Damn POS Ness BS...GRRRRR!!!!!!
#1
02-28-2008 | 10:16 PM
Damn POS Ness BS...GRRRRR!!!!!!
I shoulda oughta known better. About 4 years ago I had one of the first generation Ness Billet Suckers. Went through three backplates before getting one that didn't crack. Then there was the fiasco with the banjo bolts needing to have something pressed into them. Can't remember exactly what that deal was but it delayed me two weeks.
So here I order a Big Sucker for my 08 SG. Only because they have the chrome backplate and the SE doesn't yet. And no K&N filter available yet. When I opened the box there was a package of three studs and a note saying that the studs in the stand-offs had to be replaced with these longer ones. No biggie. I swap them out and install the stand-offs. Well I go to tighten one with very little force and the damn stud snapped right off. WTF!!!!! So I have one end stuck on the TB and a useless stand-off. Which basically means everything is on hold until I can get hold of Ness and get replacements. I swear I will never buy another Ness product again. I know many people have had great luck with them. But two for two has left a real bad taste in my mouth.
Does anyone know if the stand-offs from the 08 Screamin Eagle kit would work with the BS????
So here I order a Big Sucker for my 08 SG. Only because they have the chrome backplate and the SE doesn't yet. And no K&N filter available yet. When I opened the box there was a package of three studs and a note saying that the studs in the stand-offs had to be replaced with these longer ones. No biggie. I swap them out and install the stand-offs. Well I go to tighten one with very little force and the damn stud snapped right off. WTF!!!!! So I have one end stuck on the TB and a useless stand-off. Which basically means everything is on hold until I can get hold of Ness and get replacements. I swear I will never buy another Ness product again. I know many people have had great luck with them. But two for two has left a real bad taste in my mouth.
Does anyone know if the stand-offs from the 08 Screamin Eagle kit would work with the BS????
#2
02-28-2008 | 10:33 PM
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RE: Damn POS Ness BS...GRRRRR!!!!!!
Hey Monster I tried the Arlen filter on the SE back plate on my 08 FLHX and the studs that came with the SE are to long. the filter does not touch the back plate by at least a 1/4". I'm going to try some different stude on Saturday, if I have any luck I will PM you with the info.
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02-28-2008 | 11:17 PM
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02-29-2008 | 04:58 AM
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02-29-2008 | 05:28 AM
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RE: Damn POS Ness BS...GRRRRR!!!!!!
I feel your pain, riding down hwy 20 in ATL two bolts keeping cover on snapped--the other bolt just broke -- everthing except the backing plate is hitting me in the leg at 75mph---had to ride home without an air cleaner
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I shoulda oughta known better. About 4 years ago I had one of the first generation Ness Billet Suckers. Went through three backplates before getting one that didn't crack. Then there was the fiasco with the banjo bolts needing to have something pressed into them. Can't remember exactly what that deal was but it delayed me two weeks.
So here I order a Big Sucker for my 08 SG. Only because they have the chrome backplate and the SE doesn't yet. And no K&N filter available yet. When I opened the box there was a package of three studs and a note saying that the studs in the stand-offs had to be replaced with these longer ones. No biggie. I swap them out and install the stand-offs. Well I go to tighten one with very little force and the damn stud snapped right off. WTF!!!!! So I have one end stuck on the TB and a useless stand-off. Which basically means everything is on hold until I can get hold of Ness and get replacements. I swear I will never buy another Ness product again. I know many people have had great luck with them. But two for two has left a real bad taste in my mouth.
Does anyone know if the stand-offs from the 08 Screamin Eagle kit would work with the BS????
I shoulda oughta known better. About 4 years ago I had one of the first generation Ness Billet Suckers. Went through three backplates before getting one that didn't crack. Then there was the fiasco with the banjo bolts needing to have something pressed into them. Can't remember exactly what that deal was but it delayed me two weeks.
So here I order a Big Sucker for my 08 SG. Only because they have the chrome backplate and the SE doesn't yet. And no K&N filter available yet. When I opened the box there was a package of three studs and a note saying that the studs in the stand-offs had to be replaced with these longer ones. No biggie. I swap them out and install the stand-offs. Well I go to tighten one with very little force and the damn stud snapped right off. WTF!!!!! So I have one end stuck on the TB and a useless stand-off. Which basically means everything is on hold until I can get hold of Ness and get replacements. I swear I will never buy another Ness product again. I know many people have had great luck with them. But two for two has left a real bad taste in my mouth.
Does anyone know if the stand-offs from the 08 Screamin Eagle kit would work with the BS????
Sorry to hear about your bad luck though!