Staying With Genuine Parts Or Not?

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Sep 20, 2011 | 04:28 AM

#11

JayStronghawk

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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)

OEM is not always best .. Suspension, Brakes, Seat, Windshield, Lighting, Sound System can all be improved.. Thats just naming the Obvious ..

Sep 20, 2011 | 05:45 AM

#12

dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

Been buying aftermarket well over 35 yrs,R&R,S&S, STD,Progressive,Lyndall,just to name a few.

Sep 20, 2011 | 06:04 AM

#13

carlgrover

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From: Decatur, Alabama

"Genuine Made in China" accessories can be overpriced and of questionable quality.

I go with what I think is the best value for my money.

Sep 20, 2011 | 06:57 AM

#14

brenn

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From: Kentucky

I've used all sorts, but the HD parts are usually better quality - heavier, better finish, better fit. I stick to them, when they have what I need, and use others for things Harley doesn't make. The main part where aftermarket is higher quality than HD is seats - I wouldn't pay much for a HD seat.

Sep 20, 2011 | 08:23 AM

#15

NDBadlands4-2

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From: Badlands of ND

The local HD dealer will tell you when non-HD parts are superior./ They will order and install them too.

Sep 20, 2011 | 08:28 AM

#16

GeezerDude

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From: nowhere

Quote:

Originally Posted by lh4x4

HD stuff = waste of money.

Isn't a Harley just built with a lot of HD stuff?

Sep 20, 2011 | 08:38 AM

#17

harleydavis

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From: Broomfield, CO

The non-HD parts on my bike are: Progressive Suspension (shocks and fork springs), V & H exhaust system, C&C seat, Lyndall brake pads, S&S gear drive cams, ISO grips, and after-market running lights. These are quality parts and the fitment was perfect.

Sep 20, 2011 | 08:50 AM

#18

Challenger

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From: Wisconsin

Non HD parts will void your waranty.

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Sep 20, 2011 | 09:08 AM

#19

Village Idiot™

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From: Martinsburg, WV

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDBadlands4-2

The local HD dealer will tell you when non-HD parts are superior./ They will order and install them too.

Wait, you have a local dealer that's not out to make money for HD? :\

If everyone bought HD all the time, there would be a lot of bikes out there looking the exact same.