Generic cnc tappet cuffs
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ARE YOU SERIOUS.
Think about this crap for a moment... DO YOU REALLY want to buy a cheap Chinese piece of **** and put it in your American made bike?
Do you think someone down the line is going to want that in their engine as well?
How would you feel if you got a new to you bike, go to do some upgrades, and you see some noname generic chinese made cheap **** in your engine.
I would be paranoid and replace any part I can with genuine HD or aftermarket stuff from Fuelmoto, Feuling, and SnS.
I have just ONE chinese aftermarket origin part on my bike, and it's my 20inch tall Sissybar, which cost almost as much as the HD one, and literally on one else makes something like it for the M8 Fat Boy.
And I'll never take regular passengers, only luggage less than 60lbs on the backseat. So it'll never be put up to the stresses of 2 up riding.
So it's fine to use.
But you're talking about a part that will have to tolerate lifters zipping past it hundreds of times a second.
Just say No to Chinesium in your Harley drive train.
Think about this crap for a moment... DO YOU REALLY want to buy a cheap Chinese piece of **** and put it in your American made bike?
Do you think someone down the line is going to want that in their engine as well?
How would you feel if you got a new to you bike, go to do some upgrades, and you see some noname generic chinese made cheap **** in your engine.
I would be paranoid and replace any part I can with genuine HD or aftermarket stuff from Fuelmoto, Feuling, and SnS.
I have just ONE chinese aftermarket origin part on my bike, and it's my 20inch tall Sissybar, which cost almost as much as the HD one, and literally on one else makes something like it for the M8 Fat Boy.
And I'll never take regular passengers, only luggage less than 60lbs on the backseat. So it'll never be put up to the stresses of 2 up riding.
So it's fine to use.
But you're talking about a part that will have to tolerate lifters zipping past it hundreds of times a second.
Just say No to Chinesium in your Harley drive train.
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They could work out great and between the two option, seems like the second one would be the only one to consider. The first set seems awfully thin and look like what I would imagine a $20 set would look like.
But I think I can find other ways to save 15 bucks on my bike. Parts inside the motor not being one of them.
But I think I can find other ways to save 15 bucks on my bike. Parts inside the motor not being one of them.
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Wearing a jacket or T Shirt on your back with the HD name? China.
While the lifter tappers keys arent where Id like to save money fact of the matter is this. Guys/gals are gonna try em, and after a while, there will be those that come on here and use them and theyre fine.
Going from Plastic to aluminum is a good idea for these.
The issue is going to be quality control, which lets face it, many of foreign third world has an issue with. Id be very cautious about checking fitment, etc.
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You do realize that many parts on HDs are made in Brazil, India and Thailand, right?
Wearing a jacket or T Shirt on your back with the HD name? China.
While the lifter tappers keys arent where Id like to save money fact of the matter is this. Guys/gals are gonna try em, and after a while, there will be those that come on here and use them and theyre fine.
Going from Plastic to aluminum is a good idea for these.
The issue is going to be quality control, which lets face it, many of foreign third world has an issue with. Id be very cautious about checking fitment, etc.
Wearing a jacket or T Shirt on your back with the HD name? China.
While the lifter tappers keys arent where Id like to save money fact of the matter is this. Guys/gals are gonna try em, and after a while, there will be those that come on here and use them and theyre fine.
Going from Plastic to aluminum is a good idea for these.
The issue is going to be quality control, which lets face it, many of foreign third world has an issue with. Id be very cautious about checking fitment, etc.
TW/Thai made products are actually of notably better quality than China.
And these areas don't make their economic lifeblood on copyright theft, and flooding the market with garbage knock offs.
And a T-Shirt isn't something I rely on to handle 90+Horsepower on the regular and not leave me stranded or blow up a 6000$+ engine.
And my Leather jacket was made in Indonesia.
I would trust HD's Teflon plastic cuffs factory installed here in the USA over a half *** quick and dirty CNC job that doesn't give a **** about 2000ths.
Is 60$ for a set of quality, made in America Tappet cuffs really too much? Just buy the SnS tappet cuffs don't bother with these Chinese made pieces of garbage.
Last edited by FranBunnyFFXII; Sep 26, 2022 at 07:36 AM. Reason: spelling.
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Brazil India and Thailand arent China.
TW/Thai made products are actually if notably better quality than China.
And these areas dont make their economic lifeblood on copyright theft, and flooding the market with garbage knock offs.
And a TShirt isnt something I rely on to handle 90+Horsepower on the regular and not leave me stranded or blow up a 6000$+ engine.
And my Leather jacket was made in Indonesia.
I would trust HD's Teflon plastic cuffs factory installed here in the USA over a half *** quick and dirty CNC job that doesnt give a **** about 2000ths.
Is 60$ for a set of quality, made in America Tappet cuffs really too much? Just buy the SnS tappet cuffs dont bother with these chinese made pieces of garbage.
TW/Thai made products are actually if notably better quality than China.
And these areas dont make their economic lifeblood on copyright theft, and flooding the market with garbage knock offs.
And a TShirt isnt something I rely on to handle 90+Horsepower on the regular and not leave me stranded or blow up a 6000$+ engine.
And my Leather jacket was made in Indonesia.
I would trust HD's Teflon plastic cuffs factory installed here in the USA over a half *** quick and dirty CNC job that doesnt give a **** about 2000ths.
Is 60$ for a set of quality, made in America Tappet cuffs really too much? Just buy the SnS tappet cuffs dont bother with these chinese made pieces of garbage.
T Shirt was an example I guess whomever is riding on the back of your bike doesnt need to know the sissy bar is made in China even though it cost nearly as much as an HD one.
Is quality or the price were gauging these things on now?
As I said. Would I buy these to save money? No.
But some will, and they will also report they work just fine.
You dont find it slightly funny about HD Plastic Teflon (They are different materials, but carry on) are what youd trust over something machined wihtin a few thoudsandths?
Does it matter where theyre made or where its installed? Cause if its where theyre installed, and I quote, installed here in the USA..
The message is amusing. In reality I wouldnt save money here, but I have the money to spare.
Others arent as lucky or fortunate as I am, many are much more fortunate
What I find relatively amusing is all these BUY USA AT ALL COSTS types who drive cars with parts made primarily overseas or out of country, while typing away on electronics made 100% overseas etc.
You just fit the bill Franny
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Who made the bolt that caused you to break one off?
T Shirt was an example… I guess whomever is riding on the back of your bike doesn’t need to know the sissy bar is made in China…even though it cost nearly as much as an HD one.
Is quality or the price we’re gauging these things on now?
As I said. Would I buy these to save money? No.
But some will, and they will also report they work just fine.
You don’t find it slightly funny about HD Plastic Teflon (They are different materials, but…carry on) are what you’d trust over something machined wihtin a few thoudsandths?
Does it matter where they’re made…or where it’s installed? Cause if it’s where they’re installed, and I quote, “installed here in the USA”..
The message is amusing. In reality…I wouldn’t save money here, but I have the money to spare.
Others aren’t as lucky or fortunate as I am, many are much more fortunate…
What I find relatively amusing is…all these “BUY USA AT ALL COSTS” types who drive cars with parts made primarily overseas or out of country, while typing away on electronics made 100% overseas…etc.
You just fit the bill Franny…
T Shirt was an example… I guess whomever is riding on the back of your bike doesn’t need to know the sissy bar is made in China…even though it cost nearly as much as an HD one.
Is quality or the price we’re gauging these things on now?
As I said. Would I buy these to save money? No.
But some will, and they will also report they work just fine.
You don’t find it slightly funny about HD Plastic Teflon (They are different materials, but…carry on) are what you’d trust over something machined wihtin a few thoudsandths?
Does it matter where they’re made…or where it’s installed? Cause if it’s where they’re installed, and I quote, “installed here in the USA”..
The message is amusing. In reality…I wouldn’t save money here, but I have the money to spare.
Others aren’t as lucky or fortunate as I am, many are much more fortunate…
What I find relatively amusing is…all these “BUY USA AT ALL COSTS” types who drive cars with parts made primarily overseas or out of country, while typing away on electronics made 100% overseas…etc.
You just fit the bill Franny…
Especially when I just supported TW, Thailand, and India.
That's called a strawman there, love.
All I said was don't buy cheap chinese **** for your harley drive train... buy stuff from people who know what they're doing, or actually put effort into their product.
K, you ready?
My bike doesnt even have a back seat... It's a solo seat. No one is riding with me.
Reading comprehension is really important.
Last edited by FranBunnyFFXII; Sep 26, 2022 at 07:30 AM.