No longer a sponser, but still in business - Ducati.ms

ducatimike · Feb 27th, 2008, 10:29 pm

I was informed today that to continue being a sponser on this forum, my costs would increase 1000% for the next year. I know I was getting a great deal from Scott, but an increase of this magnitude for my small business is just too steep. Even though you will no longer see my Logo on this forum, I am still in business selling shims, shim kits, tools, and retainers. I appreciate all the support from everyone on this list over the past few years.

Thanks again,
Mike Guidera
EMS

Desmo_Demon · Feb 28th, 2008, 7:58 am

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Originally Posted by ducatimike

I was informed today that to continue being a sponser on this forum, my costs would increase 1000% for the next year.

Sorry to hear about this, Mike. I know your products (shim kits and measuring tools) have helped me considerably with the valve adjustments of my 748, ST2, and Paso 750 over the years.....plus your free advice helped a lot when I was first starting to do my own valves. Thanks!

94CobraR · Feb 28th, 2008, 8:42 pm

That's a real shame. Sorry to hear it.

pgeller · Feb 28th, 2008, 10:47 pm

Ditto for Ducati Designs. The new price to be a vendor here is $150/mo, a 1500% increase. I've been very disappointed by the changes here, going from a thriving user community to an annoying, blinky billboard. With the opressive new pricing policy, the ROI is just not there. I'll continue to interact with the superb ducati.ms members, just on a personal level. Thanks to all who have supported our little endeavor.

pg
DD

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatimike

I was informed today that to continue being a sponser on this forum, my costs would increase 1000% for the next year. I know I was getting a great deal from Scott, but an increase of this magnitude for my small business is just too steep. Even though you will no longer see my Logo on this forum, I am still in business selling shims, shim kits, tools, and retainers. I appreciate all the support from everyone on this list over the past few years.

Thanks again,
Mike Guidera
EMS

Desmo_Demon · Feb 29th, 2008, 7:38 am

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Originally Posted by pgeller

I'll continue to interact with the superb ducati.ms members, just on a personal level.

We appreciate it, Paul!

ThunderDucRacer · Feb 29th, 2008, 10:08 am

Shame indeed.

Mike, I'll be giving you the business soon in hopes of doing my own valves and belts on my racebike...for the next 50 years

How many others will "never be found" pssibly as I've found EMS and the others, really by only being on this forum for a year now...damn shame