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SANDAL SLIPPERS PURSE HANGER BAG HOOK FOR TOWEL HAT SCARF BELT BY DESIGNSK $11.99 Get organized with a PURSE HANGER HOOK!! It is so useful at restaurants, in your closet, at your office desk, on a pool table, at a bar, etc. This item is so useful, you can use it to hang other things besides your purse, such as an umbrella, wires, towels, hats, scarves, belts, etc. COMES WITH VELVET POUCH!...

DOG FOLDABLE PURSE HANGER BAG HOOK FOR TOWEL HAT SCARF BELT BY DESIGNSK $19.99 Get organized with a PURSE HANGER HOOK!! It is so useful at restaurants, in your closet, at your office desk, on a pool table, at a bar, etc. This item is so useful, you can use it to hang other things besides your purse, such as an umbrella, wires, towels, hats, scarves, belts, etc. COMES WITH VELVET POUCH!...

O2 Rain Pant $24.95 Unisex design. Fantastic lightweight pants to take on a ride in case the weather turns bad; offers waterproof, windproof breathable, protection. Waterproof 3M Propore(TM) microporous fabric is highly breathable, packs small and costs about the same as nonbreathable rubber pants. Complement your rain jacket with our matching rain pants for total weather insurance from head to toe. These pants are m...

Under Armour Men Cold Gear Longsleeve Mock $39.95 Our classic compression fit mock is ideal as a next-to-skin layer during cooler conditions to keep you warm and dry. ColdGear® double-knit fabric transports moisture to keep you dry. Brushed poly inner traps heat to keep you warm. Durable Nylon outer resists wind. ArmourBlock™ anti-microbial. FABRIC TECH: 66% 6.6 oz. Nylon / 19% Polyester / 15% Elastane. Imported....

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's $99.00 Need a reliable, full-function rain jacket that excels during your backcountry and urban adventures alike? Turn to the Marmot men's PreCip jacket, which is 100-percent seam taped to ensure a completely waterproof performance. The jacket is extremely comfortable, with patented Angel-Wing Movement technology that allows your arms a full range of motion, keeping your jacket from riding up as you hike...

Riding Your Motorcycle In The Rain Or Snow

If you live in a climate where rain and snow are the norm during the winter months, your motorcycle probably spends most of the time in storage while you wait for more favorable riding conditions. Then at the first sign of warm weather, you pull on your leather pants and motorcycle chaps and hit the road ready to inaugurate a new riding season. However, along the way you might discover that the glimmer of sunshine was just a teaser and you find yourself riding in inclement weather. A rain shower or light snowfall doesn't need to preempt your ride, but there are some precautions you should take to make the ride safer and more enjoyable than the ride would be if you weren't prepared. Your motorcycle apparel will offer some protection, but there are some other precautions that you should take before your ride.

If you have never experienced being caught off guard by a sudden downpour without the benefit of a face shield, many riders will attest that those innocent little water droplets sting when they make contact with your face. In this situation, some motorcyclists will tie a bandana across their face to ward off those steely raindrops. If there is a chance that you might encounter some precipitation on your ride, plan ahead by packing a face guard for your helmet. In addition to your leather pants and motorbike gear, pack a rain slicker, gloves or gauntlets, and perhaps a sweatshirt. In a heavy rain storm you might be better off pulling over and waiting out the storm. If this is the case, you will still want to keep warm if you're not near a place where you can go indoors. Your motorcycle apparel can provide some warmth and protection, but you don't know how long you'll be out so it's better to plan ahead with some warmer clothes.

Riding in the rain is more of a discomfort than a safety issue. Still, safety is always a priority when you're riding a motorcycle and the best safety mechanism you have when riding in any kind of weather is your common sense. Begin to apply this common sense even before you begin a ride by checking your tire pressure and the condition of your tire tread. It doesn't need to be raining or snowing for bald tires to become a safety hazard.

When operating any vehicle in the rain or snow, always slow down and allow plenty of space between you and other commuters. This is always recommended, but even more when the roads are wet. Damp roads usually make riding conditions unpredictable. For example, gas and oil are often spilled on the road. Until these spots have been washed away by frequent rain storms, they can be as slick as dry ice. One advantage that you have over dry ice is a light foam forms over an oil spot that is visible at some distance. If you are alert you can easily avoid these spots.

When riding in snow you run the same risks of sliding as you would if you were in a car.  Here again, common sense and proper riding techniques (in addition to your motorbike gear and leather pants) can keep you safe and unharmed on a slick road. If you need to stop fast, don't apply your brakes so hard that your front or back wheel locks up. Skidding out of control is inevitable at this point. Instead, apply light, even pressure on your brakes and keep the wheels turning. This will enable you to slow down without losing control of your bike. Also, try not to brake when you round corners. Instead, keep your speed the same and shift your weight to take the corner.

Naturally, you prefer not to ride when there are hazardous road conditions.  However when you are on a ride and the weather conditions change, you can still get through the ride safely by staying alert and using safe riding techniques as well as properly outfitting yourself with your motorcycle apparel.

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