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  1. ranchak

    Reproducing Obsolete Parts

    The parts I will be reproducing are cosmetic pieces. There will be a few mechanical parts made, but nothing that would be safety oriented. I agree with TheFeds, I think the OEM is sitting on the fence so there is no liability or risk. I'm going to move ahead with my projects and see where I...
  2. ranchak

    Reproducing Obsolete Parts

    I thought that someone here on this forum would know the answer, there's alot of experience amongst the members. Does a manufacturer own the rights to dictate if obsolete parts can/cannot be made when they (the manufacturer) no longer wants to make parts to support their product?
  3. ranchak

    Reproducing Obsolete Parts

    I live in the USA. In my literature or on my website I clearly state that this is a reproduction part that fits specific models. I do state that this part is made from an OEM model, but I do not say that it is an OEM part, but a reproduction.
  4. ranchak

    Reproducing Obsolete Parts

    JMW: I followed up numerous times with the OEM, with no response from them. Which is better for them, this way they are not the bad guy saying "no". I still do not know if it is legal to reproduce a discontinued part. I know the OEM has no interest in producing these parts, they are too busy...
  5. ranchak

    Reproducing Obsolete Parts

    I have a small business in which I would like to reproduce some parts for motorcycles. The motorcycles are models that are over 20 years old. The parts that I want to reproduce are now discontinued, although occasionally a new part may show up on eBay. I approached the manufacturer of these...

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