Buying a Bike in Winter?

jokesonyou24 · September 9th, 2013, 06:55 AM

Just out of sheer morbid curiosity(and to help increase my posting stats

), is it advantageous financially to buy a bike during winter? I'm in the market for an '07 or older 250 (sorry but I don't like the new seats on the '08 and newer). So is it any cheaper to hunt for one during the off-season?

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 07:00 AM

It is, but you will have better selection at the end of the riding season. The prices will only be slightly higher than full on winter.

The best times to buy;
End of season
Tax time (sparse deals but can be great)
Before X-mas

Worst times to buy
Beginning of season
Tax refund time

jokesonyou24 · September 9th, 2013, 07:16 AM

Cool I'll keep it in mind. I was looking at one that was 2K last week. Now it's down to 1200('03), but it's a bit far to go for a bike ( 210 miles one way). There are a couple closer for around 1900 ('05's), so I'm kinda hoping they'll drop a bit too.

CC Cowboy · September 9th, 2013, 08:46 AM

First of all, since when has Montana formerly been known as Washington?

Second, since when has 210 miles been to far when you live in Montana and it's 133 miles to go to a convenience store.

Third, winter is my favorite time of year to ride.

csmith12 · September 9th, 2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Third, winter is my favorite time of year to ride.

Don't you live in FL? Because then that would make complete sense. The fall is my fav. problem is, it's too short.

rasta · September 9th, 2013, 11:59 AM

I imagine California would be the exception to this? As we have riding weather pretty much year-round...?

StephenA · September 9th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

I imagine California would be the exception to this? As we have riding weather pretty much year-round...?

and prices are always freakin high -_-

jokesonyou24 · September 10th, 2013, 12:47 AM

Back on topic...its not that far, but I'd rather drive 50 miles one way than 210(especially for a bike that's sight unseen). Second, seeing as how this is MY thread, I'll call Montana any damn thing I please

. Third, winter sucks in places that actually have it

choneofakind · September 10th, 2013, 07:13 AM

The other thing you want to consider with buying a bike in winter is test rides. I refuse to buy a bike without being able to ride it; a test ride can tell you a ton about a bike and it's condition.

As Chris said, your selection in late fall will be better, but it will also allow you a test ride without worrying about winter conditions. (I assume you have winter from that last post?) In NE Ohio (the snowbelt especially), test riding a bike from Nov-March could be either totally fine with clear roads, or could be impossible due to snow. Either way, it would be cold and unpleasant.

jokesonyou24 · September 11th, 2013, 12:39 AM

thanks for all the replies guys(especially CC Cowboy lol). I'm looking at a Yamaha dualsport sometime in the next day or two. It's no Ninjette, but it's here in town, so I'm at least gonna take a look

. Right now I don't know the year, model, or displacement. I'll update when I have more to tell

jokesonyou24 · September 14th, 2013, 02:36 AM

Well the Yamaha fell through, So it's back to looking around for a ninjette (which is what I wanted anyway)

September 9th, 2013, 06:55 AM	#1
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	Buying a Bike in Winter? Just out of sheer morbid curiosity(and to help increase my posting stats), is it advantageous financially to buy a bike during winter? I'm in the market for an '07 or older 250 (sorry but I don't like the new seats on the '08 and newer). So is it any cheaper to hunt for one during the off-season? __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 9th, 2013, 07:00 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	It is, but you will have better selection at the end of the riding season. The prices will only be slightly higher than full on winter. The best times to buy; End of season Tax time (sparse deals but can be great) Before X-mas Worst times to buy Beginning of season Tax refund time __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 9th, 2013, 07:16 AM	#3
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	Cool I'll keep it in mind. I was looking at one that was 2K last week. Now it's down to 1200('03), but it's a bit far to go for a bike ( 210 miles one way). There are a couple closer for around 1900 ('05's), so I'm kinda hoping they'll drop a bit too. __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 9th, 2013, 08:46 AM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	First of all, since when has Montana formerly been known as Washington? Second, since when has 210 miles been to far when you live in Montana and it's 133 miles to go to a convenience store. Third, winter is my favorite time of year to ride. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 10th, 2013, 12:47 AM	#8
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	WOW Back on topic...its not that far, but I'd rather drive 50 miles one way than 210(especially for a bike that's sight unseen). Second, seeing as how this is MY thread, I'll call Montana any damn thing I please. Third, winter sucks in places that actually have it __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 9th, 2013, 11:59 AM	#6
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I imagine California would be the exception to this? As we have riding weather pretty much year-round...?

September 10th, 2013, 07:13 AM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The other thing you want to consider with buying a bike in winter is test rides. I refuse to buy a bike without being able to ride it; a test ride can tell you a ton about a bike and it's condition. As Chris said, your selection in late fall will be better, but it will also allow you a test ride without worrying about winter conditions. (I assume you have winter from that last post?) In NE Ohio (the snowbelt especially), test riding a bike from Nov-March could be either totally fine with clear roads, or could be impossible due to snow. Either way, it would be cold and unpleasant.

September 11th, 2013, 12:39 AM	#10
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	thanks for all the replies guys(especially CC Cowboy lol). I'm looking at a Yamaha dualsport sometime in the next day or two. It's no Ninjette, but it's here in town, so I'm at least gonna take a look . Right now I don't know the year, model, or displacement. I'll update when I have more to tell __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

September 14th, 2013, 02:36 AM	#11
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	Well the Yamaha fell through, So it's back to looking around for a ninjette (which is what I wanted anyway) __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

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