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Safety Tip: Frontline Fashion

Sep 20, 2022 Damien Heenan

While it’s awesome to have so many styles and options in motorcycle jackets nowadays, you may be wondering what safety factors you should consider when making that choice. Of course, when you’re talking motorcycle jackets, you’re talking LEATHER. And the thickness of that leather determines how much abrasion it will take before shredding and exposing your skin to a nasty case of road rash.

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Creating Your Motorcycle Tool Kit

Aug 19, 2022 Damien Heenan

When you travel on a motorcycle it is important to have the right tools to get you out of most mechanical issues that may occur. We know not every issue will be fixable with the tools you keep on your motorcycle, but this list of tools can reduce the need for a tow if something happens.

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Keep Your Head On Straight When Riding

Aug 12, 2022 Damien Heenan

Your Mindset MattersYour emotional state of mind has a lot to do with riding safely.If you’re angry, you aren’t in control of yourself, let alone your machine.If you’re thinking about what you should have said in an argument, or how you’ve been wronged, or whatever, and you’re not focusing on what’s coming up ahead on the road. – you’re setting yourself up for trouble.Make sure to take the time to calm down, then ride.

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The Importance Of Keeping Your Vest Clean

Jun 2, 2022 Damien Heenan

Once you have your hands on a quality motorcycle vest of your own, you’ll find that it serves many purposes. First of all, it’s a statement of style. A vest is one of the most recognizable pieces of biker gear along with the signature jacket and jeans. You’ll find it adds comfort thanks to its adjustable fit and the fact that it holds loose pieces of clothing down. A good vest will also provide extra storage with added pockets, making it practical both on and off your bike.

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Two Tips to Make Your Motorcycle Boots Safer

May 20, 2022 Damien Heenan

Good motorcycle boots can help you avoid some common injury types that happen to bikers. For example, if the bike tips over, your foot can get trapped under it. In that case, your lower leg and ankle would bear the brunt of the motorcycle’s weight. But if you’re wearing sturdy motorcycle boots, the damage can be reduced significantly. Besides the inbuilt sturdiness, your motorcycle boots can be made even more protective with a few considerations. Pay Attention to the Laces If you have motorcycle boots with laces, make sure those laces aren’t hanging freely on the outside. Loose laces can cause many problems and even lead to injury. For example, your laces could get caught on different parts of the bike like the foot pegs or the shifter. If that happens, you might not be able to change gears properly or even put your foot on the ground. For this reason, it’s crucial to keep your laces in check. It would be best to tuck them into your boots to keep the laces from interfering with your movements. Don’t Underestimate Comfort When it comes to motorcycle boots, comfort isn’t only a matter of convenience. Overly tight boots can make your feet tired and sore. Furthermore, when your boots don’t fit well, they can prevent proper ventilation. All these things can become a distraction on the road, especially when you’re riding for hours. Plus, the discomfort can get even worse if you intend on walking anywhere after you park your bike. The best way to ensure your boots are comfortable enough is to choose a model that you can wear throughout the entire day. After all, you don’t always know how much time you’ll spend on the road or if you’ll make an unexpected detour or two. That’s why you should ensure you’re comfortable with spending the whole day in your boots without any inconvenience. If you can do that, you’ll have no problems with your footwear on the road. Make the Most of Your Boots The two tips you’ve learned about here represent the finer details that could end up being essential. Now that you know about the precautions to take regarding laces and comfort, you can dedicate your attention to finding a pair of boots that cover both points and are designed according to your needs. Visit Eagle Leather and check out the current models. You’ll have an easy time finding the right motorcycle boots for you.

Are your Breaks Stopping you?

Apr 29, 2022 Damien Heenan

When you squeeze the brake lever it causes the master cylinder to push fluid into the brake lines that fluid being pushed causes the pistons in the brake calipers to squeeze the brake pads against the rotor thus causing friction and the ability to slow and stop the motorcycle.

Be Prepared

Nov 16, 2020 Mohamed Toursal

Make yourself seen and heard. A louder horn or pipes can make other drivers aware you are around even if they cannot see you directly. Lights, reflective material and hi-viz colors make you easier to pick out.

Ill-fitting gear is a safety hazard

Oct 16, 2020 Mohamed Toursal

Ill-fitting gear is a safety hazard. Anything that distracts you from driving your motorcycle is a safety hazard. That certainly includes gear that’s too tight or too loose and that pinches, or itches, or chafes, or hurts. Consider the jacket. The neck should be snug, but not cut into your skin or choke you. The sleeves should cover your skin up to, but not over, your gloves. Fit is vital; you should not be able to squirm around in your jacket.

Some ways to avoid hydroplaning

Oct 2, 2020 Mohamed Toursal

It’s always best to shelter from the rain, rather than try to ride your motorcycle through it. But, when the rain passes and it seems safe to ride, you may still encounter dangerous situations. Too much water on the road can overwhelm the tread on your tires and cause you to hydroplane. When you hydroplane, you lose traction, and therefore control of your bike. Here are some ways to avoid that.

Watch for Children

Sep 25, 2020 Mike Toursal

As the days shorten, it becomes more and more important to watch for children. If you don’t have children yourself, it’s easy to miss the news about schools being open or closed or some of each. You might not expect to see children crossing the road to catch the bus or walking to and from school. So resolve to be safe, no matter what.

Being Visible in Smoky Air

Sep 17, 2020 Mike Toursal

As days grow shorter and we have smoky air, it’s even more important to make your motorcycle as visible as possible. You probably can’t change to a brighter colored motorcycle or gear, but you can add reflective tape and extra lights. Reflective tape can make your motorcycle seem larger. You can apply it to the front of your forks and to anything that juts out, like the top of the wind screen or your panniers.

Riding with any passenger

Sep 3, 2020 Mike Toursal

Be sure your skill level and confidence level are good enough in a variety of situations. Lots of people say, “three months or a thousand miles, whichever comes sooner.” That’s a general guideline. Please note that you should get some experience riding alone if you’ve been away from riding for a while or are using a new or unfamiliar motorcycle.

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