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Motorcycle accessories are pieces of gear designed to upgrade performance, comfort, safety and the way a motorcycle looks. They are selected by a motorcycle user according to his needs or style preferences and can include features form mobile electronics, sidecars or trailers to fashionable clothing equipments.

Motorcycle parts accessories can be added in the factory by the original equipment manufacturer if the owner requests them when he buys the motorcycle or they can be installed post-sale if the owner buys them from the market.

One of the most common motorcycle parts accessories is the plastic of fiberglass window shell that covers the front part of the motorcycle and which is called fairing. Beside its safety benefits like protecting the rider from the weather and improving the aerodynamics of the motorcycle by reducing drag, a fairing is also an important style element that can significantly change the way a motorcycle looks. Modern fairings can be designed by the manufacturer specifically for each motorcycle and can include a windshield or windscreen. The latest versions of windshields have electrically controlled height adjustment and can direct the cold or hot air flow over or around the head of the rider.

For more comfort, new motorcycle parts and accessories include heated seats or heated hand grips to increase the rider’s comfort when he travels long distances in cold weather. When high temperatures are a problem, some touring motorcycles may include feature vents in the fairing for cooling the traveler.

Another common motorcycle accessory is the sidecar that transforms the motorcycle into a three-wheeled vehicle. For extra storage, riders can install saddlebags on either side of the rear of the motorcycle. They are detachable (an advantage that allows the rider to take them into hotel rooms like a normal suitcase) and can be locked for safety.

When choosing a motorcycle accessory, the rider needs to be very aware of his preferences and have a complete view in mind because motorcycle parts and accessories can change the way a motorcycle looks. Some manufactures can be better than others, but for a long term investment, the owner must carefully choose the parts that best suit his needs. Accessories are usually sold depending on the type of bike: traveling motorcycle, cruiser, standard, dual-sport, off road or sport. Not to mention that each brand of motorcycle comes with its own riding philosophy and attitude.

For the fashionable motorcycle enthusiast, there are stylish gears available on the market. The helmet, besides its safety and protection qualities, should always match the rest of the equipment. Leather is the main material when it comes to picking up a one-piece riding suit. The combinations of colors available are black/gunmetal, blue/gunmetal, red/gunmetal and yellow/gunmetal. Last, but not least, one of the most important motorcycle accessories are the boots, that besides offering protection to feet, ankles and shins, they make the rider stand out with their unique design of shin plate, chrome and carbon fiber.