Are you one of those motorcycle riders that live in northern
climates where winters can be harsh and still choose to continue
riding when the bitter winter sets in? Well, everybody would say
you’re dreadful to even consider riding out in the snow.
Contemporaries who are more protective of their bikes might even
say that you’re a brutal slave-driver of your beloved bike.
Winter is really a terrible season for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Determined as you are to go on riding, surviving the harsh
winters should be kept in mind to prevent any inevitable danger
that would cause trauma for you and your beloved motorcycle.
Remember that winter riding is not the time to boast of a great
stamina and show off your toughness just by wearing extra
clothing and driving roughshod over your bike like it’s any hot
summer day. Precautions must always be taken if you plan to go
out riding during winter. So how do you go about preparing your
motorcycle and yourself?
For your motorcycle: •You need to get a windshield. Don’t ever
think that twenty degree temperatures with severe wind chill
factors are enjoyable enough for you to neglect having a
windshield. •Make sure your motorcycle batter could stand the
strain of chilly blasts. Keep it charged and you can try to use
Battery Tender for this. •Using the proper oil for your
motorcycle is also top priority. The 10w - 40w oil is sufficient
enough. •For those with liquid-cooled bikes, make sure that the
reading on the anti-freeze is sufficient for the temperatures
you’ll be expecting. •Make sure your bike has been thoroughly
inspected for any mechanical problems before starting your ride.
For yourself:
•Be patient of the use of your protective gears that would
restrict your overall movement while riding. Like wearing
full-faced helmets and heavy clothing that would prevent free
and easy movement. •Keep yourself posted over weather forecasts
and road condition reports over the route you’ll be taking. It
is a good measure especially for those who will ride a long way
from home. •Cover up your body and eliminate all the places
where the cold air can easily enter. Some winter riders wear
heavy clothing and use duct tape to seal up openings. But modern
fabrics designed to seal out the cold and retain body heat can
be more preferable. There’s winter clothing made specifically
for motorcyclists. You can even use ski pants. •Electric vests
and electric gloves can also be preferable. These electric
gadgets are interconnected with wires that also connect to a
thermostat that can be kept in your pocket. One end of the
thermostat goes to a dedicated connector that leads to the
battery. You’ll find yourself fleecy warm in these gadgets to it
has a bulkiness to it. Your winter riding can be a great
adventure. Just make sure that while you’re having fun, you and
your motorcycle are also safe and sound. -30-
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