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Sold a bike, broke down
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Well the way somebody behaves after more information becomes apparent is usually relevant to the actual truth of a situation.
The innocent will put forward information and possibly proof that they acted legally and where a genuine seller.
The guilty will hit the woodwork when more truthful information comes out.
What has happened with this situation, OP, posts info that may or may not be the whole story, the buyer posts some info and the OP is not heard from again.................................mmm.
Errr what??I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Private sale, you had a chance to inspect, you decided to part with your cash. No come back I'm afraid.
However, as the item is described as having just had an oil change, there is a fair chance it had a knocking big end prior to you buying it. How this had been hidden is a mystery and you would have to prove this.0 -
Yea but an inspection wouldn't show up a knacker big ends. Who's to know that the original seller hadn't been sold a pup as he stated in the advert he hadn't used it due to failing his test, the big ends might have been stuffed 5 years ago. Unfortunately your rights are limited as it was a private sale, small claims court could be your only option. A trip to the CAB might be useful.Private sale, you had a chance to inspect, you decided to part with your cash. No come back I'm afraid.
However, as the item is described as having just had an oil change, there is a fair chance it had a knocking big end prior to you buying it. How this had been hidden is a mystery and you would have to prove this.Nothing to see here, move along.0 -
As I said, how would the seller hide it? If the big end bearings are gone it's pretty fatal for the engine. The fact is the buyer turned up, examined the bike, rode it away, had the carbs balanced, then found out there was a problem with the big ends. If it was knocking how come it wasn't found by the AA or when the carbs were done?0
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cyclonebri1 wrote: »Errr what??
Try using a dictionary or thesaurus.0
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