Based on a discussion in another part of I.W., I thought it best to make some comments here.
The A/A engines are produced at the Rossi factory in Italy. I met with them almost 2 years ago. Both of us reached an agreement and we signed the agreement.
NovaRossi and Rossi are not the same company. The man that owns NovaRossi is an uncle to the people that own Rossi. The son of the man that owns NovaRossi now works at the Rossi factory.
The A/A branded engines are produced using the moulds that I provided. I paid for the outer mould and the inner mould.
This is the same thing that happened before with another Italian engine manufacturer, but because I did not have a signed agreement with them, they took the moulds and used them as their own. I learned something the hard way. I sued them in Italian court. But, because of how they worded some emails earlier that we did not contest at the time, I stood no chance in the Italian court. I guess you can see why I feel the way I do about that manufacturer
Because the A/A engine moulds are mine and because we have signed agreements, the manufacturer cannot use those moulds to make engines for any other brand name. Because they are so expensive, I do not plan to change them or make any major changes to the A/A engine line. It is just too expensive to come out with a new set of moulds.
Of course there will be some minor changes. But, they will fit the very first of that size A/A engine made. Please remember this, I will not make any A/A engine changes that will not fit the original A/A engine. I plan to have 2 or possibly 3 different 21 size A/A engines. This will require additional moulds, so do not expect the new engines for a while.
I have approximately 200 of the 21 size engines and 200 of the 45 size engines in stock. I also have 200 pistons and sleeves for each engine in stock. There will not be any changes to the A/A engines. I do not want to even change the water jacket colors.
The biggest problem I have is that I have to pay in Euros. As you know, Euros cost one price one day, and another price another day. I am not complaining. That is just the way it is.
If you have any questions, just put them on I.W. and I will do my best to answer them. I do respect my competitors and their products, so do not ask me to make any comparisons.
Al Hobbs
The A/A engines are produced at the Rossi factory in Italy. I met with them almost 2 years ago. Both of us reached an agreement and we signed the agreement.
NovaRossi and Rossi are not the same company. The man that owns NovaRossi is an uncle to the people that own Rossi. The son of the man that owns NovaRossi now works at the Rossi factory.
The A/A branded engines are produced using the moulds that I provided. I paid for the outer mould and the inner mould.
This is the same thing that happened before with another Italian engine manufacturer, but because I did not have a signed agreement with them, they took the moulds and used them as their own. I learned something the hard way. I sued them in Italian court. But, because of how they worded some emails earlier that we did not contest at the time, I stood no chance in the Italian court. I guess you can see why I feel the way I do about that manufacturer
Because the A/A engine moulds are mine and because we have signed agreements, the manufacturer cannot use those moulds to make engines for any other brand name. Because they are so expensive, I do not plan to change them or make any major changes to the A/A engine line. It is just too expensive to come out with a new set of moulds.
Of course there will be some minor changes. But, they will fit the very first of that size A/A engine made. Please remember this, I will not make any A/A engine changes that will not fit the original A/A engine. I plan to have 2 or possibly 3 different 21 size A/A engines. This will require additional moulds, so do not expect the new engines for a while.
I have approximately 200 of the 21 size engines and 200 of the 45 size engines in stock. I also have 200 pistons and sleeves for each engine in stock. There will not be any changes to the A/A engines. I do not want to even change the water jacket colors.
The biggest problem I have is that I have to pay in Euros. As you know, Euros cost one price one day, and another price another day. I am not complaining. That is just the way it is.
If you have any questions, just put them on I.W. and I will do my best to answer them. I do respect my competitors and their products, so do not ask me to make any comparisons.
Al Hobbs
