| If you are a motorbike enthusiast and you like literally | | | | manufacturers, such as Tokico & Nissin for |
| getting your hands dirty – what harm is a bit of | | | | brake callipers, Nippon Denso for clocks and |
| oil? – then at some stage you’re going to be | | | | instruments, and many others. |
| on the lookout for motorbike parts. | | | | “Pattern” motorbike part parts are copies of |
| Searching for motorbike parts these days is as simple | | | | genuine or OEM parts. This may happen because the |
| as searching for anything else on the internet. Use | | | | originals are no longer manufactured, but if the |
| your favourite search engine, and within seconds you | | | | originals are available, you should be wary of the |
| are presented with a long list of website to browse | | | | quality of pattern parts, though the price may be |
| through at your leisure. | | | | attractive. |
| You will often be presented with a choice of | | | | “Aftermarket” or accessory motorcycle |
| “genuine” motorcycle parts and | | | | parts offer something above and beyond standard |
| “OEM” motorcycle parts, and often | | | | originals, usually to improve or customise a motorbike. |
| “pattern” and “aftermarket” part. | | | | If you don’t particularly fancy getting down on |
| OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. But | | | | your knees and getting oily, then many suppliers of |
| what is the difference between all these? | | | | motorbike parts also offer a fitting service, but then, |
| Those labelled as “genuine” are supplied by | | | | of course, you will need to travel to the supplier, |
| the manufacturer of the bike, usually through its own | | | | which might be tricky. |
| dealer network. | | | | As well as motorbike parts, suppliers will also offer |
| “OEM” parts are designed and manufactured | | | | related items such as motorcycle clothing, helmets, |
| by independent manufacturers. Thus, even on a new | | | | intercoms or any other products you’d care to |
| bike there will be parts made by other | | | | think of. |