| SmartLight 'TRAVELER' Series Released | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 7th, 2009 10:27 pm | 1st Post |
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Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that I have just put up the first 5 SmartLight 'Traveler' series units on eBay. Here is the the current listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120467308809 These are designed to fit ANY bike or vehicle including yours. You can also use them on snowmobiles, cars, boats, you name it. ANY 12v system that gets charged can use it. I can offer these at a much less expensive price because I don't supply as many cables and the packaging can be smaller. Same high quality stuff here so if you were waiting for something for your model bike or the price to get cheaper, here you go. Anyone installing these on a bike that wants to upgrade later as future models become available for their bikes will be able to get full credit (less shipping) toward the newer product by returning the original SmartModule for credit when ordering. You can also download the manual for this product on RudysBackayrd from the link at the bottom of my sig, if you would like more information (or you can just ask too). The original SmartLight, now called 'Gearhead' series for the 1500 is listed there as well. You can see it here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120461448458 As usual, feedback is appreciated. Ride safe guys and gals. Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 02:02 am by Rudy ____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 7th, 2009 11:33 pm | 2nd Post |
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Good to see you at the commercial point of your new endeavor Rudy. Wish you the best with it.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 7th, 2009 11:54 pm | 3rd Post |
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AZgl1500 wrote: Good to see you at the commercial point of your new endeavor Rudy. Wish you the best with it. Thanks John. I think I actually have to have sales and make money before we can classify it as 'commercial' but that is the direction I'd like to see it go eventually. 'Hobby' would be the better classification up to this point. With what I have invested in this so far, it will be a real long time before this breaks even, if ever. It's a good thing that I believe the product is important or I would have let it go a good bit of investment back and kept the money. I think it's going to take a lot more than these few first releases but I guess one has to start someplace.  Now where did I leave that grindstone?  Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 12:02 am by Rudy ____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 12:27 am | 4th Post |
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Best of luck Rudy. For sure it is an excellent product.
____________________ Spider Bob GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY, GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps, it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Patriot Guard Rider |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 12:38 am | 5th Post |
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if and when i get up there---i hope to pick one up for my 83 1100. so set one back for me---ok? nice adds on flea bay. good luck with them .
____________________ 1979 gl1000 dressed --back to naked 1980 gl1100 interstate --side lined 1983 gl1100 interstate the fastest color--RED retired trucker---going to see it again ----on 2 wheels---love it--love it http://serrasj.com/ gwrra 003663 |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:11 am | 6th Post |
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SmartLight 'Traveler' series Rudy, count me in for one or two if it will work on my Valkyrie as well. How about my Victory Kingpin? Thanks and good luck! Dave Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:12 am by Bikefix |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:23 am | 7th Post |
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Bikefix wrote: SmartLight 'Traveler' series Dave, It will work on any bike that has a battery and an aux power source or running lights. The hardest part is finding where best to mount the LED on some of the bikes. I mounted one on my GL1000 and mounted the LED to the side of the choke bracket with tie-wraps. Worked good but I had to extend the LED wires about a foot to do it. Works good there and doesn't take away from the nekkid look at all.
____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:24 am | 8th Post |
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wda-83wing wrote: if and when i get up there---i hope to pick one up for my 83 1100. so set one back for me---ok? Thanks Wayne, I should have one when you are ready for it. At least I usually have stock. Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:25 am by Rudy ____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:30 am | 9th Post |
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Thats a good listing, Rudy. Sells it nicely... soon as I have the dough, I will get one for the BumbleWee...
____________________ http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/League/Status_of_the_Issue.html Proud Member of the Patriot Guard Riders-Id: 79170 http://www.spiritone.com/~sirius/pow-mia/Echanis.htm http://www.taskforceomegainc.org/e002.html http://smartlight.rudysproducts.com/ Ya, my only hope was Betty Lou,she was the one,a combination AK 57 oozie radar laser triple-barrel double-scoped heat-seekin shotgun. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:31 am | 10th Post |
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UBarW wrote: Thats a good listing, Rudy. Sells it nicely... soon as I have the dough, I will get one for the BumbleWee... I understand the dough part. Thanks.
____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 03:57 am | 11th Post |
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Rudy, don't forget to patent the design so no one can pirate it and go commercial with it before you do. Trademark the names also.
____________________ Michael Too much chrome to polish, too little time!! Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers. PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 11:01 am | 12th Post |
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Bagmaster wrote: Rudy, don't forget to patent the design so no one can pirate it and go commercial with it before you do. Trademark the names also. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.
____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 01:48 pm | 13th Post |
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Sold me on one for my new baby, just from reading your E-Bay ad.....So just as soon as I get the "Necessary" things, like tires.... ....and front forks seals, I'll be looking at buying one for it....No use having it die on me out in the boonies.....BTW Baggy is right patent it and the name....That way the cheap ripoffs can't rip you off...Next I would try to get into some of the "after market" bike supply houses, bike dealers, etc, with it and see if they will add it to their line up of accessories...Worth a try....Claude....
____________________ THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Old Red 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Black Beauty http://www.RudysBackyard.com |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 03:22 pm | 14th Post |
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I just bought one , I will let you all know how it performs over the coming weeks .. Rudy needs all the help he can get on this ,so make sure you buy one for you bike , Ciaran
____________________ http://www.shinywing.com ...An Irish based online Goldwing shop .. worldwide shipping RUDY NEEDS OUR HELP CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW .. http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum3/129204.html CIARAN (pronounced Keeron)  |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 03:57 pm | 15th Post |
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SpiderBob wrote: Best of luck Rudy. For sure it is an excellent product. Thanks Bob, Bob has had one of the 'Gearhead' units since early on. He got his installed and then gave it the Bob version of the double crash test. It passed without noticing the event. Since then he has it running on his trike while in repair, waiting for the day he can roll again. Bob has been a great supporter as have many others. I'm grateful for that. Wexy thanks for posting this as a sticky. Saves a lot of hunting. Now, just what I need, wexy as a critic. This should be fun.  This is one of those deals where any margin I get from the sales of the products so far is lost in the manufacturing costs, particularly labor time, and the selling, listing and payment fees. There are ways to reduce the manufacturing costs but not until the things take off with enough sales because the labor savings require tooling to get that labor out of it. And tooling costs money (what doesn't?). So it's kind of a catch-22 in a way. Until that happens there won't be enough margin to afford to retail it through some of our popular retailers. They would need a share of it too. In the mean time, I will build them for 'us' and see where it goes beyond that. For those supporting it, I sincerely appreciate it. In exchange I try to give you something you will find of value and bring comfort when riding your bikes. But to be fair, I must say that I do enjoy making these products, no matter the margin. They don't keep the wolves from the door but when I'm busy making these products, I don't have to pay so much attention to the scratching. Some of you know what I mean.Ride safe everyone. Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 04:02 pm by Rudy ____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10th, 2010 03:30 pm | 16th Post |
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Rudy, Not that this would be news to anyone but, I absolutely love the traveler! The panel stays are fantastic also. Thanks for the fast shipping. PS: I am going to boast about you below! Look away.   The "Traveler" is a fantastic new product. The instructions are clear and concise. Everything is included to make the installation easy and fast. You can use the supplied LED or add your own. You are not stuck with some engineer's (no offense Rudy) idea of a nice mount.  I also purchased the "Fender Keeper Panel Restraints." Yet another great product! I have been worried I was going to lose one of my side panels ever since I first started my build. Especially after hearing how many of my fellow riders have lost theirs. Both products are perfect for everyone. The pro will appreciate the flexibility and the fact that you you are not tied to a particular mount or, bulky bracket. The novice will really appreciate the instructions. Everyone will appreciate what each product does! No... Rudy has not paid me for this. I PM'ed my paypal address Rudy! LOL Thanks for making my bike better Rudy! Chris Bradley
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10th, 2010 04:47 pm | 17th Post |
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Rudy wrote: This is is one of those deals where any margin I get from the sales of the products so far is lost in the manufacturing costs, particularly labor time, and the selling, listing and payment fees. There are ways to reduce the manufacturing costs but not until the things take off with enough sales because the labor savings require tooling to get that labor out of it. And tooling costs money (what doesn't?). Rudy you need to patent the name and idea. A friend of mine invented a device for Harleys about 15 yrs ago. It was a breaker point plate that replaced the stock one but this had timing marks and was adjustable. You could use a timing light to time the machine in two minutes instead of twenty to fourty minutes. He got a patent for it, then personally took it to Harley Davidson headquarters to see if they were interested in producing it or buying the patent. The head honcho checked it out and told him "I wish we had come up with this one!" Hearing that, he didn't want to sell it (they didn't want to buy anyway) but he did hook up with a company who wanted to use him. They provided all the tooling, production, packaging and sales and now the device is part of their product line in a nice blister pack. Quality control and major decisions is controlled by him. Now he stays home and cashes the royalty checks which get larger every six months! Ya never know............ Last edited on Sun Jan 10th, 2010 04:59 pm by melhadden ____________________ God bless, Mel Hadden '84 GL1200A '67 BSA 650 Lightning - first bike http://www.jamestownhd.com/code/knothead.htm |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 8th, 2010 12:30 am | 18th Post |
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After you have this patented and protected, give me a shout. I may have an in with Drag Specialties. No promises, but I can definitely bring it to somebody's attention. Drop a note to my username at charter.net
____________________ SidecarMike A motorcycle is like a cast iron skillet, it mellows with age, wash it and you destroy years of seasoning! "The Mistress" 1996 Aspencade & Friendship 3 Sidecar 1984 NightHawk 650, 1985 Aspencade |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 8th, 2010 12:35 am | 19th Post |
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Thanks Mike.
____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 10th, 2010 01:24 am | 20th Post |
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I just gotta say that Rudy is the man. Bought a Smartlight system from him and the service and assistance has been fantastic. Looks like a great product too. Once the snow disappears I'll be trying it out. Thanks Rudy.
____________________ "It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The wind noise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you shit your pants every now and then." |
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