Interchangeable Parts

[Slimie]

Does anyone have experience of AT (or TA and Varadero) common parts, for instance are oil or air filters common to other motorcycles or even other vehicles?
The reason I ask is that when I had a GS, there was a list (on ADVRider)of part numbers other than BMUU, which could be substituted if you couldn't (or didn't want to) get an OEM part. This way, for example, an oil filter or an alternator belt could be sourced from somewhere other than a franchised dealer.

Any thoughts, folks?

Cheers

-Simon

[modrover]

Well, I own a XRV650 and XL600V. Both use the same oil filters, air filters, plastic speedo gears, CDI units, clutch cable, and even tire sizes. There's probably a lot more, but those I've done.

Also, the XRV650 motor was used in the (USA model) Honda NT650 Hawk. The only problem... those NT650 bikes have a cult-like following making them... not cheap to buy for just the motor! :P