Tips for Riding a Motorbike in Winter
Tips for Riding a Motorbike in Winter
Motorcyclists need to be very aware of their surroundings when on the road, especially in the winter months. Follow these tips for riding a motorbike in winter to stay safe when out and about in cold weather.
• Clean your bike regularly, and strip and clean brake calipers more often than during summer months. If your machine is ABS-equipped ensure that this is fully operational.
• Change to winter tyres. All tyre manufacturers produce tyres more suited to cold conditions, with compounds that heat up quicker in lower temperatures. Ensure that you consult the tyre manufacturers’ guidelines as to tyre pressures.
• Make sure you have the right level of bike safety helmet. Motorcycle helmets are required by law on the road and the safer the helmet the better – as 80 per cent of all motorcycle deaths involve head injuries. Buy a ThermaHelm Halo Motorbike Helmet for ultimate protection.
• Be heated: many manufacturers now sell inexpensive electric garments that can be wired directly to your machine that keep you warm.
• Wear a high-visibility vest or a jacket with reflective patches on it. Ensure your visor is clean and is fitted with a de-misting insert or chemical treatment. Pack a spare, darker visor if your commute means you ride into the low winter sun. Keep head and tail-light lenses clean and free from dirt so you are seen by other road users.
A ThermaHelm Halo Helmet is a good choice if you are choosing a new helmet, as the technology not only helps to prevent brain damage by cooling the brain in the case of an accident, but also alerts emergency services to the fact that an accident has occurred and where it is.
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