Most bike owners want to add a personal stamp to their machines. Aftermarket motorcycle parts make this easy no matter what your technical skill is. However before slapping on custom chrome everywhere, you want to have a plan. You want your bike to have a consistent look and feel, not a patchwork appearance.

Design the entire bike

As you shop for custom motorcycle parts, you will find a piece here and there that speaks to you. It might be a set of motorcycle fenders or chrome motorcycle tanks or something else. If you just snatch up these parts and slap them on the bike then you may have a cool spot here and there, but the overall image will be weak.

Instead, use these individual parts as inspiration for an entire design. Think about how each piece compliments the other, how they fit the lines of your motorcycle, and how they match the image you want to relate. A unifying theme makes the whole bike greater than the sum of its parts and will lead to a custom creation that will turn heads.

You don’t have to have a complete design plan at this point but you want some idea of your goal.

Now that you see the whole, look at the pieces

Once you have a design concept, start mentally taking the bike apart.

Start with the front end. Replacing the wheels or forks will create sweeping changes in the look of the bike, but smaller details like axle covers add subtlety that really separates you from the crowd.

Move your focus along the bike to the engine, the dominant feature of the machine. Chrome motorcycle parts like lifter block covers really draw the eye and tell everyone that you aren’t riding a stock bike. Of course the engine is more than just pretty and there are many custom motorcycle parts that will improve performance.

The other important component in this area is the seat. Unless the bike is just for show, you want to consider your comfort. Options for seats and handlebars can make riding your motorcycle an even greater pleasure.

Now move along to the back end of the bike. Here again you have both functional and decorative choices. You can add bags for cargo capacity, a comfortable seat for a passenger, or you can strip off the function and chrome out the back end to leave a dazzling final impression.

Shop for the right parts

Once you have the design details down, it’s just a matter of finding the right custom motorcycle parts to fit. The custom job doesn’t have to cost more than the bike did, either. You can find discount motorcycle parts that are high quality additions to your street machine.

Take the time to make a plan so you will have a bike that is an extension of your true self, not an off-the-shelf carbon copy of every other one out there.

Everybody loves to have a stylish and fast vehicle to impress others and to enjoy a smooth ride. Honda CBR is one of the most well-liked motorcycles in the whole world because of its powerful engine, light weight and exceptional performance. You can now customize your motorcycle by using a variety of different CBR motorcycle parts of your choice including lights, mirrors, intake system, exhaust system, pedals and pegs, handlebars, levers, fuel system and fenders. These parts are manufactured by the reliable aftermarket motorcycle parts industry and they keep on introducing newer technologies and accessories which are suitable for almost all CBR models.

The most common Honda CBR models for which a whole collection of custom designed parts is available include CBR 600 F4i, CBR 600RR, CBR1000RR. All these models are known for their high performance and attractive design. However, many people want to convert their bike into a machine that truly expresses their inner style and taste. For that purpose they install new custom designed parts such as high quality fenders, colorful lights and convenient luggage bags to make their motorcycle more useful and attractive. Another reason why motorcycle owners buy new parts is that sometimes the stock or factory installed parts do not perform well or wear out quickly due to weather or other conditions.

Some CBR motorcycle parts are designed to improve performance of the engine, while others are only meant for making the vehicle more stylish and eye-catching. There are some other parts as well that are manufactured to provide both these advantages, such as custom exhaust systems. You can either buy complete kits or individual parts to customize your bike the way you like. There are many reliable manufacturers that provide good quality stuff to their customers including comfortable seats, throttle tubes, grips, high-tech sound systems, filter kits, carburetor accessories and kits, and many more.

Custom parts are manufactured for specific motorcycle models for maximum performance and output. Some people also like to buy useful accessories for their bikes to enjoy a more comfortable and easy journey. These accessories come very handy when one has to go on long routes. You can choose from a wide variety of options available in this category, such as helmets, security system, footwear, protective gear, goggles, covers, bags and luggage, and stickers. These accessories are designed to give you a complete and thorough experience of a motorcycle ride.

While buying CBR motorcycle parts you should keep in mind your requirements and budget. You can either modify your vehicle step by step or in one go by completely customizing it. For that purpose you will need to buy custom parts in areas like electrical, engine, exhaust, fuel, windshields, and control. The electrical unit is composed of parts like batteries, gauges and indicators, taillights, spark plugs, turn signals, and starters. All these parts can be easily installed without much trouble. Similarly, the engine unit consists of clutch plates, oil filters, and cables. Some parts might not be available for Honda CBR models because they are designed for only specific motorcycle models.

CBR motorcycle parts in the category of control unit include handlebars, levers, mirrors, grips, throttles, bar ends and rear seats. All these parts are designed to make the ride more pleasurable and safe. Mirrors are required for proper viewing and handlebars are needed for a strong grip and easy maneuvering on difficult or rough terrains. You can find custom-made clutch levers and brake levers for your Honda CBR made of high quality and durable materials, such as aluminum. A wide variety of bar ends is also available for CBR bikes for a more secure journey.

 

So we have the basics of swapping tail sections, installing flat bars, changing lights, etc….

But what about the parts that bolt to these parts?

And the parts that bolt to those parts? And so on and so forth.

Basically what I’m getting at is there are so many ideas that we could implement into our builds.

Let’s take some ideas form the German scene to start. They have some of the most detailed bikes around. They use a large amount of custom billet parts that have been designed to clean up all the OEM plastic and roughcast parts that come out of the factory.

Fork covers are starting to become more common among many of the show bikes. A cue taken from the cruiser crowd that cleans up the front end. Most often matching the diameter of the triple clamps creates more of a seamless look from top to bottom. Also staying at the front end is integrated risers and bar clamps. Still using flat bars, but without the obtrusiveness of risers sticking up in the air. The riser cap is made to look flat against the clamp either on top or on the front side of the clamp.

 

Another neat look that has been popping up a lot more. Billet brake reservoirs. Get that ugly hunk of plastic off the bike. These pieces either just replace the plastic cup or can bolt into the master cylinder itself for more of a one-piece look. 

 

A low buck version of this has been used on race bikes for many years. A capped off clear tube filled with fluid acts as the ressy. The neat part about this, aside from its weight saving quality, is it can be made as big or small as you like. A small piece of solid wire bent to position inside the tube aids in rigidity and allows it to be positioned in almost any direction.

The next level to this idea is building the reservoir into the handlebars. A look at the Gregg’s Customs Hellion gives a great example of this mod.  

   

Since we are talking about hiding things, what about all those cables? Another look to the chopper crowd gives us a neat solution. Internal throttle setups have been copied and reproduced to a much more affordable price range. The down side is they are rarely made to fit 7/8 bars. But I have your solution:

Once upon a time Honda offered the CT70 mini bike that used and internal throttle assembly. And guess what? It was a 7/8 diameter. The best part is it is still available and for the low low price of $25.99 you too can have this super clean super trick part that all the cool kids are doing.

 

These can be purchased from various websites, such as: http://www.hondaminitrail.com/ct70.html. I have also run across some billet versions on ebay, but they are rare and quite a bit more. And while you’re at it, why not go for that ultra clean look and put one on the clutch side too!?  

   

Speaking of swapping tail sections. We all want that ultra slick piece of plastic to make our *** look good. The aftermarket stuff is rare and expensive. Some have gone the way of seriously modifying OEM plastic, some have made their own from foam molds and fiberglass. I’m totally for these ideas. It’s a great exercise in creativity. For those of us that my not have honed these skills yet there are other options. Look at other alternatives. Pocket bikes for example. A lot of the mid size bikes are copies of some of the more popular full size bikes. They’re just much smaller. Best part is they are cheap. Most can be had for around $40. Also, some of the oddball scooters offer really neat taillights and surrounds that can be made to work with a little thought and ingenuity. Keep your eyes peeled. There may be things you never thought of before.