Hooper Imports Wins Judgment Against Lifan

frostbite · 04-20-2009, 04:25 PM

For you slackers who never check out the front page :wink: :

http://www.hooperimports.com/

Congratulations Larry. I'm hope this can finally be put to rest.

SpeedSouth · 04-20-2009, 05:01 PM

So, if I read that correctly...(I'm in a bit of a hurry)

Lifan must retract all statements that implicate Hooper did not sell Lifans legally. And they are not allowed to make any future claims to the same effect.

In summary, the judge looked over the evidence and said "Yes, the statement posted by Lifan on their web site could lead someone to think that Hooper isn't selling Lifans legally. Retract that statement and don't do it again."

Is that about right? And Lifan didn't even try to defend themselves.

Did I miss something? 8O

Cal25 · 04-20-2009, 05:07 PM

And what about Larry's ricebowl? I sure hope he get it replaced too.

Sounds like American Lifan got off too easy. And what does the 1,000 dollar bond do?

At any rate I am sure that Hooper is glad for this to be behind them.

phil · 04-20-2009, 07:06 PM

congrats to larry, aint karma a b!^@#

just had to borrow that kd

dsrt4 · 04-20-2009, 08:23 PM

I have a Very good story about Larry Hooper to share in a few days or so. It will show you Exactly what a stand up kinda Guy he is.

Anyway Larry, Congrats!!!

My wife made this pic for you!

Q · 04-20-2009, 08:51 PM

Good for Larry!

My dealings with Larry Hooper have always been positive. The two engines I bought from him were definitely made by Lifan and are still running great after lots of use.

Q

culcune · 04-20-2009, 09:15 PM

It's interesting to see that yet another Chinese company lost in US court, over something they probably should know better (the other suit was Yamaha winning its suit against Yamoto).

I had felt that while A. Lifan intimidated other dealer/distributors out of selling Lifan bikes, they shouldn't have pushed the issue with Hooper.

dsrt4 · 04-20-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

I had felt that while A. Lifan intimidated other dealer/distributors out of selling Lifan bikes, they shouldn't have pushed the issue with Hooper.

I Agree!! He brought Lifan over to the states and stood behind the product before anyone. He wasn't selling crap at flea-markets or at some fly by night store front.

Heres a Article to let you know just how long he has delt with Lifan and how he started bringing their bikes into the states!

http://www.bkoffroads.com/CT70%20rep...%20article.htm

knothead · 04-20-2009, 11:04 PM

That's killer! I'm happy for Hooper Imports. The smear campaign is what really turned me against American Lifan... I hope Larry can get some damages out of AL, I think he deserves it.

SpudRider · 04-21-2009, 02:30 AM

Congratulations to Mr. Larry Hooper! I certainly hope he will receive the full justice he deserves.

Spud

KentuckyDonkey · 04-21-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by phil

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just had to borrow that kd

Awww, that's alright- I sto...err..uh "requisitioned" it from someone else!

Lifan had better toe the line- IMO, they make the best Chinese engines (can't comment on their bikes as I've never had one...but if they're the same quality as their engines...they must be great) but if they get a reputation for being douchebags, and go around disparaging good dealers who have helped to get their brand established and accepted in the US, they will do themselves irreparable harm!

phil · 04-21-2009, 01:42 PM

me being on the border of ky, you must know me

kczukiman · 04-21-2009, 07:20 PM

Great news...About time.

maf119l · 04-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Actually Hooper won the case by default because Bob Yang did not respond in time (Hoopers PDF that Frostbite linked to the main page states this in the first paragraph),not because his claim was valid.If you do not respond to the lawsuit against you (i don't understand why someone would do that) you deserve to loose no matter the facts.

mrhyak · 04-23-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by maf119l

Actually Hooper won the case by default because Bob Yang did not respond in time (Hoopers PDF that Frostbite linked to the main page states this in the first paragraph),not because his claim was valid.If you do not respond to the lawsuit against you (i don't understand why someone would do that) you deserve to loose no matter the facts.

Maybe he did not respond because he had no case? Glad Larry showed A-Lifan they can't come into the USA and push people around.

04-20-2009, 04:25 PM	#1
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Hooper Imports Wins Judgment Against Lifan For you slackers who never check out the front page :wink: : http://www.hooperimports.com/ Congratulations Larry. I'm hope this can finally be put to rest. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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04-20-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	So, if I read that correctly...(I'm in a bit of a hurry) Lifan must retract all statements that implicate Hooper did not sell Lifans legally. And they are not allowed to make any future claims to the same effect. In summary, the judge looked over the evidence and said "Yes, the statement posted by Lifan on their web site could lead someone to think that Hooper isn't selling Lifans legally. Retract that statement and don't do it again." Is that about right? And Lifan didn't even try to defend themselves. Did I miss something? 8O __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	congrats to larry, aint karma a b!^@# just had to borrow that kd __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations to Mr. Larry Hooper! I certainly hope he will receive the full justice he deserves. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-21-2009, 01:42 PM	#12
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	me being on the border of ky, you must know me __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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04-20-2009, 05:07 PM	#3
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	And what about Larry's ricebowl? I sure hope he get it replaced too. Sounds like American Lifan got off too easy. And what does the 1,000 dollar bond do? At any rate I am sure that Hooper is glad for this to be behind them.
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04-20-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
dsrt4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 267	I have a Very good story about Larry Hooper to share in a few days or so. It will show you Exactly what a stand up kinda Guy he is. Anyway Larry, Congrats!!! My wife made this pic for you!
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04-20-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
Q Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 348	Good for Larry! My dealings with Larry Hooper have always been positive. The two engines I bought from him were definitely made by Lifan and are still running great after lots of use. Q
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04-20-2009, 09:15 PM	#7
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	It's interesting to see that yet another Chinese company lost in US court, over something they probably should know better (the other suit was Yamaha winning its suit against Yamoto). I had felt that while A. Lifan intimidated other dealer/distributors out of selling Lifan bikes, they shouldn't have pushed the issue with Hooper.
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04-20-2009, 11:04 PM	#9
knothead Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the land of the busted up ricebowl Posts: 815	That's killer! I'm happy for Hooper Imports. The smear campaign is what really turned me against American Lifan... I hope Larry can get some damages out of AL, I think he deserves it.
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04-21-2009, 07:20 PM	#13
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Great news...About time. __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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04-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#14
maf119l Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: perkinston,ms Posts: 296	Actually Hooper won the case by default because Bob Yang did not respond in time (Hoopers PDF that Frostbite linked to the main page states this in the first paragraph),not because his claim was valid.If you do not respond to the lawsuit against you (i don't understand why someone would do that) you deserve to loose no matter the facts. __________________ yamaha vstar 650,unknown chinese 4 wheeler,johnny pag 250 spyder,lifan gy-5
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