Topic: Anubis Cycle - Out of Business?

[bunghole]

Anyone heard of this?  I shipped my rotor to them to be drilled and it was returned marked "out of business".

Their website is still up.

Anyone have a suggestion on where to get my rotor drilled?

Thanks!

[oldhondarider]

I got an email from Thomas that he recieved my rotor and was drilling it Friday (12-5)

[my78k]

I know for a while there he was shut down but not sure what the deal is now. I thought Tom was in the process of getting it all straightened out but I haven't heard anything in quite some time.

Dennis

[hymodyne]

Spikeybike was kind enough to drill my 2nd. I had sent my first to anubis; he matched it perfectly.

hym

[goon 1492]

Do it your self, I had a Pdf in the main website with three different kinds of patterns, I suggest getting GOOD bits(for stainless) because the rotor is HARD. I started with 1/8" (3mm) bit and stepped up to 3/16" (4.78mm). Then I used a GOOD countersink.

http://www.sohc4.net/images/4/44/750_rotor_drilling.PDF

[oldhondarider]

Do it your self, I had a Pdf in the main website with three different kinds of patterns, I suggest getting GOOD bits(for stainless) because the rotor is HARD. I started with 1/8" (3mm) bit and stepped up to 3/16" (4.78mm). Then I used a GOOD countersink.

http://www.sohc4.net/images/4/44/750_rotor_drilling.PDF

dumb question... but what size paper did this need to be printed on...?   I tried to plot it...but I couldn't get the size to come out right...

[heffay]

ElCheapo hasn't posted on here for over a year.

i'm not going to offer my suggestion because if i can't say anything nice then i may as well not say anything at all.  i will say this though, i doubt that his divorce had as much to do w/ his failing business as he would like to pawn off.

[mrosso]

I sent a rotor and paypal payment to Anubis last year (plus a few e-mails) and never saw anything come back. I'm out a rotor and $$.

[bunghole]

I sent a rotor and paypal payment to Anubis last year (plus a few e-mails) and never saw anything come back. I'm out a rotor and $$.

That's BS!  You should hammer them for your part.  Their number (although I don't get any answer - just voicemail) is 608-415-1401.  Website is:

http://anubiscycle.com/index.htm

[heffay]

it's not a them... it is ElCheapo... a member on this forum that started his business in 06 or 07 and has been failing at it ever since.
we all watched it happen before our very eyes, right on this message board.

go read his posts to learn more.

[BobbyR]

Yes it was sad, we saw his home foreclousure, etc. I am thinking about getting my rotor drilled. Now I have to find a place.

[goon 1492]

Do it your self, I had a Pdf in the main website with three different kinds of patterns, I suggest getting GOOD bits(for stainless) because the rotor is HARD. I started with 1/8" (3mm) bit and stepped up to 3/16" (4.78mm). Then I used a GOOD countersink.

http://www.sohc4.net/images/4/44/750_rotor_drilling.PDF

dumb question... but what size paper did this need to be printed on...?   I tried to plot it...but I couldn't get the size to come out right...

You might have to clip into two pieces and print it out on two separate sheets of paper then tape them back together, measure the O.D. of the rotor to make sure you its all good. Or take it to the nearest copy shop and have them print it out on a large sheet of paper. It should be to the right size, I will go back and check to make sure its all ok.
I could make plastic templates and ship them to you for a small fee, I warn you though that I can only do this in small ammounts (10 rotors at least at a time).
If I could make mass quantities of these to ship out to everyone I planned on donating all the proceeds to the forum after shipping costs are covered, anyone interested?

[ct_racer]

I might be interested, but I have 500 rotors, would things still line up?  Also does anyone know what this does to the longevity of the rotor?  I've heard they are already prone to breaking.

[oldhondarider]

I'd be interested in getting in on that!

[ProTeal55]

I think my bikes are still on his site  .
Tom had huge ideas which never came to be.
Weather it be bad luck, or poor management. I ordered a "custom" gauge face and it peeled within two weeks, I ordered a exhaust and it was the wrong one, I had him drill a CB450 rotor and some of the holes were touching/open, etc..

[BobbyR]

I might be interested, but I have 500 rotors, would things still line up?  Also does anyone know what this does to the longevity of the rotor?  I've heard they are already prone to breaking.

WHat i have read is that certain alloys will crack if too aggresively drilled. What alloy(s) were used over the 9 year production is anyones guess.

[goon 1492]

I might be interested, but I have 500 rotors, would things still line up?  Also does anyone know what this does to the longevity of the rotor?  I've heard they are already prone to breaking.

I am waiting on measurments from a member here Tygrant, he has a 550 and was gonna give me O.D. and I.D. of the 550's rotor size. Are they the same as the 500? If anyone can give me some numbers I can get started making changes and make a new PDF for the 500 rotors. As to the second question all that I have seen here is good things of these rotors, and I have seen some that were drilled with huge holes in them and no cracking. Mine don't have huge holes because I wasn't that worried about shaving any weight off this sled of mine. I just wanted to improve on the braking. On that note too with the pattern I have laid out you will be limited to the size of hole you can do, I would say 1/4" to 5/16" max on hole size........

[tygrant]

Il have those measurements tonight for you, its year end so works been absolutely crazy nuts, i havent even been in my shop since we last talked. tonight il get them for you when i get out of work hopefully before 7

[medic09]

Um, Bobby, on another note...

I see in your quote that the first three lines are from the holy sages in the Mishna (a paraphrasing of the words of Ben Zoma at the beginning of the fourth chapter of Masechet Avot), ending with the alleged B. Franklin retort.  And then your avatar distracts us from the side.  Is there a message here?   

[eldar]

The message is that man will never accomplish anything because of woman!

[BobbyR]

On the drilling topic here is a quote from the Bembro Site

Power Slot brake rotors are manufactured to the highest tolerances keeping SAFETY and quality the number one priority. Slotting, unlike drilling, doesn't compromise the structural integrity of the brake rotor. When you drill a brake rotor you weaken it and cause stress points that can lead to cracking and ultimately failure. Also, drilled rotors lose considerable surface area compared to slotted rotors which means less active braking area for pad to brake rotor contact.

Power Slot rotors are made using the highest quality Original Equipment replacement blanks. Competitors will sacrifice quality by using inexpensive off-shore castings. Typically these brake rotors are made of inferior porous material and often have less cooling fins than the OE brake rotors. These fins also serve to reinforce the brake rotor and guard against warpage. Power Slot rotors always meet and/or exceed all OE specifications. It is also important to know that the exclusive Vac-U-Slot is tapered to enhance evacuation of heat and gases. All machining is done in house to Power Performance Groups application specific tolerances to ensure optimum quality control.

The final touch is a military-spec cadmium plating that gives Power Slot rotors their bright silver finish and protects the rotor from the elements. This eliminates rusty rotor syndrome and enhances the look of custom wheels.

[BobbyR]

Um, Bobby, on another note...

I see in your quote that the first three lines are from the holy sages in the Mishna (a paraphrasing of the words of Ben Zoma at the beginning of the fourth chapter of Masechet Avot), ending with the alleged B. Franklin retort.  And then your avatar distracts us from the side.  Is there a message here?   

I like Franklin and I though it witty. The girl and the quote could be seen as my duality, but that would be too deep.
I started the Babe thread as a goof, and people ask about the Avatars and ask me when I am changing it. OK, the Babe thread is huge and most people like it, and it is now expected of me to have a sexy chick in there. This is not a problem.

Here is my problem and it has been bothering me. I think people don't take me seriously. They think I am about T&A. I actually own and ride a 78 CB750K which I brought back to life after it sat for 25 years. I respond to peoples technical questions as often as I post as set of minimally covered DDs.

I sometimes need help and I post a question, I get very few responses. I have a problem now
and I need help approaching it. I get 3 responses. Sometimes, I wonder if I should get a gmail account and register another name to ask serious questions. That way Bobbyr can handle the T&A which is fun, and my alias can do the tech stuff.
Sorry for the rant, it has just been bugging me a bit. Have no fear, the T&A will not stop, it is a challenge to find images that fit the rules, I love challenges. I like boobs too.     

[my78k]

Bobby, I am willing to bet that it has more to do with the fact that you are posting about a 78K....these guys just can't get past their jealousy of the pinnacle of the Honda SOHC! I would think people would be lining up to help out the guy who has so selflessly helped us out 

Actually to be honest I hadn't seen any posts where you were looking for help off the top of my head...care to point me in the right direction? (not that I am saying I could actually lend any real assistance!)

Dennis

[medic09]

Um, Bobby, on another note...

I see in your quote that the first three lines are from the holy sages in the Mishna (a paraphrasing of the words of Ben Zoma at the beginning of the fourth chapter of Masechet Avot), ending with the alleged B. Franklin retort.  And then your avatar distracts us from the side.  Is there a message here?   

I like Franklin and I though it witty. The girl and the quote could be seen as my duality, but that would be too deep.
I started the Babe thread as a goof, and people ask about the Avatars and ask me when I am changing it. OK, the Babe thread is huge and most people like it, and it is now expected of me to have a sexy chick in there. This is not a problem.

Here is my problem and it has been bothering me. I think people don't take me seriously. They think I am about T&A. I actually own and ride a 78 CB750K which I brought back to life after it sat for 25 years. I respond to peoples technical questions as often as I post as set of minimally covered DDs.

I sometimes need help and I post a question, I get very few responses. I have a problem now
and I need help approaching it. I get 3 responses. Sometimes, I wonder if I should get a gmail account and register another name to ask serious questions. That way Bobbyr can handle the T&A which is fun, and my alias can do the tech stuff.
Sorry for the rant, it has just been bugging me a bit. Have no fear, the T&A will not stop, it is a challenge to find images that fit the rules, I love challenges. I like boobs too.     

Given what an enigma Ben Franklin was, and that his contemporaries often admired him at arm's length (they really didn't know what to do with him), I guess you chose a good role model!  Actually, I like your first answer.  It would have suited Franklin.  A complex man to be sure!  At least for us boring, monochromatic types... 

[Hooligan]

I could make plastic templates and ship them to you for a small fee.

I'd be down for a set of 2 of each design represented on your PDF.  PM me with what you want ($) to do this and I will get the cha ching to you.

THX!