5 legal modi-fications that can be done to motorcycles

Looking at legal modifications? Here are 5 motorcycle modifications and add-ons that are perfectly legal.

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However, some extra add-ons and upgrades are perfectly legal, as long as they follow state policies

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TYRES

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SUSPENSION

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AUX LIGHT

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Windscreen

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PONE MOUNT

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