The Top Spare Motorcycle Parts to Keep Handy
A motorcycle relies on many parts to function properly. If certain parts break, the motorcycle's safety or performance can be drastically affected. Some motorcycle parts can be easily replaced by owners, saving riders the time and cost of a service department visit.
We recommend keeping the following spare motorcycle parts handy. For more tips or to get help finding the right motorcycle parts, contact the experts at Biggs Harley-Davidson. Our dealership is located in San Marcos, California, and we also serve those in San Diego and Oceanside.
Spare Parts To Store on the Motorcycle
Some parts are best kept on your motorcycle. If you need them during a ride, they will be easily accessible.
A Toolkit
It's tough to remove and replace motorcycle parts without a toolkit! Make sure you pack any tools you will need to handle minor repairs on the road.
Extra Bulbs
If your motorcycle's headlamp or taillights go out during a ride, it creates a big safety hazard. Bring along extra bulbs to ensure you will always have the visibility you need on the road.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs can suddenly stop working during a ride. Pack an extra or two for replacement just in case.
Extra Fob Battery
Many newer motorcycles use a keyless ignition fob. It's great to be able to start your motorcycle without a key...until the fob battery dies!
The keyless ignition fob battery is small and only a few dollars, making it an easy spare part to keep stored on your motorcycle.
Spare Levers
Clutch levers and front brake levers are positioned in a vulnerable spot, which makes them more susceptible to getting broken or bent. Bring along an extra set of levers for an easy roadside parts replacement.
Spare Motorcycle Parts To Store at Home
Other motorcycle parts are less likely to be needed on the road, but can still be a DIY replacement.
Seat Bolts
It's all too easy to lose seat bolts while working on your motorcycle. By storing a few extras in your garage, you won't need to spend all that time searching for a missing one.
Plastic Push Rivets
Motorcycle owners who frequently take off the fender will want to get a few extra plastic push rivets. These motorcycle parts can easily break or get lost, which becomes less of a hassle when you've got extras ready to go.
Original Motorcycle Parts That You Replaced
Some stock parts get replaced for a reason other than the part breaking. Maybe you want a different aesthetic. Maybe you want to customize the motorcycle to better suit your height. Whatever the reason, consider keeping these good condition stock parts. If something goes wrong with the new motorcycle part or you don't like the replacement part, you will have the original part handy.
Need help getting motorcycle parts? The service department at Biggs Harley-Davidson is here to help. We carry a wide range of motorcycle parts and can even have them delivered to your doorstep. If we don't have the motorcycle part you need in stock, we can order it for you. Use our online parts request page or stop by our dealership in San Marcos, California. We also proudly serve those in San Diego and Oceanside, California.