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When you are in the market to purchase a motorcycle where do you begin?  A motorcycle can be a big investment and you want to make sure you are getting the most for your dollar.  One good place to do some research is with a magazine like Consumer Reports.  The magazine offers unbiased reviews and performance reports. 

One good piece of advice is that if you are in the market for your first bike to go with a used motorcycle.  You will save a bundle by going with a used motorcycle and it will be a good place to start learning about your likes and dislikes.  You will also save your self some more costly repairs from falls in the beginning.

Once you’ve done your research and found out what you are looking for you will need to know how to go about purchasing the motorcycle. There are several places to search for your bike including: auctions, classified ads, dealers, and of course the internet.

Two of the most popular online auctions sites for purchasing a motorcycle are eBay motors and Yahoo Actions.  These can be fun and exciting ways to purchase a bike but be careful, always verify the seller and you will more than likely end up having to go across country to pick up the bike depending upon where the seller lives.

Classified ads in newspapers are another way to purchase your motorcycle.  Newspapers will have a section of classified reserved for motorcycles.  This is a good way to find a bike locally that you can take a look at and even have a mechanic check over.  You can also find classified ads online and motorcycle forums for motorcycle ads, but once again the bike could end up being across country.

If you are looking for a brand new bike you can go to the manufacturer’s website and get the necessary product information.  In many cases you can order your bike to your specifications and have it delivered.

One more way to purchase a motorcycle is to visit dealers.  This is an excellent opportunity to see some bikes and get a feel for the bike that you want.  You can even test drive some of the bikes to see how they ride.  Some dealers will have a good selection of trade-ins and will be able to provide reasonable prices on these older models. 

However, with motorcycles that are in demand you may run up against some problems.  Dealers who are selling motorcycles that are in demand are likely to sell them at a huge mark up.  If you are lucky enough to find a dealer who is not selling his or her bikes at a steep rate, you are likely in for a wait.

Do your homework on pricing and you will do much better when it comes to negotiating a good price for the bike you want.  If you come in to a dealer without some basic knowledge you will be a sitting duck and treated accordingly. 

Purchasing a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience.  If you do some research and prepare for the potential obstacles you will ensure that you get the best bike for your money.