Not From Me!
I think Gunny's been perfectly neutral on this like a respected member with vendor ties should be. Props to him!
Gents-
I would first like to say that I have NEVER liked their exhausts and the entire thread conversation between Rich and Wilkson (it was him right?) over how ...... his whole experience was left a VERY bad taste in my mouth! To drop that mush $$ and get not only horrible resluts which screwed up his bike for sure AND horrible customer service on the issue was deplorable to say the least! The guy came off way too cocky and never backed up the .... on the broken bike and how it ran with this horrible system!
Also, for the record, since the associated costs were going to exceed his expectations for the relocation I have not been working with Randy at Bellissimoto since he decided to move out to Vegas. I certainly have the pipeline to route folks to him directly and obtain items using the forum discount, and thats what I have been doing for members for the last few months. Randy was never a true fan of AR systems and would much rather endorse the other alternatives he carries- such as Akra and others. I seriously appreciate the "kind words" spoken here by TKarp and leaving me out of the entire mess with Rish, AR, and whoever this Burnsey character is.
I am a realist and have my own opinions on bike parts and gear based on what I have seen work, and explode in the companies faces. Some of the crap out there is a total joke and stuff I would NEVER invest in regardless of what anyone says about it. I use what works for me and what has been tested and shown to produce actual results. I try not to endorse stuff just because Ive been asked or told to, and stuff I dont believe in. Remember back when I first announced Rotobox wheels and just about 99% of the membership absolutely HATED it from day one? Even I didnt like the look of them off the bike. But now reputable folsk like Jeff D and others have tried them out and when i saw them on the bikes I did like them much better. These are something Randy and Lyle like to push because they believe in them and so far they have proven to be worthy. Randy has actually taken quite a few brands OFF his website since they do not sell for whatever reason and have zero income potential for the business.
Therefore, just because I am "affiliated" with Bellissimoto doesnt mean I love everything they carry - but obviously SOME FOLKS do and that is why they purchase them. We all have our personal likes and dislikes and individualality is something I highly advocate! Do what works best for you, NOT what others TELL YOU to buy or TELL YOU that you need on your bikes!! So in a nutshell I could care less about Austin Racing, their inferior craftsmanship, and most of all (to me with any company) their dispicable customer service!
Sorry for the novel of a response but needed to clarify my present position and personal stance on this issue at hand. BTW- se Post #71 I left on this mess wayyyy back in the midst of it all. I vote to shut it down if it gets seriously out of control and starts more trouble between members than its really worth. Nothing is worth getting into these huge arguments over and saying .... best kept to ourselves if you know what I mean. Sound good to yoos guys?
Semper Fi !
Gunny
