2018 Softail Accessories Add Convenience and Style

Hundreds of new parts enable bikers to make their brand-new 2018 Softail truly unique, right off the showroom floor.

Harley-Davidson obviously makes a tidy profit on the motorcycles it sells. But the real bread and butter comes from parts and accessories. After all, the vast majority of bikers barely make it home with their new rides before the modifications start. The sheer size of the aftermarket, coupled with seemingly endless customization options for Harleys, makes change inevitable. And if you’re eyeing a new 2018 Softail, you won’t have to wait any longer to do so, either.

Because Harley has already rolled out a whopping 300-plus parts covering all iterations of the 2018 Softail. This is possible because H-D develops its parts right alongside the bikes themselves. This makes both a simultaneous release and a perfect fit possible. And it means that you won’t have to go a day without riding a bike that looks like someone else’s.

On top of that, entire collections are available for a true custom look that doesn’t appear cobbled together in haste. This includes the Brass Collection, consisting of parts designed to age naturally over time for a truly unique finish. Or, if you prefer something a little more modern looking, the Dark Custom collection offers a blacked out, sinister look.

Equipping your 2018 Softail for cross-country touring is a piece of cake. Harley offers a host of luggage racks, saddlebags, and windshields to make it happen. Innovative features like the HoldFast system offer easy installation and removal of these accessories for when you want to convert your bike back to light urban duty. And of course, you can alter the ergonomics of your ride with a wide variety of seating, control, and suspension options.

Throw in a host of performance upgrades for the new Milwaukee-Eight engine, and you’ve got virtually endless combinations of custom possibilities. All available in handy catalog form. Building the custom 2018 Softail of your dreams is only a few clicks and a couple of wrench turns away.

Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.