Today, I found out that the motorcycle I paid cash for was an illegal import. My plates are canceled, I have to turn in the bike for it to be destroyed, and the seller has vanished off the face of the planet. FML
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Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I finally received the bicycle I ordered months ago. It was an expensive custom-made bike which perfectly fit my 6'9" frame. Today, that bike got stolen. FML
Today, I got a call from the dealership I was trying to work a deal with. After finishing the paperwork at the dealership, I tried to leave on my brand new Harley Davison. It wouldn’t start, so someone came back after hours to jump start my new bike, only to wipe out in the street there, wrecking my new bike. FML
Today, I decided I'd sell an old motorcycle I had, in order to help with the bills. I had to be at work at the time when an interested buyer was to show up, so I entrusted my mother with the exchange as she's unemployed. Mom pocketed the money and bought a new freezer for her house, and won't pay me back. FML
Today, my motorcycle was stolen. If that wasn't bad enough, the thief drove past me. Twice. FML
Today, I bought a car. Made a down payment and everything. Have the papers saying it’s mine, only to find out a few hours later it was sold right before I bought it. FML
Today, after having worked two jobs for months to save up for a big vacation, I came home to find my hard-earned money replaced by my boyfriend's brand new motorcycle. FML
Today, I took my motorbike out for the first time ever, after having waited for five weeks for it to be returned from the mechanics. Three hours later and I crashed after getting caught in the rain and hitting an oil patch on the road. Looks like I won't be riding until it's fixed. Again. FML
Today, my car was stolen. From my driveway. By the guy who sold it to me. FML
Today, I was at Goodwill and I saw my bike, which was stolen from me a couple of weeks ago. It was a gift that my mom gave me for my birthday. The bike was being sold for 65 dollars. I had to buy it. FML
Today, I had my girlfriend drive me to go buy a motorcycle. I rode it 50 minutes home, got in the drive way, put the kick stand down, and then lost my balance and fell on the other side. I paid $3000 to drop it in the first hour and break the turn signal off. FML
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NozomiTojo 21
Ride together die together.
ahabsfan 17
But you got a great deal on it right?
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hipposteve 21
you learn from these experiences..
cmpnj1 9
Work with your insurance company and your states attorney generals office..you were a victim of fraud so they may be able to help you in recovering some money
ThrottleJockey 36
Additionally, I wonder why he can't keep it so long as he uses it off road (like racing vehicles)?
koganti 18
where did you bought that bike?
Badkarma4u 17
What was that OP? You got a new stunt bike to practice all of the tricks youve ever wanted to learn on?
worldclassrager 41
Well just keep it as a model or something...the start of your motorcycle collection...
TCRII 30
If the seller was an individual, you are probably out of luck. If the seller was a dealer or dealer employee, your state may have a dealer bond requirement that will pay you back - contact the state division of motor vehicles (or equivalent agency).
whassallt26 13
It's pretty much common sense to check the registration, and the MOT log book if your buying in cash, especially when it's so easy. YDI.
PsychicBulwark 4
I know, right? Who pays thousands in cash with 0 homework done from "some guy".
whassallt26 13
I know, I recently bought a motorbike for cash it took me about 2 minutes to check the reg online, and another two minutes to check that the MOT matched with the bike, it's literally two like six digit numbers on the frame and engine.
MsSoulReaper 27
Should have got a carfax- oh wait.. But really OP, that truly does suck and I hope you didn't lose out on too much money.
feliciaberk 7
Sorry
PsychicBulwark 4
Who buys bikes they know are imports without checking them first, from a shady guy with cash? I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I want to sell you, near mint, cheap. Cash only