Engine oil seals, anyone order non OEM by size???

[81Rmachine]

Lookin at new seals for another engine Im putting together and I just thought Id ask you guys if you'd ever put seals in your engines other than OEM. Most of the seals Im ordering are 3 to 4 bucks a piece which isnt bad but the old countershaft seals are about 20 bucks. Right on OEM seals they list the dimensions in mm's so I thought I could just go by size. I looked at some other companies like Timken and Chicago Rawhide, but I havent got a price quote yet. I just figured if theyre cheaper or even last longer they would be worth takin a look at. Let me know if anyone has used another seals. I appreciate any input, Thanks.

[zoomerman]

I always compare the honda price vs. the price from my local bearing supplier

[81Rmachine]

Do you know what brand name they are? how is their quality? same if not better? One reason I thought of looking too is obviously OEM are technology and materials used 30 years ago when these machines were produced quality has to have improved over the years

[audioworks04]

I have bought seals and bearings at napa before, but never for internals. In my experiences it is generally not much cheaper if any than oem or aftermarket.

[Gripit'n'ripit]

When i rebuilt my 250R, I ordered all seals and bearings from a local supplier. Replaced all bearings and seals except on the bottom of the rod, along with the swing arm and axle bearings. So far they've been reliable. I haven't had any issues.