Cheap exhausts that warp under heat, LED kits that blind you and drain your battery, and fake racing levers that can snap mid-brake are only the start of the costly mistakes riders don’t see coming. These “bargain upgrades” quietly destroy performance, safety and even your bike’s wiring—right up to the moment they fail when you need them most. Let’s watch the video to see why these 17 accessories are nothing but expensive traps waiting to spring.