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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Default Where is Arlen Ness stuff made?
Just wondering where Ness products like the Big sucker and others are made? They don't appear to be made in the US?
 
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Probably China ...like everything else.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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If you go on the Ness site and do a close up on the filter element it shows MADE IN THE U.S.A. I'm guessing K&N makes them for them.
 
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I just bought a Big Sucker a couple of months ago. Made in the USA. Can speak for other parts.

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I am ashamed to admit it but I am a NessWhore. Ha ha his **** just looks good.
 
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is just the element made in usa or the entire thing?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Where is Ness stuff made? LOL Why would you care?

First thing you need to do is have a good look around and peal (or grind) off the Made in Japan, Made in Taiwan, Made in China emblems off all the parts of your new bike.
 
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ness? didn't he lose a biker build off on t.v.? to a real harley. oh, that is right, he sponsors a ride to sturgis with peter fonda! every thing is made over seas now a days. like it matters...either you like his stuff or you don't.
 
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Thanks for the reply's. Made in the USA is important to me. I know sometimes it's not possible but I try my best!
 
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First thing you need to do is have a good look around and peal (or grind) off the Made in Japan, Made in Taiwan, Made in China emblems off all the parts of your new bike.
Sad but true
 
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