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Planning on buying a motorcycle, but loathe tiresome sales routines? CycleByNet can save you time, money and hassle. Launched in February, CycleByNet (www.cyclebynet.com) is a no-cost "powersports vehicle" buying service catering to ATV, dirtbike, personal watercraft, snowmobile and streetbike purchasers. To place an order, you enter your zip code, then the vehicle make and model. Within 48 hours, a CycleByNet accredited dealer will contact you with a no-haggle price quote. If you accept the offer, the dealer will prep the vehicle and complete the paperwork prior to your arrival. The goal, company co-founder and president Edward Dodd says, is to have you on the road in less than an hour.

Dealers must meet specific criteria to gain certification. This includes a proven business and customer-service record, good standing with the local Better Business Bureau and a full range of available services, including acces sories, financing, replacement parts and insurance.

Paul Seredynski