{"id":7664,"date":"2019-09-11T13:19:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T18:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.denniskirk.com\/?page_id=7664"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:36:34","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"The Aftermarket Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7664\" class=\"elementor elementor-7664\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a16fc91 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"a16fc91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81b58a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88bc119\" data-id=\"88bc119\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d47f79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d47f79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Latest Stories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd96684 elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 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category-harley category-homepage-right category-motorcycle-tips category-motorcycle-videos tag-dk-product-spotlight tag-harlety-davidson tag-harley tag-motorcycle tag-tech-tip\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/08\/stock-vs-aftermarket-motorcycle-seats-is-upgrading-worth-it\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/08\/stock-vs-aftermarket-motorcycle-seats-is-upgrading-worth-it\/motorcycle-seats\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/08\/stock-vs-aftermarket-motorcycle-seats-is-upgrading-worth-it\/motorcycle-seats\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Motorcycle Seats\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Seats.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/08\/stock-vs-aftermarket-motorcycle-seats-is-upgrading-worth-it\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tStock vs. Aftermarket Motorcycle Seats: Is Upgrading Worth It?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJune 8, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Most riders spend plenty of time thinking about horsepower, suspension upgrades, tires, and exhaust systems. Seats, on the other hand,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/08\/stock-vs-aftermarket-motorcycle-seats-is-upgrading-worth-it\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Stock vs. Aftermarket Motorcycle Seats: Is Upgrading Worth It?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17891 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-garage-build category-harley category-homepage-right category-motorcycle-buying-guides category-motorcycle-tips category-motorcycle-videos category-powersports tag-dk-product-spotlight tag-garage-build tag-harlety-davidson tag-harley tag-motorcycle\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/the-essential-motorcycle-garage-tools-every-rider-should-own\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/the-essential-motorcycle-garage-tools-every-rider-should-own\/motorcycle-garage-tools\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Motorcycle Garage Tools\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-17892\" alt=\"Motorcycle Garage Tools\" data-attachment-id=\"17892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/the-essential-motorcycle-garage-tools-every-rider-should-own\/motorcycle-garage-tools\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Motorcycle Garage Tools\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorcycle-Garage-Tools.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/the-essential-motorcycle-garage-tools-every-rider-should-own\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tThe Essential Motorcycle Garage Tools Every Rider Should Own\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>There&#8217;s a couple common mistake many riders make when setting up their first garage for a build. They either go<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/03\/the-essential-motorcycle-garage-tools-every-rider-should-own\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Essential Motorcycle Garage Tools Every Rider Should Own\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17888 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-harley category-homepage-right category-motorcycle-buying-guides category-motorcycle-tips category-motorcycle-videos tag-dk-product-spotlight tag-harley tag-motorcycle\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/01\/stop-wasting-money-on-motorcycle-upgrades-spend-smart-instead\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17889\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/01\/stop-wasting-money-on-motorcycle-upgrades-spend-smart-instead\/first-motorcycle-gear-and-parts-buying-guide\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"First Motorcycle Gear and Parts Buying Guide\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-17889\" alt=\"First Motorcycle Gear and Parts Buying Guide\" data-attachment-id=\"17889\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/01\/stop-wasting-money-on-motorcycle-upgrades-spend-smart-instead\/first-motorcycle-gear-and-parts-buying-guide\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"First Motorcycle Gear and Parts Buying Guide\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Motorcycle-Gear-and-Parts-Buying-Guide.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/01\/stop-wasting-money-on-motorcycle-upgrades-spend-smart-instead\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tStop Wasting Money on Motorcycle Upgrades: Spend Smart Instead\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJune 1, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Motorcycles have a funny way of draining your wallet in small, justifiable increments. A new helmet here, fresh tires there,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/01\/stop-wasting-money-on-motorcycle-upgrades-spend-smart-instead\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Stop Wasting Money on Motorcycle Upgrades: Spend Smart Instead\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17885 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-garage-build category-harley category-homepage-right tag-garage-build tag-harlety-davidson tag-harley tag-motorcycle tag-tech-tip\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/29\/why-riders-convert-from-a-generator-to-an-alternator-on-vintage-harleys\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/29\/why-riders-convert-from-a-generator-to-an-alternator-on-vintage-harleys\/v-twin-manufacturing-generator-to-alternator-conversion\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"V-Twin Manufacturing Generator to Alternator Conversion\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-17886\" alt=\"V-Twin Manufacturing Generator to Alternator Conversion\" data-attachment-id=\"17886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/29\/why-riders-convert-from-a-generator-to-an-alternator-on-vintage-harleys\/v-twin-manufacturing-generator-to-alternator-conversion\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"V-Twin Manufacturing Generator to Alternator Conversion\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/V-Twin-Manufacturing-Generator-to-Alternator-Conversion.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/29\/why-riders-convert-from-a-generator-to-an-alternator-on-vintage-harleys\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhy Riders Convert from a Generator to an Alternator on Vintage Harleys\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMay 29, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Electrical systems are one of those motorcycle topics most riders don\u2019t think about (or want to think about) until something<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/29\/why-riders-convert-from-a-generator-to-an-alternator-on-vintage-harleys\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Why Riders Convert from a Generator to an Alternator on Vintage Harleys\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17882 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-harley category-homepage-right category-motorcycle-buying-guides category-motorcycle-how-tos category-motorcycle-tips category-motorcycle-videos tag-harlety-davidson tag-harley tag-motorcycle tag-tech-tip\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/27\/synthetic-vs-conventional-oil-for-motorcycles-which-one-is-right-for-you\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17883\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/27\/synthetic-vs-conventional-oil-for-motorcycles-which-one-is-right-for-you\/synthetic-vs-conventional-motorcycle-oil\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Synthetic vs Conventional Motorcycle Oil\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-17883\" alt=\"Synthetic vs Conventional Motorcycle Oil\" data-attachment-id=\"17883\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/27\/synthetic-vs-conventional-oil-for-motorcycles-which-one-is-right-for-you\/synthetic-vs-conventional-motorcycle-oil\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Synthetic vs Conventional Motorcycle Oil\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Synthetic-vs-Conventional-Motorcycle-Oil.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/27\/synthetic-vs-conventional-oil-for-motorcycles-which-one-is-right-for-you\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSynthetic vs. Conventional Oil for Motorcycles: Which One Is Right for You?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMay 27, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Most riders don\u2019t spend much time thinking about motorcycle oil. You walk into the shop, grab a bottle with the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/27\/synthetic-vs-conventional-oil-for-motorcycles-which-one-is-right-for-you\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil for Motorcycles: Which One Is Right for You?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17876 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-harley category-homepage-right category-motorcycle-buying-guides category-motorcycle-tips category-motorcycle-videos category-powersports tag-dk-product-spotlight tag-harley tag-motorcycle\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/how-to-spend-your-first-500-on-motorcycle-gear\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17879\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/how-to-spend-your-first-500-on-motorcycle-gear\/beginner-motorcycle-gear-guide\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Beginner Motorcycle Gear Guide\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-17879\" alt=\"Beginner Motorcycle Gear Guide\" data-attachment-id=\"17879\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/how-to-spend-your-first-500-on-motorcycle-gear\/beginner-motorcycle-gear-guide\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Beginner Motorcycle Gear Guide\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-Motorcycle-Gear-Guide.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/how-to-spend-your-first-500-on-motorcycle-gear\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to Spend Your First $500 on Motorcycle Gear\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMay 22, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Buying your first motorcycle is exciting. 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