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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Ok when you need parts where do you turn? Local shop, J&P, Custom Chrome, Drag Specialties? Are there any internet places that sells quality parts instead of the junk taiwan parts?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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JP Cycles has a special "Vintage" catalog...
http://www.jpcycles.com/catalogrequest/vintage

There's usually some local Indy chopper shops....just find 'em. I got one 3 minutes from my office and swing through there often, great guy that...if he ain't got it in his shop, will order stuff.

Hit up some swap meets...those are great!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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same here -- our local shop will bend over backwards for ya -- large stock of used stuff also -- full service shop -- not just parts and owner operated --

boston billy 504-833-0832 -- bbhd@bellsouth.net --

3 years ago - bike all packed ready to leave for wy -- super E had the throttle shaft worn out bad -- billy gave me a spare carb and let me use it -- great guy!!
 
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local shop first and foremost. he has been building and fixing shovelheads since they were new. he knows from experience what parts work and what are a waste of money. if he doesn't have it in stock he can order from all the major catalogs, and gives me a discount too. joe
 
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Originally Posted by DanMan1
Ok when you need parts where do you turn? Local shop, J&P, Custom Chrome, Drag Specialties? Are there any internet places that sells quality parts instead of the junk taiwan parts?
all but just a few select things made new today is going to be the china $hit

at the antique event swap meets ( AMCA EVENTS ) they usually have OEM parts for sale BUT its not cheap to find and buy new old stock harley stuff

find a guy that fits your needs and see how it goes / you can always find another and thats how it is really - some shops are great to deal with you just have to go talk to guys with shovels and see if their guy fits for you -- jz
 
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