Taffmaister..don't buy/trust!

yes bush..I contact a guy from husqvarna and he saying that even the smallest gap on the reed valve will make it smoke and suggested weld and mill.. the engine will be send tomorrow to this guy to have it done (hopefully if he doesn't find anything else)


FE350 why?...because taffmeister is always right, I think he is not as good as he think he is, just in his mind ...don't get me wrong he knows more then me on husaberg this is my first and 6hrs on it so my previous experience where from honda,rmz,tm ett. you read the honda manual to check the valves is 0.16 you check husaberg and is 1/6 turn and I am like WTF is that ....but at the end of the day I don't do **** like this one

you put a brand new engine rebuild (piston as you see is new) ...you take the case out you can see there is something wrong or when you put together you start it -->will smoke SO HE KNEW

what piss me off is that he started the bike before i bought it so it will clear and it won't show any drama to the customer

BUT you claim to be ''HUSABERG SPECIALIST'' camon GET IT DONE

(i want to point out this one...I don't know if anyone who is reading have a business and let's face when you make a mistake like ''setting wrong the valves'' engine goes boom, ok it's ****, but we all make mistake

this is not...its dishonesty and it's far from it )

about risking reputation here the answer --->

he didn't expect i was opening the engine so soon and he thought he could get away with it, because he thinks I am just a foren 25 years old boy from Italy immigrate in Britain...people from my club,people who race (i do marshall on track sometimes) people who I race with, people who i park next to me on the paddock, people who I meet racing (before,past,future) ..they know what's going on

I gave him more times option to help or refund (that's why i deleted facebook and google) to give him a second chance---> he refused

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A CUSTOMER IF YOU BEEN DISHONEST

ps. I can go on for hrs on this one I understand why you started that thread about been bully by taffy...I started this one probably with the same feeling as you did

i know from personal experience with husaberg "specialist parts" that the concept of "refund" even on defective goods does not exist in some states of reality

of course an individuals state of mind is their priority however you have to question the sanity of using it as a business model

best of luck with the rest of it paolo hope to see video of your bike running soon !

bushmechanic said:

i know from personal experience with husaberg "specialist parts" that the concept of "refund" even on defective goods does not exist in some states of reality

of course an individuals state of mine is their priority however you have to question the sanity of using it as a business model

best of luck with the rest of it paolo hope to see video of your bike running soon !

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It will be up and running at some point ...thanks a lot for your previous info ...I might end up with plan for it as I won't be racing or riding it this year ...video will be at some point

In response to Taffy's Private Message to me with answers to Why.

"the bike presumably once ran correctly yet the lad is talking about a casting fault around an oil venting hole being the fault. of course it isn't but if you read his other posts, he has blamed every other part of the bike in turn. i have tried to help him but as you can see, he wants to do everything in public.

I really can't see what winds you up so much that you have to get involved without knowing the facts. even bushie is perplexed by it yet you're certain that I'm wrong.

he hasd even had a video done with an engineer, only i can see it on youtube. the engineer just stands there and says: you need to cut this guy some slack, there is nothing wrong with the work he has done.

I don't know what is wrong with it? i don't know what he's domne to it but when it left here it was fine! why can't you just stop getting so involved/upset/angry when you don't know any of the facts other than what he has said?

why?

Taffy"


Why cant I stop getting involved/angry/upset?

Well I am not angry at all as this in no way effects me. I am upset that a shop has mislead a younger adult to believe the engine was rebuilt and no mention to damage was noted at time of sale. I am involved as this is a public site and I have a right to my opinion about shady sales and shop work and feel the need to make note so others can be made aware.

Any reputable engine builder would not put a case back together knowing it was damaged and this is not damage that could be missed as it would be noticed during assembly of other parts such as the reed. This casting flaw as you call it does not look to me as a flaw, but prior damage. I am confused to how this case has been damaged other than something hitting/slipping during assembly but who knows. It for sure is not a manufacture flaw and that is clear to see in the picture.

My question is Why did you assemble a case that was damaged and not make note to the customer who purchased it? Why did you take advantage of this customer? Why did you not help rectify this issue with the customer? Why are you not commenting on this post if you did nothing wrong, as that is unlike you?

I feel the need for others who are unaware to know how your business is conducted and how you handle warrantee issues and how you follow up on customer service. You do use this PUBLIC site to market daily and feedback is how things work. I as the PUBLIC also use this site and am giving feedback.

you don't have the right to share a private message.

It's true about the video he is a mechanic not engenear...he find out after of valves and engine case ..as you saying before (fe350) mechanic tend to stick togherther expecialy when Taffy was claiming to be a husaberg specialist ...he Is not of that opinion now ...I heard a story of Taffy

He rebuild a sidecar
Blow up in one lap
Rebuild it
Last 3 lap
Guy find out of cowboy work of taffmaister and bring him to court
He got away saying the engine was design for race bike not sidecar

Husaberg specialist in his own imagination

Taffy said:

you don't have the right to share a private message.

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I do have the right to do as I feel necessary. It is time you explained yourself in public should you want to clear up the rep your shop is now taken. Time to come clean.

Comments as "I don't know what is wrong" is showing you are not the guru you say you are? This when YOU did the build?????? Shame on you.

Sorry Taffy but this has been a long time coming and now its really out in the open. Time for all to know the truth about this long time marketing and Husaberg Guru. Now we know the truth It is all about the gains and nothing more.

paolo6 said:

It's true about the video he is a mechanic not engenear...he find out after of valves and engine case ..as you saying before (fe350) mechanic tend to stick togherther expecialy when Taffy was claiming to be a husaberg specialist ...he Is not of that opinion now ...I heard a story of Taffy

He rebuild a sidecar
Blow up in one lap
Rebuild it
Last 3 lap
Guy find out of cowboy work of taffmaister and bring him to court
He got away saying the engine was design for race bike not sidecar

Husaberg specialist in his own imagination

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Sorry we don't stick together lol. When Taffy shows a qualification as a technician then he can be called such, he took over a auto shop from his dad and has no qualification in anything other then claiming as such, he is hands on without any schooling and it now shows.
I hold a Govt Qualification in Both Auto and Motorcycle and by no means would ever stick up for him

This is a long time coming of him treating others like crap and being a *** forcing his so called knowledge without listening to others ideas only to sell his products. Now the truth be told.

Dealing with the public is a *****. Some people want Rolls Royce service but want to pay Volkswagen prices. Not saying anything about the guy that started this post. I'm not there to get the real facts. Glad I'm Retired

Rainerio said:

Dealing with the public is a *****. Some people want Rolls Royce service but want to pay Volkswagen prices. Not saying anything about the guy that started this post. I'm not there to get the real facts. Glad I'm Retired

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Yes so true.

But even when I give the deal of the day I do not skimp on quality, they get the same workmanship no matter the price as we have to take pride in our work and shop rep.
I semi retired, but will always be honest and fair no matter what the cost. The truth sets you free

I know I know fe350 and I also agree with Raniero...I payd 1400 pounds as advertised on engine ...I know Raniero and the other guy (with the old picture) what you mean there are **** customer but I am far from one of them...this work it's for me unacceptable from a shop expecially if you call yourself husaberg specialist ....
Used valves, damage head, cam chain, engine case ...there is A LOT

paolo6 said:

I know I know fe350 and I also agree with Raniero...I payd 1400 pounds as advertised on engine ...I know Raniero and the other guy (with the old picture) what you mean there are **** customer but I am far from one of them...this work it's for me unacceptable from a shop expecially if you call yourself husaberg specialist ....
Used valves, damage head, cam chain, engine case ...there is A LOT

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Yes I can clearly see what happened.

This was clearly a bike the shop slapped together to sell and make profit off. The unfortunate thing is they market on this site and you just happen to be one of those customers who have the time and money to correct the issue.
This is a good thing as many people are taken by many shady shops and service centers. I have seen this site used by this shop for capital gain and used to market. Instead of giving help to someone its always "Buy from Me" it will resolve your problem. I am glad that you have taken the time to show what the shop is really about. Its sad that it has to come out like this, but after all the abuse and ignorance dealt with on this site its about time. Good on you.

FE350 said:

Yes I can clearly see what happened.

This was clearly a bike the shop slapped together to sell and make profit off. The unfortunate thing is they market on this site and you just happen to be one of those customers who have the time and money to correct the issue.
This is a good thing as many people are taken by many shady shops and service centers. I have seen this site used by this shop for capital gain and used to market. Instead of giving help to someone its always "Buy from Me" it will resolve your problem. I am glad that you have taken the time to show what the shop is really about. Its sad that it has to come out like this, but after all the abuse and ignorance dealt with on this site its about time. Good on you.

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I am back home so I can check better the message ...yep that's what's going on ...and I read his message better (not I actually like post copy but ) he hasn't actually made any point .....he is no mechanic especially husaberg specialist

another evidence with his negligence is that I have evice of him saying ''I always done this'' and next time ''I never done that in my life that's wrong''..kind of find an excuse to everything...

ps. that's all recorded but I won't make it public not yet

no more taffy bully other member shall we call it

First time ive logged in here since KTM gave husaberg the bullet in 2014. Fist thing i see is paolo giving taffy the bullet. Oh dear. I remember taffy helping A LOT of people over the years.

Everyone suffer from this. No winner.

Bye

he have a business I know I am not the only one who complain on his engine work (he has done this a few times)...so why it didn't get better?

it's not a mistake this rebuild it's pure sloppiness/******** and FE350 in his last post went down to the point

he need to take a week off, review his business policy and approach
decided if he want to carry on to be a seller only or get a course/hire a mechanic and actually learn from him on working on engines

I know he is not busy (he told me) when i went to buy that bike... I spoke to a few mechanic in here they are full

he is quite cocky, doesn't listen what he does is always right, that need to change
he talks a lot and this is what he proves on fact ...change it ...don't talk much and prove yourself in your work

I am lucky to work for a massive company and in a quite medium/high position, I started from the bottom, work hard head down never complain and I went up while other stay low ....if I ever done what taffy did to this engine in my job I would get fired the day after

paolo6 said:

he need to take a week off, review his business policy and approach
decided if he want to carry on to be a seller only or get a course/hire a mechanic and actually learn from him on working on engines

this engine in my job I would get fired the day after

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Your diction and appearing lack of English language knowledge would get me FIRED in MY job.

You bought a used bike and did not have the knowledge of doing a thorough Pre-Purchase Inspection; check spark plug, spark strength, compression, oil condition, appearance of coolant, maintenance paperwork/history.....?

He's Italian, and English is his second language.

He bought the bike from a reputable mechanic who told him it was fully rebuilt.

Paolo6:

So far we have listened to you accuse Taffmeisters of misfeasance over and over (legalese yes, I am not an attorney but please bear with me).

Because of the, Smoking At Start Up Issue, you have used the shotgun approach to libel Taffmeisters, attempting to publicly shame them into paying for your bikes problems.

Before having a clue on what the nature of the problem was you began with:

1)air filter mouldy
2)old dirty oil (I only road the bike for total of 6 hours, 3 oil change, oil still dirty)
3)no exaust gasket (pissing oil all over)
4)dead or **** battery (charged it) it was in the bin 2 months later


All of these items are immaterial to the Smoking at Start Up issue, yet are used to paint a mental picture that Taffmeisters is a fraud of the worst kind.


1.Air filters are a consumable and only last so long (you stated that the bike was in your possession and was not ridden until out of the warranty period) I live in a subtropical semi-arid climate where mold is not very common but I understand that in some parts of the U.K. mold is very prevalent.
2.Oil gets dirty when you run the bike. Nothing unusual there.
3 Husabergs have no exhaust gasket. Use a little High Temp Silicone sealant.
4.Motorcycle batteries don’t last very long. Some of the new technology batteries still have some bugs to work out.

Then you go on about the Head:

“ENGINE HEAD been told wasn't damaged from the previous blow up well WRONG it has been repaired and skimmed with poor result.”

We now know the head is fine. Poor result is a false statement. You never showed us any head repair and skimming is usually a good practice as Husabergs can get hot and the aluminum head can warp.


“now we need to understand as there is still a leaking in the head we replace the valve seal but still persists
so what we need to find now is if i have to bin the engine head or bin the valve as he could have put some used one for what we know”


Your mechanic replaced the valve seal but that was not the problem. You continue on that the head is still leaking but actually is not. You accuse Taffmeisters of putting a used valve in and that you may have to “bin“the head because of what Taffmeisters “could have done”.

You never did mention what kind of diagnostic procedure your mechanic did to determine a worn/faulty/damaged valve seal. It turned out that was not the cause of the smoking either.


“we cant tell if the rings were put correctly maybe we need to break the
entire engine to pieces”

We are beginning to see you grasp at straws here as the accusations are really flying now.

“ I am feeling that this guy put it together with the purpose to explode soon
so he could sell me some part to fix it ...isn't it??? hope you all read my experience and have twice the thought before using this guy...for me NEVER EVER AGAIN”

So Taffmeisters intentionally defrauded you so that they could profit from you at a later date after the explosion?


“so we presume now is something to do with head ''microfrature'' or something similar that is letting the oil throw the head when is cold...we will try soon to fix it or a new head will cost £617”
“believe me when I am saying the work was half done”

No microfracture found. What a surprise.


“(picture 2) exhaust valve the black is way far more compact compare to the intake (picture 3) you can scrub it out with your finger on the intake but not the exhaust one”

Exhaust valves get a good deal of carbon build up on them and the intakes do stay cleaner as they do not have exhaust gases flowing over the lower part of the stem.


Now that you have thoroughly trashed Taffmeisters you show pictures of the Reed Valve Seat with what looks like an imperfection. Most know that a damaged reed valve will cause a Husaberg to smoke. You seem astonished that this little barely moving part could have caused you so much grief (smoking).


" i knew it since the valves, told you i got stories (and more to come) ...
how it can happen? i mean, let's just be realistic there is no ''hard moving parts '' you would expect that from the piston/head/valves but not on a ''gentle valve'' that sit on the engine case”

You knew about this issue for some time yet still continued to trash Taffmeisters because you were just so sure it was the head with subpar work from Taffmeisters that was going to cost you a tidy sum to replace. It just couldn’t be that tiny little reed valve causing the entire problem. Nah.

“I heard a story of Taffy
He rebuild a sidecar
Blow up in one lap
Rebuild it
Last 3 lap
Guy find out of cowboy work of taffmaister and bring him to court
He got away saying the engine was design for race bike not sidecar
Husaberg specialist in his own imagination”

You are citing a court case where Taffmeisters was sued but “got away”.
You obviously disagree with the court’s decision as you know better.

“another evidence with his negligence is that I have evice of him saying ''I always done this'' and next time ''I never done that in my life that's wrong''..kind of find an excuse to everything...
ps. that's all recorded but I won't make it public not yet”


Now you really raise the stakes in this false narrative and threaten to release private recorded conversations to the public.
I don’t know exactly how the legal system works in the U.K. but our system in the U.S. is based on their system. If this narrative was being played out in the U.S. you probably would have been slapped with a lawsuit by now. You may not know this and are very young but if you trash businesses on the internet you can be sued for large sums of money. Libel, Slander and Defamation of Character are a few of the things that you can be sued for.

Defamation when one party makes an untrue and damaging statement about another party and then causes or allows it to be disseminated to a third party.

Again, I know that you are very young and perhaps a little naïve. I think I can see where this is going and it is getting very very ugly. I am sure that Taffy will never respond to you in this thread and that in itself should worry you. Usually Taffy enjoys a good bit of banter and can hold his own but you have taken this to a new level.

I am sure that everyone on this site wants the best outcome for you and the issues that you are having with your bike.

Check out the website Muggyweld.com as their product and a little sandpaper might just do the trick to fill the void on your reed valve surface.

Husabutt

the weld filler + sandpaper wont help IMHO because it needs a really flat surface

just machine it

also just MHO moldy air filter and exhaust gaskets are nothing to do with this issue

in any case something is obviously wrong with the bike but thats not the point

the point is a public review of honesty and quality of service

Taffys advertising claims for many of his products have been numerically incorrect since he started selling magic beans nearly 10 years ago and you will not find a single post about an unhappy customer getting his money back. cash flow is one way only.

his abusive attitude is also self evidenced on here ad-nausem

its no surprise to me that with these 2 facts that there will be a disproportionate number of people who are unhappy.

only a small percentage of them will bother with a thread however there are many threads like this one, even more since the "moderators" are not able to delete them all anymore.

so in the spirit of being Zen; just let it go

reed valve a little imperfection?LITTLE IMPERFECTION?


HOW CAN YOU CALL YOURSELF HUSABERG SPECIALIST AND SELL THIS