10 Cheap Modifications

While surfing the net this morning I found this article from motorcyclistonline.

In today’s economy with folks getting laid off left and right, anything we can do to save money really helps. Motorcyclistonline came up with 10 great, and cheap, ways you can modify your bike without the help of a professional. This will save in labor charges and give you the satisfaction of knowing you can do it on your own!

One of the most interesting tips was #4: wash and wax your bike. This is something I probably wouldn’t have thought of on my own, but certainly makes a lot of sense. A buildup of debris and dirt on your bike, or car for that matter, can wear away at the paint and hide minor issues like scrapes and scratches that can easily be fixed. And if you live in the Northeast, as I do, or anywhere that gets snow, you know that winter weather forces highways crews cover the roads in salt 2” thick. Apparently they haven’t heard of the recession…

Another interesting tip was #8: read a book. I have a feeling that many of you motorcycle enthusiasts probably read gaggles of motorcycle magazines, and it seems like such an obvious tip, but maybe not enough so. Just reading about what other folks are doing and getting ideas from them is enough to get your brain working in high gear. You never know if some guy across the county has a quick, inexpensive way to make a modification.

Take a look at the article and let us know if you’ve tried any of these or if you have any tips to add!

-Julie