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Tips for Springtime Motorcycle Rides

Apr. 12 2024 Seasonal By Anderson Powersports Parker

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Most bikers put their motorcycles into storage during the winter because it’s simply too cold to ride. If you haven’t used your motorcycle in months, you’re probably eager to get back on and take a ride. However, there’s a good chance that either you or your bike have gotten rusty over the long winter months. That’s why the experts at Anderson Powersports Parker have created this guide to getting ready for your first motorcycle ride of spring.

Gear Check

Once you’ve gone through the process of de-winterizing your motorcycle, check out your riding gear. If your helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, or whatever else you wear on a typical ride appears worn out, now might be a good time to replace it.

Take a Class

Spring is also a great time to take a motorcycle riding class. It’s a good way to brush up on skills that you may have forgotten, or learn new ones. There are all kinds of courses out there, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.

Warm Up

If you elect not to do a refresher course, we still recommend that you build up to your first big ride of spring with a series of smaller, 5-to-10-minute rides. This will help you relearn old skills in a low-risk environment, as well as test out your motorcycle to make sure that it’s still functioning as it should.

Be Visible and Stay Alert

By the time spring rolls around, a lot of car and truck drivers have gone months without having to share the road with a motorcycle. Make things easier on them by wearing bright clothing and applying reflective strips. The more visible you are, the better your chances of not getting hit. You should always bear in mind how spring weather can make your life harder. Not only do animals become more active during spring, resulting in more collisions, but rain and other forms of precipitation can make the roads slippery.

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