Battery power

[PieEater]

[quote author=PieEater link=topic=16989.msg195974#msg195974 date=1431859491]
Does this sound familiar to you at all, mate ...

"the chap had only had it a month and he didn't seem to know anything about it at all"

So the guy clearly wasn't in any position to make promises about the condition of the bike but you happily accepted his word that it was well looked after, to the point that you evidently didn't bother going through the rudimentary pre-purchase checks like lifting the seat to check condition of the battery, fuses, CDU, wiring, frame etc.

".......I only had to shell out £1750 for the bike (£1795 asking price). I know he wanted a quick sale, but I must admit, it does make me worry a little that there's something not right."

You parted with your cash even though you felt something wasn't right, and not having bothered to check the bike over properly. You've absolutely got no cause for complaint or for calling the guy names.

I'm sorry that the rest of the world doesn't live up to your high moral standards but perhaps if you took responsibility for your own mistakes instead of blaming others you might find it a slightly more agreeable place.

So you're knocking me about a person you've never met, and what was said at a meeting at which you weren't present, over a bike you haven't seen (in the flesh and in any case not enough to make a sane judgement on its condition).

Right.

He wasn't saying anything because the bike had been crashed. Whether he was selling it for a mate or had bought it as a crashed to repair job, who knows - but I am not concerned with that, as long as it is okay. He said it had been well looked after - he lied, whilst harping on about what an honest chap he is and therefore I consider him a toerag. Simple.

And since my last post in this thread, some other, very expensive items have shown a distinct lack of TLC, too.

I'm so pleased you think he's a stand-up guy, though - I'll pass him your details so he can sell you his next jallopy

To get back on topic - I bought a Motobatt from Wemoto - been great. Old battery was deffo shagged - trickle charged it and it was down to 11v in a couple of days with no load. Thanks for your helpful replies.
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:groan - Seriously after 4 whole months you want to start on this again  :rolleyes

Do you know how much more respect and credibility you'd have if you'd joined these forums with a post along the lines of "Guys, I've been a bit of an idiot and bought a right snotter against my better judgement, I could really use some help and advice to get her up to scratch"

Instead you insist on repeatedly calling a guy who has no means to defend himself and whose story would no doubt be different to yours a Liar and a Toerag and apparently are unwilling to accept any responsibility for your mistakes.

If you're wanting people to continue giving you help and assistance I'd suggest letting this rest now, as you're not coming out of it that well.