98fiveseven1647545503 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Ok I need to vent somewhere some people can not see. (IE not facebook) So I sold my 08 ZX6R with 7xxx miles two and a half to three months ago. The only discrepancy with the bike was small tick the bike had since day one. Well my first mistake was selling it to a friend/co-worker, I know this so we don't need to beat a dead horse later. Now the bike is at 90xx miles and last week the bike up and died on the guy on the buyer on his way home from work. He said that the tick got loud(er) and kept riding. Once he got to our development the bike shut off, with no restart. I come help him load the bike onto my trailer and take it the rest of the way home (less than half mile id guess). It already had an appt at the dealer to raise the bike back to stock height, sprockets and chain, and a manual chain tensioner ( He said that was what the noise was). The local Kawi dealership said that the crankshaft sheared/broke off of the drive gears (I'm not sure if he means the timing gears or to the transmission.) Now the engine needs replaced/rebuilt. The whole point of the post was to vent because there have been posts on FB more or less saying its my fault the bike was broke/ the bike was broken when I sold it. The buyer knew that I had previously drag raced the bike (why it was lowered with shinko tires). He had rode with me before buying and saw how I ride on the street. Once I got my new busa a week or two after selling the ninja we have had more then a few spirited rides on back roads around the area. So thats the story what is your opinion I just needed to vent I know there are a couple members on here that have read some of the posts on FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Tough shit, things break. I mean caveat emptor, but I see how you are in a tough spot. My solution is sell shit to someone other than immediate friends/family, cause if and when it breaks, they'll always look toward you to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Tough shit, things break. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Yeah, not your problem... you buy stuff as is.. It ran fine when you owned it.. Who knows how he treated it when you werent around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 This. Agreed, not your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Tough shit, things break. I mean caveat emptor, but I see how you are in a tough spot. My solution is sell shit to someone other than immediate friends/family, cause if and when it breaks, they'll always look toward you to fix it. This. Yeah, not your problem... you buy stuff as is.. It ran fine when you owned it.. Who knows how he treated it when you werent around.. Agreed, not your problem. Yup..... :gabe: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Let him vent on gaybook. He'll get over it. Or, he won't. Life will go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'm sure you already know by now, but this is why I never sell a used vehicle to someone I know or have a friendship with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Shit happens. Case in point. If he wanted a warranty and a brand new bike I'm sure he could have paid likely 2-3x what he did for your bike.....but he didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Once the papers are signed it's not your issue point blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I mean if I knew the bike had ANY issues it would not get sold to someone I work with EVERYDAY, or on CR! or anyone I know personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I mean if I knew the bike had ANY issues it would not get sold to someone I work with EVERYDAY, or on CR! or anyone I know personally. The sad part is nobody is going to come out and say, "yeah, I beat up on it and drove it wrong so it broke", so your trying to give somebody a good deal because they are a friend/coworker/CR member/whatever always ends up with the person making you look like an asshole if anything does go wrong your fault or not. I feel for you because I'm sure your intentions were good. As much as I would have loved to give coworkers or friends good deals on cars I've sold, I've always told them that I wouldn't sell them to them because of the what if factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 guess this is how its gonna be from now on. lesson learned, movin on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Let him vent on gaybook. He'll get over it. Or, he won't. Life will go on. This, its frustrating when people want to blame you for shit that isn't your problem, but it isn't your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Let him vent on gaybook. He'll get over it. Or, he won't. Life will go on. Seriously. It's not like he put 5 miles on it and it died. He put 2000 miles on it and having a good time (not babying it) from the sounds of it. Who knows what caused it to break. In addition he knew the history of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 caveat emptor. As was said, its not as if he didn't know about the tick when he bought it, and its not like it happened 2 days later. Shit, 3 months ago was a different season. Its never mean spirited, but I always make sure to include "AS IS" in a bill of sale when privately selling high-dollar items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 It sucks man but it really isnt your fault so dont sweat it. Ive been in a similar situation as you only with a car. It was a 91 with 230k miles when i sold it. About 6 months later the water pump let go, then it had a vacuum leak and the gas tank had a rust hole in it. New owner bitched to my girlfriend about it and tried to tell her i sold a known busted ass car (the only problem i ever had with the car was the engine cradle cracking in half, but was replaced) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I can understand why you feel bad, means your still human. I wouldnt be too worried though, its not your fault it broke. He bought it knowing it ticked. Hell my CBR ticked from the day I bought it and I never paid attention to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Point is though, i had 2 ways to handle it, tell em to fuck off, or try to keep peace and offer to help. I did a little of both in the end and told said person the car was fine when i sold it, but i will fix the the things when i get a chance, and not for free. Sad part is though, i sold the car for $100 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 OP is shady, and Gary is an idiot for helping fix a $100 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 lul gary. he was probably putting some junkyard pistons in it. told the dude he'd be running 11's :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
,,,,,,comma,,,,,, Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 ill gib ya 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Let him vent on gaybook. He'll get over it. Or, he won't. Life will go on. this. lulz on the 'gaybook' comment. couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hey i only fixed the car cause she couldnt afford anything better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hey i only fixed the car cause she couldnt afford anything better lol Did she show you her tits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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