A Buyer’s Guide to Motorcycle Parts

Motorcycle parts can be used to either maintain or customize a motorcycle. However, incompatible or low-quality parts can cause serious performance problems, potentially even leading to a mechanical failure. That’s why the experts at Beach House Harley-Davidson® have created this guide to buying motorcycle parts. 

Buy OEM Parts

Original equipment manufacturer parts (or OEM parts) are almost always your best bet when it comes to buying motorcycle parts. Not only are OEM parts usually of a higher quality than generic parts, but they are essentially identical to the parts they are replacing (except newer, of course). This means that there is almost no chance that OEM parts will cause compatibility issues. 

Do Your Research

If you can’t find OEM parts for whatever reason, you’ll need to find the closest equivalent generic parts. This can get tricky since even small differences between a part and its replacement can lead to compatibility issues. Do some research into your specific make and model, as well as the specifications of the parts you want to replace. Make sure that whatever parts you buy are as close to the originals as possible and are manufactured by a well-regarded brand. 

Identify What You Want

If you’re looking for motorcycle parts in order to customize your vehicle rather than repair or maintain it, figure out what you want early on. There are hundreds of different customization options available for motorcycles, so you’ll want to focus on ones that are compatible with your bike and fit your needs. 

To view our selection of motorcycle parts and motorcycle models, visit Beach House Harley-Davidson®. We also offer motorcycle financing and apparel. You can visit us online or at our dealership in Shallotte, North Carolina. We are proud to serve Brunswick County, North Carolina, and we hope you’ll stop by soon!