**** that sux but lesson learnt and safe in the fact that even after say spending anoth £500 to get it like new you will not lose out as it would sell and make its money back and even go up in value with work done ..
If you buy a car/bike off ebay/paypal your not covered by buyer protection,found that out hard way when bought £4k truck ridled with problems i had to sort!
I would be pissed but this do.s show the need to test ride and or if not possible ask for a video with date showing it running and how it sounds .
and would be thinking of asking for some money back as he did say well here are his own wrods on the abay listing . high lighted the key points that should have said more like there is some engine noise and maybe ready for a rebuild . ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... Barn find 1988, full restoration, need to sell it as I need space 12 months tax and 12 months mot no expense spared on this bike !! any questions ring jody on ********** good running order. ( no time wasters ) sold as seen will put a full dep exhaust system on to the bike. Cash on collection thanks, there is hardly a scratch .on it she is mint. good luck and happy bidding..
Bike sounded ok for first 30miles lol,gave £1260 incl £120 delivery fee,thankfully he didnt get many stickers,prefer it without,norfes doin the engine so all should be good to go soon!