Doing a custom bike build this year or maybe something simple like
replacing the handlebars on your Harley? It really doesn’t matter, the rules
are the same when you are ordering custom Harley Davidson parts, ask questions.
Ask them to the seller, ask them to mechanics, ask them to bike enthusiasts and
even ask yourself. Make a list of everything you need to check and double check
before you place the order to avoid making mistakes that will cost you time and
money. Here are just a few questions you need to ask before you click ‘Buy Now’
1.
Is it the right size? Have you
measured everything, have you taken everything into consideration and will it
fit? Double check this because if you order the wrong size part you will have
to ship it back and pay a restocking fee. Also keep in mind the extra space
something may need, for example handlebars. When you are ordering custom handlebars for your Harley Davidson it’s not just about the size you need, it’s
also about the size that will fit your bike as far as clearance. Triple check
all measurements before you order.
2.
Right type of part: Will this
fit a softail from a certain year? Will it fit this model bike from this year?
Will it work with the parts I have on it? It seems like a lot of questions but
they are all important to ask. Understand that parts are not universal. Harley
Davidson does not make a part that goes on every single one of their bikes and
works with every single part ever made. That’s why you need to make sure you
ask the annoying questions to be sure that the parts you are looking to buy are
compatible with your motorcycle.
3.
Other options: Another reason
you should talk to a company before making a purchase is that you never know if
they have something else in stock, something similar to what you are looking
for but it is available for a lot less. It could be something as simple as a
headlight and the one you find online is offered for $115 but the store has one
similar in design, just a different manufacturer and it’s available for $85. Doesn’t
seem like a lot but if you need to make a lot of orders because you are doing a
custom build it will add up.
4.
New or used? Sometimes we look
for the cheapest deal, especially when we are on EBay or Amazon. When you find
a great deal don’t be in a rush to buy it, sometimes the part you see is
actually used or scratched up. If that doesn’t bother you then go ahead and buy
it but if you are expecting something new and you see a really cheap deal on it
you may need to read the page a little more carefully.
5.
Shipping: Often times the best
deals on custom Harley Davidson motorcycle parts can be found online but when
you are ordering online you need to know what to expect with shipping,
especially when you can expect it to arrive. If the shop you are buying from is
in Florida and you live in Georgia that’s not an issue. However, if you live in
Hawaii you will have to wait a bit longer. So make sure you understand how long
you will have to wait to receive what you ordered.
As you are looking for great deals online you may find yourself in
a rush to make a purchase. Don’t rush, that’s when you make mistakes and don’t be
afraid to call or email the company up and ask questions. A custom Harley Davidson
parts distributor has to deal with hundreds of mistakes made on orders a week
so calling or emailing them to ask a few questions to prevent making mistakes
will be like music to their ears.
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