My ability to buy faulty goods continues. - Page 26

p38arover · #**251** (**permalink**) 21st May 2008, 03:09 PM

I had a win!

I bought a Series IIA workshop manual off eBay (from Land Vehicle Spares at Silverdale) for $12.50

I rode my son's bike out yesterday and picked it up (it needed a ride

)

The manual was the genuine article and brand new, still in plastic and spotless.

But.....

Whilst I was there, I bought some second hand A-pillar trims (mine are broken). I whacked them into the Gearsack on the back of the bike, zipped it up, and headed home. They were a bit long to fit and jutted out a bit. As I left Mulgoa, about halfway home, I noticed I couldn't see the trims any more.

I pulled over and they were gone!

I rode all the way back to Silverdale but didn't find them on the side of the road nor driven over on the road. They were the only set LVS had, too.

Scouse · #**252** (**permalink**) 22nd May 2008, 01:49 PM

Nearly 24hrs after posting a 'win' & no response from the masses

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Obviously Ron, we don't like hearing about your good news.
Go on, tell us about why your Range Rover still isn't on the road

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p38arover · #**253** (**permalink**) 22nd May 2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouse

Nearly 24hrs after posting a 'win' & no response from the masses

.

Obviously Ron, we don't like hearing about your good news.
Go on, tell us about why your Range Rover still isn't on the road

.

Well, firstly a certain member's employer supplied faulty goods!

But the certain member came to my aid and ordered a new part post haste.

All went swimmingly until I tried to reconnect the air duct from the heater to the driver's vent. I've spent hours trying to get it to connect. Yesterday arvo I finally got it connected but now I'm back on dayshift so that puts the kibosh on doing any real work on the car.

I'll try to finish it tonight.

p38arover · #**254** (**permalink**) 23rd May 2008, 07:51 AM

Scott, I now have to repair the side air vents. They are retained by a spring clip which locates against a thin plastic ear each side. The ears get brittle and break off - a piece of lousy design by Valeo. It would have been so easy to design a better lug and still use the same clip.

New vents are about $60 each I believe so I'm disinclined to replace them.

The vents in the new dash are broken just like mine.

I've made up a couple of replacement lugs which are far more solid and have glued them on. The problem is gluing to the plastic. I'm trying Selleys Urethane Bond which, although it's not designed for non-porous bonds, sticks like the proverbial to a blanket. I've had good results in the past with it. However, this time the joints are in shear, not tension.

p38arover · #**255** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 07:42 PM

Aldi had a sale on Thursday for motorcycle stuff. I bought a new pair of boots. I was lucky, they had nearly sold out - there were only two pair left.

I tried them on last night. The zipper in one of them is stuffed and it splits open. The other? I can't even zip it up when it's on my foot.

Why do I bother?

rovercare · #**256** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by p38arover

Aldi had a sale on Thursday for motorcycle stuff. I bought a new pair of boots. I was lucky, they had nearly sold out - there were only two pair left.

I tried them on last night. The zipper in one of them is stuffed and it splits open. The other? I can't even zip it up when it's on my foot.

Why do I bother?

I'll hazard a guess Ron and say, it has alot to do with being a jew

Motor bike boots from Aldi?, I mean, really

p38arover · #**257** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 08:09 PM

Surprisingly, they aren't bad boots, especially for someone like me who rarely rides. It's too much hassle gearing up. Much easier to just hop in the Rangie.

I hope my new leathers are OK - no, not Aldi, they are Joe Rocket. I haven't worn them yet.

rovercare · #**258** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by p38arover

I tried them on last night. The zipper in one of them is stuffed and it splits open. The other? I can't even zip it up when it's on my foot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by p38arover

Surprisingly, they aren't bad boots, .

Ahhhh, that's a fair contradiction of terms there Ron

p38arover · #**259** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Ahhhh, that's a fair contradiction of terms there Ron

It's only mine that are no good!

From the Two Wheels forum:

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Originally Posted by beau

OK... inside info for you on the Aldi gear ( I was involved in sample testing and setting specs for some of the products). Some of the products have changed a bit from last years lineup...

The socks are great value... about half the price you'll pay in a motocross store and very comfy. Great for road riding as well.

The boots are not sensational, but are waterproof, reasonably comfortable and at under $70 they are an absolute bargain. I was wearing a pair at the BSHTFU rally if anyone noticed them....my only complaint with them is a lack of a way to tighten them at the top of the calf.... other than that they are good, although obviously don't offer the armour that comes with $300+ boots

The armoured sports gloves are better than what you'll find from the cheaper brands. They're a glove that is actually produced by the manufacturers of one of the very expensive brands, although I think the production quality is slightly down from what you get on the branded stuff. Again very good value... just make sure they fit you... gloves with carbon knuckles can be uncomfortable if they don't fit right.

The rain gear is actually very good. Great value.

The tank bag is a masterpiece..... expect to pay $200 for the same bag overseas with a brand on it. Bargain of the year that one.

All of this stuff comes out of the same factories as some of the brands you all know and love.......

The BSHTFU rally was the remembrance ride for my son (Bucko Says Harden The .... - a term I loathe).

rangieman · #**260** (**permalink**) 13th September 2008, 08:23 PM

Aldi motorbike boots what were you thinking

You only get one shot at safety on a motorbike spend the money in the right place for bike gear = a happy and long future

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