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Title: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: VileZambonie on July 21, 2008, 08:28:51 pm

Well i'm on my 5th starter in my bike 2 years. That's right! I'm a pro at changing starters lol My stock starter couldn't handle the high compression so I opted for one of these high torque starters. I bought it on eBay. Buyers beware. I pulled the starter that is 2 weeks old out and pulled it apart. I couldn't believe my eyes. It looked like it came out of the ocean and the brushes are toast. So either this guy is selling used junk or these things are junk from the get go. Check out the pix.

 

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/DSC00453.jpg)

 

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/DSC00455.jpg)

 

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/Sabaka454/DSC00459.jpg)

 

This guy is totally non communicative and not helpful either.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTIMA-THUNDER-FIRE-2-4-kw-CHROME-TOP-POST-STARTER_W0QQitemZ290246399648QQihZ019QQcategoryZ88433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: JRConnieK10 on July 21, 2008, 10:06:03 pm

Dang, that looks nasty. Have ya tried to have any communication with eBay? Don't know if it would help but it might help you vent a little good luck on that one.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: bigkountry on July 21, 2008, 10:45:18 pm

Looks like a nice shiny cover on an old starter to me.

I've been had on e-bay before, it sucks to not be able to get your hands around there neck....lol

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: 78BBSTEPSIDE on July 21, 2008, 10:56:21 pm

Ebay can be a great source of items, however buyer beware.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: frogman68 on July 22, 2008, 07:22:40 am

Maybe it came off a Jet Ski :)

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: Captkaos on July 22, 2008, 08:15:15 am

Man, that is NASTY.   It looks like it was dipped in the chromer at the same time everything else was!

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: VileZambonie on July 22, 2008, 08:16:27 am

Pathetic. eBay is of no help because it's a warranty issue that the guy isn't doing anything about.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: SUX2BU99 on July 22, 2008, 11:50:11 am

That entirely sux. Are you at least able to leave negative feedback?

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: VileZambonie on July 22, 2008, 12:10:06 pm

Nope. Now I have to buy another $600 starter.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: SUX2BU99 on July 22, 2008, 01:09:58 pm

 :o  Whoa! Starters for bikes are that much money? That's nutty.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: 78BBSTEPSIDE on July 22, 2008, 08:33:03 pm

Maybe one of the board members in Arkansas could return/exchange the starter for you in person.

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: VileZambonie on July 22, 2008, 09:17:57 pm

yeah with a baseball bat! lol

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: 78BBSTEPSIDE on July 22, 2008, 09:31:49 pm

exactly, aluminum or wood?

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: VileZambonie on July 22, 2008, 09:33:51 pm

Wooden with nails sticking out of it.  :o

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: Dragon on July 23, 2008, 06:58:45 pm

Quote from: VileZambonie on July 22, 2008, 09:33:51 pm

Wooden with nails sticking out of it.  :o

Personally I'm a Sucker for the "TINK" an Aluminum makes during contact ;D and I usually can still get a few other swings in ;)

Title: Re: GRRRRR I hate dishonest people
Post by: smitty77 on July 24, 2008, 01:20:17 pm

Vile, you gotta stop riding that bike in the winter up here!   :P

Sorry about the bad luck.  eBay has its share of scumbags for sure.