Harley Motorcycle Parts are in demand for various reasons, Custom hogs being built, classic hogs being restored and stock cycles needing replacement parts for their Harley-Davidson’s. Harley motorcycle parts come in a variety of ways, you can find them online through online Harley catalogs, through third party and after-market dealers and used Harley parts dealers.
The latter, used Harley parts dealers, can actually be a bit more expensive to shop with, as they know their parts are in demand. Because they know this they command a higher price for the parts they have, especially if they are stock parts for older Harley-Davidson’s. Sometimes though you can find Harley Motorcycle parts for sale on eBay and get a decent deal from someone who is parting out an old hog.
The biggest issue with finding Harley motorcycle parts online, will be quality. There are many poor quality parts for sale for Harley’s so you need to be careful what you buy. Search for American made parts, such as the stuff made by Harley-Davidson as they will be better quality. Another reputable source is J/P Cycles and they have a huge selection, however their prices are somewhat higher. Our best advice is to shop around, and spend an hour or two looking for the right part, but the prices can be double at some sites but the effort is always worth it.
Another great resource for finding Harley Motorcycle parts is to join an online Harley-Davidson forum. This is a place where Harley-Davidson owners congregate and chat about their hogs, and customizations and their old and stock Harley’s. Many guys and gals will know where to get good quality Harley motorcycle parts and the best prices for those parts as well.
If you are tempted by the lure of discount Harley motorcycle parts, you will probably want to watch the quality, and ask lot’s of questions. One question you should definitely ask, when buying Harley motorcycle parts from a discount dealer is “What is the return policy”?. This way you are protected in case the part either doesn’t fit correctly, or it breaks or stops working in a short period of time. The old saying “You get what you pay for”, is definitely true here. I am sure that being a Harley-Davidson owner you won’t be tempted to buy Japanese made Harley motorcycle parts. That in an of itself would be a big no-no.
Contact J&P Cycle parts for a free catalog here: 1-800-397-4844
Contact Harley-Davidson directly for a catalog or questions here: (414) 343-4056