Should have been...

[jaws]

Hey guys, this should have been a happy introduction as I've just helped my girlfriend by an 05 GPX 250 to do her learners on. She had been so excited that she was getting a Kawasaki and had always been keen on the GPXs. Unfortunately after finding what seemed like a good bike, having a mobile mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection, and negotiating a good price we've discovered (during it's first service and tidy up) that the frame is cracked right through making the bike fit for nothing but wrecking. The bike has clearly been in some sort of major accident though we are not sure with which of the previous owners.

I'm hoping that if anyone on here is- or knows- a lawyer, they could give us an idea of where we stand with the seller and the mechanic that performed the pre-purchase inspection. I feel terrible for my girlfriend as I helped her buy the bike and I thought we'd done everything right by getting the inspection done. If anyone has been in a similar situation also and could provide any advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Wish my first post could have been a more positive one but I'm sure once we get over this we'll have her on more roadworthy Kawa in no time.

Cheers.

NOTE: I'll probably post this on some other forums like kawariders too

[robracer]

Bugga........ try Lawstop up in Hornsby Mark Stenberg might be able to shed some light on where you stand
http://www.lawstop.com.au/
Oh & welcome to KSRC

[Frank]

Did you buy it privately or from a dealer?

[swearbear9r]

welcome mate .and soz to hear ........

[seiko1]

Welcome Jaws
with a name like that....whats the problem?

[Smitty]

welcome...and bugger

[greg]

Gidday & welcome...mate

Did you buy it privately or from a dealer?

Same as Frank...private or dealer sale??
Private sale....not a lot u can do
Dealer...some avenues you can explore

let us know....

[kevindinho]

Bugga........ try Lawstop up in Hornsby Mark Stenberg might be able to shed some light on where you stand
http://www.lawstop.com.au/
Oh & welcome to KSRC

Welcome and sorry about the bad news! This should fall under tort law (negligence) should have a case in regards to the mechanic. DId you guys sign anything in regards to his inspection? is he qualified to inspect? But how did you guys miss that the frame was cracked through?? Also give Mark Stenberg he is HECTIC! helped me with a way bigger issue than urs. GOOD LUCK!

[waynemorgan]

bummer - hope there is a solution for you.

Welcome aboard

[dilligaf]

there is a frame on ebay
ttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/KAWASAKI-GPX250-FRAME-CHASSIS-GPX-250-EX250_W0QQitemZ230393059463QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a47f1887
but it might not be any better than what you have.
did you get a written report from the mechanic that inspected it.