Part Not Tested

[GTs58]

Just because you test it, and it works, does by NO MEANS ensure it will work the next time. FACT.

FACT!

 

[oldfart36]

I've found that the terms "as is", or "as found" seem to work best. Even NOS stuff has been know to give a fella problems over the years.

 

[Freqman1]

I think I'm with the group here that does not expect anything electrical to work and am more concerned if it is correct. I have about 60 bikes and only about five or six have functioning components. I've found these 80 year old parts to be very cantankerous--works one time and then fails just when you want to show someone it works. Sometimes I test stuff and sometimes I don't. I don't always have batteries or light bulbs handy and maybe I'm just lazy! V/r Shawn

 

[stoney]

Everyone who commented had some good points. I never said that I expected the part to work. I agree that the concern of correctness is first. Thanks all for your comments, I guess when I am selling I won't be too concerned anymore. Probably just curious.

 

[modelt23]

As IS ...... that is the correct Response for the seller

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

"untested and sold for parts or repair. bid accordingly".... I sell a lot of old junk. had a collection of old car heaters from the mid 50's and older. I restored a few and got good money for them. pressure tested the cores, and made sure the motors were working. I sold the rest untested. it didn't mean they didn't work, it meant I didn't fiddle with them. if I did find something wrong I mentioned it. not everything can be easily tested.

 

[vincev]

I read this a lot when looking at vehicle ads. "Just needs......." If all it needs is a quick fix then why doesnt the seller do it ??

 

[Barto]

Batteries and Bulbs are cheap and extremely easy to install and remove...in what, 60 seconds???? For the most part, we are paying quite a bit for parts...a little effort wont hurt

 

[the tinker]

It's usually the young guys to this hobby that are concerned whether the horn or light works. Me , I could care less. This stuff is old, it's not like you are buying a used lawn mower. The other thing is, anyone who puts batteries in their bike is taking a chance they're going to leak. Oh, I know.....you put" Super Dooper" brand leak-proof batteries in.... yeah right. Famous last words...."I won't forget I put batteries in that tank.".........5 years later...... "Oh my gosh, what's this? There's a hole rusting through my tank!" Aw Jeez!

 

[stoney]

Batteries and Bulbs are cheap and extremely easy to install and remove...in what, 60 seconds???? For the most part, we are paying quite a bit for parts...a little effort wont hurt

Bingo, that was my thought. Thank you.