Hi Dave,
I’m not going to name the dealers, the one I bought the Triumph TR6P from is no longer trading under the name I bought it from but I’m pretty sure that they, along with the one I bought the BSA from still have big adverts in Classic Bike magazine. The reason? They’ll just claim “buyer beware” and more than likely get their lawyers onto me.
The Triumph was bought on the promise it was ready to go and would have an mot. The guy delivered it at 10 o’ clock in the dark, claiming they didn’t have time for the mot but give him a ring afterwards and he’ll send me the £15.
In the light of day next morning, I found that there was damage to both exhausts, the front mudguard and the tank was scratched. In other words nothing like the photos.
It took me three months to get the bike going after changing the battery, clutch (complete), the alternator, etc, etc. So many bodges.
The dealer from day one refused to answer my calls, or emails. In the end I gave up trying and ended up spending a lot of time and money, but did end up with a good runner.
The BSA arrived looking lovely and give the previous owner his due money obviously had been spent, but the battery was discharged fully and I needed a replacement just to get it running.
First ride out, continuous stalling, poor brakes and really bad gear changes. A home made key for the ignition. Since then it’s been finding one thing after another.
So far it’s been a nightmare, but I will make it a good bike.
Regards
Clarke