[aprikh1]

Hi Folks,

I am seriously considering a 2018 GW offered by World of Powersports in Springfield, Illinois, and I was wondering if anybody is close by and willing to stop by and take a look at the bike on my behalf. I got some high-res pics, but some actual eyeballs are always helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers, Alex

 

[aprikh1]

Willing to bribe folks with booze, food, gift cards, or money, if that helps

 

[Motor Guy]

Willing to bribe folks with booze, food, gift cards, or money, if that helps

Wish I was closer - I could use the food and booze!

 

[grey_red_rider]

Do you belong to the Goldwing Road Riders Assn, GWRRA? I'm sure they have members there.

 

[aprikh1]

I think the path of least resistance will be to get a local motorcycle shop to do a PPI, or at least go the dealership and visually inspect and test ride the bike on my behalf. Pursuing this option now, and waiting to hear back from a couple of places...

 

[raw2210]

Some story here. I'm 5:30 minutes away. If it was closer I'd do it. I hope someone comes through for you.

Now if it was bike riding weather, you'd have all kinds of offers.

Good luck!

 

[aprikh1]

LOL Common, middle of January is a great time to buy and test ride a bike!

 

[aprikh1]

This is so interesting, for high-end cars, a PPI is a common thing and is absolutely expected for specialty, expensive, or rare vehicles. Arguably a GW fits that profile in the motorcycle world, but several shops I called said they do not offer PPI services for motorcycles, nor have they heard of anyone doing that. Seems like a lost opportunity, I would gladly pay some money to an unbiased third party to act as my eyes and ears, and make sure the bike is as advertised.

 

[Gene Young]

I think the path of least resistance will be to get a local motorcycle shop to do a PPI, or at least go the dealership and visually inspect and test ride the bike on my behalf. Pursuing this option now, and waiting to hear back from a couple of places...

What is a PPI?

 

[aprikh1]

What is a PPI?

Pre Purchase Inspection. Usually it's an exhaustive inspection of the vehicle by a third party and costs between $200-$300.

Every time I buy a car, I have a PPI done by a garage specializing in that make, and over the years this has saved me from buying some real lemons.

 

[Arkyrider]

Probably same as a PDI, pre delivery inspection

 

[Drgsin]

What is a PPI?

an inspection, usually by a third, uninvolved in the transaction party