Frequently asked questions
70 straight answers on ordering, shipping, returns, fitment and Harley know-how.
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Ordering Buying, prices, the cart and payment
Can I order right now?
Not yet. The catalogue and guides are live and free to use, but checkout is not open and we will not take an order we cannot ship. Leave your email on the front page and we will tell you the day we open.
What does the cart do if checkout is closed?
It works as a list you are building. It stays in your browser, we never receive it, and you can email it to yourself from the cart page.
What is the difference between the cart and Saved?
The cart keeps the price from when you added the part. Saved keeps only the part number and looks up today's price each time you open it. You can also send a Saved list to someone with one link.
Are the prices final?
Prices are in US dollars and can change with supplier costs. Nothing is charged today. When checkout opens, shipping and any tax are shown before you confirm, never added afterwards.
Do the prices include tax and shipping?
No. Listings show the part price. Shipping and any tax appear before you confirm an order.
Which payment methods will you take?
We will publish that before the first order. We will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, crypto or a friends-and-family payment, or for your card number by phone, email or text.
Is a part in stock if it is listed?
Not necessarily. A listing means the part is in our catalogue. It is not a promise that it is on the shelf today. Availability is not guaranteed.
What if a price is obviously wrong?
Tell us. If an order is ever placed at a clear pricing error, we may cancel and refund it in full, and we will tell you why. See our terms.
Can I order by phone or email?
No. Nobody can place an order any way at all right now, so anyone offering to take your order or card details in our name is not us.
Do you offer trade or wholesale accounts?
Send us the details through the contact form and pick “Wholesale / trade enquiry”. We have no trade pricing to publish today.
Shipping Carriers, costs and delivery
Are you shipping now?
No. Checkout is not open, so nothing ships today. Any shipping notice claiming to be from us right now is fake. See scam warnings.
Where will you ship?
Within the United States. International and APO/FPO shipping are not confirmed yet.
Which carriers will you use?
UPS, FedEx or USPS, depending on the part's size and weight.
How long will delivery take?
We do not have a number yet and we will not guess. Real dispatch and transit times go on the shipping page before the first order can be placed.
Where do parts ship from?
From a wholesale distributor's warehouse, not from us. That means fewer hands on your part, and it means the dispatch timetable is theirs.
Will I get a tracking number?
Yes. We will pass it on as soon as we have it from the warehouse.
Will there be free shipping?
That is not decided. If there is a threshold, it will be on the shipping page.
Do large parts cost more to ship?
Yes. Gas tanks, fenders, exhaust systems and wheels ship at their own rates. Some parts cannot travel by air at all, such as pressurised cans and certain batteries.
What if my box arrives damaged?
Inspect it before you sign and photograph any damage before you open it. Carrier claims depend on that photo. Then start a return and we will sort it out.
Returns Returns, exchanges and refunds
What is your return window?
It is not published yet. The window and any restocking fee are set by our distributor agreement and go on the returns page before the first order can be placed.
Who pays return shipping?
It follows the reason. If it is our mistake, we pay both ways and refund your original delivery charge. If you changed your mind or ordered the wrong number, return postage is yours and the original delivery charge is not refunded.
What is always covered at your cost?
We sent the wrong part, it arrived damaged or defective, or our listing was wrong.
What if a part does not fit my bike?
If our listing said it fits and the manufacturer's own data says otherwise, that is on us. If the listing was right and the part is not what you needed, normal return rules apply.
Can I return a part I already installed?
Usually not. A fitted part generally cannot be resold, and electrical parts are frequently non-returnable once installed. A part that is defective is a different matter: contact us with photos.
Which parts can't be returned?
Expect special orders, cut-to-length and made-to-order items to be final, along with gaskets and seals removed from sealed packaging. Returned parts should be unfitted, in original packaging and resaleable.
How do I send a part back?
Use the four-step form on the returns page. Smaller parcels can use a prepaid label, oversized items go by arranged freight, or you can use your own tracked carrier. We cannot refund an untracked parcel that never arrives.
Does submitting the form approve my return?
No. It gives you a reference and puts the request in front of a person, who confirms the next step by email.
Warranty Who stands behind the part
Who warrants the parts?
The manufacturer warrants the part against defects, and terms vary by maker and part. We are responsible for sending the right part, undamaged and accurately described. Details are on the warranty page.
Do these parts have a Harley-Davidson warranty?
No. They are aftermarket parts and we are not a dealer.
Will aftermarket parts void my bike's warranty?
Not simply for being aftermarket. Under the US Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer generally cannot void your warranty for that alone, but it can decline a claim if that specific part caused the specific failure.
What usually voids a part's warranty?
Racing use, improper installation, modifying the part, damage from an unrelated failure, and ordinary wear on items like pads, tires, belts, plugs and filters.
Does a warranty cover labor?
Generally not. It covers a part that was faulty when it arrived, not fitting, removal or towing.
Fitment Finding the right part for your bike
How do I know a part fits my bike?
Is the fitment data always right?
It is good, not perfect. It comes from the supplier's catalogue, and some rows cover a whole model family rather than one exact bike. Mid-year changes and a previous owner's modifications can also put your bike outside it.
Can I search with the number on my old part?
Try it, but do not count on it. Search reads our catalogue part numbers (like 23-2277, dash optional) and listing names, so a factory number stamped on an old part will often find nothing. If so, search what the part is and filter to your bike, or send us the number.
What is the “Before you order” note on some parts?
A technical note from the catalogue, such as another part you need to fit this one. Read it first. It exists to prevent a wrong order.
What does “Goes with this part” mean?
It lists related replacement items recorded for that part. Check that each one fits your bike too.
Why do some parts have no photo?
We do not have a real photo of that part yet, so it shows “Product Image Coming Soon” instead of a picture of something else. Go by the part number and fitment, or ask us.
Will catalogue fitment work for a custom build?
No. A custom has no model or year to match. Motor mounts, primary alignment, axle size and similar dimensions decide it. Read the warning on Build a bike before you order a frame or motor.
Harley know-how General knowledge for owners
What is the difference between OEM and aftermarket?
OEM parts are the motorcycle maker's own. Aftermarket parts come from independent manufacturers and are made to fit. Quality varies by brand in both directions, so judge the specific part.
Where do I find my VIN?
It is stamped on the frame at the steering neck, usually with a sticker nearby. Your title and registration show it too.
How do I tell my bike's model year?
On bikes with a 17-character VIN (1981 on), the 10th character is the model year code. Go by that, not the date the bike was sold or built.
What do FLHX, FXD and XL mean?
They are model codes. Broadly, XL is Sportster, FXD is Dyna, FXS and FLS are Softail, FLH and FLT are Touring, and VRSC is V-Rod. The extra letters mark the exact model, so an FLHX is a Street Glide. Your registration or owner's manual will show yours.
Which engine does my Harley have?
Big Twins broadly run: Knucklehead 1936-47, Panhead 1948-65, Shovelhead 1966-84, Evolution 1984-99, Twin Cam 1999-2017, Milwaukee-Eight 2017 on. Sportsters ran the Ironhead 1957-85, then the Evolution from 1986. Newer Revolution Max bikes are a separate family. Changeover years vary by model.
Why does the exact year matter so much?
Harley changes things between years and sometimes during one. The 2014 Touring update and the 2017 move to the Milwaukee-Eight are good examples: bikes that look alike can take different parts.
What happened to the Dyna?
The Dyna line ended after 2017, and the 2018 Softail range replaced it on a new frame. A 2018 Fat Bob and a 2017 Fat Bob are very different bikes for parts.
Why are there three different oils?
Big Twins traditionally keep engine, primary and transmission oil in separate compartments. Evolution Sportsters share one oil for primary and gearbox, separate from the engine. Your service manual gives the type and amount for each.
Can I use car oil in my Harley?
Use what your service manual specifies. Air-cooled V-twins run hot, and friction modifiers in some car oils can make a wet clutch slip if they reach the primary.
Can I mix DOT 4 and DOT 5 brake fluid?
No. DOT 5 is silicone-based and DOT 4 is glycol-based, and they should not be mixed. Use the fluid marked on your master cylinder cap.
My battery keeps dying. Do I need a new one?
Test before you buy. A healthy, charged 12V battery rests around 12.6V or more, and the charging system should raise that to roughly 14V at a fast idle. If it does not, look at the charging system. Check your service manual for exact figures.
Do I need a tune after changing the exhaust or air cleaner?
Often, on fuel-injected bikes. Changing airflow can shift the fueling. Also check emissions and noise rules where you ride, because not every exhaust is street legal everywhere.
My Garage & account Your bikes, login and data
What is My Garage?
A list of the bikes you own, as many as you like. Once a bike is added, the site can flag the parts listed for it. Add yours here.
Do I need an account?
No. You can browse, search, save parts and add bikes without one. A free account just keeps your garage across devices.
Where is my garage stored?
Without an account, only in your browser. Clearing your browser data clears it and we cannot restore it. With an account, we also keep a copy.
I forgot my password. What now?
Use the reset option on My Garage. We email you a link that lasts one hour.
How do I delete my account?
You can do it yourself from My Garage. That removes the account and its saved bikes.
Will you send me marketing email?
Creating an account does not sign you up for any. The front-page email signup is used to tell you when the store opens.
Do you sell my data or track me with ads?
No. We run no ad trackers or analytics, and we do not sell data. The privacy policy lists what we do hold.
General About us, guides and reviews
Are these genuine Harley-Davidson parts?
No. Every part here is aftermarket, made by an independent manufacturer to fit these motorcycles.
Are you affiliated with Harley-Davidson?
No. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Harley-Davidson, Inc., and we are not a dealer. Model names appear only to show what a part fits.
Who runs this site?
An independent small business, and a person reads every message. The registered business entity and mailing address go on our terms page before checkout opens.
Do you have a store I can visit?
No. We are online only, with no walk-in counter.
How do I reach you?
Use the contact form or the email address listed there. A person replies, usually the same day. We do not list a phone line.
Do you install parts?
No. We supply parts and free guides. For brakes, fuel or anything you are unsure of, use a qualified technician.
How big is the catalogue?
Do you carry frames and complete engines?
Yes, along with transmissions, primary drives and rolling chassis kits. Build a bike groups them, though we do not certify that any combination works together.
Are the how-to guides free?
Yes. All 304 guides are free, with no account needed, and so is our schematics database of public patent drawings.
Do the guides replace a service manual?
No. For torque figures, clearances and anything safety critical, the factory service manual for your model is the authority.
Are the reviews real?
Every review is typed by a person and approved by us before it appears. We never generate them. “Verified purchase” only appears against a real order, and with checkout closed there are none yet.
I got an invoice or order email from you. Is it real?
No. We are not taking orders or payments, so any invoice, order confirmation or shipping notice in our name is fraud. Do not click it. Tell us, and read our scam warnings.
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