Riding a motorcycle is a fun, effective and efficient means of transportation that offers a sort of “escape” from the stress we can encounter daily. Riding a motorcycle allows for the feel of absolute freedom. It is about feeling the crisp, cool air while navigating the winding road and a way to “get away” from it all. As of 2012, there is approximately 9 million motorcyclists registered in the United States. Talk to many of these riders and they will often explain the feeling and the sort of meditation riding a motorcycle offers. However, it is extremely important to recognize that riding a motorcycle can be very dangerous. Safety is always number one when owning and riding a motorcycle.
Motorcyclists are about 35 times more likely to be involved in a deadly accident on the road compared to those driving traditional passenger automobiles. Although wearing protective clothing and equipment while riding will reduce the risk of road rash, severe injury or even death during falls, customizing motorcycles is an effective way to make your bike safer, improve performance and make you feel more comfortable on your bike, not to mention customizing motorcycles is an easy way to place your mark on your bike and improve its performance.
A 2013 Consumer Report survey found that most of the common issues riders have with their motorcycles were related to their brakes. The motorcycle industry is mostly comprised of Japanese companies. These Japanese manufacturers produce bikes that are easy and affordable to customize by swapping out various stock motorcycle parts with aftermarket parts. By swapping out stock brakes with better performance, aftermarket brake parts is an easy and effective way to make your bike safer. New, high performance aftermarket tires are another safe and effective upgrade to your bike to ensure proper handling.
Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda motorcycle parts and accessories are commonly purchased online at affordable prices and used when customizing motorcycles. The most common customization when upgrading your motorcycle parts is with the exhaust system. Most Japanese bikes come with a stock exhaust system that is not loud enough. It is critical to your riding safety to have a loud exhaust system. A loud exhaust system is the best way alert and aware other drivers that you are sharing the road with them. Buy upgrading your exhaust to a louder system, you limit the possibility of a driver merging into you when you are behind them or in their blind-spot.
Considering these upgrades and customizing your motorcycle will not only improve the performance and appearance of your bike, but it will also keep you safer on the road an can possibly save your life. No one wants to ruin their riding experience by being involved in a crash. Customize your bike to your comfort, ride responsibly and safely to limit your chances of crashing.