I was wondering how bike dealers can get away with selling bikes that are not mechanically sound!! And especially if it is their own personal bike. What can be done about these snakes? as mine had is broken through no fault of my own and i also know people who have had trouble.

They cant get away with it............go and see a solicitor!

If you have a problem with faulty goods- read this Trading Standards - England & Wales

As you haven't specified in your profile where you are from and with a name like Angus, you may be Scottish () ..so here's the law in Scotland Trading Standards - Scotland

name and shame

whats the problem with the bike?

The clutch is gone and the mane hub nut has been stripped plus lots of other little things Also lots of bolts in the engine are rounded off and it

have you not approached them and told them if you dont rectify at your cost you will seek legal advice and implement the uk laws as applicable. Did you get the bike cheap?? Usually the cheap deals are dodgy. If you bought from a dealer im sure there reputation is on the line so its in their interests to sort. I wouldn't mention on here who it is as they may come back at you for slander. Go approach them and take it from there. Good luck

but how would i approach them, in what manner and what would i say?????? "

but how would i approach them, in what manner and what would i say?????? "

I'd go into the shop and speak to the person you bought the bike off. Then i'd start by saying the date you purchased the bike. Then i'd say your having some problems with the bike and tell them what the problems are. Next i'd say you was unaware of these faults when i purchased the bike and that your not happy. If they say bring the bike back in for a check over great they will know what to look for and what concerns you have. If they say they are not interested and sod off i guess then you can get a little heavy with them and threaten as above. Be polite and factual and don't forget to say what you want as a resolve.....best of luck.

The clutch is gone and the mane hub nut has been stripped plus lots of other little things Also lots of bolts in the engine are rounded off and it

Caveat emptor.

it is a trials dealer, i will see what happens and post it....