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Title: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: n3303j on May 31, 2022, 05:47:28 PM: https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopnik.com/motorcycle-parts-seller-bikebandit-has-stolen-646-000-1848823954/amp

Really shady bankruptcy filed last February.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: sdcr on May 31, 2022, 06:05:57 PM: Wow, it’s been awhile, but I’ve ordered from them in the past. Fortunately, never had an issue.

Quote from: n3303j on May 31, 2022, 05:47:28 PM
https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopnik.com/motorcycle-parts-seller-bikebandit-has-stolen-646-000-1848823954/amp

Really shady bankruptcy filed last February.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: AJ Huff on May 31, 2022, 06:13:09 PM: Came.reall close to ordering from them 2 months ago. Wow!

-AJ
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: wymple on May 31, 2022, 06:58:57 PM: I would call that mail fraud, & somebody should be in prison.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: 80CX100 on May 31, 2022, 07:17:01 PM: I've never bought from them, but I was searching for parts for someone's Grom a few days ago, and the BikeBandit page popped right up with a nice looking oem parts diagram and price list.

Although it did say in the fine print, parts not in stock on back order.

Bankruptcies are usually never pretty, I've seen some real slimey fraud deals up close,,, but this BB is right up there on the repugnant scale.

Tks for sharing that info
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: leroysch on May 31, 2022, 07:33:04 PM: Thanks for posting this. I was completely unaware of their bankruptcy. Even checked out their website a few weeks ago looking for tires....
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: LongRanger on May 31, 2022, 08:38:38 PM: My SO’s daughter works for a wealthy capitalist who has purchased several well-known San Diego area motorcycle dealerships over the past few years and recently purchased the remnants of Bike Bandit out of bankruptcy. It’ll be interesting to see how and if they can resurrect this thing. I imagine the name will need to be changed. I’m keeping my distance.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: lazlokovacs on June 01, 2022, 08:24:40 AM: the clue was in the name huh?

the bike bandit - hiding in plain sight

sympathies to all those who got duped
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: Motormike on June 01, 2022, 08:35:35 AM: Quote from: wymple on May 31, 2022, 06:58:57 PM
I would call that mail fraud, & somebody should be in prison.

And they say crime doesn't pay. Of course it's fraud. I won't hold my breath on anyone serving time.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: LowRyter on June 01, 2022, 09:14:00 AM: Quote from: Motormike on June 01, 2022, 08:35:35 AM
And they say crime doesn't pay. Of course it's fraud. I won't hold my breath on anyone serving time.

Perhaps fraud when an individual does it? But a corporate entity with bankruptcy protection is in another class of legal entitlement with layers of insulation. No doubt the antagonists will cry "witch hunt" if they are ever held to account.
Title: Re: Aptly named "Bike Bandit"
Post by: steven c on June 01, 2022, 07:58:07 PM: They used to be legit,In the past I have bought tires and some parts from them,good prices and fast shipping. To bad.