Well I said I would respond more after court and here it is. I lost the case. But the loss was due to my ignorance in the legal arena. I did not have a lawyer so, I took the knife to a gunfight. I will keep this short, but respond if you want more info.
4/03 Paid for Muscle 107 kit built and installed by Zippers 99hp and 115 tq
4/05 Rode to Daytona, lifter shredded causing massive damage. Well past 1 yr warranty
6/05 Zippers completely rebuilt 107 at discounted rate, allegedly same hp and tq ratings
8/05 Trip to Sturgis, SD bike was sputtering and power was low. Took to Speeds performance for dyno tuning. 66hp and 92tq. Called Zippers for assistance, was told to bring back to shop…in Maryland. Speeds mentioned oil cavitation/circulation most likely the cause. Zippers stated may be altitude related. Sturgis altitude approx 4000ft
8/05 Returned from Sturgis and Zippers said repair was made and stated carburator problem
5/06 Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. Took to Cycle Solutions for dyno tuning. Four runs ranging from 56-60 HP and 79-82 TQ. Called Zippers for assistance, was told to bring back to shop…in Maryland. Altitude was not mentioned. Tuner also mentioned oil cavitation/circulation most likely the cause
6/06 Zippers alleges they fixed the issue and when I requested a warranty extension for a second opinion since I was at the end of the 1 year warranty, I received the statement typed as shown in quotes, their grammar/spelling, not mine.
“findings we found in the eng dyno as is power inconsistent. Cam plate was removed to inspect oil flow which flow/was weak/ removed cam plate. Inspection of check valve and we found small debris lodged in bore of ck valve and upon inspection of lifters, we found corrosive etching on tappet rollers. Comments from oil engine enclose is not compatible with the environment (usage) if component failure occurs there is no further warranty due to the use of Amszoil
Due to the corrosive condition of engine parts due to the use of Amszoil, no further warranty of labor or materials apply to this job. Zippers recommends you cease using the current oil and switch to spectro golden or redline synthetic and change every 2500 miles.”
7/06 I was forwarded the oil analysis, that Zippers paid for. Report shows viscosity slightly low and recommends oil and filter change. Not corrosive or out of specs for used oil.
8/06 Bike starts making noise similar to when first engine blew in 03, I parked the bike in hopes that the BBB claim and MD Attorney General’s claim would further induce mediation. It didn’t
10/06 Cant wait, take bike to local shop for repair. Valve spring breaks and bends valve. The lifters that were replaced were inspected and no damage or corrosiveness found.
4/07 Went to court and was offered payment of valve spring repair providing I do not post anything on forum. I did receive an email from Dan after he was forwarded the info from the forum. I chose no deal.
Opinions and stories are like A-holes….but the above statements are documented. Their statements thru numerous phone calls, Amsoil caused the damage because the oil is corrosive. Amsoil is owned by Amway, the altitude in Sturgis caused the lack of power The debris causing a weak flow to internal parts….priceless.