Finding Suitable Harley Davidson Parts

By Larry Barnes


Most motorcycle owners will need to buy and replace components from time to time. If you own a machine this will be a simple case of visiting a spares shop and buying the items you need. It is always preferable to fit genuine factory made Harley Davidson Parts and theses can usually be found after a little research.

A couple of straightforward options are available when you are trying to source spares for a motorcycle. Searching for the spares can often be a time consuming process and in certain cases the parts may not be found at all. Before you begin to try and hunt down items it is a good idea to take a photograph of the old part so that you can compare it to the new replacement.

There are now a large number of online suppliers that specialize in authentic Harley spares and components. These companies will have a massive stock of spares for some modern and older motorcycles. Their adverts will usually show a color photo of the part and a full description with its price and other useful information.

The best place to visit is a main Harley Davidson dealership that is approved by the factory. Many of the dealers will hold a large stock and they may also have some old or obsolete items in their stores. If they do not have the bits you need it is sometimes worth speaking to them as they may guide you in the right direction and know another supplier where you can find what you need.

Scrap yards and junk metal stores are another good place to look at when you are searching for bits and they can save money. Many old bikes that have been taken off roads often end up in these yards and compounds. Some shops will remove any useful items that can be sold on and will keep them in their stock rooms and in some cases you may have to strip a bike down so taking along some tools is a good idea.

Biking associations and Harley Davidson owners clubs are another good place to go for genuine bits and pieces. Members of these clubs will often sell or swap their unwanted parts with fellow members at reduced prices. If you are not a full member of the club it is still worth emailing or phoning them to see if they can help you out.

When you have sourced and purchased the items that you need and have fitted them it can be useful to hang on to the old bits. These can often be refurbished or repaired and sold to bikers trying to find items for their bikes. Some of the components may need an inspection after repair, especially the brake components and metal gas tanks.

If you are fitting a replacement spare to a motorbike it is better to use a genuine one when possible. Aftermarket spares can be used and they will usually be as good as an original but using these can affect the value of your bike. Show clubs and organizations will sometimes not accept entries of non factory machines into competition or club events.




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