Motorcycles are a ton of fun. They’re even more so when you prioritize safety.
Your motorcycle supply shop has anything and everything you need to make sure you’re enjoying your hobby to the fullest, even if it’s a simple check-up of your ride twice per year. Today’s motorcycle culture is all but thriving, with more enthusiasts joining the pack and yet more veterans enjoying the increased attention. Whether you’re brand new to the world of drag racing and casual riding or have owned your motorcycle for a few years now, visiting your local motorcycle supply shop for an upgrade is going to be the best idea you’ve ever had.
Let’s take a look at how you can make 2018 your safest year yet.
Make Sure Your Helmet Is Snug At All Times
What’s something no motorcyclist can do without, irregardless of their experience or personal usage? A good helmet. Helmet head liners only break around 5% of the time, but that’s not all you’ll have to consider when double-checking your safety measures. Cheekpads have a tendency to start compressing around 15% to 20% of the time. Your helmet, under any circumstance, should never slip or feel funny while you’re behind the wheel. It can mean the difference between life or death, after all!
Double-Check Your Brakes For Performance
It doesn’t matter if you are looking at drag specialties motorcycle seats for your next get-together or just want to make sure your motorcycle is up to snuff. Brakes that don’t stop exactly when you want them to are an accident waiting to happen, so visiting your motorcycle supply shop should be high on your list if you have any doubts about your ride’s ability to keep you safe. Brakes on a more aggressively ridden streetbike can heat over 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The pads and discs? Over 600 degrees.
Improve Your Handlebars For Motorcycle Excursions
Maybe your brakes and helmet are good to go. What about your handlebars? Studies have shown nearly 80% of motorcycle usage is on-road riding, while another 40% is off-road riding. Yet another 40% of riders actively participate in AMA-sanctioned competition every year. The bumpier and more frequent your rides, the more your handlebars need to be able to keep up. Tweaking their positioning as well as their grip can make sure you’re always at your best whenever you rev the engine.
Touch Up Your Tires And Breathe Easy
Last, but not least, we have your worn-out tires. Do you check them often? Taking a glance at your tires after just a few hours of riding can give you a good idea as to what you’re putting your ride through. Anything more than a 10% gain in pressure is far too rough and should have you reconsidering your motorcycle’s limits. Improper balance is one of the biggest contributor’s to a tire’s short lifespan. Checking it after around 500 miles, 1,000 miles at the very most, is a good idea if you want to avoid a sudden wreck.
Visit Your Motorcycle Supply Shop This Year
What can some Harley accessories do to improve your motorcycle experience? As the list above has already explored…it can mean everything. Harley-Davidson has accounted for nearly 30% of all new motorcycle sales in the United States and these figures are only going to increase as more people embrace the wind on their face. Visiting a motorcycle supply shop for some new Harley parts or asking how your tires are doing will make sure you’re not keeping yourself safe, but everyone safe. A great hobby is a secure one, after all.
Ready to have fun this year?
