[dm848]

Im putting this on as many forums as I can:

The purpose of is to let others know about this fraudulent seller to ensure they do not get caught. Please pass this info on to people you know.
I have been unfortunate enough to be stung by a fraudster. Having located a part I was looking for on Ebay (a swingarm for a Ducati 848), which looked good in the photos, I contacted the seller to get some more info, which he provided stating that "The swing arm is in perfect condition, no problems at all, fully functional."
The item was then purchased through Paypal. At this point the problems started, it took a dispute and claim raised in Paypal to actually get the part shipped. Approximately 5 weeks after paying the item was shipped.
When the part arrived, the situation got even worse, on inspection of the part, it was clear that it was not perfect and that it have been damaged and this damaged had been covered up by paint. The swing arm in question is the natural coloured anodised one, which is not painted and has a brushed finish to it.
I questioned the seller on this and blatantly denied the fact that it had been repaired and refused to fix the situation.
Unfortunately, at this time I have been unable to have paypal refund the money and this battle is still going on.
The person in question goes by the name of Dennis Barvin, although his real name is Pavlo Barvinenko.
He also has multiple bay user names, the ones I have found so far include Motorvex and Lambokeys.
His address and phone number is:
PAVLO BARVINENKO
MOTORVEX
11101 SE 208TH ST APT 1821
KENT WA 98031-4153
425-773-7015

Having done a bit of research on this guy (should have done it prior to purchase) it appears that he has a history of selling damaged parts.
The standard swingarm is not painted and has a brushed aluminium finish, it is the one fitted to the bike with the damage to it - hence the reason I need a replacement The Motorvex swingarm is the one resting on top of the standard one.
The photos show the difference in the surface finishes and you can clearly see the painted finish of the Motorvex swingarm and the textured overspray.
Photo of original swingarm
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/Swingarm/Originalswingarmonly.jpg
Photo of Motorvex swingarm
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/Swingarm/Motorvexswingarmonly.jpg
Photo of both swingarms (Motorvex swingarm on left)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/Swingarm/BothswingarmsMotorvexonleft.jpg
Photo of both swingarms (Motorvex swingarm on top)
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/Swingarm/BothswingarmsMotorvexontopphoto1.jpg
Photo of overspray on Motorvex swingarm
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/Swingarm/OversprayonMotorvexswingarm.jpg

Given this is a safety critical part, I cannot fit it to my bike as the damage that is being hidden by the paint may have compromised the structural integrity of the part. Which doesn’t align with the Motorvex supplied description of the part which I quote as "The swing arm is in perfect condition, no problems at all, fully functional"
Further, when Motorvex was challenged regarding the repair this is the response "You can see and I know that the item was never repaired nor damaged. I don't know what marks you see, but you can take that paint off and you'll will not find any repair work guaranteed. again the item is fully functional and is in good used shape"
He has admitted that it has been painted!! Which would mean that it is not in perfect condition as per the description I was given.

 

[blade625]

photo links do not work

 

[dm848]

links fixed

 

[TAftonomos]

Where was the repair? I see it looks like it's been painted, but where is the problem you are talking about?

Blast off the paint, and check it out.

 

[Liquidsmile]

Where was the repair? I see it looks like it's been painted, but where is the problem you are talking about?

Blast off the paint, and check it out.

Ditto

I see why he is upset, but that is the main problem with Fleabay. I would take some Paint remover and spray the swing arm with it, so that way you can see what the finish under it looks like. If you blast it, you will change the underlying brushed finish. Either way the thin clear coat on it will be removed. It could have been the previous owner that did it too. I have seen guys rattle can their swingarms all sorts of colors, looks good for about 50 miles and then....crapola

Sorry for your misfortune buddy.

 

[couchflyer]

Have you filed a claim w/ebay and/or paypal to get your money back?

 

[TAftonomos]

Ditto

I see why he is upset, but that is the main problem with Fleabay. I would take some Paint remover and spray the swing arm with it, so that way you can see what the finish under it looks like. If you blast it, you will change the underlying brushed finish. Either way the thin clear coat on it will be removed. It could have been the previous owner that did it too. I have seen guys rattle can their swingarms all sorts of colors, looks good for about 50 miles and then....crapola

Sorry for your misfortune buddy.

I too see why he's pissed. I would just try and make lemonade out of the lemons he was given.

I'm sorry for suggesting "blasting" it. I've had my eye on a soda blaster for the past week, and going to pick one up on Monday. I would think soda wouldn't mar the aluminum.

 

[dm848]

Im still trying to get a refund through numerous channels so I dont want to take the paint off just yet as it may mean I cant get my money back.

It looks like paypal cant do anything.

There is also filler or another medium under the paint, you can see the bubbles under the paint in this photo:

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/dm848/filler/IMG_2629.jpg

Also, there is only a small section that has been painted, not the entire swingarm, so something is being covered up.

If I had known it had been painted, I wouldnt have bought it. I was told it was perfect. As far as I am concerned, perfect means as it came out of the factory, therefore no paint.

 

[drthompson65]

I completely stopped buying used parts off of fleabay. I took a risk on a set of rearsets that where still in the box recently but I picked up some "New" side panels once that the person rated 9 out of 10. When I got them they where all scuffed up and looked like sh*t. Then he told me 9 out of 10 on a "Stunters" scale. Jesus. I contested the purchase and all eBay did was told me "Buyer Beware" and split the cost of the sale down the middle. I was still out a couple hundred. I couldn't do shit with the panels and ended up tossing them.