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What You Can Expect To Find At A Motorcycle Store

Apart from selling new and used motorcycles, a motorcycle store will probably be able to provide you with a number of items for your bike. Not all stores are going to sell motorcycles and this does not mean that you should discount them. In fact stores that just focus on parts and accessories can often provide you with a better service.

It is always a good idea to be sure of what you want before you visit a bike store. Otherwise you can fall to temptation with the many different items on offer and end up spending a lot more money than you bargained for! 

Spare Parts

A lot of motorcycle shops will sell you spare parts. Some will only sell you genuine parts while others will have pattern or OEM parts available. Always ask the store what kind of parts they sell. Some people are not happy with buying pattern parts even though they are often just as good in terms of quality and will be less expensive.

You need to know what makes and models of bikes a motorcycle store sells spare parts for. Some of them will only sell spare parts for specific makes such as Harley Davidson, Honda and Triumph. Others will sell spares for many different makes and models.

If you have a vintage bike then you will probably need to find a specialist store that can provide parts for you. Not every store is going to have piston rings for your 1970’s Triumph Bonneville. It is best to call stores to see if they have the vintage parts that you need before you visit them.

Wheels and Tires

It is vital that you have the best tires possible on your motorcycle. If you purchased your bike new then it is not always the case that it comes out of the showroom with the best tires. There are a number of different motorcycle tire manufacturers and you need to find out the best tires for your bike.

A good motorcycle store that sells tires will be able to offer you advice on the right tires for your motorcycle. Some stores will offer discounts on tires so it pays to shop around. You can find out more about the best tires for your bike by visiting online forums and reading the views of forum members that own the same bike as you.

What about new wheels for your bike? Unless you have to buy new wheels because of a damage issue this will be a personal choice. Maybe your bike has spokes and you want alloys. A lot of bike stores can provide a wide range of alloy wheels that will make your motorcycle look amazing. This will be pretty expensive though.

Clothing and Accessories

Having the right clothing to ride your bike is very important. You should always invest in a high quality helmet because you need to protect your head at all costs. Then there is the rest of your body to protect from the weather etc. 

Do you choose leather? This is a personal choice. Some people like leather and others don’t. You can buy jackets and protective pants in many different materials. They need to be waterproof because you never know when the rain will come even if you live in a sunny state.

Then there are general motorcycle accessories. You can buy anything from full fairings to intercoms and LED lights. Check to see if the motorcycle store you want to visit has a website. They will normally explain what they have available and any discounts currently offered.

Your Quality Motorcycle Store

At Barnett Cycles you can find a number of different items in our store. We can provide you with the best motorcycle tires, wheels and apparel. Contact us here and let us know what you are looking for and we will be delighted to help you.