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Purchasing motorcycle merchandise can be problematic.  There are so many makes, models, styles, shops and web sites that you have to be somewhat knowledgeable.  This is definitely one of those cases where one size does not fit all. Bikes & bikers are also from all over the country where certain types of equipment are either not allowed or not needed.

When you purchase motorcycle merchandise from your local dealer you’re usually assured of at least getting a part that will fit your make & model.  If you are purchasing a helmet or clothing you do have the advantage of trying it on right then & there.  Internet bike stores are where you find the bargains but you’ll have to wait for your item to arrive and if there are instillation or fit problems you are totally at the mercy of the web store.    I have purchased many items for my bike on line and have had my share of installation and fit problems but I have always managed to get things resolved quickly.  Quickly, in this case, means a few days.  If you’re leaving for a trip in the next couple of days you might want to visit your local dealer. 

Repair & customization parts are generally easy to buy on line just a bit of a pain to install.  Clothing, helmets and boots are probably the hardest because medium isn’t the same from brand to brand.  The easiest motorcycle merchandise to buy are key chains, wallets, mugs, t-shirts, patches and insulting skin care products.  It appears no one has ever taken the bikers skin exposure comfort into consideration.  I haven’t seen a line of lotions, salves, creams or anything else, specifically for bikers, that will help them cope with the elements.

Motorcycle merchandise has always been about bike parts like valves, chains, wheels, handlebars, risers and the like.  It has also been about things to wear like chaps, vests, leather jackets, gloves, etc.  There is even a category for other things like mugs, patches, key chains & t-shirts.  Now someone has come out with a line of skin care products and a sex cream specifically with bikers in mind.  Their products epitomize the new slogan “Sex, Bikes & Rock & Roll”!  The best thing about these products is their crazy names.

It appears we now have new items that we can consider motorcycle merchandise.  They are named in the vein of the motorcycling experience but they actually help protect the cyclist from their worst enemy, the elements.  It is good to see a product that can help with wind & sun burn as well as another that will protect us from the sun without making me smell like a coconut!

 

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http://www.shtuffforbikers.com What do you get for a biker? They have motorcycle shirts, motorcycle chrome and leather jackets. Unique presents are quality skin care gag gifts for bikers.

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http://www.shtuffforbikers.com Are you trying to buy a gift for the guy that has everything? Is your recipient a biker? Give your biker a personalized novelty gift! Give them novelty skin care.

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!!!!Help!!!! Christmas gift ideas for family?

I need xmas gift ideas for 44 yr. old Harley-Davidson obsessed mom ($50 and under), 43 yr. old dad($50 and under), and 13 yr. football-loving brother ($0-25)
PLEASE HELP ME!!!! I"M PROBABLY GOING SHOPPING THIS WEEK OR NEXT!!
P.S. i'm only a sixteen-year-old girl, with a budget coming form my parent;s wallet! hand-made stuff is an optiopn, but not desirable.

For your mother, a four leaf clover necklace for good luck.
For your father, a four leaf clover necklace for good luck.
For your brother, a cast iron horseshoe with the U shape up for good luck.

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When an motorcycle accessory is made of "billet" aluminum what does that mean?

Is a billet aluminum part better than a standard part? What is the advantage? Thanks.

Billet Aluminum means that the part is machined from a solid chunk of aluminum (a billet), as opposed to being cast from molten aluminum. Billet parts usually cost more, but are more durable being made from a solid piece of aluminum

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What is a good motorcycle magazine?

Im getting a Yahama YZF-R1 and i was wanting to find a good aftermarket magazine in that area of motorcycles?

FastBikes UK published Rapiid is australian i have subscriptions to both fast bikes because its got practical stuff Rapid because it has verry expensive custom builds in it

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What are the best online motorcycle accessories stores?

I’m looking to buy a number of different parts for my CBR600RR ranging from exhaust systems to flush mount turn lights. I need some recommendations on online stores with a good selection of parts, that are reasonably priced and reliable when it comes to sales and shipping. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

the best site i found so far was denniskirk.com they have a lot of gear and parts free shipping and low prices

www.denniskirk.com

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I'm ready to buy a motorcycle, what do I get, a BMW or a Harley?

I've narrowed it down to the BMW k1200R or the Harley Sportster 1200. The BMW 1200 weighs 546 pounds and produces 163 horsepower and 94 pounds of torque and has a 5.0 gallon gas tank capacity. The Harley 1200 puts out 70 hp and puts out 79 pounds of torque weighs 556 pounds and has a 3.3 gallon tank capacity. BMW has double discs up front with four piston ABS braking and a single disc with 2 piston ABS in the rear, Harley has a 2 piston set up in front but no ABS. The BMW is fuel injected, the Harley is carbuereted. The BMW will cost me about $13,500, while the Harley will be closer to $10k. After replacing the pipes and having some engine work done to the Harley to boost hp up to about 85 (and a few other required accessories), I'll be in about $12.5k. I've ridden both and the BMW performance, suspension, ergonomics and handling is outstanding. While I like the BMW specs a lot better than the Harley specs, my friends all tell me I need a Harley, because, lets face it, it’s American and it’s a Harley. So what should I get?

If you're comparing the BMW K1200R against the Harley Sportster, you're comparing apples and oranges. The Beemer is as up-to-date modern technology sport bike as you can get, while the H-D is so old school, it's got whiskers. A better comparison between HD and BMW would be the Sportster versus the BMW F-650 CS, or ask your dealer about the new BMW F-800 that's coming soon.

Most of the fools on this web site will tell you to go for the Harley because it's cool, or it's made in the USA, or it looks good… But do you want to look cool or do you want to ride a motorcycle?

If you're serious about riding, then go for the BMW and leave all your antique technology H-D riding buddies in the dust. If you just want to be a poser and look cool, then you know what to do.

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Which smaller engine motorcycle bike is the most durable and safest?

My fiance used to live in Sicily, where he had a smaller engine street legal dirt-bike type motorcycle I beleive (not a vespa but maybe a suzuki or something). He lives in middle TN with me now and he's decided he'd like a bike again. I have no problem with it, except I want to make sure he gets something safe and durable. We've been looking at used ones in the $1500-$3000 range. So any suggestions on which type of bike, model, make…etc..?

stick with the japanese makes such as honda kawasaki suzuki, theyre all pretty well put together. Check that its been looked after and dont go any smaller than a 250. Small bikes tend to get bullied by the car owners and you dont have the power to get away . You also have to work them hard on open roads to get decent speed and that affects lifespan.

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Great Gag Christmas Gifts For The Motorcycle Rider

http://www.shtuffforbikers.com Two crazy guys talking about Gag Christmas Gifts. They are especially good for Harley Davidson Gifts. These are great wife gifts for the wife that rides.

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