RE: [ST] 2001 test ride continued

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have never bought a bike I couldn't test ride, and like you have walked
away from dealers who don't give them.

I have taken many test rides and I have never, ever damaged a bike on one.
On the other hand, I have had three bikes dropped by mechanics while they
were in for servicing.

So the next time I hear from a dealer that I can test ride it after buying
the bike, I will reply I'd be happy to have that arrangement. I'll just
expect him to buy my bike back from me before I bring it in for service,
and then if I like the service that was performed, I'd be more than willing
to buy it back from him.

>This is the only reason that I didn't even look into a Honda when I was
>looking for a bike. I probably would have made the same decision, but as it
>was I walked into the Honda dealership, then walked out. They never had a
>chance. Things like that make me think, "what are they hiding", and "what
>sort of service can I expect when I they won't let me try their product".
>
>Chris
>
>>>>>The problem with that, as with all Japanese bikes, is that I cannot
>get a test ride on it.  Right, like I'm really going to spend $8,500 on a
>bike that I've never tried and have no idea how it would really behave.  I
>know the rationale (we can't let Joe Squidly crash our bike).  Geez, isn't
>that what insurance is for?

Matt Knowles
Aesthetic Design & Photography - www.aestheticdesign.com - (707) 786-4643



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