| When you consider buying used motorcycle | | | | |
| parts and accessories you have several | | | | 3. After market parts are another way to save |
| options. Lets consider each and see the pros | | | | in some cases. These are parts made by |
| and cons. | | | | another manufacturer. In some cases these may |
| | | | be even better than original parts. You can |
| Buying from a brand name dealership is one | | | | always check the reviews of parts online if |
| way to go. It's also a great place to inquire | | | | you have concerns. |
| about used motorcycle prices. Some brands | | | | |
| have a reselling program which guarantees the | | | | 4. Check EBay and other Auctions For new and |
| bikes quality. Honda and Harley and even BMW | | | | used parts if you can find your part you will |
| have such a program. | | | | probably get it for a fraction of the cost |
| | | | that a dealer would charge. |
| The advantages of Buying from a general | | | | |
| dealership is a general dealership has many | | | | 5. Do a search on your favorite search engine |
| different brands and sells different quality | | | | under the term used motorcycle parts. You'll |
| bikes I would prefer to buy directly from the | | | | probably be amazed at the results. |
| owner than a general dealership. | | | | |
| | | | 6. Check your local yellow pages for a |
| Buying from an auction Consider this option | | | | Motorcycle salvage yard. The chances are good |
| only if you are experienced. There is a huge | | | | around the major cities. |
| difference buying and riding. | | | | |
| | | | 7. When buying used parts be sure the part is |
| Last but not least Buying from the previous | | | | guaranteed to arrive in working condition. |
| owner. This is your best way to find out | | | | |
| about the bike, history and other specifics. | | | | 8. Don't install used or after market parts |
| But it's best to know a little about the | | | | if your motorcycle is under warranty. In some |
| market prices for the motorcycle part or | | | | states this may void the warranty. |
| accessory you want to buy . | | | | |
| | | | 9. Place an ad in your local classifieds. |
| Now that you have decided to buy read the | | | | These are usually low cost ads and if you |
| following purchase tips. | | | | find the part that you need, this may be the |
| | | | most economical way of all to find parts. |
| 1. Shop online. It's not uncommon to save 70 | | | | |
| to 80 percent on some parts. I'm talking | | | | 10. There's a few online classifieds devoted |
| about used parts mostly. Remember all | | | | to motorcycles. You can get lucky here once |
| Motorcycle run on used parts. | | | | in awhile. |
| | | | |
| 2. You can multiply your chances of success | | | | If you can do a little of the work your self |
| by using a parts locator. Parts locators are | | | | and find used or rebuilt parts it's possible |
| tied into salvage yards all across the US. | | | | to save a great deal of money, Especially |
| Searching on your on could take hours. Just | | | | when rebuilding or restoring some of the old |
| fill out a simple form and let them do the | | | | bikes. I hope some of these tips have helped |
| work. Check the end of the article for part | | | | a little. May God be with you. |
| locators. | | | | |