Jun 12 • 🎯 Missions
Mini Lesson: How To Sit On A Bike At A Dealership (Without Feeling Awkward)
One of the best things you can do when researching motorcycles is actually sit on them.
A bike can look perfect online and feel completely wrong in person… and vice versa.
A few dealership etiquette tips that most people aren’t told:
1. Always Ask First
Some dealerships are happy for you to sit on bikes.
Some prefer a staff member move the bike first.
Some don’t allow customers to sit on certain models.
A quick:
“Would it be okay if I sat on this one?”
goes a long way.
Even if you then tell them to leave you alone for a second.
2. Don’t Sit On Bikes With A SOLD Sticker
This one’s pretty simple.
If a bike has a SOLD sticker on it, leave it for its new owner.
If you’re not sure whether a sticker means sold, ask.
Some dealerships use stickers for different reasons and it’s better to check than assume.
3. If You Change Gears, Put It Back
A lot of riders don’t realise this.
If you click through the gears while sitting on a bike, try to return it to neutral before you get off.
Dealership staff often have to move dozens of bikes around every day.
Finding random bikes left in gear can be frustrating when you’re trying to push them around the showroom. 😅
4. Harley Riders: Beware The Beeping
Many Harleys are left in transport mode or have their security systems active.
If you sit on one and it starts beeping…
🚨 Stop pressing buttons.
🚨 Stop touching switches.
🚨 Step away.
Because the next sound may be the full alarm system announcing your presence to the entire dealership. 😂
5. Ignore The Spec Sheet For A Minute
When you’re sitting on a bike, focus on:
✅ Can I comfortably reach the ground?
✅ Can I reach the controls naturally?
✅ Does it feel manageable?
✅ Can I imagine riding this for an hour?
The goal isn’t to impress anyone.
The goal is to find a bike you’ll actually enjoy riding.
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What’s a bike you thought would fit perfectly… but didn’t?
Or a bike you almost ignored until you sat on it and went:
“Oh… I get it now.” 😍
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Mini Lesson: How To Sit On A Bike At A Dealership (Without Feeling Awkward)
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