why the lying and withholding of information?

[Adventurer]

My KTM hasn't given me any reason to lie to anyone yet...

Fixed 

It's like I haven't had insurance hassles YET....

[buzzlightyear]

BobNob, were you referring to the owners of the lewensgevaarlike bikes keeping so quiet about all the problems

[the_BOBNOB]

BobNob, were you referring to the owners of the lewensgevaarlike bikes keeping so quiet about all the problems

i know the first generation lewensgevaarlik had lots of issues - but thought they were sorted

[Mullet]

the dealer had to replace the seals on my bike's fork before I bought it- they didn't even notice ... and being a first time buyer I didn't know about the 1000 service... I did however ask the dealer when the first service is and they said roud about 2500km... imagine my disgust when I took it to another dealer for the first service and I was 1000km's overdue.

yes I know I should've read the owner's manual... but I didn't I trusted the dealer!

[buzzlightyear]

BobNob, were you referring to the owners of the lewensgevaarlike bikes keeping so quiet about all the problems

i know the first generation lewensgevaarlik had lots of issues - but thought they were sorted

I don't know, all I know is all has gone quiet, maybe they have 

[BlueBull2007]

I dont get this topic. Is this some kind of moral-high-ground-tell-someone-else-he´s-a-tosser thing?  

 

[the_BOBNOB]

I dont get this topic. Is this some kind of moral-high-ground-tell-someone-else-he´s-a-tosser thing?  

 

no this is dont be d00s and say your bike is da best and then you hide the k@k you have

[BlueBull2007]

I dont get this topic. Is this some kind of moral-high-ground-tell-someone-else-he´s-a-tosser thing?  

 

no this is dont be d00s and say your bike is da best and then you hide the k@k you have

Why dont you just tell him directly? or PM him? This looks like an ego thing to me.

[Trokkie]

I dont get this topic. Is this some kind of moral-high-ground-tell-someone-else-he´s-a-tosser thing?  

 

Bobnob if i don't tell you about the problems on my bike how do you know about them. How do you know they even excists. Have you got supernatural powers.

I just replaced the speedo pickup on the 525, but i ques you already knew that

[EtienneXplore]

I think the seller should just be honest with the buyer.

In any case, you have to be really VERY dof to sell your bike to another wilddog, knowingly hiding faults. Sooner or later the wilddog will pick it up, start a thread on it and then you feel like a d**s.

I am thinking of selling my one bike, I have not advertised it yet, because it needs some work. I have hinted in threads of people wanting a bike in the price range, that I may be selling soon. I have had quite a few PM's and I listed everything that was repaired, replaced, serviced to the persons requesting the information. I also listed everything that I intend to repair/replace before I sell.

I think the seller just needs to be honest and play open cards. This way he will have a happy future owner of his bike. There is no need to be dishonest and hide things that you KNOW is a problem or going to be a problem in the future.

It's all about integrity.

My 2c
 

[michnus]

1. Battery died at 9000kms. Bought BMW gel - now 62 000km and still strong.
2. Pivot bearings on swingarm replaced as precaution on 45 000km.
3. Clutch release bearing started whining on 60 000 kms. Replaced whole slave cylinder R2500 !  

Lots of fuel, tyres and maintenance. Still a happy chappy.  

touch wood i'm still on the original battery on my bike 50 000km later  

don't hold your breath there sister, my Dakar's battery went dead at 50000km, replaced it last week  

It's a old story the KTM oke's are the culprits we know it since way back when this forum started, ask AdventureMX even he knows of a few cases.    

[the_BOBNOB]

I just replaced the speedo pickup on the 525, but i ques you already knew that

finally 

i was wondering if you are going to own up to it 

 

[BlueBull2007]

Knopkop, youre right. I think if youre sensible as a buyer you can pick up hidden things easily enough. But if you´re not careful you might be in for a supplies.

[the_BOBNOB]

don't hold your breath there sister, my Dakar's battery went dead at 50000km, replaced it last week  

no man dont jinx it 

 

[Maverick]

I would never suggest anybody buying a HP2, they are too unreliable, expensive and real poser bike to own

Not everybody wants to share the size of their dick, what is the problem  

[the_BOBNOB]

i think it probably boils down to self confidence and the ability to eat humble pie

if you say - my bike and brand is da best - so good nothing can touch it and then tomorrow it seizes solid you will probably not live it down if you share that with us 

[Trailrider]

Bobnob as soon as my bike has a problem I'll let you know

[the_BOBNOB]

Bobnob as soon as my bike has a problem I'll let you know

any problems with the previous bike you want to confess to us

we are here for you 

[roxenz]

Ok I'll admit, late last month the nut that connects the steering assembly to the seat fell of my bike again, and broke. It was made of poor quality materials and the repair process is in week five now. Apparently it's going to take another 4 weeks. Kak workmanship I tell you.

     Hope the nut doesn't get too rusted, Leon!

I've never thought of complaining about my bike.  It's a KLR.  It's supposed to self-destruct from vibration overload.  Every day when I get home with it, I am grateful it lasted another day.  Every day it reaffirms my belief in miracles. Everytime it has a flat tyre (for that is all that has gone wrong so far, touch wood) I curse viciously and regret having bought such an unreliable bike.  Even on days when I don't ride it, I give it a sideays glance, expecting to pick up a whole bunch of loose bits n bobs, and an oil leak to rival the Exxon Valdez.  But the bike just keeps on disappointing me in this way. Aah well, I'll just keep on riding it in blind belief that it'll make it through this day then...

[Trailrider]

Bobnob as soon as my bike has a problem I'll let you know

any problems with the previous bike you want to confess to us

we are here for you 

Aaaah thanks.

Nothing I havent stated before. Stone chipped my one fork once. Insurance fixed it. Stone damaged my radiator - insurance fixed it.

Uhmm. What else? Rear TKC only lasted 6000km and Heidi didn't want to balance. Sorry - all of this has been posted by me before. Nothing else to confess I'm afraid.