Blame China...BS. First they decided to buy these kits for around $60.00 per unit, then as they should, re sell at a profit. They KNOW that the kits have issues with them., not unknown to them, but put out a warranty that they no intention to honor. My issue was in 3/2009, they may in fact come to there scenes and treating the customers better. When my coil went out I didn't blame luckyearlybird, but it was one of those things. I had no problem with communication, told her of my situation, ordered both a CDI and coil, and told her that I'd be returning the defective part when I figured out which one was defective. That is (after receiving my order) when she told me that she wouldn't warranty the part, although the warranty is listed and was notified with in the proper time.
As much as the ratings...most are put up before the end of the warranty time...I did not rate the product till the engine was installed, gave a good report, THEN in 3 days had problems with her...
Buying any engine made in China (that was my first) just be aware that you buy it as is, should the vender make adjustments, consider yourself lucky.
Personally my first (purchased from LEB) HT was the only one out of 6 that I had factory issues with. Also that every vendor would need to go out of business before I bought another item from them, but that's me.
