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