briankirbyclass
Well-known member
Very true Charlie, the Kirby sales force has given them a bad name. Ive heard many horror stories,,so much that many people who always had Kirby's and swore by them, will no longer own one, just so that they dont have to deal with the Kirby people. Its a shame.
Back when i was selling,(1980-1989), we didnt have to knock on doors,or solicite in any way,,the customers called US, wanting to see (and hopefuly buy)the new machine.
Luckily for me, my experience with Kirby was positive. Evidently people still had integrity back then!
It was VERY good money back in those days,,our office was one of the highest selling in the Midwest, and had walls covered in Sales Award plaques from the home office.
I know the owner of our area distributorship drove a new car every year,took 3 month round the world vacations, and lived in a mansion,(one of several) as did his wife and grown kids and their families, all paid for by Kirby.
Absolutely yes Terry, get a 4 row brush roller on ANY and ALL older Kirbys.
Not only does it groom,clean and lift the nap of the carpet better, it also makes the Kirby easier to push, as 4 rows of brushes are more agressive than just 2. With a 4 row, the Kirby will practically pull itself along,,even a Classic series,Tradition, and Heritage. Of course a new belt is imperative too.
I had a 4 Row brush roll put on my 560, and also put a Heritage style handle bale and handle grip on it, which makes it MUCH easier to use.
Seems like the little single pole handle they put on the 500 series, and DS50 makes the machine hard to turn or go side to side.
I know a 560 with a Heritage style handle makes it a franken-Kirby, but sure makes it easier to use.
I hate to see a 500 series handle on a Classic!,,,not THAT is funny looking! haha
I put a 4 row brush on my Classic 1CR, new belt, bag and tightened up the bottom of the Emptor,,and the machine performs better than when it was brand new.
Quality
Reliablity
Performance = KIRBY!!
Back when i was selling,(1980-1989), we didnt have to knock on doors,or solicite in any way,,the customers called US, wanting to see (and hopefuly buy)the new machine.
Luckily for me, my experience with Kirby was positive. Evidently people still had integrity back then!
It was VERY good money back in those days,,our office was one of the highest selling in the Midwest, and had walls covered in Sales Award plaques from the home office.
I know the owner of our area distributorship drove a new car every year,took 3 month round the world vacations, and lived in a mansion,(one of several) as did his wife and grown kids and their families, all paid for by Kirby.
Absolutely yes Terry, get a 4 row brush roller on ANY and ALL older Kirbys.
Not only does it groom,clean and lift the nap of the carpet better, it also makes the Kirby easier to push, as 4 rows of brushes are more agressive than just 2. With a 4 row, the Kirby will practically pull itself along,,even a Classic series,Tradition, and Heritage. Of course a new belt is imperative too.
I had a 4 Row brush roll put on my 560, and also put a Heritage style handle bale and handle grip on it, which makes it MUCH easier to use.
Seems like the little single pole handle they put on the 500 series, and DS50 makes the machine hard to turn or go side to side.
I know a 560 with a Heritage style handle makes it a franken-Kirby, but sure makes it easier to use.
I hate to see a 500 series handle on a Classic!,,,not THAT is funny looking! haha
I put a 4 row brush on my Classic 1CR, new belt, bag and tightened up the bottom of the Emptor,,and the machine performs better than when it was brand new.
Quality
Reliablity
Performance = KIRBY!!
