Winter Bikers be Prepared
Express Insurance is encouraging bikers that plan on riding their motorcycles during the winter to be prepared for the weather conditions that they will be facing in the next few months. According to the most recent figures from the Department of Transport, 1299 motorcyclists lost their life or received a serious injury during the time between December 2008 through March 2009, which is time period that is known as one of the coldest times of the year, a time when riding conditions are not at their best.
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Express Insurance has some winter riding tips for those who choose to brave the wintry conditions on their two-wheeled machines.
- Keep performing scheduled maintenance on your bike.
- Clean your bike regularly. During the winter road salt can build up on bike, leading to corrosion if not removed through regular cleaning. Brake callipers should be a priority to strip and clean regularly, due to the possibility of road salt degrading braking capability. Bikes that are ABS-equipped should be checked to make sure of full functionality.
- If the bike is chain driven, check to make sure is at the correct tension and lubricated properly.
- Switch to winter tyres.
- Wear an ample amount of clothing for riding in frigid temperatures. There are electrically heated outfits powered off the motorcycle that are an excellent choice for winter riding.
- Wear high visibility outer garments such as a vest or a jacket with reflective emblems. Additionally, make sure that headlight and taillight lenses are clean so that bike can be seen by other motorists.
- Keep your visor clean and pack an extra dark-tinted visor if riding into the low winter sun.
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