Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding Tips

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Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding Tips
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• With fall starting to settle in and winter right
  around the corner, you could find yourself riding
  in some less than optimal weather conditions.
  From high winds to sudden rainstorms and icy
  roads, riding a motorcycle in these conditions
  becomes even riskier. Even if you have years of
  experience, it only takes one slick patch in the
  road to lay your bike down.

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• If you have to ride your bike during this time of
  year, it is important to always monitor the
  forecast and prepare yourself for changing
  weather conditions. Riding in bad weather, such
  as rain, fog or high winds, can cause stress and
  fatigue. For some bad weather riding tips, read
  below.

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Safety Tips

• If you find yourself in bad weather while out on
  the road, there are some things you can do to
  stay safe. On long hauls, be sure to take breaks
  periodically, at least once every two or three
  hours to rest and recharge. Riding in bad weather
  can cause you to tire out faster, so be sure to
  listen to your body and pull over for a stretch
  or a coffee when you feel the need.

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• Also, take your time, especially if visibility is
  poor. Match your speed to the distance you can
  see in front of you so that you have plenty of
  time to stop if the unexpected occurs in front of
  you. Avoid riding at night if you can. It is
  better to arrive a day late to your destination
  and spend a little extra on a hotel room than not
  arrive at all.

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Raining Conditions

• When riding in the rain, the Motorcycle Safety
  Foundation suggests that you take extra care when
  applying your brakes or throttle. Try to do so as
  smoothly and gently as possible. Also, do not
  accelerate before you complete a turn. Take the
  time to plan ahead so that you can avoid any
  last-minute maneuvers that might lead to an
  accident. In addition, be aware of potholes, oil
  slicks, concrete surfaces, and railroad tracks
  when you are riding in wet weather.

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Cold Conditions

• The best thing you can do when riding in cold
  weather is to dress for it. Be sure you are
  wearing clothing to keep your hands, feet and
  torso warm. Be sure you have gauntlet-style
  gloves with a comfort rating that can resist the
  Kansas City cold. Also, a pair of high-quality
  motorcycle boots will help protect your feet.
  Wear an outer layer of clothing that is wind
  resistant and be sure you do not have any
  openings anywhere that will allow the cold in.

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• While the above tips can help keep you safe on
  the road, they cannot protect you from distracted
  or negligent drivers. Sometimes, it is completely
  impossible to avoid a motorcycle accident with a
  car or truck whose driver is not respectful of
  poor weather conditions. If this happens to you
  or a loved one, keep in mind that you might be
  able to take legal action or hire a Kansas City
  motorcycle accident attorney to recover any
  losses due to an accident.

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Contact

• Peddicord Townsend LLC
• Address
• 1517 Oak Street
• Kansas City, MO 64108
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