| Need a Harley Davidson Part for your ride? | | | | An Aftermarket part should perform as well as an |
| Where do you get a good quality Harley Davidson | | | | OEM but take note. These parts were made by a |
| Part? Can I use an aftermarket part? | | | | company other than the original manufacturer. |
| These questions are not easy to answer. It depends | | | | Sometimes after a certain time period the original |
| a lot on your situation, part you're looking for, and | | | | manufacturer of a part will allow the company that |
| the money you want to spend. | | | | physically manufactured the part to sell it at a |
| The bottom line......... you have to decide. | | | | reduced price and in their own packaging. The part |
| I have a little information here that may be useful to | | | | now becomes an OEM aftermarket part. |
| you, so keep reading! | | | | Normally after a certain period of time, the |
| An OEM part versus an aftermarket part. | | | | manufacturer will allow the company that originally |
| An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part are | | | | designed/produced the part to sell it in their own box |
| of course the genuine Harley Davidson Part you | | | | at a considerably lower cost, making it: an |
| would find at an authorized Harley dealer. | | | | Aftermarket OEM part |
| These parts are original in that they have the exact | | | | So what does this tell you about that Harley |
| same specifications that came with the original part. | | | | Davidson Part that you need? |
| These parts however many not have been | | | | If you cannot find the quality in an aftermarket part, |
| manufactured by Harley Davidson themselves (at | | | | then search for the OEM provided it is in your price |
| their physical location). Harley may get another | | | | range. |
| company to manufacture these parts to Harley | | | | There is a lot of competition out there between |
| specs, and then they will sell them in the Harley box | | | | vendors who want your dollar. An aftermarket Harley |
| as OEM. | | | | part, for your Harley Davidson are generally of good |
| OEM parts are generally more expensive, and almost | | | | to excellent quality. |
| always recommended by the dealer. (They make | | | | If you own a Harley, sooner or later you will have to |
| their money by selling parts not bikes) | | | | buy parts for it. Buying online has its conveniences |
| The dealer will most likely tell you that OEM parts are | | | | and you don't have to go downtown and fight traffic. |
| of a higher quality. This may or may not be true. | | | | |