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I have done some stupid things on some of my bikes and suffered the consequences. For instance, one time I put a big handlebar mounted fairing and full 3 bag set up on my Honda 750. These items were not designed for that bike, and I had to “make” them fit. It drastically changed the weight and balance of the bike, which resulted in a wobble on the freeway that sent me over the handlebars and crashed my bike.
There is a current trend to put knobby, off-road tires on street bikes for the “look of it.” Bad Idea! They don’t track properly, the tires have less traction on the street, and they likely have never been tested on street bikes to ensure they are safe to use. Tall “ape hanger” handlebars are another risky choice. They do not offer the leverage or ability for you to properly operate your motorcycle. Of course, there are extended forks, i.e., choppers. People add these forks to look cool, but they make your motorcycle handle very poorly and forget about going around corners well.
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