Lets stop being cheap
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From: park county colorado
Lets stop being cheap
Instead of buying those cheap *** and poor quality aftermarket items for our bikes , can we at least invest in our own countries products made right here by our own craftsman. Is it not worth the money we pay knowing that you can pick up the phone and talk to an american about what you may need for your bike or to make changes on the product you want. Too many people take the cheap way out thinking that they got the same product as you for half the cost,. I know there is going to be some products that you just cant get around. but for the biggies like exhaust, fairings , tour paks, saddle bags , pedals , shifters , windshields. We all took pride and bought an american made product , Im asking all of you if you need a part or wish to make changes to your bike do some research and see if someone here in the good ole USA makes it and support them and give them your buisiness even it if cost a littl bit more. When your headin down the road with your custom brake pedal or your custom shifter or your fairing or any other mod that you did to your bike knowing that some guy in some shop here in USA made it you will feel that pride that we all should have as Americans . Am i wrong in thinking this.
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Most of the aftermarket on my bike is USA made.
Shotgun, Roto-Plate, Freedom Performance pipes, HeadWinds headlight, BR Custom Bars, Heartland 21" wheel, Heartland axle covers and signal relocator brackets, Danny Gray seat, LeatherWorks Solo and Tool bags.
Shotgun, Roto-Plate, Freedom Performance pipes, HeadWinds headlight, BR Custom Bars, Heartland 21" wheel, Heartland axle covers and signal relocator brackets, Danny Gray seat, LeatherWorks Solo and Tool bags.
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From: Largo, Florida
Nothing wrong on thinking that. I believe it too! But that's the great thing about being an American. We can buy whatever we want. I usually buy good quality US made parts but I don't bust someone else's ***** for buying what they want.
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ride wright, carlini, lowbrow customs, alloy art, dk customs, bassani, joker machine, la briola, grip ace.
yep i can confidently say i haven't bought an aftermarket part from overseas...
yep i can confidently say i haven't bought an aftermarket part from overseas...
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I agree. I bought some Kuryakyn Adjustable Passenger Pegs, because that is what the HD dealers sell. I didn't like them (long story).
My new Rivco Passenger pegs are way better quality (billet aluminum, triple-chrome plated, precision machining). Made in Wisconsin. Only a little more.
http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=272&page=1
My new Rivco Passenger pegs are way better quality (billet aluminum, triple-chrome plated, precision machining). Made in Wisconsin. Only a little more.
http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=272&page=1
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From: Texas, USA
This subject arises every couple of years
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-in-china.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...de-in-usa.html
I'd just be happy that Harley riders have shelled out $10k- $40k for a bike that is MOSTLY made in the USA.
Aftermarket products aren't always inferior quality and people that buy them aren't necessarily "cheap." By the same token, products made in the USA aren't necessarily superior quality BUT are more likely to be more expensive.
Don't get me wrong... I am an American and I support US workers as much as I can and buy US made products as much as I can. The fact is, though, it isn't ALL the time. Times are difficult and some AMERICANS are having a rough time making ends meet. Sometimes they have no choice but to buy less expensive products made outside this country. They are still hard working Americans.
It isn't necessary for each member to post a list of each US made aftermarket product they installed on their bike. We all are going to have US and non-US products on our bikes.
Oh, that shirt that is made in China.... the label on it that says "Made in China" is made in the US !
I am curious to see the responses in this thread given there are many international HDForum members.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-in-china.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...de-in-usa.html
I'd just be happy that Harley riders have shelled out $10k- $40k for a bike that is MOSTLY made in the USA.
Aftermarket products aren't always inferior quality and people that buy them aren't necessarily "cheap." By the same token, products made in the USA aren't necessarily superior quality BUT are more likely to be more expensive.
Don't get me wrong... I am an American and I support US workers as much as I can and buy US made products as much as I can. The fact is, though, it isn't ALL the time. Times are difficult and some AMERICANS are having a rough time making ends meet. Sometimes they have no choice but to buy less expensive products made outside this country. They are still hard working Americans.
It isn't necessary for each member to post a list of each US made aftermarket product they installed on their bike. We all are going to have US and non-US products on our bikes.
Oh, that shirt that is made in China.... the label on it that says "Made in China" is made in the US !
I am curious to see the responses in this thread given there are many international HDForum members.
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