Everyone has their own ideas when it comes to their perfect motorcycle. Whether it's a cruiser or a sportbike, a Harley or a Honda, bikes are as varied as fingerprints, and part of the whole experience of owning a motorcycle is accessorizing it to create its own identity. I remember leaving the dealership with my bike having the next three purchases planned out to begin the process of making it my own. So, here's a few ideas for accessories to help you on your journey.

PRACTICAL ACCESSORIES
First and foremost, you want to ride. Right? Unless you're only looking for the bar-hopper, you probably want to hit the highway ticking off the miles on your odometer and smiling the whole way.

Saddlebags: If you're like me, you want to be prepared for all situations. Nothing helps like some nice roomy saddlebags. Great for sticking your raingear in, some water, extra gloves or a t-shirt too. And don't forget your travel tool kit. Saddle bags allow you to have space to carry things for any eventualities and can be a life saver on a longer trip.

Windshield: There's two sides of thought to the windshield. One says it's a must have, the other side, not so much. You'll hear arguments on both sides. One says it's great on long trips, keeps the wind off of you, helps with fatigue in the arms. The other says it's too hard when driving by semis, the blast from a strong wind unsettles you. Personally, I don't know how I ever lived without mine. Especially on cold days.

Touring Seat: Once again, if you're like me, you want to ride and riding is all about being comfortable for the long haul. The seat is a major component of your comfort. It might not look sleek and smooth, but your behind will be thanking you if you're going for your first Ironbutt ride.

Handlebars: Again in the comfort realm, handlebars can make your bike better, helping you sit properly with your arms in a more comfortable position than stock handlebars. Plus, you get the addition of the new look. Moving away from stock bars makes your bike different from other bikes of the same model. And of course, that just gives you a reason to upgrade your throttle, brake and clutch lines too.

Rear Directional Conversion Kit: It's hard enough to be seen by other drivers when on a motorcycle, so why not take every advantage you can. By converting your rear turn signals into braking lights also, you give other drivers a better chance of seeing what you're doing. This is safer. With this

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