Motorcycle Safety Tips

Roadside Maintenance Precautions

Aug 27, 2020 Mike Toursal

Stuff happens. You might run out of gas or have a flat tire or a breakdown. And here you are on the side of the road. These tips might help keep you safe. First, when you go for a ride, especially into less-traveled areas, be sure to tell someone reliable where you are going, when you expect to return, and what to do if you don’t turn up at the designated time. That way, should you get stranded where there’s no cell phone coverage, you don’t have to rely on a passing car for help.

Hiking Tips for Motorcycle Riders!

Aug 26, 2020 Mike Toursal

When you dismount from your motorcycle at a glorious mountain sanctuary (a state or national park), you want to be ready to hike safely. These tips will help.

Maximizing Visibility

Aug 5, 2020 Mike Toursal

Today’s blog is about gadgets. Here’s are two items that are almost necessities. In fact, they could save you from a lot of trouble. What do you do now when your helmet visor fogs up? Or when you get caught in a sudden squall. Pull over and wipe it down? Peer through the condensation or the rain and snow? No more! The Pinlock™ Proshield Insert with ProtecTint absorbs moisture like a sponge. The inner part is lined with a silicon bead to give the same effect as a double-glazed window when the visor insert is attached to the helmet visor. This traps an air pocket, which insulates the temperatures inside the helmet from the ambient air. So, the Pinlock™ visor has two ways to prevent and attach fog. External moisture can also threaten your visibility (and your safety). Try the Swipeez Lens Wiper. It fits over your finger—in fact, it’s designed to work when you’re wearing gloves. It clears snow and rain, even ice, from face shields or goggles. Its easy to keep in a zippered pocket so you have it whenever you need it.

Be More Visible to Traffic.

Jul 16, 2020 Mike Toursal

Motorcycle enthusiasts are always on the lookout for anything that can make them more visible to traffic. One of the best new ways to do that is to add LED lighting. LED lights are inexpensive and easy to install. Even if your motorcycle came with some LED lights, you can add more for style and safety. You can find an assortment of LED lights here. You can buy individual lights or strips. They come in an array of colors. One fast and easily available way to increase your riding safety!

Covid 19 at the gas station precautions.

Jul 10, 2020 Mike Toursal

If you worry about picking up Covid 19 at the gas station, you can take these precautions: Fill up at off-peak times. If you’re traveling, fill up in the morning and try to avoid rush hours as you pass through cities. Use your sanitizing wipes on the surface of the pump handle, buttons, and card holder. Or use disposable gloves or a paper towel to hold the handle. Use hand sanitizer before you get back on your motorcycle (or into your car). Avoid public restrooms if you can, but when you can’t, be sure to wear gloves or wipe down all the surfaces people might touch.

Why treating Heat Cramps is important.

Jul 2, 2020 Mike Toursal

Your body uses the evaporation of your sweat to keep cool. That’s less efficient in very hot, humid weather and when you exercise. When your build-in cooling system isn’t effective enough, three things can happen: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke.

If you worry about Covid 19

Jun 27, 2020 Mike Toursal

If you worry about Covid 19, and especially if you live with someone who is at risk, consider leaving your gear in the garage with your motorcycle when you come in from a ride. Boots are easily contaminated and can pick up disease particles anywhere. You can use sanitizing wipes on handlebars, helmet, and other hard surfaces. Don’t forget your key fob, your wallet, and your phone. On leathers, use a damp cloth with dish soap and was gently. Dry the leather completely and then follow up with leather conditioner. When you’ve finished, wash your hands and face.

Springtime Riding and Special Hazards

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Toursal

Springtime motorcycle riding has a few special hazards to think about. Since so few motorcycles are on the road during the winter, drivers have forgotten whatever motorcycle awareness they had. Protect yourself by riding with your headlight on, wearing bright gear, and being extra defensive. The road itself can be a real mess in the spring. Not only do potholes abound, but leftover leaf litter can be wet and slippery. You might also run across stray patches of ice. Remnants of sand and salt make the road surface slippery. So, be alert for hazards, leave extra braking space, and take curves more slowly.

Though they’re not, strictly speaking, safety tips, these suggestions will help you influence elected officials on any issue that matters to you.

Jan 8, 2020 Mike Toursal

Though they’re not, strictly speaking, safety tips, these suggestions will help you influence elected officials on any issue that matters to you. The purpose of meeting your representative or senator (or their staff) is to present your opinion on legislation, show your rep how important that law is to you, and explain you’d like your rep to act on the issue. Start with preparation. Familiarize yourself with the issue, both the pros and the cons. Think about how you will present the pros and argue against the cons. Remember that you won’t have all day, so be sure to put your best ideas first. You’ll also want to know about the legislator you’re going to meet. You can find your local representative and senator on your state government website. What is their position on the issue? Were they a supporter of the bill, or even a sponsor? Are they on a committee that must take action on this bill? Do they have a history of voting one way or another on this issue? If they are opposed to it, have they said why, and can you counter that opinion? If you have information you want to leave with the legislator, get that ready. It’s always a good idea to leave a statement of what you want, why you want it, and what you want the legislator to do. You can schedule a meeting through the legislator’s office. On a day like Black Thursday, the legislators will be ready and waiting to talk you. At the meeting, remember to be polite. If you have a connection with the legislator, mention it. Maybe your children go to the same school, or you have a business connection. Maybe the legislator is a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. At a minimum, thank the legislator for taking time to listen. Then get on to the issue, what it is, why you support it, and how you hope your legislator will vote. Explain how it will help other constituents. If you can, tell a personal story in support of your viewpoint. If other legislators support your position, mention them. Tell the legislator what you want them to do: sponsor a bill, support a bill in committee, vote for a specific law. Now it’s your turn to listen. If the lawmaker raises objections, politely refute them with facts if you can. If the objections are new to you, learn from them. Remember them so you can try to counter them in a later meeting. If the legislator is supportive, thank them. Finish with the final “ask” for what you hope the legislator will do. Following up with a written thank you note is not only polite, it leaves a very favorable impression.

Start 2020 Safely

Dec 26, 2019 Eagle Leather

Safety Tip of the Week New Year's Hero: Designated Drivers The holiday season can involve drinking, from eggnog at Christmas to champagne on New Year’s Eve. Drinking and riding a motorcycle or driving can lead to horrific consequences, so let’s figure out how to avoid them. If you’re going with a group, name a designated driver. The designated driver won’t drink at all and will see that everyone is delivered home safely. Some venues provide free non-alcoholic drinks for the designated driver. Otherwise, the people in the group should do so. If you’re on your own, remember that only time removes alcohol from your bloodstream. Drink slowly. Intersperse nonalcoholic drinks with potent potables. Avoid the potato chips and salted peanuts, because they’ll make you more thirsty. If you think you’re over the limit, or if others warn that you are, call a taxi or a ride share. The fare is a lot less than the cost of a ticket. It’s also important to avoid drivers who may be impaired. Don’t ride with a driver who seems to have had too much to drink. If you’re driving, it’s wise not to be on the road when bars close. Give those who’ve over-indulged time to get home; you can enjoy coffee or a late-night snack at an all-night diner. On the road, give a wide berth to drivers who: swerve, make wide turns, or drive right down the middle of the road; weave in and out of traffic lanes; drive very slowly; brake for no reason; turn without signaling. Obviously, you’ll avoid cars with headlights off or that are on the wrong side of the road. Have fun and get home safely!

Slippery Circumstances

Dec 12, 2019 Eagle Leather

Safety Tip of the Week Traction + Temperature? Riding a motorcycle in cold weather can be especially challenging. You will need cold weather gear, be it insulated layers or heated gear. Your motorcycle needs to be winter ready too. Then, you’ll want to remember a few things. Cold weather means your tires are cold and that means you have less traction. Check your tire pressure before you start out; cold air means lower tire pressure. You know that tires heat up as you ride. Remember though, when it’s really cold, even stopping for a minute can dissipate all that heat so you’re starting from scratch. Because you have less traction, and because the road might be slippery, slow down. Slow down riding straight, leave more stopping distance, take it easy cornering. Yes, it can be a challenge to control your bike at slow speeds, but that’s what it takes to be safe. Make friends with a local motorcycle-towing service. If you get to know them (bring them some Christmas cookies), they’ll be much more willing to come get you when you’re stranded.

Gone With The Wind

Nov 26, 2019 Eagle Leather

Safety Tip of the WeekWind: Watch Out!Riding your motorcycle in windy conditions can be dangerous. We found a lot of information about what to do to increase your safety when the wind blows. This tip is just the beginning. Watch for more in upcoming newsletters.The safest ways to ride in wind depend on which way it’s blowing. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out. Some days it may be best not to ride at all. But even if the forecast is benign, wind conditions can change during the course of your ride. In leathers and helmet, and moving, it can be difficult for you to notice changes in wind conditions until they begin to affect your ride. Keep wind in mind and watch things like grass, treetops, pennants or flags. If they show that the wind is blowing in one direction, we have some tips that will help. But, if they veer and vary, you will have a more difficult time.Of course, a heavier, more low-slung motorcycle will be less affected by wind than a light, tall motorcycle. But you probably have just one, so that’s perhaps a consideration when purchasing a motorcycle, but not much help now. However, if you know you’ll be riding in windy conditions, don’t add large bags. Consider leaving saddle bags and tank bags at home when a windy day is forecast. They give more area for wind from any direction to push you around, and they add extra drag.Windy days can pose extra hazards for your eyes. The wind can lift and carry grit and debris, and these can be blinding. Be sure to wear a full-face helmet, or pull down that visor, or wear wraparound eyeglasses. A windshield is also a big help, of course.Wind often comes with rain. Your rain gear should be tight at the neck, wrists, and ankles to avoid leaks. The nuisance of feeling water run against skin can be especially dangerous when you need all your wits about you to counteract gusts of wind.Allow more travel time. Riding in and reacting to the wind will take a lot out of you, both physically and mentally. Plan for stops to rest and refresh in a sheltered spot or indoors. You may also find that you need to ride more slowly in windy conditions.More tips to come on this important topic.

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