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