Essential Motorcycle Safety Tips
Riding motorcycles is a fun way to get around, whether you use them as a way to commute to work or for leisurely weekend rides out of town. However, you do need to be safe about riding, because motorbikes put riders at higher risk than cars do their drivers. As your Kentucky motorcycle center, Big Country Powersports is here to provide you with the best motorcycle safety tips to keep you safe on all your journeys.
Wear the Right Gear
As a responsible motorbike rider, you need to wear certain pieces of protective gear to shield your body and head in the event of a collision, slide-out, or other incident. A well-fitting, DOT-rated motorcycle helmet with either goggles or a full face mask is the most important piece of gear. A sturdy riding jacket or a one-piece riding suit made of a durable material, like leather, denim, or canvas, will protect your skin (while also keeping your clothes cleaner). Riding gloves and boots help you maintain your grip on your bike.
Use Caution
When you’re riding your bike, it’s important to maintain your focus on the road ahead and the drivers around you. Be ready to react to obstacles in the road, stalled cars, traffic congestion, animals, and pedestrians. Follow all road signs, stay below the posted speed limit, and don’t make any strange or sudden maneuvers.
Additionally, you should never ride your motorcycle while you’re under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs, or if you haven’t gotten enough sleep, you’re very upset, or you’re sick. All of these physical states will impede your ability to safely operate your motorcycle, slowing your reaction time and causing you to ride more recklessly. Sober, calm, and alert is the way to ride.
Maintain Your Motorbike
Finally, you should ensure that you’re doing everything in your power to keep your motorcycle in good working order. Regular oil changes, tire pressure checks, brake tests, and professional tune-ups are a must, because these tasks make your bike safer to ride. You can always contact the Big Country Powersports service department to schedule an appointment with our mechanics if you’d like assistance with motorcycle maintenance.
Seeking motorbikes for sale in Kentucky? Visit our Bowling Green dealership to view our fantastic inventory of new and used motorcycles for sale. Let us know if you’d like to use our financing options on your motorbike purchase. Big Country Powersports is proud to be your local motorcycle dealer, serving our customers in the cities of Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN.
