Community
Wiki Posts
Search

my servos are K.O.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-10-2009 | 07:35 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Tech Adept
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 109
From: italy
Default my servos are K.O.

Two years ago I bought three KO2413 servos...

I tried to use one of them on my Yokomo BD, but experienced that it was noisy, gritty and simply not going to neutral each time I was steering.
I noticed that the case was not closed (screws were not tightened...).
I checked the others (just took a look) and ... surprise! not a screw tightened!

On the web I found that it was a well known problem....

I claimed with the shop that sold them to me....

The shop owner claimed with KO....

Last year he went to the Nurnberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse) and he claimed again with the guys from KO.... they simply said that the problem doesn't exist....

Well, last saturday I went to Nurnberg ... to the Toy Fair... and claimed with the guys from KO... they smiled and said that the problem doesn't exist... they also said that I'd eventually claim with the shop that sold them to me. etc etc...


One thing is sure.... MY SERVOS ARE K.O.

il-gufo is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 07:48 AM
  #2  
BIG RE's Avatar
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 863
From: Redding CA
Default

that sucks, I didn't know that about ko servos, thanks for the heads up
BIG RE is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 10:33 AM
  #3  
JayL's Avatar
R/C Tech Elite Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,111
From: Ca
Default

hmmm, never had that issue.

I always take a new servo apart and grease with some futaba servo grease the re-assemble making sure to tighten the screws in a cross pattern.



KO service in the US is TOP NOTCH
JayL is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 10:52 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Tech Adept
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 109
From: italy
Default

I am told that the early batches of KO2413 had this problem.

Unfortunately they must not have tightened screws... or it becomes even worse.... that's why they came with loose screws out of the box!!!

I can't stand the way they treated me.... just as the problem didn't exist...




and they konw....
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ics-servo.html


Last edited by il-gufo; 02-10-2009 at 11:19 AM.
il-gufo is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 01:54 PM
  #5  
Hebiki's Avatar
Tech Lord
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 12,922
From: Chino, CA
Default

Originally Posted by il-gufo
I am told that the early batches of KO2413 had this problem.

Unfortunately they must not have tightened screws... or it becomes even worse.... that's why they came with loose screws out of the box!!!

I can't stand the way they treated me.... just as the problem didn't exist...




and they konw....
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ics-servo.html

wow...thats unfortunate you had that problem. ive had zero issues with my KO gear. But then again, im very fortunate that Ko Propo USA is local to me i see that your in Europe. If you were here in the US, that would never happen.
Hebiki is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 03:00 PM
  #6  
Thread Starter
Tech Adept
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 109
From: italy
Default

Originally Posted by Hebiki
wow...thats unfortunate you had that problem. ive had zero issues with my KO gear. But then again, im very fortunate that Ko Propo USA is local to me i see that your in Europe. If you were here in the US, that would never happen.

I guess you're right
il-gufo is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 04:45 PM
  #7  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 195
Default

Originally Posted by JayL
hmmm, never had that issue.
I've also never had a problem with the 2413. In fact, just the opposite, it's a great servo. I know lots of people using it without problems.


Originally Posted by Hebiki
wow...thats unfortunate you had that problem. ive had zero issues with my KO gear. But then again, im very fortunate that Ko Propo USA is local to me i see that your in Europe. If you were here in the US, that would never happen.
I agree with that. Robert at KO USA really seems to take care of his customers - his Canadian ones, too.
jon123 is offline  
Old 02-10-2009 | 05:35 PM
  #8  
buffalobill989's Avatar
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 754
From: broken arrow, ok
Default

+1
buffalobill989 is offline  
Old 02-14-2009 | 11:44 AM
  #9  
Jason's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,476
From: Illinois
Default

I have lots of KO gear (radio, esc and multiple servos) and have never had any issues with any of it. Been using KO since 2001.
Jason is offline  
Old 02-15-2009 | 11:00 AM
  #10  
Thread Starter
Tech Adept
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 109
From: italy
Default

Originally Posted by Jason
I have lots of KO gear (radio, esc and multiple servos) and have never had any issues with any of it. Been using KO since 2001.
I can say the same for the 2173s and 2174s I've been using for ages...

but this happened with first batches of 2413....
il-gufo is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.