Riding your motorcycle in the fall and winter seasons can be less than ideal. There can be patches of ice on the road, and sudden bursts of snow fall or rain. However, when you do find an occasional sunny day this winter, then it’s probably best to hop on your motorcycle while you have the chance.
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Getting caught in a rainstorm on your motorcycle is never a fun experience. Rather than taking a chance with inclement weather, it’s a good idea to invest in a good rain suit that you can store in your bike for a rainy day (please tell me that you appreciate that pun). A good rain suit will protect you from the rain and wind, and should include plenty of reflective detailing to increase your visibility in darker riding conditions.
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Whether you ride a cruiser, crotch rocket, or moped, you should always keep your bike properly covered when it’s outside for extended periods of time. Leaving your bike unprotected in the driveway or on the street leaves it susceptible to sun damage on sunny days, water damage on rainy days, and an increased risk of being knocked over on windy days.
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Motorcycles are different beasts than cars and trucks, so it makes sense that they need different cleaning and polishing products. Every inch of your bike is exposed to abuse from the elements and the road, and there are a variety of different surfaces that require individual attention—paint, metal, chrome, glass, leather, and plastic surfaces, just to name the big ones.
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If your motorcycle sits in the garage for a few days or longer in between rides, you should consider investing in a battery maintainer. Lead-acid batteries that aren’t used every day tend to gradually lose their charge, so at some point you’re likely to hop on your bike for a ride and find that the battery doesn’t have enough juice.
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A good backpack comes in handy for securely transporting your helmet when you’re off the bike, and they make it easy to transport cargo when you’re riding (a laptop, a basketball, your riding jacket, groceries, etc.).
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When it comes to any type of security, the old adage is true that you get what you pay for. That $20 lock on display at Walmart may look like a great deal, but chances are it won’t last too long when a thief comes along with the right tools. If you really want to protect your motorcycle, there are a few things you need to look for in a solid security chain.
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Taking a long, leisurely ride on my motorcycle is one of my favorite things to do on weekends. Long rides just have a way of clearing your mind and soothing your soul. The destination is always fun, but to me, the journey is the best part of the trip.
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There are times when I want to revel in my motorcycle’s deep, rumbling bass, and there are times when I’d prefer to hear the bass from my music instead, so I almost always carry a set of earbuds that fit comfortably inside my helmet.
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I don’t want anything to happen to my bike, I’m extremely protective of my truck, and I certainly don’t want to cause an accident that hurts others because of my negligence. Having a solid set of tie-down straps doesn’t eliminate those worries for me altogether (that’s the clinical anxiety talking), but it definitely helps me travel with a lot more confidence and peace of mind.
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