How to meet winter on a motorcycle

To meet winter on a motorcycle, you need to be properly equipped and follow certain basic rules to ride safely, comfortably and warmly! They are here. 

RULE # 1 : Choose your clothes perfectly tailored to your sizeso that fresh air from outside does not get under the clothes. Basic and basic, this advice is nevertheless very important.

RULE # 2: The best insulator on earth is also air, ne overlap No need excessive diapers, until you get stuck in your clothes. Opt for striking layers and as thin as possible, such as a fleece sweater. 

RULE # 3: We ride with our handsthat for your safety choose good gloves. Be careful, gloves that are too thick will lose in maneuverability. There are also lobster (crab claw) gloves, which are more effective because the fingers are heated between them. The size shown above is sometimes preferred for the reasons stated in Rule # 2. 

RULE # 4: Equip yourself technical underwear (tights, socks, long-sleeved T-shirts, etc.), which can also be found from winter sports specialists. A neck strap, technical or not, is an effective and essential tool that will prevent your body heat from leaking out.

RULE # 5: Un winter gear fully not a luxury in case of extreme cold (at least with a thermal and / or waterproof lining and boots included). Most gear manufacturers offer two-piece sets (jacket + pants), but if you have the opportunity, opt for jumpsuits to keep your back from hanging in the air. 

RULE # 6: I choose heating equipment, gloves and a vest, but for convenience I prefer rechargeable cells and batteries. Make sure the gloves are warm on both sides of the hand and on the fingers.

RULE # 7: You can also cookt equip your motorcycle heated pads, sleeves, an apron, and a bubble.

Our latest tips for winter motorcycle riding

• Put on a raincoat over your gear, this is a very nice windbreaker.
• Put heaters in your pockets
• Move your toes (feet and hands) regularly
• I prefer the position of the hands downward for more blood
• Before leaving, do not dress too early inside, you will sweat even faster and feel cold.
• Avoid heating the gloves on radiators or on the exhaust pipe, this can damage the protective membranes of the gloves.
• Stop regularly for hot drinks. 
• Maintain leather clothing (lubricant) regularly to maintain flexibility and waterproofness.