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[RedDevil]

Uncle, Uncle!!!!  I just ordered two of the darn things from Dianne at Sierra...you guys convinced me, and I'll probably be using my CB more this coming year and don't want to burn it up.  Don't have a SWR meter, and don't want to get one, so if these are this good out of the box, that's good enough for me.

Thanks guys, I needed to spend some more money today...got my daily "fix"...

Terry,
As long as your coax run from your radio to your tour pak isn't kinked or anything, the shorties will exceed the performance of the stock whips right out of the package, as you can see by the measurements I posted earlier.  Ultra hopefully will be doing measurements on his this weekend which should then give two samples of SWRs for them.  Just "by-the-ear" performance will be noticeable.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[Midnight Rider]

Terry,
As long as your coax run from your radio to your tour pak isn't kinked or anything, the shorties will exceed the performance of the stock whips right out of the package, as you can see by the measurements I posted earlier.  Ultra hopefully will be doing measurements on his this weekend which should then give two samples of SWRs for them.  Just "by-the-ear" performance will be noticeable.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

Red...not that it matters at this point, but how easy are they to get on and off?  I'm thinking of when I cover the bike at night on trips with my Exigent (sp?) full cover...I currently have the rubber duckies from Freedom and they just fold over, but I'm assuming these will have to be removed and stored, or I'll have to sew some holes in my cover.  Is it just a set screw?

[RedDevil]

Red...not that it matters at this point, but how easy are they to get on and off?  I'm thinking of when I cover the bike at night on trips with my Exigent (sp?) full cover...I currently have the rubber duckies from Freedom and they just fold over, but I'm assuming these will have to be removed and stored, or I'll have to sew some holes in my cover.  Is it just a set screw?

Terry,
They're exactly like the stock whips.  Loosen the allen set screw and unscrew them.  Takes about 30 secs to do it.  
Cheers  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[Tbone]

I ordered mine from Sierra on Monday around 5:30 in the afternoon via their website and they arrived today.  The antennas look great, the bike's in for service but I should have it back tomorrow.
Bob

[RedDevil]

I ordered mine from Sierra on Monday around 5:30 in the afternoon via their website and they arrived today.  The antennas look great, the bike's in for service but I should have it back tomorrow.
Bob

Tbone,
They'll look even better when they're on your bike.  
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[Tbone]

Tbone,
They'll look even better when they're on your bike.  
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

I know you're right Red and I hate waiting!!  

[TCinVA]

Red,
Another satisfied customer.  I also ordered mine from Sierra - Tuesday afternoon - and they arrived today.  "Great looking pair" .  I'll try them out on my '03 this weekend.  See how they hold up to near zero temps [smiley=nervous.gif].  They do look like quality gear.  Thanks for all your insight on these.  For everyone - the total cost w/shipping was $75 and change to Northern VA.  Sweet deal.
TC

[RedDevil]

Red,
Another satisfied customer.  I also ordered mine from Sierra - Tuesday afternoon - and they arrived today.  "Great looking pair" .  I'll try them out on my '03 this weekend.  See how they hold up to near zero temps [smiley=nervous.gif].  They do look like quality gear.  Thanks for all your insight on these.  For everyone - the total cost w/shipping was $75 and change to Northern VA.  Sweet deal.
TC

TC,
Good deal on that.  So far mine are holding up well to the cold...they haven't gotten any more stiff than they were when I mounted them.  They'll look good on your 03, but will look even better on the SEUC when it comes in.
Cheers [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif],
Red

[ultrafxr]

Uncle, Uncle!!!!  I just ordered two of the darn things from Dianne at Sierra...you guys convinced me, and I'll probably be using my CB more this coming year and don't want to burn it up.  Don't have a SWR meter, and don't want to get one, so if these are this good out of the box, that's good enough for me.

Thanks guys, I needed to spend some more money today...got my daily "fix"...

You got off cheap today Terry.  [smiley=sauer052.gif]

[ultrafxr]

Glad to see all you guys got good service from Sierra.  Sorry that Jim (Eqons) had difficulty and there is no excuse for not trying to work things out.  But perhaps they just are not equipped to handle overseas orders.  Maybe this will wake them up.

Anyway the J&Ms no matter where you get them are a real quality item.  Improve the looks of the SE Ultra 100% from the stock whips.  Can't wait to try them out.

[Eqcons]

But perhaps they just are not equipped to handle overseas orders.

Their website is all set up to do overseas orders, but they just don't want to put any effort in if its required.  That doesn't bode well for domestic customers if you have a problem after purchase.....  :-/

Jim

[Midnight Rider]

Their website is all set up to do overseas orders, but they just don't want to put any effort in if its required.  That doesn't bode well for domestic customers if you have a problem after purchase.....  :-/

Jim

Jim...might be they're just not used to doing overseas things.  Diane was extremely pleasant to deal with, and very accomodating.  Perhaps you just caught them on a bad day, as everyone else seems satisfied with their service...everybody can have a bad day. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[Eqcons]

Jim...might be they're just not used to doing overseas things.  Diane was extremely pleasant to deal with, and very accomodating.  Perhaps you just caught them on a bad day, as everyone else seems satisfied with their service...everybody can have a bad day. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Hmmm..... Maybe, Terry - but you read the blunt email she sent to me.  Nothing pleasant, accomodating, or helpful at all about that, just "we've cancelled your order"; I can't believe that they aren't used to doing overseas things either, as their site is all set up to do that.  For me, it reads that they will be pleasant and accomodating if taking your money needs no effort. If it does, it's too much trouble for them.... If a new customer wants to order from me, and I'm not used to some peculiarity of his or her order, I'll take the trouble to find out what I need to do to fill the order, not cancel it out of hand.

A bad day? Sure - we can all have them, me as much as anyone. But she had the chance to fix it, and still couldn't be helpful at all.  I'd love to see what happens if you buy from them and have a real problem afterwards....

Anyone know the name of a senior person there?  I'm really in the mood for complaining about her attitude.

Jim

[Eqcons]

[size=10]C'est agréable de lire quelques mots en français, Merci![/size]

De rien, Jacques..... Je sais très bien que parce que seulement anglais est parlé ici, il peut être un peu fatiguant à lire. Tout le plaisir est pour moi!

[size=10]I understand you but also, I look the problem on the other side :
In France, we have two J&M's sellers for Honda Goldwing.
It's possible to order the antennas but it'll be a special order with more time for delivery and a purchase cost X2 than I've paid[/size].

Yes, you are correct, of course - it's just that as a Scotsman, I look after my money!   All the members of the board should be told - Copper wire was invented by two Scotsmen fighting over a 1¢ coin!

[size=10]For me it's a good compromise because i've a good product, less expensive than in France.
Sure, I've paid twice shipping cost and this practice is not acceptable[/size].

Yup!  It brings out the Scotsman in me big time!

[size=10]Bonne soirée[/size]

et à toi.

Jim

[bisounours]

Good news for my bike !
My antennas will stay not long time on my desk.
Previously, the delivery date was April 2007.
Yesterday, my dealer says me that the jester is started since 9th January and will arrive in two weeks. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
But the problem for a european MAP for A/C and exhausts without flaps is not solved.
I speak with my dealer about the TM with AT and I hope to convince him that it's a good way for his customers (and of course for the maintain of the warranty with him).
News in the next days ......

Best regards
Jacques