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rusty tank
Hi All
My Tanks gone the same way as Steve ks, (see separate post maddogs update) this was within two weeks from new and the only water it had seen was when I cleaned the bike after I picked it up, after a push Taz agreed to replace the tank but stated that the new one was likely to go in the same place and that they would not replace it if it did? I will cross that bridge if and when I come to it. When we buy a bike our contract is with the dealer you purchase from, not the manufacturer any warranty’s they offer are in addition to your warranty under the sale of goods act which on a new vehicle is 6 years from date of purchase see below, I think this applies to the UK only, anther useful number is office of fair trading Phone No 08454040506. I hope Steve’ dealer does the right thing and replaces his tank if he does not or pushes the issue onto Kawasaki, remind him that your contract is with him and that for the tank to go rusty within 1000 miles it must have had a manufacturing defect and that it’s not of satisfactory quality, you might get this on a £500.00 Chinese Scooter but you would not expect it on a £11,000.00 bike!
I have just seen the pics of Ujeens bike scary, how many miles has it done? Kawasaki market the bike as a Mega sports tourer in using the bike in this role it would be reasonable to expect that you would encounter wet roads and indeed salted roads; I believe rock salt is used in the UK in most of Europe and in some parts of the US to stop the roads freezing up Kawasaki and others have made bikes for these markets for over 40 years so it’s reasonable to expect them to know about these markets year round road conditions So IMO in order for the bike to be fit for purpose it should be able to stand up to these conditions with a reasonable level of care i.e. a good wash and wax once a month. IMO if Ujeens done this his bike should be sorted under warranty. I guess most of us drive cars I don’t think we would accept these standards on a new car of similar price so why do we put up with it on our bikes? Whats the point of lighter faster better bikes if they rot out after a year? I think we should all possibly complain more on these issues and then we might get the quality bikes we deserve. While we put up with it we will keep getting bikes with unplaced fasteners thin paint Etc and be told to wash it after every wet or salted road ride crazy, do you do that with your car?
A quick tip I do try to preserve my bikes as best I can and have found that if you go round all the exposed and hidden fasteners on your bike with ACF-50 anti corrosion spray every other wash it helps to keep the rot at bay, I normally spray it into a small container and apply it with a small paint brush, also a small amount on a rag to wipe the wheel rims over just keep it away from your brakes and tyres.
Anyway rant over hope this is of some help
maddog
Advice leaflets
Buying Goods - your rights
When you buy goods from a trader, such as a shop, market stall, garage, etc, you enter into a contract, which is controlled by many laws including, the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended by the Sale & Supply of Goods Act 1994 and the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002). The law gives you certain implied, or automatic, statutory rights, under this contract.
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) says that goods should be as follows:
• Of satisfactory quality.
This means the goods must meet the standards that any reasonable person would expect, taking into account the description, the price and all other relevant information. In some circumstances, the retailer may be liable for any statement made by the manufacturer about the goods.
Satisfactory quality includes the appearance and finish of the goods, their safety and durability and whether they are free from defects (including minor faults)
• Fit for the purpose
that goods of this type are generally sold. They must also be fit for any specific or particular purpose made known to the seller at the time of the agreement.
• As described
- goods should correspond with any description applied to them.
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