Rakatak

crossed · 05-03-2008, 04:09 PM

Im looking into buying this bike and was curious about anyone else's experience with the dealer.

The ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW

They get you a real title and everything so it looks pretty legit, but I never know about these things.

On a side note, anyone with experience with this particular bike please feel free to share

Rizn · 05-03-2008, 05:00 PM

never heard of them, but be patient, cause there our people on this site that will shoot you in the proper direction.

panamarandy · 05-03-2008, 05:10 PM

looks like a nice bike..

culcune · 05-03-2008, 05:46 PM

I think the dealer is ok, but the paperwork for a few guys here caused them problems (it depends on which state/how much of an anal retentive state) with street registration. They did order dual sports, but the bikes were supposed to be 49-state DOT/EPA certified like this street bike. Just be cautious, and maybe research with you motor vehicle department before ordering. This dealer has been around a while, and will have some in a few weeks, so don't feel pressured to order, and then find out your state is giving you the runaround!

knothead · 05-03-2008, 08:32 PM

I see the shipping cost is $399, many places have bikes for the same price, but with free shipping.

crossed · 05-03-2008, 09:42 PM

From looking around the past week or so most bikes i've found with the same or similar specs and style sell for about the same. Bike plus shipping are always around $1450 or so depending on the model. This one would wind up in the same area since the auction will probably end at around $1000.

If i saw this bike for $1000 including shipping i'd be all over it, right now im going to end up driving about 5 hours to the seller's store and buy it in person to check it out before dropping the cash... and i guess an added bonus would saving about $300 of the $400(after paying for gas for the trip).

On a side note, if anyone knows a Lufan dealer closer to me (ashland Ky) let me know!

Rizn · 05-03-2008, 10:57 PM

In person is the way to go, unless you found a killer deal online

montanaoffroader · 05-03-2008, 11:03 PM

You'd better give Rakatak a call before you drive down there, as his Ebay ad states "NO PICKUPS FROM OUR LOCATION! CALL US!!" in large red letters.

crossed · 05-03-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by montanaoffroader

You'd better give Rakatak a call before you drive down there, as his Ebay ad states "NO PICKUPS FROM OUR LOCATION! CALL US!!" in large red letters.

You're right! Maybe i would have noticed big blue letters :roll:

I planned on calling first anyways, but if he wouldnt allow pick up it'd just be a lost sale for him. The only reason I was looking at that particular version of the Lifan was to see it first hand and save some dough on shipping.

05-03-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by montanaoffroader

You'd better give Rakatak a call before you drive down there, as his Ebay ad states "NO PICKUPS FROM OUR LOCATION! CALL US!!" in large red letters.

That's the same with alot of these guy's! My bet would be there location is there house and they never see any of these bikes.

katoranger · 05-04-2008, 02:00 PM

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl gets you to http://motoxtreme.net/994.html

Brian did have some of the older street bikes left at a good price. You may want to call him up.

Allen

pedez2000 · 05-04-2008, 06:47 PM

i belive that is one of wildfire's ebay names

ejcycles · 05-04-2008, 10:02 PM

Gregg
Wildfire is Wildfire under many different names on e~Bay but they are not Rakatak. Rakatak is Rakatak and in a different location, they are in Lorain, Ohio.

REPOST:~~~~~~~~~~
crossed
First: No Motor Vehicle Dealer is Allowed to Drop-Ship a New Motor Vehicle from The State of Ohio. The State Law Reads: All Motor Vehicle dealer Sales Must be made at The Dealers Place of Location.
Second: Read all of his e~Bay Feed Back!
Third: I have a suggestion read these comments on him.

http://www.scamclub.com/reports/Rakatak-3223.html

http://search.bbb.org/Results.aspx?n...&st=OH&z=44052

http://cleveland.e-asp.net/Nis4/bbbr...12000040000530

People need to do their homework before they buy On-Line.

DesertDog · 05-05-2008, 01:45 AM

good job on the home work there , ejcycles, that is some good info on how to search, thanx
DD

pedez2000 · 05-05-2008, 02:48 AM

number1synder also uses a few different names.

its been so long. becuse i delt with them both or 1 or all or

ok i confused now! lol

hey i have delt with over 40 so far probable 50 if you add the parts only guys i delt with.

but that is your back yard bruce.

nice to year from you old buddy.

05-03-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
crossed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ashland Ky Posts: 41	Rakatak Im looking into buying this bike and was curious about anyone else's experience with the dealer. The ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW They get you a real title and everything so it looks pretty legit, but I never know about these things. On a side note, anyone with experience with this particular bike please feel free to share
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panamarandy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: panama city, florida Posts: 353	looks like a nice bike.. __________________ 2007 Tank Vision R-3 2005 Quinqi Scooter
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05-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I think the dealer is ok, but the paperwork for a few guys here caused them problems (it depends on which state/how much of an anal retentive state) with street registration. They did order dual sports, but the bikes were supposed to be 49-state DOT/EPA certified like this street bike. Just be cautious, and maybe research with you motor vehicle department before ordering. This dealer has been around a while, and will have some in a few weeks, so don't feel pressured to order, and then find out your state is giving you the runaround! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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montanaoffroader Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 166	You'd better give Rakatak a call before you drive down there, as his Ebay ad states "NO PICKUPS FROM OUR LOCATION! CALL US!!" in large red letters. __________________ 2018 SSR XF250, 2001 Xingfu Hunter XF150GY, 1995 Suzuki DR350SE
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl gets you to http://motoxtreme.net/994.html Brian did have some of the older street bikes left at a good price. You may want to call him up. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-03-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Rizn Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 127	never heard of them, but be patient, cause there our people on this site that will shoot you in the proper direction.
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05-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
knothead Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the land of the busted up ricebowl Posts: 815	I see the shipping cost is $399, many places have bikes for the same price, but with free shipping.
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05-03-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
crossed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ashland Ky Posts: 41	From looking around the past week or so most bikes i've found with the same or similar specs and style sell for about the same. Bike plus shipping are always around $1450 or so depending on the model. This one would wind up in the same area since the auction will probably end at around $1000. If i saw this bike for $1000 including shipping i'd be all over it, right now im going to end up driving about 5 hours to the seller's store and buy it in person to check it out before dropping the cash... and i guess an added bonus would saving about $300 of the $400(after paying for gas for the trip). On a side note, if anyone knows a Lufan dealer closer to me (ashland Ky) let me know!
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05-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#7
Rizn Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 127	In person is the way to go, unless you found a killer deal online
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05-04-2008, 06:47 PM	#12
pedez2000 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: tennesse Posts: 95	i belive that is one of wildfire's ebay names __________________ dirty south choppers LLC www.roketaparts.net powersports dealer parts and service www.sunlparts.net kelly stevenson and Gregg martinez sales@sunlparts.net
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05-04-2008, 10:02 PM	#13
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Gregg Wildfire is Wildfire under many different names on e~Bay but they are not Rakatak. Rakatak is Rakatak and in a different location, they are in Lorain, Ohio. REPOST:~~~~~~~~~~ crossed First: No Motor Vehicle Dealer is Allowed to Drop-Ship a New Motor Vehicle from The State of Ohio. The State Law Reads: All Motor Vehicle dealer Sales Must be made at The Dealers Place of Location. Second: Read all of his e~Bay Feed Back! Third: I have a suggestion read these comments on him. http://www.scamclub.com/reports/Rakatak-3223.html http://search.bbb.org/Results.aspx?n...&st=OH&z=44052 http://cleveland.e-asp.net/Nis4/bbbr...12000040000530 People need to do their homework before they buy On-Line. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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05-05-2008, 01:45 AM	#14
DesertDog Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 782	good job on the home work there , ejcycles, that is some good info on how to search, thanx DD __________________ DesertDog
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05-05-2008, 02:48 AM	#15
pedez2000 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: tennesse Posts: 95	number1synder also uses a few different names. its been so long. becuse i delt with them both or 1 or all or ok i confused now! lol hey i have delt with over 40 so far probable 50 if you add the parts only guys i delt with. but that is your back yard bruce. nice to year from you old buddy. __________________ dirty south choppers LLC www.roketaparts.net powersports dealer parts and service www.sunlparts.net kelly stevenson and Gregg martinez sales@sunlparts.net
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