What are essential assecories needed for a Motorcyle?

Question

I am purchasing a new 2007 Harley Sportster 1200C I will be driving this back back and forth to work. What are some essential assescories that are a must have for someone that is going to be driving about 50 miles a day? Also where can I get some great deals on Harley Assesories

Answer 1

For a 50 mile trip on a daily commute, I would recommend as essential:

-- A detachable windshield (good for deflecting wind, rain & bugs) - take it off when you want to feel the wind or to prevent a thief from stealing it
-- A windshield bag or saddlebags for incidentals, work papers, tools, whatever you need to take to & from work
-- A crash bar (engine guard) and highway pegs for comfort and ease of uprighting the bike should a boo boo occur
-- Depending on where you work, look at the security system Harley offers (pricey) or get a good lock for your bike

For such a relatively short commute I think you'd be wasting money on a new seat - they're expensive and you won't be on the bike long enough to really get saddlesore. I also wouldn't spend money on a sissybar unless you plan to carry a passenger. These are great items to have if you plan to make long trips on the bike. A new seat adds comfort and the sissybar is handy for attaching luggage to, but I wouldn't call them essential equipment for a commuter bike.

Answer 2

First, I'm assumming you have or are going to take a Safety course, the essentials are Helmet, gloves, over the ankle boots, jacket.
Try J C Whitney and HD web site. You can also look at this sight: www.bransonwholesale.com They sell alot of leather products and other types of biker stuff. Don't fence yourself into to HD stuff.
Second if you dont have a set of saddle bags, then I would suggest a good sturdy back pack. You can take some of theessentials with you to work and its real handy just to have when riding long distances.
I ride everyday (weather permitting) and only go about 10 miles one way. I still dress for the ride like I'm going 100 miles and take my back pack along.
Congrats on your new ride and 'keep the shiny side up'!

Answer 3

Motor cycle driving classes are essential. Slow speed riding and control are essential too. Just hope you don't live in a major population area. I live in DFW area and cannot justify 50 miles of 2 wheel riding. Because the car drivers are not watching for bikes. I used to enjoy 2 wheel riding but population grew to much. Buy a helmet boots chaps and leather jacket. Don't think a harley bandana will act as a helmet. And take riding seriously and go whole hog with a full size Harley.

Answer 4

Protection for you first off is the most important:
leather chaps, jacket, and gloves

next a nice helmet not a 1/2 helmet, or a football helmet.
A nice name brand DOT approved brain bucket.

I would also consider a rain suit, 50 mile ride 1 way you might need 1. Also you might want a small repair kit, spark plug wrenches, screwdriver.

Any decent HD dealer can hook you up with a "things to get" paper. for new owners.
Safety course is always a good ide if you are a new rider.

Answer 5

First off, you are not going to find great deals on Harley accessories unless you look for sales at local dealerships. Harley stuff is way overpriced. A lot of dealers have open houses and usually offer sales then. Get on their mailing lists so you will be notified of upcoming events.

Secondly, if you are going to commute on a bike, I would recommend a new seat (Mustang and Corbin seats are very good), windshield, heated gloves and jacket (if you have cold winters), chaps, and some warm socks. You might also want to get some retroreflective clothing so work-weary people driving home can spot you easily.

Answer 6

Windshield, leather saddle bags,sissy bar. Helmet and leather jacket. That's it. You do not need chaps,leather pants.They are for girls. Rainsuits will make you sweat. If it's raining when you are to be commuting to work. Take alternate transportation. If it's raining going home you will get wet. So what. Change clothes when you get home. But practice your wet road skills because it is more dangerous on 2 wheels. Also be more carefull at night. And don't worry about getting your bike dirty in the rain. you can wash it. Good luck.

Answer 7

That's a good number of miles. You'll need the usual full face helmet and good gloves. I prefer oversized winter gloves.

If it's breezy, look into a windshield.

Answer 8

let me guess this is your first bike?

bad Idea dude. buy used and buy less than 400cc for your first bike.

as far as your question goes:

go to the nearest motorcycle dealer. they will have what you are looking for, if they dont' they will order it.

btw. the kawasaki EX250 is a cheaper bike, better gas milage, and parts are easier to come by than a sportster, and it is classified as a beginners bike, and oh... so is the honda rebel, and both cost less than a sportster in both price and insurance, and are easier to to get parts for.

Answer 9

1st Anything that will help with comfort, then move onto the stuff that looks kool. Check out JP cycles and also JCwhitney.