Got an email from Mark at M & M cycles in Ohio, whom I have been buying all parts and accessories for my bike as recommended by posts from this forum.

This REALLY sucks balls. Marks service and pricing has and always will be fantastic regardless

Dear friends.

 

Due to a new policy from Harley that prevents the sale of Genuine Harley Davidson parts to independent dealers, such as ourselves, we are no longer offering Genuine Harley items. All current orders will be shipped, but I cannot accept any new orders for genuine Harley items.

 

We will still be offering the finest in aftermarket parts at our usual discounts of up to 20% daily, shipping worldwide and will leave the Harley part numbers in our database for reference only. Please include model and year in all quote request and I will convert them to aftermarket parts for you wherever possible.

 

I know many of you will be upset, but please understand, Harley is doing what they think is best for their dealers and their company.

 

That being said…..we are celebrating our 11^th year in business Sept 1. Linda and I started M&M Cycles with an idea. To work like a Co-Op from the olden days, combine the purchasing power of all our customers together and offer the best deals available to our members. We worked 7 days a week, often working through the night. As our children grew, they began working with us. Carolyn and Mikey are now in their mid 20’s, and will continue to work with us.

 

From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 20,000 members worldwide! We have become friends with so many of you. We thank you all for supporting us through the years and ask for your continued support when you’re looking for aftermarket parts and accessories for your bike.

 

If you have any questions, please email me at mbk30072@aol.com

 

God bless, Mark, Linda, (aka mom and pop) Carolyn and Mikey

Yeah, got that email too. Harley securing their monopoly in both US and here. Can't really blame them I suppose. I would rather see Harley do this and survive the GFC than go under by letting it go on. Still sucks but. TC

I would like to be able to say I can accept it, however I really hate knowing that I am being fucked over on price. Not knowing is fine, but knowing about it really shits me........................................that being said, I also know that there is fuck all I can do about it and am glad I have 95% of the parts I've wanted to complete my bike!!