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.

A recycling yard is also worth a visit as they often have bikes that have been scrapped. Hundreds of motorcycles may often be found in compounds after being involved in accidents or suffering major breakdowns. Many of the firms will have stripped any useful parts and will keep them in the warehouse, but taking some tools along is an idea in case you need to remove any spares yourself.

Harley Davidson owners clubs can be a useful place to find parts that may be unavailable elsewhere or even discontinued. A lot of members will have collected spares for many years and often have stocks of parts that they sell and trade with others. You do not necessarily have to be a member of the club to buy from them but it can be beneficial to join and they will always help you out if they can.

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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