How to Customize Your Motorcycle’s Appearance

A few simple tweaks can take your motorcycle’s look from generic to head-turning. After all, why stick with the straight-from-the-factory look when you can make your motorcycle reflect your personal style?

Here at BMW Motorrad of Santa Maria, we strive to make your life easier. We gathered up some of our favorite do-it-yourself projects below. If you’re in the market for a motorcycle, check out our selection at our Santa Maria, California, dealership.

Change the Color of Your Motorcycle

Not in love with your motorcycle's color? Want a more unique color? Whatever the reason, a paint job is a simple motorcycle customization that makes a big difference. Some riders pick a new color that gets painted all over the motorcycle while others choose to use multiple colors - or even add a design such as a painted flame.

Add Colored Lights

For a smaller pop of color, install colored LED lights on your motorcycle. They can be added in various places, such as along the floorboards or on the saddlebags.

These will add a bit of intrigue to your motorcycle and emit some extra light, which can also help make you more visible when riding at night.

Get a Custom Engraving On the Body of the Motorcycle

This motorcycle customization allows you to add a favorite saying or design onto the bike's chrome. Sure, it won't be easily spotted while you are cruising down the highway. But pull over at a rest stop or restaurant and watch those passing by take notice!

Change Out The Motorcycle Seat Covers

Why stick with the standard seat when more unique ones are available? You can get motorcycle seats with a fun pattern, such as camouflage. Or you can get a seat made from a different fabric, such as sheepskin. You can even get seats with an eye-catching design, such as a logo or an animal.

Change Out the Wheels

There are many different motorcycle wheel options on the market. Do you want a traditional chrome or black contrast cut? How about a solid or spoke motorcycle wheel? Whatever your style is, there are motorcycle wheels to match.

Add Show Plates

Also known as custom number plates or vanity plates, these resemble the license plates found on cars. But you get to have a lot more options when customizing them for a motorcycle!

There are various borders, backgrounds, placements, and orientations to consider. Some custom plate makers even allow you to upload your own design element for an extra level of personalization!

Looking to explore motorcycles for sale? The experts at BMW Motorrad of Santa Maria are here to help. Our staff has over 270 combined years of experience, after all! Reach out or stop by our dealership in Santa Maria to get started today.