can you get a motorcycle off a dealer without a motorcycle license?

Answer 1

This depends where you go. I recently read that one state (Either Florida or Virginia) now requires dealers to verify that the buyer has a valid motorcycle license before completing the sale.

Some states are now, smartly, requiring that a person complete the MSF Beginner Riders Course before getting a license. If you are starting out or been riding for awhile... take an MSF course, it could be the small difference between life and death http://www.msf-usa.org/

Just too many fools who pay cash, jump in the saddle and kill themselves and kill or injure Innocent bystanders because they thought they could ride without training.

Ride safe, ride smart and keep the rubber side down!

Answer 2

Depends on what state you are buying in, how honest the dealer is. Some sell to whoever has the cash and don't care how it leaves their shop, some may sell you the bike, but only allow a licensed rider to ride it off the lot. It's their neck on the line if you kill yourself driving it home. There's always the option of trailering it home. A few will deliver the bike to you. You can call the local dealers and ask over the phone how they do things.

Take the MSF or equivalent course. It gives some good tips on riding, Also the required insurance to register it will be a bit less pricey if you have the safety class under your belt.

I'm assuming you already have a bike picked out-if not go look at all of them and get one you can stand flatfooted when straddling the bike. This is a safety issue, not just a comfort thing. Do find one that feels right to your body. Look at (and sit on) all the models at all the different dealers. Ask other riders what to look for. If you know someone who is an EXPERIENCED rider, ask them to go with you to point out any problems they see on fit of the bike to you.

If you have never ridden before- get a used bike to learn on, something not huge or hot. Most new riders are going to tip the bike over at least once when learning. Turn signals get broken easily and are pricey to replace. That little plastic stem for the turn signal on a Suzuki costs $70+,, ask my mom in law how I know! It looks like it would only be about $25, but it's $70+. A used bike will let you get some practice in without messing up the wallet or your feelings on having a a scratched up bike. And you can sell the practice bike for about the same as you paid for it. You won't be loosing out on cash there!
Get your basic skills up to par before jumping on a brand new big bad boy. It will save you cash and personal bodily injury.

Answer 3

Geez. So many long winded answers full of fluff.

Here's the real deal.

YES, you can buy a bike WITHOUT a motorcycle license.

The only stipulation is: YOU MUST have INSURANCE before you can LEAVE the Dealership with it.

And YES, you CAN get insurance on the bike WITHOUT a motorcycle license.

Here's something to ponder: Do you think everyone rides a bike to the DMV to get their license b4 they buy one?

Answer 4

In most of the cases you can but I strongly urge you to get one and even go further and take a rider's education course before purchasing a motorcycle. Bikes nowadays are faster, lighter and deadlier in the hands of a person that cannot handle their power. Most of the motorcycle casualties are caused by the motorcyclist himself due to the lack of ability to handle the bike.

Answer 5

It purely is sensible, if the guy has a M endorsement, then they are legally waiting to journey a bike on the line, and be insured. Why does it look unusual; would you sell alcohol to somebody under the age of 21(Indiana). The endorsement additionally keeps the dealership from having criminal duty problems. think of a dealership that allowed purely all and sundry to purchase a bike, HD or no longer, and letting that man or woman journey it out of there, are you able to think of the criminal subject concerns if the rider's first act is to tug out in front of a vehicle, truck, yet another rider. Who would be at fault?

Answer 6

Yes and no, Yes if the dealer is shady.Most states require you to have a drivers' license to register the bike with.Also, Insurance Companies require you to have a drivers' license before they will issue you a policy.Check with your local DMV for your state at a nearby agency.Also check with the insurance company you will be using.

Answer 7

I did.
I'm from Texas and I only needed my class c license and the insurance. Not even the ins agency search for a endorsment!

Answer 8

I don't know where some people get their info from. You don't need a license to purchase a vehicle, you need a license to drive one. Corporations own vehicles and they don't have D/L's. If you elderly grandmother (who dosen't drive) wants to buy a vehicle and have you drive her around that would be perfectly fine also.

Answer 9

Hell yeah !! !!
And no insurance.... As long as you dont exceed 1 loan amount over $ 7,999.00. If your bike is more than that ask them to give you a second loan for the remaining balance. Thats how I financed my first GSXR. Rode away with no lic and no ins. Helmet, jacket gloves,and more little **** than I could cary for only $ 9100.00 out the dooor!!!! Wheelies everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

yes