Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Paul Yaffe/Arlen Ness? Really????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 24, 2014 | 05:56 PM
  #1  
mikelikesbikes's Avatar
mikelikesbikes
Thread Starter
|
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
Likes: 16
From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Default Paul Yaffe/Arlen Ness? Really????

I am a bike parts junkie and currently looking for new mirrors but something sleek and cool/unique. I would rather pay HD prices than pay these idiots their overpriced charges.

Trying to evolve from the Willie G theme on my new build and just (at this time) trying to find cool black mirrors.

I simply refuse to buy from either of these over inflated ego bone heads. Granted they have made a name for themselves but not on my dime.
 
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2014 | 06:03 PM
  #2  
mkguitar's Avatar
mkguitar
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Default

they position themselves for a certain market.

some like it, others don't.

so really not fair to criticize- 'cause it's a taste thing.

you can;t blame the mass suppliers for your "parts junkie" problems...easy just to walk away.

Mike
 

Last edited by mkguitar; Dec 24, 2014 at 07:55 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2014 | 08:49 PM
  #3  
mikelikesbikes's Avatar
mikelikesbikes
Thread Starter
|
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
Likes: 16
From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Default

Originally Posted by mkguitar
they position themselves for a certain market.

some like it, others don't.

so really not fair to criticize- 'cause it's a taste thing.

you can;t blame the mass suppliers for your "parts junkie" problems...easy just to walk away.

Mike
I was bidding on a set of HDTribal black mirrrors, the same as I had on my Road Glide but gou cut by a software super bidder. I may be prejudice against the aforementioned names but these just may work. Hate putting money in their pockets.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARLEN-NESS-B...bd0dd9&vxp=mtr
 
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2014 | 09:02 PM
  #4  
lp's Avatar
lp
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,476
Likes: 3,001
From: Charleston, SC
Default

Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
I was bidding on a set of HDTribal black mirrrors, the same as I had on my Road Glide but gou cut by a software super bidder. I may be prejudice against the aforementioned names but these just may work. Hate putting money in their pockets.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARLEN-NESS-B...bd0dd9&vxp=mtr

Around 10 bucks cheaper on Amazon. Make sure you buy both the left and the right...

Amazon.com: Arlen Ness Micro Die-Cast Four Point Mirror - Left - Black 13-418: Automotive Amazon.com: Arlen Ness Micro Die-Cast Four Point Mirror - Left - Black 13-418: Automotive
 
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 07:24 AM
  #5  
OKMICK's Avatar
OKMICK
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 81,309
Likes: 36,894
From: Oklahoma City
Default

Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
...I simply refuse to buy from either of these over inflated ego bone heads. Granted they have made a name for themselves but not on my dime.
Good news, Mike. There is a rumor afloat they are going into the dump truck modification business.
 
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 07:27 AM
  #6  
lionsm13's Avatar
lionsm13
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,756
From: Western South Dakota
Default

Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
I am a bike parts junkie and currently looking for new mirrors but something sleek and cool/unique. I would rather pay HD prices than pay these idiots their overpriced charges.

Trying to evolve from the Willie G theme on my new build and just (at this time) trying to find cool black mirrors.

I simply refuse to buy from either of these over inflated ego bone heads. Granted they have made a name for themselves but not on my dime.
So what's your point?
Is this something that we really needed to know?

DON'T..
 
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 08:57 AM
  #7  
Greezey Rider's Avatar
Greezey Rider
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 2,500
From: Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by OKMICK
Good news, Mike. There is a rumor afloat they are going into the dump truck modification business.

Cool....Maybe I can get some bullet proof windshield glass for mine.
 
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 09:07 AM
  #8  
OKMICK's Avatar
OKMICK
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 81,309
Likes: 36,894
From: Oklahoma City
Default

Originally Posted by Greezey Rider
Cool....Maybe I can get some bullet proof windshield glass for mine.
Be sure to request the 'anti icy biker bad *** stare' insert. It's optional but well worth the money.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 10:30 AM
  #9  
Greezey Rider's Avatar
Greezey Rider
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 2,500
From: Tennessee
Default

Originally Posted by OKMICK
Be sure to request the 'anti icy biker bad *** stare' insert. It's optional but well worth the money.

I got that put in my new glasses....Works in all my vehicles and in all other situations too.
 

Last edited by Greezey Rider; Dec 26, 2014 at 10:33 AM.
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2014 | 11:53 AM
  #10  
Eyeball Kid's Avatar
Eyeball Kid
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,705
Likes: 358
From: C-Town
Default

Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
I simply refuse to buy from either of these over inflated ego bone heads. Granted they have made a name for themselves but not on my dime.
I agree 100%.

Although, I've a Ness SuperSucker, and Slip-Ons on my bike. They were on when I bought it.

$400 for *Monkey Bars*... You're kidding, right? Same with Ness Bagger Apes.

And people call the Harley Dealerships, "Stealerships"...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VRADMAN
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
0
Feb 19, 2016 03:07 PM
peerm13
Multi-Fit Parts and Accessories
0
Mar 28, 2014 07:22 PM
O.F.
Multi-Fit Parts and Accessories
5
Apr 14, 2012 09:16 PM
klf33
Softail Parts
1
Feb 2, 2010 09:23 PM
klf33
Sportster Parts
1
Feb 2, 2010 09:23 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:58 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE