Reasons Why Motorcycle Repairs Get Expensive

You have to do some repair work on your Harley and you notice that the price tag is already getting pretty high just after you talk to your mechanic and look at some parts you need. Why is it so expensive to repair your motorcycle? Whether it is just to replace a few parts or you need to do some major work you are always surprised at how high the price tag is. It would make more sense to just buy a new bike but as a Harley Davidson owner you don’t want to do that. Whether you own a softail, sportster, Dyna, Bagger, Wide Glide or something else you want to make sure that your bike is running as well as possible and that’s why you need to stay up on repair work.

Here are a few reasons your Harley repair bill might be high and some suggestions on how to fix that:

1.       Buying Individual Parts: If you need several parts then you want to avoid buying them one at a time. Often when this happens you are paying more for shipping as well as avoiding any chance of a discount. If you need handlebars, hand controls, brakes, mirrors, a front end or any combination of those to repair your Harley you want to look for kits as well as parts. It’s possible the company you are buying from will have some sort of kit that has multiple parts for less money because you are buying in bulk and you also will save on shipping costs as well.

2.       Where to buy from: This is what throws people off a lot when they are looking for Harley Davidson parts. Let’s say you need a pair of handlebars and you go to the local bike shop and find the perfect set of ape hangers for your softail. That’s great but they cost more than you were expecting. The reason is because that local bike shop has a lot of overhead costs to cover, they have minimal competition because they know you want the part now and they can pretty much charge what they want. But if you shop online you can find the same set of ape hangers for your softail, or an even better selection, for a much lower price.

3.       Don’t let the mechanic order: You have an awesome mechanic who is going to do the repair work the right way and charge you a fair price. That’s all you can really ask for but when it comes time to order parts do not let the mechanic do it. They do not have time to shop around for the best deals so they are going to order the parts they need, probably from the same local bike shop you were going to get the ape hanger handlebars from and on top of that they are going to charge you a markup of at least 10% which means you are paying more. Again you can go online and find a better selection as well as way better prices.

Repair work on any Harley Davidson motorcycle is not going to be cheap but that doesn’t mean you should waste money. This is your opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on your repair work that is needed, even if you need to hire a bike mechanic to do it. Be smart and you can save a lot.

Are You Overpaying on Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parts?

Motorcycle repairs are always pricey, especially if you have to pay for a mechanic to make the majority of the repairs. Unfortunately there are thousands of motorcycle owners who waste money each and every year because they are unaware of how to save money when upgrading custom Harley Davidson parts on their bike.

It is time that you know why and how you are wasting money as well as figure out the best ways to stop it and get better deals on all the parts you need.

You can learn all of this and more by reading the full version of this article on Overpaying for Motorcycle Parts

3 Tips to Save Money on Harley Repairs

One thing you will always dread when it comes to repairs on your Harley-Davidson is the cost. Parts aren’t cheap, labor isn’t cheap and Harleys aren’t cheap. Overtime parts will wear down and need to be replaced so the longer you have your bike, the more repairs you can expect to make. Here are a few simple tips that could help you save money when making repairs:

1.     Don’t let the mechanic order: If your mechanic is ordering the parts they are usually going to cost more. It takes your mechanic time to place the order and since they have to do it for you, they are going to markup the prices. There are some cases where the mechanic may get you a better deal on Harley parts because they have an arraignment with the supplier but in most cases that is misleading. The deal they have is 10% off from the distributor and they mark up the part 25% or more.

2.     Order online: Local stores have quality prices but remember you are paying for parts based on their availability. The store can charge what they want because they know you need it right then and there, plus if they are the only store nearby they know they can charge what they want. Online stores offer better deals because they are more focused on moving volume rather than getting the most profit per sale. It is a completely different business method and the result is the customer benefits by purchasing custom Harley-Davidson parts online rather than from the local stores.

3.     Hire the best mechanic: Now that seems like a crazy idea, hiring the best mechanic to do the repair work on your Harley is going to save you money? In the long run, yes it will. Let’s say you purchase Harley parts and you save hundreds of dollars by ordering online. Then you go to the cheapest mechanic in town who gets the job done but the installation of those parts was not done properly and in a few months parts bend, dent or wear down faster than they should? Now you have to start the process all over again and you are wasting even more time and money. Sometimes the best way to save money is to make sure that you get the repair work done the right way, the first time.

Custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts can add up, especially if you need to do some major repair work to your Harley. Rather than worrying about keeping costs as low as possible you should make sure that the job is done correctly, the first time so you do not have additional problems down the road. But there is a way to save money on any Harley parts you need and that is to make sure you are buying them online.