Summer Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

Going on a summer motorcycle ride is one of the most stress-relieving trips a person can indulge themselves in, and as the summer starts to wind down, now is the perfect time to do it. Here are some tips to keeps you safe:

1) Drive behind anyone who drives "worse" than you.

2) When you ride with bikers who ride "better" than you, your guard is to still follow your instincts. (You can also follow people to their death).

3) Drive only what you can, when you can and however you can! If the others have to wait a minute, then they will just have to get over it!

4) Pick-a "partner" with whom you ride motorcycles. He or she should drive a little better than you.      If there are too large of driving differences for both motorcycle riders, then it becomes stressful.    (One must wait continuously and the other has a bad conscience). It is supposed to be fun!

5) Practice dodging whenever possible, at all speeds! You never know when you need it in real life.      6) If you yourself are insecure/uncomfortable on your bike, resort to exercises that will hopefully correct that. Sometimes taking a step back makes more sense than falling forward!

Here are some tips for the summer months:

-       Dress appropriately- Most riders will wear little to nothing during the summer months when riding but that is exactly what you don’t want to do. You want to make sure you protect your body in case of an accident or against sun damage.
-       Just wait for cool temps- You can always just wait to travel until later on in the day instead of doing in the hotter hours of the day. If you want to get an early start, that is fine as well.
-       Make sure you have plenty of fuel and water- Having plenty of these two things are very important. You never want to push your bike to the limit in the heat.
-       Use motorcycle covers to shield your bike from the elements. Having a working bike is crucial to riding safely. A cover may not help much, but any protection is better than none.

Prevent Motorcycle From Theft with these Easy Tips

The number of reported, and unreported, cases of motorcycle thefts have grown exponentially in the past decade and experts say that it is only going to get worse. That is unless owners do something about it.

Local studies, which can be regarded as representative, shows that about one in six stolen bikes were parked unsecured and that theft in enclosed spaces (such as garages, basements, and showrooms) is only a very small proportion of overall losses.

Many motorcycles are stolen in part by a lack of or poor security (cheap locks). Above all, deterrence protects most of these investments. For a suitable lock, you should buy one that is about ten percent of the price of your motorcycle. The more expensive and lighter the wheel, the harder and more expensive the lock should be. Motorcycle covers are great for protecting your vehicle from the elements and the possibility of theft.

Motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds and bicycles are popular with thieves. Last year was, according to crime statistics, a favorite for mopeds and motorcycles among thieves. But the thieves are not only interested in the motorcycle but the high-quality accessories that go along with the vehicle.

Crime scenes are in many cases, the large parking lots at train stations, schools, swimming pools, sports and leisure facilities, which usually lack the ability to secure the motorcycle. Therefore it is important to protect each bike by taking precautionary measures to make it harder for thieves to work.

Select a bike lock that is made of hardened special steel and is equipped with a solid locking system. Leave your bike in your view whenever possible. Close the frame and both wheels on firmly anchored objects. If you follow the following tips, you should be way ahead of thieves and you should protect yourself more than most.

·       Even if you only park for a short time: Remove the ignition key and make sure that the steering lock is in place. In addition, secure your motorcycle helmet with a lock.
·       Lock individual parts of your motorcycle so these are less attractive to thieves
·       Ideally, you can equip your bike with the addition of an alarm system.
·       If you back on the front wheel, then the lock should also enclose the fork legs. It is better to install the fuse at the rear and to carry the castle by spokes or rim and solid frame parts.
·       Secure the bike to a solid object if possible, for example, on a plate or a lamppost. Even a secured bike can be transported by trailer or van.