Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
- TaxiDriver
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Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
I took a punt on a pair of wavy front discs from ebay for £90
They arrived yesterday and while one is in good condition the other has some corrosion issues.
The ally carrier is actually splitting when viewed through a loop.
So just a heads up if you see them back up for sale by a guy from Blackburn.
They arrived yesterday and while one is in good condition the other has some corrosion issues.
The ally carrier is actually splitting when viewed through a loop.
So just a heads up if you see them back up for sale by a guy from Blackburn.
Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Not good
- KermitLeFrog
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Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Got an etching tool?
Mark them as "condemned" or "cracked" before you send them back.
Mark them as "condemned" or "cracked" before you send them back.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered" (George Best, RIP)
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Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered" (George Best, RIP)
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Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Whilst the other one needs a bit of cleaning its at least in sound condition.
I think they are branded as Comet on ebay new @ £150 a pair.
The quality of the alloy is very questionable to say the least....
Will just have to put my hand in pocket I guess....
I think they are branded as Comet on ebay new @ £150 a pair.
The quality of the alloy is very questionable to say the least....
Will just have to put my hand in pocket I guess....
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Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Well....its wavy....innit.KermitLeFrog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:34 pm Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
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There is no way you should accept those as fit for porpoise...
As said mark as condemed or something & highlight the cracks if poss.
If you paid by paypal via services you will be covered...
Start off by contacting the seller with your concerns, if he fails to play ball escalate to a return/refund via... https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/home
It sometimes take a bit of back & forth & a few weeks but play on the not fit for purpose bit...They are brake discs FFS any cracks renders them usless.
All replys to this post must include a Flipper joke...
As said mark as condemed or something & highlight the cracks if poss.
If you paid by paypal via services you will be covered...
Start off by contacting the seller with your concerns, if he fails to play ball escalate to a return/refund via... https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/home
It sometimes take a bit of back & forth & a few weeks but play on the not fit for purpose bit...They are brake discs FFS any cracks renders them usless.
All replys to this post must include a Flipper joke...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Apparently it aids cooling...KermitLeFrog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:34 pm Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
Mac, you can be sure these are going back and the guy only lives 5mls away so the myther potential is greatly increased...
Re: Dodgy front discs from Ebay.....
its a fashion thing. when they started being used it was the enduro world started it all but it was to help clear mud off the discs/pads then the road world took to them, so unless you do a lot of motox or enduros on your storm they are for looks.KermitLeFrog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:34 pm Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
the older i get,the faster i was
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Thanks for the heads-up,
Chris.
Chris.
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You obviously haven't followed me down a country lane then.........fabiostar wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:30 pmits a fashion thing. when they started being used it was the enduro world started it all but it was to help clear mud off the discs/pads then the road world took to them, so unless you do a lot of motox or enduros on your storm they are for looks.KermitLeFrog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:34 pm Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
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and iv followed a few down lanes and through hedges lolTaxiDriver wrote: ↑Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:15 amYou obviously haven't followed me down a country lane then.........fabiostar wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:30 pmits a fashion thing. when they started being used it was the enduro world started it all but it was to help clear mud off the discs/pads then the road world took to them, so unless you do a lot of motox or enduros on your storm they are for looks.KermitLeFrog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:34 pm Off topic but idle curiosity. What makes a "wavy" disk better than a standard one? I've always wondered....
the older i get,the faster i was