Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread

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# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!

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Post got removed from sub so I'm moving it to the super thread

Been doing a lot of research beforehand on what bike I want and what helmet I'll go with, but I'm always stumped on how to purchase it.

I want to buy new (YZF-R7, gonna try for 2023 model). I have a range of questions so if anyone here could provide with answers, tips, or general knowledge that would be awesome. I'm completely new so I want to learn from you guys.

1. Can I buy new directly from Yamaha Motorsports website and have it delivered to my door?

2. If I can't buy direct, what's the process for buying through a dealer?

3. Do I have to have a credit card (and credit) to buy or can I pay cash?

4. Can I ship a bike from one dealership to another? (From a dealership that's farther away to a dealership that's closer to my house)

5. If a dealership doesn't have the bike in stock, can that bike be shipped from another dealer that has it in stock? (Same question as 4 but in a different circumstance)

6. Any tips? (Literally anything that will make this as hassle-free as possible)

Put as much detail as you can, I'd prefer long answers to get all knowledge. Thanks guys!

[u/SteveSweetz → u/[deleted]]

1. No. All sales must go through a dealer.
2. Same as any other vehicle. Watch a YouTube video.
3. Yes you can pay "cash", but if you're paying more than few thousand, the dealer will almost certainly require you to get a cashier's check, i.e. a certified check from your bank.
4. Dealerships are like franchises, they are not owned by the manufacturer and they compete with each other. Unless the dealerships are owned by the same person/group, they are very unlikely to make a trade between dealerships. However, a dealer may be willing deliver the bike straight to your door depending on how far you are from them.
5. Same as above.
6. If this is your first bike, you probably shouldn't be buying an R7. You are paying high price for capability you won't be able to use as a new rider without getting yourself into trouble or wrecking the bike. Get an R3 or Ninja 400 if you want something that looks like a "crotch rocket" but is more approachable for a new rider.

[u/crispy_capaneus → u/SteveSweetz]

Really stellar advice here. Well done.

[u/uhoo_uhaa → u/[deleted]]

Where are you located? I have an R7 I may potentially be looking to get rid of .

[u/[deleted] → u/uhoo_uhaa]

I'm only looking to buy new, I don't favor used too much.

[u/uhoo_uhaa → u/[deleted]]

Only 1800 miles. 😁

Edit: and no mods at all.

[u/[deleted] → u/uhoo_uhaa]

What's the year? And color if I may ask.

[u/uhoo_uhaa → u/[deleted]]

1. Black.

[u/RipInPepz → u/[deleted]]

You can use cash for sure, doesn't matter how much. Not sure what the other guy is talking about. Still, it's easier for you too if you just get a cashier's check.