05-03-2008, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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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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05-03-2008, 05:00 PM | #2 |
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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, 05:10 PM | #3 |
looks like a nice bike..
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05-03-2008, 05:46 PM | #4 |
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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!
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05-03-2008, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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In person is the way to go, unless you found a killer deal online
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05-03-2008, 11:03 PM | #8 |
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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.
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05-03-2008, 11:19 PM | #9 | |
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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. |
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05-04-2008, 02:00 PM | #11 |
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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
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05-04-2008, 06:47 PM | #12 |
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i belive that is one of wildfire's ebay names
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05-04-2008, 10:02 PM | #13 |
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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.
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05-05-2008, 01:45 AM | #14 |
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good job on the home work there , ejcycles, that is some good info on how to search, thanx
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05-05-2008, 02:48 AM | #15 |
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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.
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