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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve@arlenness.com
Hello everyone my name is Steve Watkins and I'm the Sales Manager at Arlen Ness Motorcycles. We're very aware of this situation of our products being knocked off. Like someone mentioned below you can find knockoffs of almost any relevant brand in any industry.
It's disappointing to see so many "bikers" not support the industry we put our blood sweat and tears into. We employee sixty people and travel to dozens of motorcycle events throughout the year. Remember the more money you take away from the industry the less likely these events will continue to be around for you to enjoy.

We've replaced a lot of these items for customers with our products after they have had their defects. Some of the defects we have seen are
* Black anodizing turning gold.
* Floorboard rubbers falling out within miles of riding
* Floorboard mount brackets breaking (from cheaper grade aluminum)
* Splines Stripping out on the heel/toe and locking up on the freeway.
If you purchase the knockoffs and don't have any issues consider yourself the lucky ones.

We understand the temptation to save the money, but do yourself a favor for your own safety and buy legitimate items. If you have any question about the legitimacy of the products you'd like to purchase please feel free to reach out. Unlike the companies that knock us off we have staff here to help you along the way with your bike Mon-Friday 7am-4pm PST

Sales Office (anyone here can help)
925-479-6350

Steve Watkins
Can you prove that your billet horns are made in the U.S. ??
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kngpn
fire off an email to Arien Ness and see
Arlen Ness doesn't care. He's dead.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 03:27 AM
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Arlen Ness Motorcycles complaining about cheap knock off? Something like take a look in the mirror comes to mind.
A point well taken a lot of knockoffs sold on Ebay are junk and buyer should beware. But face it the first question is almost always what is the cheapest way I can.......
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 06:52 AM
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I always look at where the item is being shipped from.
Sometimes it helps determine if it's a Chinese ripoff.
Allot of these ripoff companies will say "ships from United States"
Meaning the have them in a warehouse in California.
You can also click on the sellers name and usually eBay will tell you if it's a Chinese company.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Misiak
Arlen Ness doesn't care. He's dead.
So is this thread
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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Far be it from me to tell someone else what they should or should not like, but the Arlen Ness design aesthetic never worked for me.

Cheap chicom knockoff or genuine "Imported from China by Arlen Ness' Ghost himself" makes no difference to me. None of that stuff's going anywhere near my bike.

YMMV.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 12:09 PM
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That is one ugly **** right there. No wonder victory didn't last.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 12:13 PM
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That is one ugly **** right there. No wonder victory didn't last.
They look even worse in person.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 0maha
Far be it from me to tell someone else what they should or should not like, but the Arlen Ness design aesthetic never worked for me.

Cheap chicom knockoff or genuine "Imported from China by Arlen Ness' Ghost himself" makes no difference to me. None of that stuff's going anywhere near my bike.

YMMV.
Like to see someone put apes on that thing.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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i have been very happy with my factory floor boards. the ness products would look right at home on an occ abortion.
 
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