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Motorcycle Parts - OEM or Aftermarket ???
By Daniel Levy
Motorcycle Parts - OEM or Aftermarket ??? by Daniel Levy
This is always a difficult one to answer when shopping for motorcycle parts and I firmly believe that
each one of us must decide what's best for our bikes AFTER carefully evaluating each of the
possibilities.
For me?
Well... it really depends on what I am looking for - just replacement or improvement - , the availability of
the part, my budget and other things. Sometimes I buy OEM, others aftermarket motorcycle parts.
Keep reading. You will find some views that will hopefully help you decide the next time you shop for
motorcycle parts.
What a heck are OEM parts??
OEM parts stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer parts which not necessarily mean the OM
(Original Manufacturer) actually produced them. You know, many motorcycle and automobile
manufacturers don't manufacture each of the parts used in their vehicles. They frequently have the
parts designed and manufactured by outside independent companies and then, install them in their
machines or put them in their own boxes to be sold as OEM parts!
Good to know when buying OEM Motorcycle Parts:
When you buy OEM Motorcycle Parts you are buying the exact same original part the manufacturer
used to build your motorcycle, that means:
>> Same performance as the part installed in your motorcycle right now. The part won't be better nor
worse than the original part you want to replace.
>> Normally OEM parts a more (in some cases MUCH more) expensive than aftermarket parts.
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>> Motorcycle and car agencies clerks will normally tell you OEM Parts are higher quality and the best
option for replacements. Is this true? Well sometimes it is, sometimes it's not.
>> Normally after a certain period of time, the manufacturer will allow the company that originally
designed/produced the part to sell it in their own box at a considerably lower cost, making it: an
Aftermarket OEM part! :-)
>> BE CAREFUL if your bike is still in its guarantee period make sure you use only OEM parts and
have them installed by authorized mechanics. If you don't do so, you will probably void the guarantee.
What about Aftermarket parts??
Aftermarket parts should perform as well as OEM parts but are produced by companies other than the
original manufacturer(s).
Things to know when buying Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:
>> MAKE SURE YOUR GUARANTEE PERIOD IS OVER. In many cases, you can VOID your
guarantee if you have an aftermarket part installed by an unauthorized mechanic in your machine. I
know I said it before, but it's worth repeating; I happened to me! :-(
>> Equivalent aftermarket Suzuki motorcycle parts are normally cheaper than OEM parts. Sometimes
up to 70% cheaper!
>> Aftermarket parts can have lower,the same or higher quality than the original.
>> When buying aftermarket parts make sure you are getting AT LEAST the same quality as the OEM
part. If possible try to get some reviews about brands and performance. You can do it in the Internet,
with your favorite mechanic or with fellow riders.
>> If you are looking for high performance parts and devices, you know the kind: carbon fiber, titanium,
aerospace aluminum parts and gizmos, well you will probably find them as aftermarket motorcycle
parts.
OEM or aftermarket motorcycle parts, sooner or later you will be shopping for them...
Enjoy the ride!
Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy is the owner and contributing writer of www.Japanese-Motorcycles-Only.com . He loves
motorcycles and Web development. For more great info visit
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favorite online store for motorcycle parts. You will find a full review of their business in this
page:http://www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com/bike-bandit.html
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The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts
By Frank Ponte
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it
comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safety and performance, but did you know these
manufacturers don't even make their own parts?
That's right. They use outside independent companies to design their parts, and after a certain amount
of time, they sell these parts to wholesale distributors for resale, which are known as OEM parts. It's a
similar situation with aftermarket parts – which simply means the product is made by a company other
than the original manufacturer of the car.
Aftermarket companies buy the rights to reproduce certain car parts and supply them to the same
wholesale distributors that are selling the OEM parts. In many cases, an aftermarket company may
even find a way to improve the parts, resulting in an even better quality product than the OEM.
Additionally, aftermarket parts are produced with the same machinery and materials as OEM and
genuine parts, and they perform just as well as the originals. While the parts may have minor
differences in the look and feel, they basically perform the same function. The only real difference is
the price – and it's a big difference!
So why pay more for an OEM part when you can buy aftermarket for more than 70 percent less? Since
aftermarket manufacturers don't have the same costs as original manufacturers, such as research,
development, advertising or even special packaging, they can sell parts at a reduced rate, and the
customer benefits.
SAFETY CONCERNS
While aftermarket parts may have come under scrutiny, and their safety quality has come into question
in the past, there is no need for concern, according to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS), which conducts crash tests.
In February 2000, the company conducted a study on a 1997 Toyota Camry where the
original-equipment hood was replaced with a certified hood from an aftermarket supplier. The study
compared this crash test with a similar test using a 1997 Camry with the original-equipment parts. IIHS
reported that "both Camry's performed with distinction in 40 mph frontal offset impacts," and both
earned good crashworthiness ratings according to the Institute's evaluation procedures.
In fact, Brian O'Neill, president of IIHS said in the report, "Claims are made that using cosmetic parts
from sources other than original equipment manufacturers could compromise safety. But these claims
are red herrings to try to frighten people…there are no safety implications of using cosmetic crash
parts from any source."
However, it is important to note that many aftermarket parts are specifically designed to fit certain
model cars and certain years for each model, so make sure you order parts that match your vehicles
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make, model and year.
But don't pay more for OEM, when you can get the same or better quality for so much less.
Frank Ponte is the owner of Lamps and Lenses.com, an independent, family owned shop that has
been in business for more than 30 years, specialising in Volvo turn signal, Volvo lens and is located in
Orange, N.J.
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