Wrong To Be All OEM?
Wrong To Be All OEM?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,181
Likes: 488
From: Central California
Nuthin' wrong with either way. Just a preference. For me, if its quality stuff, it makes no difference. I'm the only one who really cares. It should be like that for anyone. Not a single person has ever come up to any bike I've owned, pointed to something on my bike and said I shoulda went OEM.
Now them Triumph guys.... If you don't have an antique leather jacket, skinny jeans, a 3/4 helmet with a checkered stripe over the middle, chappele goggles, and have genuine Norman Hyde pipes and handle bars... You are shunned!
Now them Triumph guys.... If you don't have an antique leather jacket, skinny jeans, a 3/4 helmet with a checkered stripe over the middle, chappele goggles, and have genuine Norman Hyde pipes and handle bars... You are shunned!
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,122
Likes: 51,431
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 497
Don't have anything against HD/Screamin Eagle upgrades. For me? It simply boils down to what I like (at that time and place in life) over the competition's offering. Every bike I've had was outfitted with a combination of after market and HD goodies. But I know what you mean. A lot of folks feel the aftermarket products are far superior to HD/Screamin Eagle. Nothing wrong with that in my book either.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 13,402
Likes: 941
From: Illinois
But but but H-D only recommends their stuff!!!
You mean that some folks don't follow their recommendations?
Jeez I catch heck on here all the time for not following just one of their recommendations!
You mean that some folks don't follow their recommendations?
Jeez I catch heck on here all the time for not following just one of their recommendations!
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
Likes: 7
From: Downtown Los Angeles
Nothing wrong with going either way, that's what I love about Harleys. It's all about customization and making your bike your own. Some people might feel that going to Harley's book of parts might be a cop out, or "too easy" but if you like it, roll with it. **** the critics. They're not the ones riding your bike.