| When shopping around for a good motorcycle, | | | | package. Usually, the overall amount of money |
| keep in mind that, like every other business | | | | you'll be spending will be subtly higher. |
| out there, the dealers are out to get your | | | | |
| money. It may seem like a harsh thing to say | | | | Motorcycle Loans - loan programs may seem |
| but their main goal is to get your cash, but | | | | useful too, but dealerships which offer |
| let's face facts. No business is out to give | | | | partnerships with a bank and give you a bank |
| away things for free. Every dealership is | | | | loan option for financing your new motorcycle |
| going to be looking for ways to maximize | | | | will usually tack on an added amount into the |
| their profits at the expense of you, the | | | | interest charges of the loan. The banks in |
| buyer. | | | | these cases often give the dealers a kickback |
| | | | from the additional interest. |
| To avoid getting your wallet unnecessarily | | | | |
| drained, keep in mind that when shopping for | | | | Warranties - extended warranties beyond the |
| a good motorcycle, you shouldn't simply look | | | | basic necessities will usually involve extra |
| at the flat-out front end price of the bike. | | | | cash. Check the terms of the warranties |
| Since many dealers will have their front end | | | | including overall price and the duration of |
| prices vary, some will seek to make a profit | | | | the warranty, as well as it's coverage to |
| by offering a seemingly rock bottom front end | | | | make sure you get the best possible |
| price, but will have other additional fees | | | | comprehensive warranty. |
| and charges that will make them a kickback. | | | | |
| | | | Freight, Shipping, and Handling Charges - |
| These additonal charges have to be factored | | | | while seemingly innocuous, quite a few |
| into the overall price when you compare | | | | dealers actually subtly hide their additional |
| motorcycle dealer offers, so that you can | | | | kickbacks in additional freight charges for |
| pick one that will offer the least strain on | | | | delivering your motorcycle. Find out |
| your budget. These additional areas to look | | | | beforehand how much damage (financially |
| for are the following: | | | | speaking) you'll be taking from the dealer |
| | | | for freight. |
| Installment Payment - while the ability to | | | | |
| pay for the price of your bike with monthly | | | | It is your duty as a consumer to make sure |
| installments seems to take a huge burden off, | | | | that you get the best possible deal for your |
| as opposed to making a much larger 1-time | | | | money, so being able to detect these little |
| cash payment or credit charge, look at the | | | | areas where dealers make an extra (at your |
| terms of payment involved in the installment | | | | expense) profit are a must. |