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Motorcycle Parts - OEM or Aftermarket ?
By Daniel Levy
This is always a difficult one to answer when shopping for parts and I firmly believe that each one of us must decide what's best for our bikes AFTER carefully evaluating each of the possibilities.
For me?
Well... it really depends on what I am looking for - just replacement or improvement - , the availability of the part, my budget and other things. Sometimes I buy OEM, others aftermarket parts.
Keep reading. You will find some views that will hopefully help you decide the next time you shop for parts.
What a heck are OEM parts??
OEM parts stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer parts which not necessarily mean the OM (Original Manufacturer) actually produced them. You know, many and automobile manufacturers don't manufacture each of the parts used in their vehicles. They frequently have the parts designed and manufactured by outside independent companies and then, install them in their machines or put them in their own boxes to be sold as OEM parts!
Good to know when buying OEM Motorcycle Parts:
When you buy OEM Motorcycle Parts you are buying the exact same original part the manufacturer used to build your motorcycle, that means:
>> Same performance as the part installed in your right now. The part won't be better nor worse than the original part you want to replace.
>> Normally OEM parts a more (in some
Business Expansion announced by CycleSolutions.net. With Thousands of New Products.
CycleSolutions.net Announces Business Expansion With Thousands of New Products.
by Cruiser Customization CycleSolutions.net (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cruiser-Customization-CycleSolutionsnet/238269187366) on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 1:58pm CycleSolutions.net Announces Business Expansion With Thousands of New Products.
Motorcyclists will spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to customize their motorcycles to suit their personal style. The team at CycleSolutions.net, founded by motorcyclists, has been successful in satisfying motorcyclist customization requests. With this success, the small online retailer has announced the expansion of its product offerings from hundreds of motorcycle parts and motorcycle accessories to Thousands.
Glenwood, MD (PRWEB) January 10, 2010 -- CycleSolutions.net, motorcycle parts and motorcycle accessory retailer, today announced the expansion of its products. The expansion has increased their product catalog from hundreds of motorcycle parts and accessories to be now four thousand products. This expansion is due to the successful customer service and expert advice that CycleSolutions.net has provided for its customers. As fellow motorcyclists, our mission at CycleSolutions.net is to build relationships with our customers and in the end we give that personal shopping experience that is lacking when shopping online. Our customers know us on a first name basis. said Jim Noss, Founder of CycleSolutions.net
CycleSolutions.net Cruiser Customization
CycleSolutions.net Cruiser Customization
As part of this expansion, CycleSolutions.net has gone from being a specific Victory motorcycle parts and accessory retailer to now offering parts for Harley Davidson, Honda VTX, Metric Cruisers, Sportbikes, ATVs and Scooters. Victory motorcycles is still going to be our core focus, what we have noticed is that most Cruiser riders will own more than one bike, so this expansion will add options for our current Victory customers, explains Noss, also a Victory owner.
People are like Motorcycles: each is customized a bit differently.
The ability of the team at CycleSolutions.net to provide customization advice has been paramount in the success and growth of their motorcycle parts and accessory business. If we do not have a part that a customer wants, we will do our best to find it or refer them to someone that will get them what they want. In the end, it is all about treating the customer as a guest and fellow rider. said Noss. The business started out with only a few hundred parts and a few manufacturers. Today CycleSolutions.net offers over 5000 products for all motorcycles from manufacturers such as Show Chrome, Big Bike Parts, MBW, KewlMetal, GenMar, SuperBrace, and Lloyd's supporting Victory, Harley Davidson, Honda VTX and all metric Cruisers to Sport bikes and Spyders.
CycleSolutions.net was founded in 2005 by motorcyclists to provide fellow motorcyclists with a wide choice of custom motorcycle parts and motorcycle accessories. The site offers a range of products, expert advice, articles, research materials cruiser customizing consumer. Cycle Solutions
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Review of the Honda VTX ELLIPTICAL DRIVING KIT
Review of the Honda VTX ELLIPTICAL DRIVING KIT
Review of the Honda VTX ELLIPTICAL DRIVING KIT 55-332
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We just received in these new Elliptical Light Bars for the Honda VTX 1300 and Honda VTX 1800. The packaging of the Elliptical Light Bars was perfect and protected the items from shipping damage. The weight of the Elliptical Light Bars is substantial and tells the owner that these Elliptical Light Bars are made of some high-quality materials. The Chrome finish on these Elliptical Light Bars is blemish free. It is truly a Show Chrome product that will have your friends wanting these lights for their Honda VTX 1800 and Honda VTX 1300.
These Elliptical Light Bars offer all the features and benefits of a low profile light bar.They are designed with cast aluminum housings permanently attached to a formed steel tube without welds.All wiring is routed internally for a clean custom look.A switch is included that can be mounted in a side cover for turning the light bar on and off as desired. Kits come without turn signal adapters.
This light bar uses 55 Watt 3 1/2 Halogen Lights to turn night time into day and makes you seen as well. Safety item.
FITMENT APPLICATIONS: For VTX1800 C/F/N/R/S 2002-2008 VTX1300 C/R/S 2003-2008; Valk 1997-03
Motorcycle Maintenance How-To and Tips
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Skull Headlight for Motorcycles (Chrome)
Skull Headlight for Motorcycles (Chrome)
(http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA) (http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA) (http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA) (http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA) (http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA)SKULL HEADLIGHT (CHROME)
Part #: 1-SKULLCA (http://www.cyclesolutions.net/index.php?option=com_store&manufacturer=1&item=AP-1-SKULLCA)
Headwinds? legendary polish department makes the chrome
on this skull pop! These are great for Halloween as well, anything
it sits on will out shine any Jack-O-Lantern and mystify all!
? Hi-Beam - 50W lamp (in both eyes)
? Lo-Beam - 55W lamp (in mouth)
? Jaw is adjustable
? Dimensions: 8-1/2 (H) x 5 (W) x 7 (D)
? Weight: 6.25 lbs.
? Manufactured by: Skull Enterprises
? Supplied with steel mount:
- Chrome plated.
- 3/8 vertical mounting hole to the tree.
- 7/16 mounting horizontal hole to Skull.
- 3-1/8 forward offset.
? Metric bikes require different mounting block, see mount section.
? This item does not qualify for free shipping.
? Light in mouth is just for show and not intended to be used as headlight.
Click here for purchase details...
I purchased the chrome skull headlight for my 2009 Harley Rocker, I absolutely love it.
I work in a machine shop and I could tell you guys take a lot of pride in your work.
A+ workmanship, keep up the good work. Thank you.
P.S. Awesome Job.
- Joseph Labrant
Peckville, PA
cases MUCH more) expensive than aftermarket parts.
>> Motorcycle and car agencies clerks will normally tell you OEM Parts are higher quality and the best option for replacements. Is this true? Well sometimes it is, sometimes it's not.
>> 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! :-)
>> BE CAREFUL if your bike is still in its guarantee period make sure you use only OEM parts and have them installed by authorized mechanics. If you don't do so, you will probably void the guarantee.
What about Aftermarket parts??
Aftermarket parts should perform as well as OEM parts but are produced by companies other than the original manufacturer(s).
Things to know when buying Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:
>> MAKE SURE YOUR GUARANTEE PERIOD IS OVER. In many cases, you can VOID your guarantee if you have an aftermarket part installed by an unauthorized mechanic in your machine. I know I said it before, but it's worth repeating; I happened to me! :-(
>> Equivalent aftermarket Suzuki parts are normally cheaper than OEM parts. Sometimes up to 70% cheaper!
>> Aftermarket parts can have lower,the same or higher quality than the original.
>> When buying aftermarket parts make sure you are getting AT LEAST the same quality as the OEM part. If possible try to get some reviews about brands and performance. You can do it in the Internet, with your favorite mechanic or with fellow riders.
>> If you are looking for high performance parts and devices, you know the kind: carbon fiber, titanium, aerospace aluminum parts and gizmos, well you will probably find them as aftermarket parts.
OEM or aftermarket parts, sooner or later you will be shopping for them...
Enjoy the ride!
Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy is the owner and contributing writer of www.Japanese-Motorcycles-Only.com . He loves motorcycles and Web development. For more great info visit www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com/
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