| This is always a difficult one to answer when shopping | | | | a considerably lower cost, making it: an Aftermarket |
| for motorcycle parts and I firmly believe that each one | | | | OEM part! :-)>> BE CAREFUL if your bike is still in its |
| of us must decide what's best for our bikes AFTER | | | | guarantee period make sure you use only OEM parts |
| carefully evaluating each of the possibilities.For | | | | and have them installed by authorized mechanics. If |
| me?Well... it really depends on what I am looking for - | | | | you don't do so, you will probably void the |
| just replacement or improvement - , the availability of | | | | guarantee.What about Aftermarket |
| the part, my budget and other things. Sometimes I buy | | | | parts??Aftermarket parts should perform as well as |
| OEM, others aftermarket motorcycle parts.Keep | | | | OEM parts but are produced by companies other than |
| reading. You will find some views that will hopefully | | | | the original manufacturer(s).Things to know when |
| help you decide the next time you shop for | | | | buying Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:>> MAKE SURE |
| motorcycle parts.What a heck are OEM parts??OEM | | | | YOUR GUARANTEE PERIOD IS OVER. In many |
| parts stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer parts | | | | cases, you can VOID your guarantee if you have an |
| which not necessarily mean the OM (Original | | | | aftermarket part installed by an unauthorized mechanic |
| Manufacturer) actually produced them. You know, | | | | in your machine. I know I said it before, but it's worth |
| many motorcycle and automobile manufacturers don't | | | | repeating; I happened to me! :-(>> Equivalent |
| manufacture each of the parts used in their vehicles. | | | | aftermarket Suzuki motorcycle parts are normally |
| They frequently have the parts designed and | | | | cheaper than OEM parts. Sometimes up to 70% |
| manufactured by outside independent companies and | | | | cheaper!>> Aftermarket parts can have lower,the |
| then, install them in their machines or put them in their | | | | same or higher quality than the original.>> When buying |
| own boxes to be sold as OEM parts!Good to know | | | | aftermarket parts make sure you are getting AT |
| when buying OEM Motorcycle Parts:When you buy | | | | LEAST the same quality as the OEM part. If possible |
| OEM Motorcycle Parts you are buying the exact | | | | try to get some reviews about brands and |
| same original part the manufacturer used to build your | | | | performance. You can do it in the Internet, with your |
| motorcycle, that means:>> Same performance as the | | | | favorite mechanic or with fellow riders.>> If you are |
| part installed in your motorcycle right now. The part | | | | looking for high performance parts and devices, you |
| won't be better nor worse than the original part you | | | | know the kind: carbon fiber, titanium, aerospace |
| want to replace.>> Normally OEM parts a more (in | | | | aluminum parts and gizmos, well you will probably find |
| some cases MUCH more) expensive than | | | | them as aftermarket motorcycle parts.OEM or |
| aftermarket parts.>> Motorcycle and car agencies | | | | aftermarket motorcycle parts, sooner or later you will |
| clerks will normally tell you OEM Parts are higher | | | | be shopping for them...Enjoy the ride!Daniel LevyDaniel |
| quality and the best option for replacements. Is this | | | | Levy is the owner and contributing writer of . He loves |
| true? Well sometimes it is, sometimes it's not.>> | | | | motorcycles and Web development. For more great |
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| manufacturer will allow the company that originally | | | | BikeBandit: my favorite online store for motorcycle |
| designed/produced the part to sell it in their own box at | | | | parts. |