Motorcycle Accessories

When You Comes to Motorcycle Accessories

Simply buying a motorcycle may not be enough to satisfy your safety and aesthetic standards. Accessories, however, can help in making your motorcycle both safer and better looking. Everything depends, of course, on your budget.

Helmets – Although these aren’t strictly considered as motorcycle accessories, they do serve ornamental purposes as well when you purchase stylishly designed and branded helmets.

Indicators – Motorcycle indicators can ruin the form and shape of your motorcycle. If you’re concerned about maintaining the ferocious appearance of your ride, make sure that you purchase indicators which fit and complement the lines of your motorcycle.

Speed Accessories – There are accessories and devices which you can purchase to increase the speed capabilities of your motorcycle engine. When purchasing speed accessories, make sure that the accessories match the specifications of your motorcycle.

If possible, purchase devices that are branded as they come with longer and better warranties. Suspension is one of the lesser-known examples of accessories to increase a motorcycle’s speed.

Tires – Changing the tires of your motorcycle depending on the terrain your motorcycle will be treading upon will not only improve your vehicle’s performance and speed but also provide better safety and protection for your motorcycle and the driver. When you’re traveling in rough and rocky roads, for instance, a motorcycle that’s using normal tires might not be able to completely absorb the impact every time your motorcycle hits a rough patch.

Having all-weather tires, on the other hand, will ensure that you will have better control and grip of your motorcycle, reducing the chances of your motorcycle accidentally slipping on wet roads.

When shopping for tires, base your shopping decision on the brand, price, type, and size.

Audio Accessories – Those who have loftier goals for their motorcycles can certainly splurge on audio accessories in order to make their rides completely distinguishable from other models. Since motorcycles aren’t essentially built to provide audio entertainment for the driver, expect to make numerous modifications if you wish to install an audio system in your motorcycle.

When shopping for audio accessories, consider the size first and where you wish to have them installed.

Windshields – Not all motorcycles have windshields but all motorcycle owners can certainly have one installed on their rides if they so wish.

Safety Accessories – Installing alarms, handlebar grips, and other safety devices can also be installed in your motorcycle to discourage potential thieves from targeting your vehicle.

Your motorcycle dealer can provide for additional information regarding other motorcycle accessories out in the market. Just make sure that you’re buying something you can afford!

New Yamaha BW’s 125 for 2010

Yamaha is adding a 125cc four-stroke version of the long-running BW’s to its scooter range for 2010.

The BW’s 125 has an air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, and has the same short wheelbase/fat-tyred design as the BW’s 50 so it’s nimble around town and rides over rough surfaces better.

“New for 2010, the BW’s 125 ensures that even on the longest, hardest runs, commuting doesn’t have to be a chore.
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Hardcore one of a kind Yamaha xs650

I bet the guys who invented the Yamaha XS650 didn’t imagine this one coming. Ted from XS650chopper.com was kind enough to let me in on some secret details of the beast. Here’s what he said:

The bike is a 1978 xs650. It is the latest ride from the Fong Bros out of Baltimore, Maryland . A hardcore one of a kind, Yamaha xs650 hardtail… Zero stretch in the hardtail. There is no paint on the frame, gas tank, or seat. The frame is raw metal with Japenese Brown and antique brown metal patinas applied. The welds have been gone over with brass to give the frame an antique brazed together look. The tank and seat are polished. The tires are 18 inch rear wheel with 4.5 Firestone, 21 inch front on an xs400 hub with the Speedmaster replica. It also sports Mac 2 into 1 exhaust.

Rare photos of beautifully restored vintage motorcycles

I shot these photos at Græsted Veterantræf 2009. Some of these vintage motorcycles is restored to a rare perfection that they are probably better taken care of than when they left the factory floor.

There’s something about them with all their knobs and handles that appeals to me. But the whole restoration to 100% originality and all that is a bit too obsessive for me. I wouldn’t be able to avoid setting a few of my own touches here and there if it was me. But I do admire the patience and dedication these guys have. They sure build some awesome motorcycles.