Selling your motorcycle? Don’t get scammed by fraudulent buyers. We’ll list the most common traps and tricks along with smart steps to take for a safe motorcycle sale.
DealNow gives you a complete suite of transaction tools to sell your motorcycle safely and quickly. Create your private deal room, invite prospective buyers, and close the deal securely—all from your phone.
Here’s how to sell your motorcycle without getting scammed.
Scammers thrive on anonymity. They use fake profiles, burner phones, and temporary email addresses to avoid getting caught. That’s why verifying a buyer’s identity is your first line of defense. Since most motorcycle listing sites have little to no identity verification, you’ll need outside help.
DealNow solves anonymity by verifying every buyer’s identity before they can message you. Once you’ve found an interested buyer, invite them to your DealNow dealroom. We’ll verify their identity and confirm they can afford your bike.
A fake identity often goes hand in hand with an empty wallet. Some scammers hope to steal your bike through payment fraud. You’ll want to verify that the potential buyer can afford your bike. Combined with identity verification, funds verification weeds out most scammers (and time wasters).
When a potential buyer joins your DealNow dealroom, their funds will be verified and you’ll know you have a legitimate buyer who is ready to do the deal.
A bill of sale legally protects you—but only if your buyer signs it under their real identity. It records the terms of your deal and serves as evidence if the buyer tries to cause problems later.
Your motorcycle bill of sale should include:
DealNow’s digital bill of sale handles all of this automatically. We provide a state-compliant digital bill of sale. You and the buyer sign through the app and your copy is saved and protected against theft, destruction, or loss.
Motorcycle scams often involve payment fraud. Here’s what to watch out for:
DealNow makes getting paid for your motorcycle fast and secure, no matter the price. You get the immediacy of cash and the security of a wire transfer without the risks or hassles of either.
Your instincts are powerful fraud detectors. If something feels off about a potential buyer, even if you can’t pinpoint why, it’s best to walk away. There will always be other buyers.
Now that we’ve covered preventive measures, let’s examine the most common scams targeting motorcycle sellers.
These scammers are more interested in your personal information than your bike:
Never give out your personal information to a person or website you’re unfamiliar with. If performing a wire transfer, meet at the bank and give your information directly to the teller.
Or, use DealNow’s secure messaging system to keep your private details safe. Chat with potential buyers freely without exposing your phone number, email, or other personal information.
This classic scheme targets sellers hoping for a quick motorcycle sale:
Most out-of-town buyers are legit. DealNow makes long-distance motorcycle sales safe by verifying every buyer’s identity and providing secure payment tools to protect both parties.
When selling your motorcycle privately, watch out for the following warning signs.
Stay alert and trust your gut. Genuine buyers will understand and respect your need for caution in such a significant transaction.
Imagine a transaction platform that protects you from motorcycle-selling scams without compromising convenience or speed. We created DealNow to be the ultimate solution for high-value motorcycle transactions.
After using DealNow, you’ll never want to sell a motorcycle any other way.
The safest and most convenient payment method when selling a motorcycle is DealNow. With DealNow, you get the immediacy of cash with bank-level security.
DealNow’s platform secures transactions by:
The best time to sell a motorcycle is in the spring or early summer when riding weather begins. Many buyers start looking as the weather warms. In warmer climates, you can have success year-round. Consider your local climate and riding season when timing your sale.
Motorcycles are usually easy to sell if they are well-maintained and fairly priced. You might have a harder time finding a buyer if:
Be patient and prepared for some negotiation. Finding the right buyer at the right price can take time.
Start with popular platforms like Cycle Trader to reach serious buyers. You can also list on local marketplaces and social media. Wherever you find your buyer, use DealNow to handle the transaction safely and securely.
When a potential buyer wants to see the bike in person:
DealNow is the easiest way to close your own vehicle deal, anytime. It’s the safe and simple way to avoid fraud, sign documents, and instantly transact, all in one app.
