Over the years, bikers have been slandered for being unlawful. But that outlook has changed a lot in recent years because of video footage on the internet of bikers who are just good and kind people. Riding a motorcycle is something that a lot of people enjoy especially when the weather is nice. Feeling the air blowing in your face while cruising on the motorway is a unique experience.
Also, when you ride a motorcycle you help strengthen your neck and core while improving your cognitive function. This may not be as well known but when riding a motorcycle, you can also burn some calories. While the calories you burn are not that much if you ride mostly in the city, if you go for motocross riding then you can burn as much as 600 calories per hour. But every biker isn't a role model biker if they don't have the essential protective motorcycle parts and accessories with them.
Important Motorcycle Accessoires
Helmet
The first and most important moto parts and accessories everyone should have are helmets. Riding without a helmet is both illegal and unsafe, so having a properly cushioned helmet that also protects your face, not just your head is crucial. Helmets are one of the most essential parts and accessories motorcycles, that even non-bikers know that you should always wear, no matter how slow you're riding.
Ear Protection
When maintaining high speeds on the motorway, another thing you need to protect is your ears. Ear protection is crucial if you have a big motorcycle with a lot of horsepower to work with. The noise from it, together with wind noise, can make you hear ringing noises after a ride. This can end up causing irreversible eardrum damage.
Crash Protection
When you get in an accident, it is important to protect both yourself and your motorbike, which is why you should get crash protection motorcycle parts and accessories. These include crash bars, skid-plates, frame sliders, handguards or crash bobbins. The more crash protection parts and accessories motorcycles you have, the safer you're going to be.
Boots
Something that not every beginner motorcycle owner pays attention to is their boots. This is simply because they don't realise how important it is to wear proper footwear when riding a bike. Motorcycle boots are made to provide proper support for your ankle and foot, and protect your legs from road impact and other potential hazards. You also have better traction with motorcycle boots, especially on paved surfaces, as motorcycle boots are oil-resistant.
Bag
When going on long-distance trips, it's important to have storage space for all your accessories, tools and spare parts. There is a lot to choose from when it comes to motorcycle luggage - from soft to hard luggage, there are bags and hard cases that can be attached almost anywhere on your bike for every occasion.
Gloves
Just like it's important to protect your feet and face, you also need to protect your hands. When searching for motorcycle gloves though, make sure that they are comfortable, but also warm and water-resistant. Don't go for gloves that restrict motion just because they have all the other features I just mentioned. Knuckle protection and extended wrist protection are important too, but avoid going for gloves that are too bulky.
Jacket
Just like your gloves, your motorcycle jacket should be water-resistant and warm. But most important of all, it should be great at reducing injuries. Make sure your jacket has enough padding inside to keep you safe in an accident and prevent open wound injuries.
Toolkit
No motorcycle owner should go on a trip without a toolkit. A proper toolkit will include T-bars, tie wraps, hex keys, pliers, electric tape, a couple of wrenches, and a cement potty. A toolkit should also fit under your seat or at least in one of your luggage solutions.
Fuel Siphon
Running out of petrol can happen to everyone, so it can be a good idea to have some spare petrol with you and a fuel siphon, especially when going on long trips. This way, if there is no petrol station near, you can park your bike on the side of the road and fill it up yourself. A fuel siphon allows you to easily fill up your petrol tank thanks to the stopper clip that maintains the flow of petrol.
Communication Device
If you like riding with a mate you should consider getting a communication device. The device should preferably be Bluetooth enabled. You can also get a device that comes with GPS, high-definition speakers and a built-in FM radio. More advanced communication devices come with a voice-activated call pick up feature and a music selection system.
Knee Guards or Pants
Another form of protection for the upper part of your legs are pants and/or knee guards. You can get both and ride with pants and knee guards or get either one. Of course, you get better protection if you ride with both motorcycle pants and knee guards, but it isn't safe to ride without at least one of them. While pants will also keep you warm and dry, they won't offer as much protection as knee guards. Pants can also be abrasion-resistant and windproof, as well as breathable.
