Make Your Hog Your Own with Custom Harley Parts

By: Art Gib

Every Harley Davidson owner has at some time or another thought about customizing his or her motorcycle in some way. You rarely see a stock Harley Davidson, because Harley's are King! Harley's are so much bigger than the function of mere transportation that so many people are becoming interested in motorcycles for right now. Harley's capture the spirit of what it means to be a serious biker.

So the question remains, what is the best way to make your Harley Davidson look and feel like an extension of yourself? The simple answer is by adding custom Harley parts and accessories.
For most Harley Davidson owners the reason they add accessories is to stand out. It's a style statement. You may think that some people go way overboard on customizing their bike, creating an over bulky mess of chrome and rubber, but remember, overboard for someone may be a constant work in progress masterpiece to someone else. Again, Harley Davidson Motorcycles are principally about style, not mere function.

You may have a different style for customizing your bike. You may be looking for custom Harley Parts and accessories that hide the extra bulk and make your bike as streamlined and minimalistic as possible.

And there are those for whom being practical is a consideration in personalizing their bike. If you install a nice chrome luggage rack on your back fender, or a detachable windshield, it not only adds a personal style touch, but it also serves an important purpose. How else would you carry your tent and keep bugs and rocks out of your teeth?

So how do you pick out a Harley Davidson accessory or choose what to customize? Well that's personal. But I would suggest that you start by deciding what you want out of your bike and your relationship with it. Sit back and have a look at yourself. What kind of biker are you anyway?

Are you a speed demon that likes to lay rubber on the road every now and then, and show off racing up and down busy roads to the awe of males and females of all ages?

If this is you, you may want to consider getting your engine rebuilt for increased horsepower. You can't go wrong with a lot of Harley chrome either as it always looks impressive. Just when you think you have all the custom Harley parts available there is something new in that catalog.

Or your style may be a much more subdued. Your main motorcycling purpose in life may be to enjoy riding the road and you aren't bothered with rushing anywhere, just cruising and taking it all in. You still want to look good riding your Harley, but you don't feel like you need to try so hard.

If this describes you, you may only want one or two custom Harley parts, more for convenience than style, because after all, Harley says style all by itself. A black leather studded luggage bag that slips over that backrest on your bike looks good when you are on a long trip and it serves a purpose.

Overall, the most important thing to consider when shopping for custom Harley parts is to remember the kind of person you are when making Harley Davidson Accessory choices. A properly customized Harley is an extension of the owner who rides it. Make it say who you are.