Where do you get a good quality Harley Davidson Part? Can I use an aftermarket part?

These questions are not easy to answer. It depends a lot on your situation, part you're looking for, and money you want to spend.

The bottom line......... you have to decide.

I have a little information here that may be useful to you, so keep reading!

An OEM part versus an aftermarket part.

An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part are of course genuine Harley Davidson Part you would find at an authorized Harley dealer.

These parts are original in that they have exact same specifications that came with original part.

These parts however many not have been manufactured by Harley Davidson themselves (at their physical location). Harley may get another company to manufacture these parts to Harley specs, and then they will sell them in Harley box as OEM.

OEM parts are generally more expensive, and almost always recommended by dealer. (They make their money by selling parts not bikes)

How about 12 months later? Does your car still look new or does it look dull, tired and old? How can some people keep their cars gleaming new while others look old 12 months out of showroom?

The trick lies in how you care for your car. It is easy if you know how.

1) Wash Your Car Every Week

Dust and dirt will accumulate on your car’s paintwork. Nothing much you can do to prevent it. The only answer is to wash it! This is especially true if your car was exposed to rain. If you leave it to dry under sun, it will leave watermark stains on your paintwork. These are very tough to remove later.

To wash your car, get a clean & soft terry cloth or use a cloth diaper. You can easily pick it up at baby’s section in your favorite departmental store. If you want something fancier, then get Meguiar’s Ultimate Wipe cloth (http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-1.htm). Apart from cloth, you’ll need a quality car shampoo. I use Meguiar’s NXT Generation Car Wash (http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-2.htm). It’s cheap and will last you quite some time.

First, hose off any dirt, mud or grime from your car. Then mix 3 caps-full of shampoo with a small bucket (20 oz) of water. Use your cloth to apply it to your car. It’s best to use circular motions. Wash off shampoo with a clean cloth/cloth diaper under running water. Once you’ve cleaned off all shampoo residue, wipe dry your car with a new cloth/diaper, making sure all panels are wiped completely dry.

Since brake dust accumulates on your rims, clean it with some shampoo as well. Since you’d normally spend more time inside your car than admiring paintwork, it makes sense to vacuum your car interior when you wash your car.

2) Wax Your Car Every Month

You can either send your car to an auto detailer for waxing or take DIY route. If you have an hour or two to spend, then try waxing it yourself. It’s really not that difficult.