For most Harley Davidson owners or HOGS, the main purpose of accessorizing is to make it stand out from all the others whether on the road or in a public parking area.
The first place to begin is at the dealership Fit Shop where trained professionals can evaluate your bike in terms of the proper positioning of the seat , handlebars and foot controls based on your height, weight and overall body type. Since the placement of these parts of the bike differ for male and female riders, this customization is a must for safety as well as rider comfort and confidence.
Bike builder software is available online at many Harley websites. It only takes a few moments to enter a particular model and year to locate a plethora of accessories and customization ideas and view them in relationship to your favorite Hog.
Not only do the majority of Harley websites contain pictures and statistics for the very latest model year but accessory inventory listings and pictures are organized by model and year for older bikes as well.
Factory Customization is offered by Harley Davidson at the time of initial purchase. Option selection can include wheels, body paint, engine paint finish, location of foot and hand controls, seat styles to include some with back rests and a number of handlebar styles and designs.
Three of the most popular customizations are the exhaust system, windshield and seats. Changing the exhaust system can improve the sound, ride and overall power performance.
Adding windshield trim not only individualized the bike’s look but can prevent scratching particularly if a polycarbonate coating is applied.
While the production of Harley Davidson accessories is outsourced, each item must pass rigorous testing and review before the producer is granted the right to install the Harley logo on them.