I did send him a text. I actually hand carried mine to him as I was already going to Dallas on business at the time. I have LOVED mine this whole time. Did 2 Saldde Sore 1000's and probably 20 800 mile days on it, butt never bothered me. I just saw an almost new set on ebay for 200. owner took them off at 10,000 miles, so I bought them and can move on with life.