Use a 20" or larger knobby bicycle tire and rubber cement. Cut the tire into two pieces 30" long by 2 1/4" wide. The length will need to be trimmed when...
11205
Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Dec 3, 2006 1:33 am
Are blades available that will help with leaf mulching? I've got two RL1000's. One with low cut blades and one with high cut blades. Neither will "lift"...
11206
Tyler
robodirect
Dec 4, 2006 10:45 pm
Hi all, After 6 years and hundreds & hundreds of new friends later, I regret to say that Robo Direct will be closing. I am the only one left of the staff and...
11207
Clint D
clintd555
Dec 5, 2006 10:49 pm
Tyler, I'm sorry to hear of your closing. I think it's a sad day in the Robomower community as many users depended on your business and great service for many...
11208
Mike Hurley
hurlock7
Dec 5, 2006 11:36 pm
Tyler, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Crap! I always felt warm-n-fuzzy knowing I had a guru to go to when in need. Stay in touch, please...Also, Chris still has all those...
11209
Mike Reed
mikereedks
Dec 6, 2006 3:24 am
Dude, that's really sad news. I hope you will remain a part of this community for years to come and that you will always be an evangelist for the Robomower. I...
11210
Gordon Stoa
gordonstoa
Dec 7, 2006 10:54 pm
I just received the e mail from Tyler Ramage telling of his leaving the Robodirect business. Needless to say I am sorry to see him leave. I have been a...
11211
lawnwhiz
Dec 7, 2006 11:01 pm
After Tyler's sad message, I decided I would join the group to keep up with the latest happenings. I purchased my RoboMower from him in July, 2006, and have...
11212
ISG - Carll Frye
carllfrye
Dec 7, 2006 11:02 pm
Carll Frye owner of two robomowers located in Bellevue, Washington requests to join the group. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
11213
Danny Miller
oznog2002
Dec 8, 2006 2:37 am
Yeah, I came to the same conclusion! I came up with a plan and did the same thing with my tires. I screwed them into the plastic at a few points. The trick...
11214
wild_bill_howell
wild_bill_ho...
Dec 8, 2006 2:24 pm
Dang it, Ty! Sorry to hear the news and it's Robomower's and the entire consumer robotic community's loss that you're moving on. Here's hoping that the newly...
11215
loaddown1
Dec 8, 2006 2:50 pm
I have been drawing from Tyler's reservoir of knowledge, I believe, since he came on the scene. About 3 years ago my 500 started acting independently and I...
11216
stuarth44@...
stuarthausman
Dec 8, 2006 3:36 pm
Very well put. I agree with everything you said. Tyler is an asset to the RoboMower community. Robo Direct closing is bad news to RoboMower users and to...
11217
wild_bill_howell
wild_bill_ho...
Dec 8, 2006 4:21 pm
I agree with everything you said. Along with good customer service, somehow RM doesn't seem to think that price points matter, either. It does. A lower cost...
11218
Stan Herl
glindo72
Dec 8, 2006 4:27 pm
Tyler, iwould like a list what will be for sale Stan Tyler <tysamigo@...> wrote: Hi all, After 6 years and hundreds & hundreds of new friends later, I...
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Edward Meredith
edden2000
Dec 8, 2006 5:41 pm
I agree with all that has been said regarding Tyler and Robo-Direct. The fact is this is not just a sad day for all of the robomower owners in this group it...
11220
tysamigo@...
robodirect
Dec 8, 2006 11:40 pm
Hi all, Gosh, I don't know where to start but one thing is for sure, I sincerely appreciate the overwhelming feedback received since the announcement. I've ...
11221
tysamigo@...
robodirect
Dec 9, 2006 12:50 am
WB, Thanks man. When I get things straight, as it's very hectic right now, I will think of my next move. I have my eye set on a few opportunities. A few ...
11222
Jon
jonnashville
Dec 9, 2006 3:38 pm
When one of a company's biggest promoters needs to throw in the towel, that should set off loud-as-hell alarm bells at that company: something is definitely...
11223
rainycityguy
Dec 9, 2006 9:01 pm
I only worked with Tyler once but I too am afraid of the future. I'm on my 2nd one now, a 850, but willthere be support in the future? I like all others LOVE...
11224
A. R. Pennycuff
arpennycuff
Dec 9, 2006 9:02 pm
Jon, I agree with everything you just said. Losing Tyler is the worst thing that has happened to FR. Luckily I bought my 1000 from Costco last summer so when...
11225
Clint D
clintd555
Dec 9, 2006 9:31 pm
Yes, there's still support for the mowers. There are still servicing dealers in existence and warranty repairs will be handled just as always. A couple dealers...
11226
tysamigo@...
robodirect
Dec 10, 2006 1:10 am
Clint is right. The level support shouldn't change as any active service centers will be trained by the same man that trained me, Roy Tamir. Any service...
11227
DAVID L. JOHNSON
djohn2222
Dec 10, 2006 2:23 am
I first want to say Thank You to Tyler for all the help over the years. I bought my first RoboMowers 6 years ago. During that time Tyler was very helpful with...
11228
stuarth44@...
stuarthausman
Dec 11, 2006 2:22 pm
I hope you're right, Tyler, but I doubt it. I'm sure Roy has incredible knowledge of the RoboMower, but it seems that his customer relation skills are ...
11229
Austin Morgan
austindmorgan
Dec 11, 2006 2:37 pm
I have to agree with Tyler about Roy. He is awesome I have worked with him since 1998 when I bought my first FR mower. Unfortunately the companies he has...
11230
Mike Reed
mikereedks
Dec 11, 2006 4:09 pm
As a dealer who does not service, I have turned to Roy to support many of my customers when repairs are needed. Without a single exception, Roy has done a...
11231
stuarth44@...
stuarthausman
Dec 11, 2006 4:22 pm
Maybe I'm wrong. My only experience with him was several years ago and he wasn't very helpful at all. I love my RoboMower and want the company to be ...
11232
ga2ia
Dec 11, 2006 4:48 pm
I was as surprised as anyone to hear of RoboDirect closing. Like any established business, if one employee (or dealer) leaves, others should be there to pick...
11233
anemoi9
Dec 11, 2006 5:07 pm
I, too, and nonplussed by the imminent closing of Tyler's business. I sure don't want to have to go back to my push mower. Hopefully I'll get support from...
