Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 19, 2015 9:25:50 GMT
Sadly, it won't be covered under the distance selling regs. It's not the dealer's fault you live 100 miles away. Hope you get sorted with it soon! In a small claims court under the sale of goods act redelivery costs could easily be called "damages" and as such the seller is liable for collection and delivery if a repair, if chosen, is not available locally, that is if you choose this course of action. I would get my money back and go elsewhere as this bike has already shown it is in a condition which presents faults. 'Faults'? A fault. In a blizzard. If it was a Ski-Doo, I'd be inclined to agree. But it isn't. Just called AllBikes for an update, CDI unit knackered. New one on order, fitting it later this week. TBH, as it happens, I wouldn't be out in this weather anyway. Or, worse, I might be tempted to go out in this weather. And that wouldn't be clever. I'm remaining philosophical about the experience. If it goes tits-up again in the short-term, then I'd probably consider returning it for a refund. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 16:44:55 GMT
You have 6 months the clock is ticking.
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Post by Hitman on Jan 19, 2015 17:52:20 GMT
CDI unit knackered...Well that sounds like they found the fault and it matches your scenario for what happened with it dying and not starting again....fingers crossed all is OK when you get it back and you can start to enjoy it.  |
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200magicnumba
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Post by 200magicnumba on Jan 19, 2015 17:57:44 GMT
The way it sounds, there is 2 seperate issues to be talked about with the dealer, fixing the problem, issue 1, which they`re doing.. and issue 2 recovery and delivery after they have fixed it. Which it looks like they are not responsible for legally.
Personally I would say, I no longer have faith in the bike, then to add insult to me, I now have an added bill of recovery and delivery..
Then use the fit for purpose act from issue 1 that you want a full refund. You do not want an unexpected bill that came with your bike. Especially so soon after buying it,(on the way home) the dealer may then foot the new bill for delivery
If they dont and give you a full refund, then you can start looking for summit else, that has not had a major part replaced. That is a worrying part to be replaced. Id also phone a different dealer and price the "CDI" up.
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Post by Hitman on Jan 19, 2015 18:35:08 GMT
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jan 19, 2015 20:41:25 GMT
It's nothing to do with the distance selling regulations. Being that the vehicle stopped functioning as a vehicle (it's primary reason for being, and sole purpose). Just depends on whether not starting is considered a "major fault"... technically, you can't be expected to be a mechanic, and it not working at all is a major fault. I'm not saying that the dealers don't have a legal responsibilty to fix it (or refund) - they clearly do. What they probably don't have a legal responsibility for is to cover the costs to get it back to them. In much the same way that if you bought a kettle from argos and it was faulty you wouldn't expect the salesperson from argos to nip round your house and pick it up. You would be expected to take it back. There is something in the soga that talks about a 'significant loss' but that is open to interpretation. Different rules apply under the DSR, the seller would be expected to cover the cost of returning the item. That's not to say the dealer won't cover the cost if they are asked nicely. Yea, I know what you're saying, man... I was just thinking with it being a vehicle (not something like a kettle, which you cold easily take back in a car) actually getting it back would be an issue that shouldn't have existed in the first place. Buuuut I'm not sure if the dealer is responsible for components such as the one that failed, or if that would have been - were the bike still in it - a warranty issue/just an unlucky part to go wrong after the sale of a used bike. Dunno how all that guff works :/ That's where trading standards comes into good, I guess, know how. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 22:15:05 GMT
It is obvious why the CDI unit failed, "Procom" - there is no snow in California.
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jan 19, 2015 23:58:40 GMT
It is obvious why the CDI unit failed, "Procom" - there is no snow in California. Ahhhhhhhh warm Cali sunshine... Goddam! That's biking weather, isn't it, eh! |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 20, 2015 18:08:58 GMT
It is obvious why the CDI unit failed, "Procom" - there is no snow in California. Ahhhhhhhh warm Cali sunshine... Goddam! That's biking weather, isn't it, eh! Think we're heading back to Vegas next year. Seriously considering hiring a bike while we're there and taking in some of Route 66. We're interested in booking into this place for at least one night, to stay in the cavern suite, 220 ft below ground. And, if you've ever played "Fallout: Las Vegas", you'll recognise the dinosaur too! Out of Vegas on the 93, via Henderson and the Hoover Dam, down to Kingman, possibly stay overnight, pick up the 66 to the Canyon Caverns Inn. Then there's a place about 30 mins further up Route 66 called Seligman that I've heard about. It's somewhere between pipe-dream and planning stage at the minute. Just don't tell the wife!  |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jan 21, 2015 2:27:56 GMT
Ahhhhhhhh warm Cali sunshine... Goddam! That's biking weather, isn't it, eh! Think we're heading back to Vegas next year. Seriously considering hiring a bike while we're there and taking in some of Route 66. We're interested in booking into this place for at least one night, to stay in the cavern suite, 220 ft below ground. And, if you've ever played "Fallout: Las Vegas", you'll recognise the dinosaur too! Out of Vegas on the 93, via Henderson and the Hoover Dam, down to Kingman, possibly stay overnight, pick up the 66 to the Canyon Caverns Inn. Then there's a place about 30 mins further up Route 66 called Seligman that I've heard about. It's somewhere between pipe-dream and planning stage at the minute. Just don't tell the wife! Sounds like a damn good time, though there's some slightly iffy reviews/pictures on that TA site. Someone in RiDE rented a Harley over in America and it cost twice as much as a Mustang! Best keep the missus sweet for that 'un! |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 21, 2015 8:36:46 GMT
I think the Canyon Caverns trades on the whole 'cavern room' thing and, maybe, it's small amount of fame gained through association with the F:LV game. The rest of the place looks to take second string. Not a problem as we want to stay in the cavern room for one night. Not particularly bothered if it's a Harley that we hire. That said, just found this company. As we only want the bike for a couple of days, it's not too expensive, when you consider what the daily 'spend' in Las Vegas would be! Soft-tail Classic or Electra-Glide seem most likely (thinking about pillion comfort) Even tempted by the trike but THAT is a bit steep! |
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Hitman
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Post by Hitman on Jan 23, 2015 17:05:59 GMT
Guy at work has just been with eagle rider for 2 weeks in America and could not fault them. |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 24, 2015 13:48:42 GMT
Guy at work has just been with eagle rider for 2 weeks in America and could not fault them. That's great to hear. Now, just to convince the other half that it'll be way more fun to go by bike than rental car. |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 24, 2015 23:34:17 GMT
Anyway... back to the Speedmaster. Happy to say that she's back home with a brand new ignition system throughout. Bring on the riding weather!
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Post by Hitman on Jan 25, 2015 9:11:20 GMT
Nice one put the bad vibes behind you now and start to enjoy it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 13:48:58 GMT
Anyway... back to the Speedmaster. Happy to say that she's back home with a brand new ignition system throughout. Bring on the riding weather! The meaning of life can be found in the struggle, the harder the conflict, the more glorious the "Triumph". |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 26, 2015 12:38:41 GMT
Quick ride out to Redcar via the Parkway for breakfast this morning, then back along the trunk to see Nick & Glenn at Ridewell. Not so much Route 66 as A66! I suspect that might be all I get this week, if the forecast is anything to go by.  |
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Joe King
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Post by Joe King on Jan 27, 2015 8:35:55 GMT
Oh, BTW, 'It' has been Christened!!! When you start it up, it rumbles like thunder, so I thought about calling it 'Thor'. Then I realised that motorbikes are generally referred as being 'feminine', "she gets there eventually", or "got to change her oil filter". So, really she needs a female equivalent to 'Thor'. ALL HAIL 'THORA'!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 10:10:02 GMT
With it's recent past history and a feminine name being favoured and your liking for Norse mythology, wouldn't "Frigg" be more appropriate, the Norse goddess of marriage and motherhood and Odin's wife.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 12:39:51 GMT
Oh, BTW, 'It' has been Christened!!! When you start it up, it rumbles like thunder, so I thought about calling it 'Thor'. Then I realised that motorbikes are generally referred as being 'feminine', "she gets there eventually", or "got to change her oil filter". So, really she needs a female equivalent to 'Thor'. ALL HAIL 'THORA'!!!! |
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