Highway Pegs could've KILLED me - EBAY FAIL

I recently ordered these Highway Pegs off EBAY for my Harley-Davidson Street Glide.
Upon install they broke, which made me think, what if they broke at 110km/h??
I felt the need to share my experience and perhaps even save a life. This is a dangerous product.
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[@ThrottleDownunder]

Have you had an Ebay Failure?? Let me know what happened to you.

[@tommyholden7518]

I bought the same set off of Amazon and they advertised as being made of steel, mine did the same thing. That is some sort of Magnesium Alloy. I was a little upset myself.

[@philmcclenaghan7056]

This is standard China tactic of offering refund. It's a script and you aren't even talking to a person. I once complained about a broken product, they offered 30%. I said no. They offered 45%. I said no I am sending it back and they then offered 30% again lol. They aren't even reading it, they just submit a number.

[@anotherbrickinthewall1700]

People complain about the HD prices, but sometimes they make sense. Put a magnet on that piece and you'll find its probably not iron (magnetic) but aluminum (non-magnetic). Thanks for the tip regarding that supplier.

[@easytargetrn]

Bought the same set in chrome, different seller, same problem. They sent me a full set replacement. So far working as intended. Could be a casting flaw? Regardless, cast metals are probably a bad idea for this application

[@Homebeez]

I'm glad that did not happen on the road. You probably helped someone from getting really hurt.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I hope so Karen. So dangerous.

[@dimesonhiseyes9134]

It is metal what you are seeing is the grain structure of the part. It's a cheap low quality metal probably not even a steel or aluminum alloy. It could be zinc even. It's hard to tell with the blurry picture.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

That makes sense for sure

[@winfree95]

Wow....I just purchased some but chrome. I purchased them off Amazon and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Thanks for the video

[@TheRidingRoo]

It’s metallic, the texture you see is the steel/aluminium grain, it’s probably been hardened without tempering so the metal is too brittle.

[@markkulyas2418]

I purchased a RamMount ball that replaces the handle bar mount bolts, using a torque wrench as I'm tightening the bolt the aluminum that the ball is molded around completely collapsed. I got a full refund from RevZilla, but after sending the photographs to RamMount they wouldn't even comment about the defective product. Could you imagine that thing failing and your handlebars coming loose. I decided that was a very unsafe and unwise thing to do, so I chose a different style of RamMount.

[@swich.69]

25-50% off for an item with a manufacturing defect. WTF?! Rob, please contact eBay and the relevant Consumer Authorities and make a formal report. As you mentioned, it has the potential to kill someone! These items (if not the seller) should be removed from eBay. The metal looks like cast alloy, which is fine when made to spec. This could be a one off fault or an entire batch. It wont be known unless investigated. Thank you for sharing this vital information!

[@jeffmorris9890]

If it broke during installation you obviously overtightened it. Customer error.

[@ethanashe1779]

Thank you for this video. I read the review because I bought almost the same kind and a ton of people said they were breaking on install. Could’ve been hurt if I went through will be returning tomorrow

[@michaeldao1711]

It happened to me today while installing the KURYAKYN on my bike ! The highway pegs I purchased $100 from HogWorkz .

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Glad you put this video up Rob, hopefully no one else will buy those cheap knockoffs 💯✌️😎

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I agree. I was very lucky

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@ThrottleDownunder 👍🏼💯

[@futureman3693]

You’re a right thinking man. Well done sir. Merv

[@ericzunker5339]

Death from a highway peg failure is a bit far fetched. But defensively a casting issue from manufacturer.

[@dcccharles4569]

Serious injury or death could very well happen if you were going around the twisties. Do you even ride? If your low side peg into the turn suddenly SNAPS and your foot abruptly hits pavement. I don't want to visualize what happens next!

[@rolandkeith5322]

I looked at them but the M109-R was my pick as I went the power and stopping power of the M109-R but good info in this video though

[@TheEnfieldGuy]

Man that's crazy!!! Glad you are ok brother. Stay safe.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

It sure is crazy. Love EBay but not for safety

[@stang1970]

It's probably cast aluminum. Not sift at all. It's actually hard and doesn't bend much. That's why it cracked. What torque did you apply to it

[@MrRatkilr]

Looks like cast aluminum to me. It can break before bending. That is why aluminum pipe wrenches were banned on the oil rig i worked on. Steel pipe wrenches bend before breaking.

[@BigBert]

Good on you Rob! You may have saved a brother or sister from a fatality from poor equipment purchases. Well done and thank you 🤙🏻😎

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Im hoping I've saved some people Bert.

[@BigBert]

Throttle Downunder put it out there mate that’s all you can do! 🤙🏻😎

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Hey Rob was this guy the manufacturer or the distributor? There will be a number of site on the web where a person sets up a store and the does drop shipments to the purchaser without even knowing the product. Glad it happened during install and not with you riding. I either buy from Harley or from my local custom shop. Thanks for sharing, Cheers and be safe, Dave

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

The genuine article comes with warranty. The knock off not so much.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

So true

[@alankathy6175]

Now that could have ended bad. Thanks for sharing.

[@hachewie]

Glad you found out the easy way rob

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks Chewie. Too right mate 👍👍

[@hachewie]

@@ThrottleDownunder If you are ever going for another ride down south, I'd love to come along.

[@Spad562]

No problem with naming and shaming, so much rubbish on fleabay. Glad it broke while on install and not out on the road.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I was so lucky indeed

[@rickingraham4451]

Thanks..your doun the right thing

[@AdamSuperAC]

Forewarned is Forearmed...good standing opinion, well done!

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I'll only make that mistake once.

[@Timandlisa123]

Thank you. I’ll stick to OEM

[@petenchen]

Never never buy any bike parts made in China......A lot of eBay product have Australian flags on the ad says aus post even has an Australian address.......scroll down on the eBay site till you see the company name click on it and 8 out of 10 times it will say China.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yes I certainly learnt the hard way

[@stan9636]

I fitted Chinese pegs yesterday one snapped bolting it up just rubbish

[@bundybear3333]

Good on you Rob for letting us all know about this inferior product which should removed from sale. Looks like it's made from junky cast aluminium. At least with Harley you would get a free replacement if it broke anyway. Glad it broke before riding with them. Cheers mate, stay safe.🇦🇺🤙😎

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks mate hope you are well.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Looks like die cast metal mate, good for moulding but very brittle

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Great for Matchbox cars haha

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Throttle Downunder or cap guns

[@DeadOriginalMusic]

did it say alloy steel in the ad? I'm seeing cheaper ones on amazon that say steel?

[@MrRuger1977]

Wow, I have installed a very similar looking pair of highway pegs from Amazon except they are chrome. Very similar design but they have been good so far....Im hoping the aesthetics are the only thing similar between mine and the ones you got.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I hope yours are good too. I ended up getting genuine

[@helderjdias77]

In chrome my guess is that they use real steel, otherwise it couldn’t be chromed

[@wolfemanbog4176]

I once put my leg down at 15 mph because of a craziness it kick my legs right bsck I lost my balance almost lost my bike so if you where going above that speed !! U her hurt bad

[@oldfashionedgirl9430]

I'm glad it broke before it caused you to have an accident 😔, I really like your new into 😍

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks Deb. Yes the new intro is a little more punchy and half the time. Less likely to lose viewers because of a long intro

[@carlosrodriguez-dk1ui]

Thanks I was gonna get them but not thank u 🙏🙏

[@weighpride285]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeez Rob 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬. This kind of stuff really pings me off!!!!! Only worried about making a dollar and not the consequences of what could happen!!!!! I’m sooooo glad you made this vid because unless people speak up nothing changes!!! I seriously can’t believe what happened with that piece of junk!!!!! Good on you Rob and I wonder how those sorts of products pass “Standards Testing”!! 🤷🏻‍♀️😤🤬

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yes I felt it needed to be vocalised for sure. It annoyed me. We are in enough danger as it is

[@SkidPig]

Im glad I bought Harley ones

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I will be too mate

[@nicolausuhlmann7074]

Bloody Hell Mate ! What kind of Sods or Wankers would sell sub standard accessories! Great video from a great Guy ! Glad you're safe and around to tell the story ! Cheers ! 🇨🇦🤗

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks Nicolaus, I appreciate your words.

[@miayamagucci630]

It’s cast metal. You over tighten it. But definitely junk

[@BigAlsCompound]

NEW SUBSCRIBER! nice job yes sir that could of been bad

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks mate, and welcome

[@peterfrancis4769]

You are completely covered by Australian Consumer Law if you choose to pursue the matter. There is no excuse for this type of product to be sold in Australia.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

You're right Peter. There is no excuse at all.

[@ianwelch484]

Hi mate. I’m glad you was not on your bike when this happened. A lot of this experience stuff comes from China. Always buy genuine products from you own country. I think must of us have brought dangerous stuff from the website. With motorcycle you don’t get a second chance. Ride safe mate. Ian.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Agreed Ian. Never again mate 👍👍

[@AussieKawiman]

Looks like it was made out of paper mâché mate....Thanks for letting the peeps know that if you buy of eBay you are on your own...Stay cool..

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thanks Mick. Yes it was shithouse. My own fault for trusting EBay.

[@HisHolinessMadarchode]

Good ol rice paper metal

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Looks like Diecast Rob. Bloody awful mate. Great call out mate. Onya 👍🏾

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yeah shithouse OO. At least I'm in 1 piece

[@LGR_LGR_LGR]

Great heads up man!👍

[@Chilllybob]

Thank you for the heads up but any accessories Harley sells is made in China. Very rarely anything is made in the USA that Harley sells. If no one believes me if you actually go into a Harley dealer and look at where it’s from, you’ll see China on the back.

[@martybartfast]

Looks like it's made of babbit. Heat it up and see if it melts... ;-) 🏍

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I wouldn't be surprised if it did

[@RichGrueber]

I think it's what they call pot metal... Absolute crap. Glad it broke when it did and not when on the road.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

G'day Richard, i certainly thank my lucky stars that it wasn't while I was riding

[@RichGrueber]

@@ThrottleDownunder its good to see what is crap and what isnt and for them to offer a part refund for what obviously;y isn't fit for purpose if they are an Australian business they would be covered by the Australian Consumer laws the ACCC can be your friend times.

[@jonnymac8925]

This is the reason why if I order bike parts from Ebay or Amazon I refuse to buy any cheap knock off parts or parts that don't have a reputable name. I have no interest on wasting time, money and endangering myself and others. I wouldn't be happy if I was you either because that could have ended so badly!

[@michaelk4303]

I bought these. Mine also broke on install. Garbage

[@ThrottleDownunder]

We live and learn hey? Stay safe mate

[@neilleggoe8647]

How much are the harley ones worth ?

[@CycloneGunworks]

Mount brackets are about $135 and the pegs are about $160😢

[@jameswoods6900]

E-Bay can get you a 100% refund for defective products!

[@kenmoore7195]

Hey mate, I ordered some mirrors from E Bay a few years ago , paid for them and they never turned up. Biggest mistake was I used the American site and the mirrors were from China. I pursued this to the point that Ebay USA gave me the contact number for the vendor in China and their email address. I emailed, Nothing. I phoned and spoke to a woman who I assume was the vendor however , she told me she was the housemaid. After that experience I very rarely have used Ebay and I certainly don't buy anything from China. Lesson learnt by me and now maybe you. Pay for the brand name and get a good product with recourse should something go wrong, deal with Aussies who understand right from wrong. Good luck, lucky they broke while fitting. I know how you feel.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yes Ken, lesson certainly learned. No more EBay shit I'm afraid.

[@kenmoore7195]

Throttle Downunder About 6 or 7 years ago I bought a set of dan moto rear sets for my Firestorm. When I took them out of the packing and inspected them I came to the conclusion that the bolts supplied were shit. I replaced all the bolts with 316 stainless and in the end the cost was almost the same as well known ones available at the time. Probably saved about $100- overall however, if I took the extra time into account I was no better off. Another experience that alerted me to the fickleness of EBay. I can't remember the last time I bought something from EBay. Much rather do business direct or face to face. Let us know how you go with the new ones.

[@motogspot]

Geez that looks like a good product until you showed the break in it, that’s disgusting!! I’d be getting a full refund or going through PayPal 😃👍

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Crazy stuff G

[@MADKIWI]

Name & Shame Rob... Cheap knock offs made somewhere else. Cast aluminum not billet in my opinion...

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Never again Mad Kiwi. Genuine articles only.

[@MADKIWI]

@@ThrottleDownunder only way to go or ask fellow riders for their reviews of products. I have Scotch blood so buy 2nd hand lol but quality. Looks like someone dressed Mutton up as Lamb with this Ratshit Product...

[@mrantone916]

Pot metal,

[@jamesbthejoke5614]

Fark. Old Coke can highway pegs.

[@tonypammen6150]

That looks like malleable steel, probably made in China (ie cheap shite) and sold by unscrupulous tossers. 25% off buying another set, piss takers. Another way of looking at this is, just as well you broke it tightening it mate, the other way of finding out just doesn’t bare thinking about. Safe riding TD.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Yes I agree totally. I was super lucky it happened the way it did.

[@richardrussell500]

Cheap Chinese metal... Aluminum is not nearly as strong as steel. We get what we pay for.

[@greatwhitebuffalo6807]

Cheap cast pot metal of unknown composition.

[@m.syadav4896]

😂😂😂😂 they were made in china

[@TheSantoslaguna15]

If you are a coward then you shouldn't ride..

[@lowridersolson4649]

Eh mate its not the pegs fault that your imaginary accident happened, I mean really just imagine that you put your feet on the highway pegs an,d you look over at your mate and their was a million dollars just laying there and you turned around. And picked it up! I mean you could just IMAGINE how you could WASTE YOUR VIEWERS TIME imagining how you would spend it EH MATE!🌝🐶👨‍🦯