A Collection of Motorcycle Riding Tips That can be used by any rider

This is our motorcycle riding tips page It will be updated regularly. We look at tips and skills learned by over 30 years riding daily. Anyone that rides for many years will pick up on certain skill only with years of experience . I will share more of then as time goes by so keep checking back for updates on different tips. motorcycle riding tips for a safer ride.

RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IN THE RAIN

Sooner or later its going to happen. You are out for a ride when out of nowhere it starts raining. We have all seen riders caught in the rain wearing regular street clothes.

Many will be caught with nowhere to get under cover. First lets talk about the gear you need so you don't end up like them, soaked. You need some good rain gear and I am not taking about a cheap poncho. You need a rain suit designed for riders, a good suit will keep you dry when riding. Using these motorcycle riding tips should help you the next time you are caught out in the rain.

Make sure you purchase riding boots that are waterproof, wet and cold feet are no fun. For more on rain gear click on that page or link at end of article. Another thing I find handy is a can of pledge furniture spray. OK you ask whats that for. If you spray it on your windshield the water will bead off and you see much better. You can also use it on your visor do not use rain-x on it because it will discolor over time leaving windshield hard to see out of..

The next thing you need to remember is when the road is wet you will have less traction so slow down. Other areas to be concerned with are painted lines on road, manholes, railroad tracks and the center of the lane. All of these will be very slick. I have seen riders fall when stopped at a light because the boot they were wearing slipped on a painted line on the road. Another thing to think about is tires make sure your tires have deep threads if not you could hydroplane and crash.

Its best to check your brakes to get a idea what kind of traction you have. Another thing is I hope you are wearing a full face helmet because rain hurts at 60 mph. It is always best to try to ride close to home in rain to gain the skills you need before you are 200 miles from home and having to ride all the way in rain.

GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE

More motorcycle riding tips coming.

RIDING IN COLD WEATHER

I know I maybe a little different from most riders, but I ride all year. When riding in cold weather your main focus is on staying warm. What I am about to tell you should keep you warm down to about 20 degrees. First your helmet, yes your helmet you need to wear a full face helmet when its cold. I would wear insulated underwear and long handles. Insulated shirt and a pair of jeans. Next you want a good insulated leather riding jacket. You will need a good pair of chaps or leather pants. A nice pair of insulated gloves some riders will wear a face wrap. Now as far a electric heated clothing I never wear them much because unless its really cold, down in the teens I tend to get too hot.

The one thing you must have is a good pair of insulated boots, nothing makes you colder than cold damp feet. I was talking earlier about a full face helmet you will be surprised how much warmer your head and face will be with this style helmet. Not to mention its the safest helmet you can wear, if you want your face protected from road rash or worse.

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