Dealing locally

Depends on how many vendors are near you, and what you can spend on advertising. Word of mouth is pretty slow compared to the internets Where aboots are you?

Yes, however you also have to take into account the legality, and make sure people sign a disclaimer saying you aren't responsible if they fall off and die.

That's true Mind reader, My Dad sold a bike to a dumbass who didn't check anything after 6 months of riding. When his tensioner came loose and the chain jammed in the case, he threatened to sue if he didn't fix it.

Worst of all, it was an "ex"-friend of mine, I coulda killed him, but he did have a legal right, since it was sold "safe", eh.

Beware the idiocracy!