Bike Bandit

[gnyce]

Interesting article - I had no idea (but not ordering much in the way of parts right now). I did look - and had ordered a battery from them back in 2020.

Motorcycle Parts Seller BikeBandit Has Stolen $646,000 Of Customers' Money And Disappeared, Says Bankruptcy Trustee - Jalopnik

Motorcyclists around the country are confused and frustrated by BikeBandit, a well-known online seller of motorcycle parts and gear. Starting in late 2021, customers have been complaining that orders are never delivered, and refund requests are never answered. BikeBandit’s online customer...

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[Gary in NJ]

I used Bike Bandit a lot when I built my Street Tracker, but haven't used them since 2020. I hate to see any on-line store take advantage of anyone, but it especially hurts when it's the motorcycle community.

 

[WarriorDog]

I knew something was wrong. I ordered parts from them in August of 2020, planning to do some repair work over the winter. Parts for my Yamaha, Suzuki and Polaris RZR. Parts were delivered August 2021. It was a little over $120 for some factory bolts and fasteners. They were half the price of other suppliers, including my go to suppliers of Cheap cycle parts.com and Competition Accessories (compacc.com) Both of which have closed down mid May. Glad I got my May 5th order from them...... It's tough to stay in business nowadays