Randakk's Cycle Shakk, LLC
Randall Washington, Proprietor - aka "Randakk"
Chapel Hill, NC USA

Contact Info and Business Policies

Access to Randakk

I GET WAY TOO MANY EMAILS EVERY DAY! Unfortunately, I can't respond with lengthy replies to all of them. If you get an email from me, please don't be offended if it is rather terse. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response. I do not normally respond to emails on the weekend or holidays.

Business Model

I'm a rider first. Every item offered on this website has been extensively tested by me on my own bikes. A few of my "competitors" don't actually own or ride vintage Hondas. Decide for yourself if you think that's important (I do).

I don't offer "me too" products or unnecessary breath of product lines. If I sell it, it works well and represents a good value. Many of the items are not available elsewhere at any price.

Privacy Policy

Randakk's Cycle Shakk does not share any customer information obtained through this Website or otherwise with third parties and maintains reasonable measures to secure such customer data.

eNewsletter

Email correspondents are automatically added to the Randakk's Cycle Shakk eNewsletter which is published on a monthly basis and contains items of interest to owners of GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, CBX, CX500 variants and other vintage motorcycles. This is the "price of admission" for sending me an email! Other interested parties can register to receive this free newsletter by clicking the "Join Now" button on the main page here.

If you decide that you no longer wish to receive the eNewsletter, simply click on the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of each eNewsletter. Or, you may send me an email with the subject line Unsubscribe.

International Orders

International orders: Read this and please contact me before placing an order!

I will send special ordering instructions. PayPal "Add Item to Cart" buttons are for domestic United States of America customers only.

Hours of Operation

The sun never sets on Randakk's Cycle Shakk empire! I require my PayPal buttons to work 24 hours a day...7 days a week. As for myself, I work quite a bit less. When the weather is good, I spend quite a bit of time riding so my availability is very unpredictable. Rest assured that shipping new orders is a very high priority with me.

I do not maintain a retail presence. I'm a "people person," but please don't drop by unannounced. The work I do requires considerable concentration (esp. carb work) and interruptions aren't helpful.

I do not normally respond to emails on the weekend.

Payment Method

My business model is optimized for PAYPAL payments to protect your interests and mine. PayPal is safe, secure and efficient. The PayPal Shopping Cart used on this website allows you to use a valid credit card, debit card or ordinary checking account. Since I get paid immediately, this method results in the fastest delivery time to your door. This is the only method I offer for accepting "plastic" payments. Alternate payment arrangements are discouraged. PayPal also simplifies international transactions for both parties.

However, international customers should read this and please contact me before placing an order!

Shipping Policies

Every package shipped by Randakk's Cycle Shakk is inspected and packed by me personally.

Most domestic US merchandise is shipped by US Postal Priority Mail. Shipping is included in the prices shown on the website. Keep this in mind when comparison shopping elsewhere. Some other web merchants tack on large shipping / handling charges. I do not.

For international shipping policies, please read this

Shipping Cutoffs:
  • Orders received before noon (my time) on weekdays are usually shipped the same day. Orders received after noon (my time) on weekdays are shipped the following business day.
  • Orders received after noon (my time) on Fridays are usually shipped the following Monday.

For international shipping policies, please read this.

Return Policy

I work very hard to satisfy every customer. Unfortunately, returns are not allowed. Please be sure you want the merchandise before you order. There are many reasons for this policy, but the short explanation is I got tired of having used o-rings returned as "un-used" merchandise.

Email Addresses

I GET WAY TOO MANY EMAILS EVERY DAY! Even my truck has the unmitigated gall to send me emails! Unfortunately, I can't respond with lengthy replies to all of them. If you get an email from me, please don't be offended if it is rather terse. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response. I do not normally respond to emails on the weekend or holidays.

General Correspondence: randakk@hotmail.com

"Other carb parts" requests: carbparts@randakks.com

(for pricing of items not available via PayPAL "Add Item to Cart" buttons)

Website Comments: webmaster@randakks.com

I get a very high volume of email and my memory is not perfect. Please include the entire, prior email "thread" with each communication to me. Usually, hitting reply to my most recent email to you will accomplish this.

I respond to many emails, only to have them bounce back as undeliverable...nothing I can do in these cases unless you've provided an alternative means of contact. Possible reasons include:
  • Your inbox is full
  • Your corporate email system blocks mail from my domain (HotMail)
  • Your junk mail filter blocks mail from my domain (HotMail)
  • You've set up an auto-forwarding rule that's broken
  • You're spoofing me with a bogus return email address

Please note that I am way too busy to fill out Spam Blocker Approval Request Forms. If your email service requires this diabolical stupidity and you want to receive emails from me, you will need to add me to your approved correspondent list yourself.

Disclaimers

Please read this.

Telephone Numbers

My business is 100% web-based. Unfortunately, there is NO OPTION to speak to me on a telephone. I tried this for a short while a few years ago and could not get off the phone nor get any sleep.

If you happen to have my unlisted phone number, please do me a huge favor and don't publish it online. I do not return long distance phone calls. The best way to contact me is via email at: randakk@hotmail.com.

Intellectual Property Notice

All material appearing in this website is the property of Randall Washington, and is protected under United States and international copyright laws. The photographs, text and other content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, stored, or manipulated in any manner without the express written permission of Randall Washington.

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Free Advice

I'm always happy to have reasonable, brief communication with past, current and prospective future customers (customer is defined as someone who is interested in spending money here). If you are in this category, the best way to contact me is via email at: randakk@hotmail.com.

It pains me to adopt this position but all other advice seekers should please read this.

Forum Participation

There are a number of good Forums that focus on the classic Hondas like the GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, CX500 and CBX that I favor. Some excellent Forums are listed here. Although I monitor many Forums, I am an active participant in only a select few.

My participation is limited because I'm very busy and...

  • Many experts reside on these Forums and they do an excellent job sharing helpful information.
  • Most questions have been answered before...a search of Forum Archives will usually yield the answer you seek.
  • Unfortunately, a few forums lack effective moderation.
  • Generally, everything of consequence that I feel compelled to say is documented on this website.
  • I believe all forums should exist for fellowship, camaraderie and information sharing. I try to conduct my activities in that spirit.
  • I never have a problem when people disagree with me publicly so long as they stick to the issues as I try to do.
  • If you feel personally offended by anything I ever write, read it again. You are most likely mistaken. If you still feel that way, let me know. I do not intentionally make such mistakes.
  • On rare occasions my views are distorted or misrepresented by others. I don't have any appetite for such conversations. My views are well-documented here. If you have a question about my view on anything that's not clear, ask me. I will freely tell you what I think and why. It's completely up to you to decide for yourself if you agree.
  • A few Administrators go out of their way to discourage my involvement because I'm deemed to have overtly commercial interests. I consider this a very wrong-headed point of view.
  • I generally respond on Forum discussions when there is a unique new question, someone has gotten bad advice or misinformation has been posted about one of my products. I don't troll for business on Forums.

Miscellaneous

Bikes that I've wrenched on routinely sell for significant premiums. Word to the wise…I'm aware of one recent transaction involving a bike where the seller claimed my personal involvement. This was not the case!

Recently, there has been a rash of bikes being sold via the Internet that claimed that my Master Kit or other products had been purchased and installed on the bike offered for sale. The facts spoke otherwise. Demand proper documentation from sellers who reference me in any way. Please feel contact me to verify claims of this nature.

Investor Relations

This business is not for sale. Neither is the web domain. I don't need any partners. Ditto for additonal capital. If you insist on tempting me with a proposal, send it to:

investor_relations@randakks.com

 

Sumo Joe - Shop Dog Extraordinaire!

1993-2005

 


Me creating laundry issues at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Intellectual Property Notice: All material appearing in this website is the property of Randall Washington, and is protected under United States and international copyright laws. The photographs, text and other content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, stored, or manipulated in any manner without the express written permission of Randall Washington. For more information on the use of material from this website, click here.

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