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if ya want my opinion?? their taking the piss! but it will bite them in the ass!!! if they used the origenal drawing andy put in the mag?? they run the risk of a major mishap as the centre hole is large enough to let the halfshaft bearing pull through! which will result in the wheel coming away from the trike! without sounding harsh let them pay by their mistake!!!!
If they used those drawings they have commited an act of theft under the copyright act, unless they have drawings that predate the ones in the mag then they owe Andy royalties or a one off payment at a reasonable value for the design. Andy, you say you had to let the flat go due to cost of living but don't seem too bothered with losing out on a big pay day. get stuck in chap!! the least you are owed is a fee for the original concept and drawings. Nice set up tho |
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« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2007, 12:04:57 PM » |
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I have agreed with everything everyone has said so far. It is out of order that they were on this site like everyone else then stole Manky's own idea for there own profit without so much as an email or anything. I bet they don't tell people that they got the idea from him,or credit the site in any way. Lets hope they don't try and put a copy write on it cos they will have to prove that they came up with it before Manky and there is proof on here that they didn't as they asked him about it. I also agree with Manky though. Once you sit down and figure out the cost to buy the bits to make up the kit and the cost of machining the plates you wouldn't be left with much of a profit margin. Also the cost of putting a copy write in the plate would be very expensive. I will have a word with a friend of mine who is going through the process at the minute. The other way is to see what it would cost to just machine the plate and sell that on its own and leave the purchaser to buy the other bits themselves. It would probably work out cheaper and easier that way.
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« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2007, 12:08:32 PM » |
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Well said Brock,I know where I'd rather get mine from
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« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2007, 12:12:20 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2007, 12:14:00 PM » |
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honest andys emporium of scrap??? |
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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2007, 12:26:19 PM » |
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Too honest for his own good Andy.  Looks like I've stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest here! Didn't intend to. If anything I was quietly amused that something I threw together in my shed has ended up as a kit being marketed by a professional company. I'm not looking for confrontation, but will admit a quick note to say they were using the idea would've been courteous. As for the drawing in 100% Biker, Toad's right, it wasn't really intended as an accurate, cut out & use template, more an illustration of what the finished plate should look like. |
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« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2007, 02:00:35 PM » |
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me mates told me its advetised in 100%......  ill be getting my copy soon so ill verify it for you.... |
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« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2007, 02:39:09 PM » |
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yes it is in issue 94
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« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2007, 02:50:35 PM » |
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My mail and their response.......... Quote......
"Lots of requests for help in doing the job 'diy' and the monkey."
-----Original Message-----
From: Quzzy [mailto:paul.harrison067@orange.fr]
Sent: 10 September 2007 22:44
To: Edinburgh Trike Services
Subject: Enquiry from Edinburgh Trike Services
I wondered where the inspiration for your reliant brake conversion came
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« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2007, 04:28:33 PM » |
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Would have been nice if they said the web site name and that they got it off of him instead of "The Monkey". Bet they would not have said that If you hadn't asked and they probably know you are on here.
Andy's was in issue 44 and this company have it in issue 94. That just shows how long ago it was when Andy put it in there.
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It just goes to show how high they regard their friends when money is involved...  We know who's idea it is though...  I think Tazet has a valid point about making the backing plates though Andy, get in there my son ! ........  |
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« Reply #26 on: September 13, 2007, 12:45:06 AM » |
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I have agreed with everything everyone has said so far. It is out of order that they were on this site like everyone else then stole Manky's own idea for there own profit without so much as an email or anything. I bet they don't tell people that they got the idea from him,or credit the site in any way. Lets hope they don't try and put a copy write on it cos they will have to prove that they came up with it before Manky and there is proof on here that they didn't as they asked him about it. I also agree with Manky though. Once you sit down and figure out the cost to buy the bits to make up the kit and the cost of machining the plates you wouldn't be left with much of a profit margin. Also the cost of putting a copy write in the plate would be very expensive. I will have a word with a friend of mine who is going through the process at the minute. The other way is to see what it would cost to just machine the plate and sell that on its own and leave the purchaser to buy the other bits themselves. It would probably work out cheaper and easier that way.
did mine cheap axle£5 discs and calipers £15 metal for plates found in garage total cost a staggering £20 excellent |
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« Reply #27 on: September 13, 2007, 01:22:08 PM » |
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An axle for a fiver?! Got any more?
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« Reply #28 on: September 13, 2007, 03:34:13 PM » |
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« Reply #29 on: September 13, 2007, 08:34:00 PM » |
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Was at the local bike meet last night & was asked if I knew anyone with an axle. Now I know where they all are!
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