Waiting till Spring to Buy Your Motorcycle

We go through this every year, the huge stampede in March when it first warms up and everyone wants to get their motorcycle, Can-Am or Slingshot.  This year we have had record months going back even to last November, so we braced for March Madness to hit.  We have a well-staffed service department, and a great sales team.  One of the key benefits to buying a pre-owned motorcycle from iMotorsports is that we inspect every unit when it comes in and service it as necessary when it goes out.  That is a lot of tire and oil changes, not to mention we deliver all bikes over $5,000 for free.  Service can get backed up when motorcycle sales hit numbers like we saw in March. New bikes require preparation too, they are uncrated, assembled, inspected and any service bulletins have to be addressed.  The techs work long, hard hours in the spring and they are great at getting our service requests completed.

Whether you are buying online or in-person, there are some things you can do to speed up the process.  If you are financing the bike you should have all the necessary documents to complete the application process.  Your sales person can help you with what you will need, but some general things to have are listed below:

• Photo ID
• At least one pay stub, but having more is better
• If you are trading a bike in, have the payoff amount on your loan if it is still financed
• Fill out the credit app in advance.  We have it online, you can fill it out a day before and it will save HUGE amounts of time.
• Proof of insurance.  Its only required if you finance, but its smart to have it with you.

All of the above will make the sales process much faster and easier.  For Saturdays especially, when banks are busy and our showroom is full, if you have taken care of all of this in advance we can save you a lot of time.  That is true for any Saturday, not just in the Spring.

When buying a motorcycle in the peak buying season another thing to be aware of is that we sell over 100 motorcycles a week.  Bikes move quickly, and great deals even faster.  There are some machines that are just very desirable and when you see one, especially if its priced right, that bike can sell even before we picture it.  With three locations nationwide and free shipping, you really can't afford to wait long if there is something you really want.  Every year we have to deal with disappointed customers who don't put deposits down and then that motorcycle is gone sometimes within hours.

Most of us are riders ourselves and we know the routine.  That is why we schedule maintenance and buy our bikes early.  There is nothing better than going out and riding on those first warm days.  Give us a call and let us get you a ride so that you can enjoy the full season this year.  We have it all, from pre-owned bikes to new Indian motorcycles.  Slingshots, Can-Am Spyders and Rykers.  And of course those beautiful Vanderhall autocycles!  Stop by and check out the largest motorcycle gallery in the Midwest.