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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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For me it is the V&H Big Shot duals on my 01 Road King. They are a lot louder then I was expecting and sound like crap IMHO. I did install Big City Thunder QQ baffles in them and they do sound better. I can live with them now but I wish I went with true dual headers and slipons instead though.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Digital oil temperature/oil level dipstick ($150). Absolute junk. Worked for 3 weeks. Replacement didn't make it that long. Save your $$$
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mcain49
Digital oil temperature/oil level dipstick ($150). Absolute junk. Worked for 3 weeks. Replacement didn't make it that long. Save your $$$
I had given this thing some thought, but every time I go in the dealer I ask the parts guys how are they holding up. I have heard about the moisture problem, the tiny wire that breaks off at the battery, etc.
Some will tell me "no complaints". On another day one will tell me "I wouldn't buy one". I have decided to pass on it myself, may go with an anolog model someday.
Thanks for the info...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by IAMSWUTIAMS
That's funny. I ordered some Chinese Ness mirrors from JP for my Wife's bike. One was clear, the other was smoked glass. Returned it to JP, they sent me a new pair, same problem. Ordered from a different vendor, told the salesperson my problem and requested that they check it before shipping them. They arrived with the same problem. I gave up. Told Wifey to pick a different mirror.
was it always the same mirror in a different color?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by heavymetalthunder
was it always the same mirror in a different color?
yes. I ordered from another source also, in hopes of getting a different batch, with the same results. I saw a Ness version of a Victory at the Dealer last week, it had the same mirrors, and they were both tinted. Hard to see in low light situations.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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BUB Lakesters on an 08 street bob. Dangerously low, could hardly turn right.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by monumaker
JM 7.25 speakers
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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not like your out alot, Ill never recoup what I put in, and now have to sell.
 
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HD Digital Temp and dipstick. Lasted not even six months. Thought maybe I needed to replace the battery. Took it apart and all the wires came unattached.
Mine still seems to be working . . . despite the display being FULL OF OIL!!

Damn . . . for the price, haven't they ever heard of SEALING the MF?
 
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