenty of things, especially if this is your first time selling, or it’s been awhile since your last sale. Buying a motorcycle, owning a motorcycle, and even selling a motorcycle can be a very enjoyable experience if you are prepared.

Before you sell, check out these seven tips we prepared about common pitfalls sellers don’t expect when selling their motorcycle.

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Best Practices to Price Your Motorcycle

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So you’ve decided to sell your motorcycle. This is a great way to earn cash if you need it or to let go of a bike that you just don’t need any more. Nevertheless, there a few hurdles before you can walk away cash in hand. The main one is pricing out just how much are you going to be selling your mechanical baby for? In order to figure that out, there are more than a few things you need to consider and do.

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ChopperExchange Releases 2017 American V-twin Industry Pricing Report

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ChopperExchange, the largest American V-twin motorcycle classifieds website in the United States, released their 2017 American V-twin Industry Pricing Report. The report compares data gathered from roughly 100,000 motorcycle listings on their website from 2016 Q3 – 2017 Q2. The data consists of listings from all American V-twin brands, but like the market the data is concentrated on perennial powerhouse brands like Harley-Davidson® and Indian® Motorcycles.

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What Is My Used Harley Worth?

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We’ve written about determining what your used motorcycle is worth. Now let’s explore what factors impact the Harley-Davidson® brand and its bikes’ values.

Some love them and others hate them. Harleys are their own breed of motorcycle. That has a large impact on their valuation. So, what exactly is a used Harley worth?

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What Is My Used Motorcycle Worth?

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Have you ever sold your motorcycle or considered selling your motorcycle? Many in this situation realize they don’t really know what their bike is worth.

It is a very common problem when selling anything. But it’s especially difficult with many motorcycles. One reason is that demand and pricing can depend on so many different factors in the motorcycle industry.

We’ll look at a few important tips on motorcycle pricing. We’ll also discuss some places to get professional opinions on your bike’s value. [Read more…] about What Is My Used Motorcycle Worth?