45" Parts Depot is "Dedicated to the Preservation and Restoration of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle". This is our mission statement and shows how much we care about preserving the history of this wonderful motorcycle. We're not a "big" conglomerate who bases their net worth on how much money they make by sacrificing product quality and customer satisfaction for total sales. On the contrary, we are a Mom & Pop type business owned and operated by Kurt & Wendy Riffe. "We just love these old bikes and are doing our part to keep them running for generations to come."

All parts that have the (FMC) Brand Name in the item description are products that have been produced by Flatland Motorcycle Company, the parent company of 45" Parts Depot. The number of parts produced is now in the 2000 item range. We care about what we produce and especially what you use on your motorcycle. We try our hardest to bring you products that are accurate in fit, finish and material quality. We have 1000's of original and NOS (New Old Stock) Harley-Davidson parts that we use in the production process to ensure that you get a product that is as good, or in quite a few cases, better than the original. We now have the ability to take advantage of modern technology and metallurgy when reproducing parts. This means you get 60+ years of scientific advancement but still retain the look and feel of an original Harley-Davidson.

Our production is varied. Quite a few of our parts are produced by enthusiasts just like ourselves, who have the ability to reproduce a specific part in their spare time. This means you get a very high quality part, but it also means sometimes we have a low number of items that can be manufactured. This causes us problems at times, but we would rather offer a product of high quality and low production than sacrifice reliability and safety for a mass-produced low quality part. Some parts just aren't worth the risk to do cheap and fast. The majority of our parts however, are produced by the same companies we've worked with for over 20 + years. These products have a proven track record with the test of time. Now that the borders have fallen in most of Europe, we have the ability to pick from the best companies in the European Union. We now have products produced in almost every country in the EU and they're the best available. Let's not forget the United States, Wendy and my homeland, Ohio to be exact. There are several manufacturers we deal with direct, who produce very high quality products. Those products will have the (USA) in the description.

Again, welcome and enjoy our products & services.

Kurt & Wendy Riffe