Here’s an investment opportunity I bet you had never even thought of…collecting Harley parts and accessories.

I know that may sound like a surprising choice as a way to make money, but bear with me and you will soon see that it makes sense. After all, just look at how disastrous the stock market and real estate markets have been in recent years. It really wouldn’t take much to beat those lousy sectors!

Better still, collecting Harley parts and accessories can be fun. You might find that you want to specialize in a particular model, such as a Sportster, Road King, Street Custom or Fat Boy. Then again, you might want to collect only a certain kind of accessory, such as leather jackets or merchandise.

That’s up to you – but the important thing is that you look for items that are likely to increase in value. There is a lot of interest in vintage Harley parts and accessories, as there are hundreds of thousands of HOG motorbike fanatics worldwide.

So make the most of this, and look for items which are rare or scarce, and which collectors would really love to have in their collection showcase in years to come. Although no-one knows exactly what is going to increase in value the most, it is worth collecting a few items to see what brings the highest reward.

Right now, there are serious collectors in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and other cities in Australia collecting Harley parts and accessories. These could be your future customers – and they may be prepared to pay a lot of money for the items that you have.

If you want to get a feel for how well Harley motorbike parts and accessories sell, go to eBay and follow some of the auctions. You will be amazed at how much prices can shoot up in the final minutes.

As a long-term strategy, collecting Harley parts and accessories really can be a great way to increase the value of your investment portfolio – and have a lot of fun at the same time.