Cheyenne vs Inkjecta flite v2

[B.C. Smith]

I've used a Thunder for about 2 years, mostly with T-Tech Needles. I think it's the best machine I've ever used, but it had broke twice on me, once due to bad threads near the motor where the piece just above the grip screws on (Loc-Tite) fixed this great) however the second break was the Plunger bar actually separating from the motor...this really sucked. I could not get the motor shell to open, but I glued the bar back in too...although I've been too afraid to try and use it on a customer since fixing this last time. Cheyenne is the worst when it comes to warranty, they instantly void your warranty if you use anything but official Cheyenne carts. The only way I can really see them telling is the way their carts are sealed, and if you overly dip your machine when washing out colors, there is a chance to backup fluid into the barrel, which in turn at such high velocity and speed like the motor is moving does have a chance of spitting into the motor even if very slightly, they claim to be able to tell. and to fix your machine you have to pay them $50 and send it to Germany, only to have to wait and see if they will tell you they are not going to fix it because of the carts you use. One site even said that you have to buy so many boxes of their needles each month to maintain a warranty with them.

I was in love with the THUNDER, even have the official power supply, love the constant running with one click of the foot pedal. But after the issued I had and knowing I would never have them warranty my gear, I decided to buy some FK Irons machines.
I purchased a DIREKT which I absolutely enjoy using, not a Thunder, but not bad by any means, no Give and solid as hell with the 4mm stroke (makes it run closer to the Thunder) I barely used the Halo, but decided to sell it to a friend next week, and I'm buying a Flite v.2 in the next few days. Definitely going with the combo because I already Own 2 Cheyenne grips, most likely picking up the ridged bar too. If I ever get a second one, I will use a softer bar with that one.

My main point is, Its hard to spend the money on a Cheyenne knowing that you are going to have no warranty or are going to void the warranty on day one. Plus the awesome plunger bar system an open nature of not having to worry about any backup or spray possibilities in the motor just seems like a great idea at this point for me. I love cartridge Needles, at this point, I don't ever see myself going back to conventional needles. They work great and are super convenient to use. the extra money is well worth it in my opinion.
hope this helped, good luck making your decision.