| If you'd like to get a new part for your motorcycle | | | | the wheel. Cable locks give you more mounting |
| but don't want to spend a fortune, here are a few | | | | options, of course. Cable locks are typically |
| of my favorite inexpensive bike goodies. The parts | | | | manufactured from braided hardened or stainless |
| below won't set you back more than $100 and most | | | | steel and covered by plastic or nylon sleeves to |
| bolt onto your bike in just a minute or two. And | | | | prevent scratching. Cable locks start around $25 and |
| unlike a new fairing or set of exhaust pipes, these | | | | go up to $80 for top-of the line models. Pricing starts |
| add-ons won't keep you in the garage for hours. I've | | | | at under $20 for a basic disk lock. High-end disk locks |
| also included a couple great but economical | | | | are also available that include motion alarms that |
| accessories that are overlooked by many riders. | | | | sound-off if your bike is disturbed. Alarmed disk locks |
| 1. Air Cleaner Covers | | | | run about $100. |
| Here's a bolt-on part that can instantly give your bike | | | | 4. Foot Pegs |
| a custom look. Just like chrome side covers, air | | | | Although not as noticeable as some of the other |
| cleaner covers are custom fit for each model bike. | | | | accessories on our list, aftermarket foot pegs can |
| Custom air cleaner covers are typically priced | | | | provide a custom look and extra rider comfort. There |
| between $70 and $100 and are manufactured in a | | | | are plenty of options and prices range from $20 to |
| chrome-finished metal or plastic. Many models include | | | | over $100. Custom foot pegs are typically |
| detailed graphics etched into the face for an added | | | | constructed of polished chrome and aluminum and |
| custom look. | | | | sometimes steal and many include rubber inserts to |
| 2. Chrome Horns and Covers | | | | help reduce annoying engine vibration. Some foot |
| Custom horns are a great accessory because they're | | | | pegs also have an oval shape that provides more |
| functional, inexpensive and add some extra chrome | | | | surface area for your foot and offer added comfort. |
| to your bike. Prices start as low as $10 for a basic | | | | 5. Second Helmet |
| chrome horn and go to $75 or more for high-end | | | | A new second helmet is great to have handy when a |
| models. Twelve-volt models are the most common | | | | friend or family member wants to take the |
| because they work with most bikes. As you're | | | | occasional ride with you. If you're anything like me, |
| checking out the different options, look for horns | | | | your current back-up helmet is in bad shape and |
| with sound levels over 100 decibels. And if you're | | | | probably doesn't fit anybody that wears it. The good |
| happy with your horn sound but still want to add | | | | news is a decent second helmet may be less |
| more chrome, checkout a custom-milled horn cover. | | | | expensive than you think. I've found several |
| Several manufacturers have snap-on horn covers of | | | | good-quality open-face and half helmet models for |
| polished chrome with and without etched graphics. | | | | $100 or less from manufacturers like HJC and Nolan. |
| 3. Bike Locks | | | | To insure your new helmet meets the minimum |
| When you were a kid, locks made sense for your | | | | safety standards, look for DOT (Dept of |
| bicycle and now they're still a good idea for your | | | | Transportation) certified models. Other useful |
| motorcycle. There are two basic styles of | | | | features you can expect in this price range are - |
| motorcycle locks on the market - disc locks & | | | | removable interior linings for easy cleaning and shell |
| cable/chain locks. As the name suggests, disk locks | | | | vent systems to keep you cool in the summer |
| mount to your disk brake and immobilize your bike at | | | | months. |