Developed by a Japanese Manufacturer! Harley Custom Parts for Japanese [HARLEY-DAVIDSON x KIJIMA]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, a representative of American classification Many riders admire the rugged and powerful pulse of Harleys, and Harleys are often seen in Japan.

However, they are not designed for the Japanese physique, making them difficult to ride in American sizes.

Riding hard is the best part! Some riders think it's the hardest part of the ride, while many others find it to be the most difficult.

Riding a nice-looking motorcycle and customizing it is important, but ease of riding and maneuverability are also important.

Savior of Japanese riders!

Foreigners and the Japanese among us differ greatly in terms of hand size, arm and leg length, and so on. It is possible for us Japanese to ride motorcycles made to foreigner standards, but we may have a hard time finding the right size.


It's not impossible to ride, but it's hard to ride. The Harley rider in charge of the Japanese company "KIJIMA" has continued to develop custom parts for the Japanese!

Is it my physique that makes it hard to ride in the first place?

I described above that there are differences in physique, but there is something more different and that is the traffic situation in Japan.


As a Harley manufacturing country, the U.S. has no traffic jams except in urban areas such as NY and LA. As a result, the number of times the clutch is depressed is much less than in Japan.

It is very rare to see riders commuting to work or school on motorcycles or Harleys, or to see motorcycles or Harleys in crowded urban areas.

What is KIJIMA's easy-to-grip slim lever?

In order to respond to the Japanese traffic situation where the clutch is frequently used in traffic jams, the development of a clutch lever that is in frequent contact with the body was initiated. The result was the KIJIMA slim lever, which was developed to be easy for the Japanese to grip by shaving off the recessed of the OEM lever.


The OEM levers are too strong and sturdy, and even the lever brackets can be damaged in a fall. KIJIMA's slim levers are not only thin and easy to grip, but also have a breakable lever tip to prevent damage to the bracket. Since only the tip of the lever breaks off, the lever can be used for emergency riding after a fall.

Users who have purchased and are using SlimLever

Slim and easy to grip!

Some people have voiced their delight that the clutch feels lighter, perhaps due to the effect of the bearings.

On the other hand, some say that the clutch is slim, but it digs into their hands and hurts.
 

Small improvements, big experience!


The KIJIMA representative, who actually rides a Harley, was concerned about the problems around the footpegs, and based on his actual experience, he pursued ease of riding.

The person in charge felt that the brake pedal was small compared to Japanese models. The pedal area can be increased by simply covering the pedals. The material used also makes it slip-resistant.


Since installation is easy, even users who do not usually play with motorcycles can enjoy customization.

At the same time, shift peg extensions were developed from the viewpoint of "wanting the shift pedal in this position" as well as the position and size of the shift pedal.

In Japanese traffic conditions, shifting gears is frequent and requires comfort.
This is another custom part that is easy to install, yet easy to realize its effects.

A "thing" that could cause a catastrophe!


Don't forget foot comfort.
Side stand extensions.

Difficulty in putting up the side stand not only causes stress, but is also very dangerous because it can lead to loss of balance and stand failure.

This equipment should be provided not only for the comfort of the rider, but also to prevent damage to the valuable motorcycle.

Harley x Knee Grip


When we hear of Harleys, it is not a cornering bike, so it is not pursued with respect to its posture when cornering.

Kijima's developers developed the knee grip bar after experiencing how difficult it is to get a good knee grip on some types of vehicles, and how the heat from the engine can burn your thighs if you try to do so.


Harley has succeeded in developing a bar that assists with knee grip, but the heat from the engine is hot, so care must be taken.

Users who have purchased the product have evaluated it as a good custom part that can be dressed up.

Reference: Borrowed from the Webike community "Kamiken".

Summary

This page has introduced custom parts for Harley riders. You will find not only the external appearance but also practical parts. If you are looking for custom parts that will satisfy your desire, please take a look at this page.

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