Motorcycle Parts Buying Guides

Used Suzuki GSX-R1000 Parts Guide: 2009-2016 and 2017+ Fitment
The GSX-R1000 is a track-day and street favorite, and that means plenty of crashed and parted-out bikes. That's good news if you need used OEM parts. Here's how the generations split and what we have in stock. GSX-R1000 generations at a glance The 2009-2016 GSX-R1000 (often called K9 through L6) shares one chassis generation. The 2017-on GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R are an all-new bike, so parts generally don't cross between the two. Within each generation, Suzuki made smaller changes from year to year, so confirm part numbers on electronics and bodywork.... Read more...
Used Ducati Panigale Parts Guide: 899, 959, 1199 and 1299
Ducati Panigale parts are expensive new, and many are slow to get from a dealer. Used OEM parts let you get a Panigale back on the road for far less. Here's how the twin-cylinder Panigale family breaks down and what we have in stock. Panigale models at a glance The Panigale twins came in two sizes. The superbikes were the 1199 (2012-2014) and the 1299 (2015-2017). The mid-size bikes were the 899 (2014-2015) and the 959 (2016-2019). The V4 replaced the superbike twins from 2018. The superbike and mid-size twins... Read more...
Used Aprilia RSV4 Parts Guide: RR, RF, 1100 and Factory Fitment
The Aprilia RSV4 is a rider's bike, and replacement parts from the dealer aren't cheap. Used OEM parts are often the smartest way to fix or upgrade one. Here's how the RSV4 range breaks down and what we have in stock. RSV4 versions at a glance The RSV4 arrived in 2009. The 2015-2018 RSV4 RR and RF brought a major update, the RSV4 1100 Factory arrived for 2019, and the 2021 restyle brought new bodywork and electronics. The Tuono V4 shares a lot of its engine and chassis with the... Read more...
Used BMW S1000RR Parts Guide: Generations, Fitment and What's in Stock
The BMW S1000RR is one of the most popular superbikes ever built, which makes good used OEM parts easy to find if you know which generation you're shopping for. This guide covers how the generations break down, which parts riders need most, and what we have on the shelf right now. S1000RR generations at a glance The S1000RR launched in 2009, got major updates for 2012 and 2015, a refresh for 2017, and an all-new bike for 2019. Parts often carry over within a generation but frequently don't cross between... Read more...
Buying Used Öhlins, Akrapovic and Carbon Wheels: What to Inspect
Premium parts like Öhlins and K-Tech suspension, Akrapovic and Two Brothers exhausts, and carbon fiber wheels can cost a fortune new. Bought used, they're one of the best value upgrades you can make, as long as you know what to inspect. Here's what we look at, and what you should too. Suspension: Öhlins shocks and K-Tech cartridges High-end suspension is built to be serviced and rebuilt, which makes it a good used buy. What matters is condition and service history. Shaft condition. The shock shaft or fork tubes should be... Read more...
Used Motorcycle Parts Fitment: How to Use Part Numbers So It Fits the First Time
The fastest way to waste money on used motorcycle parts is to buy by year range alone. "Fits 2015-2019" is a good start, but manufacturers make running changes, sell different versions in different markets, and split models into ABS and non-ABS variants. The part number is what tells you for sure. Here's how to use it. Why the year range isn't enough Mid-generation changes. A bike can get a new wiring harness, ECU or bodywork partway through a generation, while the model name stays the same. ABS and non-ABS versions.... Read more...
How to Buy a Used Motorcycle Frame: Straight Frames, VINs and Paperwork
A bent or cracked frame used to mean a bike was done. Today a clean used frame is often the cheapest way to put a crashed sportbike back on the road or start a track build. But a frame is the one part where a bad buy costs you the most, so it pays to know what to look for before you spend the money. Why riders buy a used frame Crash rebuilds. The engine, wheels and electronics survived, but the frame took the hit. A straight donor frame lets... Read more...