Where do you get a good quality Harley Davidson Part? Can I use an
aftermarket 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
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