Nowadays you have a lot of choice when it comes to motorcycle parts, and there really is no right or wrong. What works for one person may not work for another. Perhaps OEM motorcycle parts might be the best choice for you. It stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’ and means that the motorcycle parts are usually built in-house.  In this article we’ll share some great tips when you want to buy motorcycle parts.

OEM motorcycle parts: what are the advantages?

When you buy OEM motorcycle parts, you’ll soon discover that there are many advantages. For example, you get the best quality for your money. Usually the parts are manufactured to strict quality specifications. This saves you money in the long run. If you know what you are doing you can often find a great deal.

Do your own research and don’t hurry

Many people have no idea what to look for when buying OEM parts. They may have seen other motorcycles and know what to look for. Although they know what to look for, but they may not have the time or knowledge to look for issues. It’s all about research and taking your time. So when looking for a motorcycle look for any obvious flaws in the motorcycle.

Minor adjustments

Sometimes you will see a model of bike with lower quality parts. This doesn’t mean that the motorcycle is bad or of poor quality. Sometimes it will be the engine or the transmission. These are the parts that may need minor adjustments to work correctly. If you see a low quality part on an OEM motorcycle, it is recommended to take the lower quality part back and buy the higher quality part.

Ask questions

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ask if the bike is complete and sound. If you see a bike that seems to have some damage on the body of the bike that is not visible from the outside, ask about that. Sometimes dealers are not upfront about minor problems. It is nice to know that there is a place to go and talk about such things. These dealers do have a vested interest to not let their customers know about minor problems and would rather sell you a bike that’s running than repair it. It’s important for dealers to give accurate estimates of labor to be done for major problems. This way, you can decide if you really want to buy the motorcycle or wait for the problem to be fixed. Good luck with finding OEM motorcycle parts!