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Top Accessories for Commuting To Work by Motorcycle

Aug. 16 2023 Accessory Buying Guide By Santa Maria Harley-Davidson®

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Motorcycles are a great way to commute to work, especially if you live in a big city with a lot of traffic to weave around and not much parking space. Of course, sometimes you want to get just a bit more out of your commuting experience. That’s why the experts at Santa Maria Harley-Davidson ® have put together this list of motorcycle accessories that are good for commuting. 

Windshield

While motorcycle windshields are most often used by those who want to make longer rides more comfortable, they can also be helpful for commuters, particularly if you live in a very windy city. Some windshields are even designed to be detachable, meaning that you can easily remove them if you decide that you don’t need a windshield on that particular day. 

Saddlebags

One of the few complaints that people who switch from commuting using a car to commuting using a motorcycle often have is having less storage space. Saddlebags help to offset this problem, giving you enough extra storage space to stow an extra change of clothes or your lunch without making the motorcycle itself bulkier. 

Motorcycle Cover

If you love commuting with your motorcycle, but worry that you won’t be able to find an indoor space to park it in, invest in a good motorcycle cover. A motorcycle cover will protect your motorcycle from the elements so that you can spend more time focusing on your work and less time worrying about your bike.

A GPS Unit

Although you’ll likely memorize the route to your workplace over time, making a GPS unit less of a necessity. But a quality GPS will be able to reroute you should you encounter a closed road or traffic accident, saving you valuable time. As a bonus, you’ll be able to use the GPS on all your non-commuting trips as well. 

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