Finding Custom Motorcycle Parts

If you are looking for a motorcycle dealer in the greater Los Angeles area then finding one near you should not be an issue
right? If you need a replacement part for your Harley or are looking for after market replacement parts like Drag Specialties
and other brands, then locating them should not be a drag then. Pun Intended there, but in all seriousness, finding the parts
you need and for the correct model year can be a hassle.

Finding The Correct Part For The Model Year

Some motorcycle makes had changes made mid year, this can can lead to major headaches when matching your frame for example to foot boards or roll bars. Shock absorbers have been another issue for some rebuilders, there can be several shock lengths for the same year of Harley.Rebuilding a bike after 35 years of it’s original production date can make a person nuts. Trying to decipher the exact swingarm a model took on a certain year of super glide or electra glide means you have to have knowledge of what was produced and if somebody swapped the swingarm out for a different one since it rolled off the showroom floor. Various reasons for this kind of thing has happened, I had it happen to me. They changed some parts that went bad with what they had, or they wanted a different set of brake types. This is the most common reason.

The earlier bikes had drum brakes, changing a swingarm to allow disc brakes was one common swap they did years ago to allow a
different braking system to be installed. This is why you would want to consult a reputable motorcycle dealer to use their vast array of old model books and figure out what went on the bike when it was made. This will help you know what was changed
and with what year part. This way you can order the correct part that fits your bike as it is right now.