11 Fundamental Motorcycle Accessories for Triumph Owners

When talking about motorcycles everyone seems to think about Harleys but there is one legendary brand of motorcycles that still produces iconic models today. Triumph has been manufacturing motorcycles since 1902 and the beginnings of this British company were satisfactory in terms of sales.

But it took more than 30 years for Triumph to be known for what essentially made it so successful, stylish motorcycles capable of going over 140 km/ h. Decade after decade Triumph were making improvements over their attractive models and each one was better than the previous generation. This led to the brand sealing its place as a brand with a heritage that hasn't strayed away from it while manufacturing modern motorcycles.

One of the most undermined motorcycle accessories is bash plates which are also referred to as skid plates. These metal plates help protect the most important part of your motorcycle, the engine. That's because these Triumph dirt bike accessories go underneath the engine and thus cover it up safely from flying debris, the elements and potholes. These essential Triumph bike accessories should be on your motorcycle no matter where you ride.

Riding your motorcycle for hours on end, especially at motorway speeds can be bad for your hearing which is why you should make use of ear plugs. While these accessories are not strictly for your motorcycle they sure make your experience with it safer and more bearable too. Unless that is you like the growl of your Triumph.

Steering stabilisers or dampers are what add resistance to your motorcycle's steering. Why is this important? Again, like the earplugs, these accessories help make your bike safer since with them an accidental nudge or bump of the handlebars won't make your motorcycle change direction as easily. If you want tried and true stabilisers you should go for hydraulics ones which are able to absorb impacts the best and prevent any unintended inputs from taking place especially if you go off-roading.

With crash pads or crash sliders, as they're also called, you can protect your motorbike during accidents. These pads absorb the impact that would usually be absorbed by the bike during a crash and they also protect it from scraping on the asphalt during a minor accident. Before crash bars were used but today pads are as effective and smaller which is why these Triumph dirt bike parts are more popular.

The name of this accessory says a lot about what it is, in fact, it says exactly what it does. Chain oilers are small instruments that apply lube to the chain when you want to or automatically. You mount it on your Triumph and don't have to worry about lubricating the chain, just fill the gadget with oil and enjoy riding. Some of these Triumph dirt bike accessories even have displays on them that show the flow rate of the oil.

A radiator guard is exactly what you think it is, a piece of metal that protects the radiator from flying debris. These Triumph bike accessories don't affect airflow though despite covering the radiator as these Triumph dirt bike parts come with vents big enough to still provide the radiator with enough cool air. This way you keep your motorcycle safe without sacrificing performance.

While you shouldn't be using your smartphone while riding, a phone mount is a great way to make use of it without making it unsafe for both you and other road users. When you need to follow a route to a distant town or check on weather information in traffic, a phone mount will provide you with a secure place to have your phone in view too.

When you want to ride through colder climates or in the morning without having your hands freeze on the handlebars, you should consider making use of heated grips. Not only will your hands stay warm, but you can also go for grips with a different pattern on them so that you get more grip than what you get with the factory ones. At the press of a button, you'll warm up your palms and then at the same press you can turn off the heating when the weather's back to normal.

You can never tell when a tyre has lost some air from riding unless it has done so quite a bit. But with a tyre pressure gauge you won't have to guess, just place the gauge on the valve and wait for the digital instrument to measure the correct number of PSI, depending on what you prefer more. This type of accessory goes hand in hand with a portable air compressor so that you can inflate your tyres if they need some air.

If you go on long-distance rides often and want cruise control on your Triumph then throttle lock is for you. Just set the speed at which you want to be on the handlebar and lock it in place with this accessory. You won't have to worry about sore hands.

With a Bluetooth headset, you can listen to music while riding or talk to a mate that you ride with without having to shout or use hand signals all the time. These handy headsets fit on your ear and can be a game changer.