With over 500 brands related to Harley parts in Dennis Kirk’s inventory, the options to add to your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are endless. So where do you start? There are so many things to look at, so how do you give priority to what you want to do to your bike? This article will hopefully help you sort out which HD parts to get first.
The reason we love Harleys is because we love to hit the open road and go for a ride, but if the ride isn’t comfortable, then it might not be as pleasurable as we hope. That’s why I’m going to give top priority to Harley parts that make your bike fit you and make your bike more comfortable. Everyone has a different body type, so a stock bike is not made for everyone.
When you think of comfort on a bike, the first that comes to mind is probably the seat. Keeping your backend from being sore will allow you to stay seated and ride longer. You can find the right backrest and seat shape to fit your body to keep you going. If you ride with a passenger regularly, definitely do not forget to consider them while buying a seat.
Another thing that you can change to make the ride more comfortable is replacing the handlebars. The different styles, ape hangers, beach, drag, buckhorn, and more, give you the chance to find the perfect reach that you desire while sitting on the bike. If you’re looking for even more height on the bars, you can add handlebar risers. When your arms are kept at the right reach point for you, they will stay fresher for longer periods of time while you are riding.
For taller riders, the stock mid controls can tire out and cramp your legs on a longer trip. Out of all the Harley Davidson® motorcycle parts available, one aftermarket addition can keep your legs feeling fresh better than others. By adding forward controls to your Harley, you can stretch out your legs and still have control over shifting and braking.
If you’re a shorter rider, keeping your feet planted safely at stops can be difficult on a stock bike. To fix this, you can add a suspension lowering kit to drop the bike down to a more manageable height. Being able to reach the ground comfortably will allow you to ride more confidently and keep less stressed when you are coming up to a stop.
Of course, there are other Harley parts that will make your ride more comfortable. These seem to be the ones that make the biggest difference when all done in addition to each other. A Harley can totally be customized to every individual rider.
What do you think are the most important Harley-Davidson parts to add on? Do they make your ride more comfortable, or do they make it look or perform on another level? Let us know in the comments below.
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When he's not writing about powersports, Ryan is often enjoying them himself. It doesn't matter if the machine has four wheels, two wheels, or a track, he finds enjoyment in it all.
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