June Is All About Motorcycles

 

June is finally here! I don't know what that means! And you know what that means! Summertime and summer road trips are right around the corner. It is now time to take your motorcycle to the mechanic for a tune-up. You should also check out what your friends are doing and contact any people that you haven't spoken to in a while.

All of your motorcycle riding friends are probably connecting with old friends as well. There is something about the summer that makes people want to travel. Maybe it's for Freedom all of our youth that we are trying to recapture.

In addition to catching up with old friends and tuning up your bike, at what time of the year we're all motorcyclists, we must learn important motorcycle safety practices. As you may know, June is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 

It seems like the perfect time of the year to go over motorcycle safety. There's not much going for motorcycle enthusiasts in April and May, other than motorcycle shows and the end of June is already too late as people are already out on the road, hundreds of miles away from their homes. So June is the perfect time to remember what is so important for motorcyclists to take their safety seriously.

All of us in the motorcycle community need to take our safety seriously. There are a few Bad Motorcycle Riding Habits that cause danger to us. If a motorcyclist gets into an accident with a vehicle, they are 28 times more likely to die than if they were in a four-wheel vehicle. Even if they do not die, a motorcycle can be thrown from the vehicle Inland several feet away. The impact can rupture kidneys and spleens, break discs, kneecaps, and hip joints, or stop the rider from ever walking again.

Long ago, drunk drivers were the enemy of all vehicles on the road. However, distracted drivers are now more likely to cause an accident. Don't get me wrong, drunk drivers are still the worst scumbags on the planet. But everybody has an excuse for their distracted driving.

My boss is texting me!

I have to see how my friend is doing because they are sick!

I don't understand how the damn GPS works!

Many motorcyclists now have helmets that pair with their phones so they can listen to music or take phone calls. But fiddling around with their phone while they are on the road can be disastrous.

  

But driving on the road with others around you is far more important than answering a phone call or text.

The right habits and correct mindset when riding your motorcycle is a great way to practice motorcycle safety. But one key way to improve your safety is to wear high-quality and fortified motorcycle safety gear.

Even if you are the safest motorcycle rider in America, some idiot who is drinking a frappuccino while texting can so I'm into you while you're looking ahead. When this happens, the gear that you wear should reduce the amount of damage and protect your skin. Every motorcycle rider needs a helmet, leather motorcycle pants, motorcycle leather gloves, and a motorcycle jacket with armor.

Forgetting any of these essential gear items is a costly mistake no motorcycle rider should make.

So where can you buy high-quality gear that will not set your June or July travel budget on fire? There is only one place site with both high-quality gear and low prices and that site is Wickedstock.com!

For the past decade, Wickedstock.com has been the #1 online motorcycle gear store for riders who need amazing deals. No matter your size, clothing style, or material, Wickedstock.com has the gear every rider needs to remain safe from the elements and the mistakes of other terrible drivers.

Head over to their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter page to see what all of the loyal customers up with his dog are wearing. You'll be able to find clothes for the summertime, for the fall and the spring, and especially for a cold winter.

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Motorcycle Locks For Maximum Security

 

Safety first, people always say. When it comes to a helmet, and gear, you may be fully covered -like wearing leather motorcycle pants, motorcycle riding jackets, and motorcycle rain gear to make the riding of your vehicle safer. But what if the locks of the motorcycle itself? Motorcycles are expensive, heavy, and have the potential to be stolen. That is why quality matters over quantity and getting a good lock.

Different Types of Locks

However, many people will tell you to use one method, whether it be a fork lock, a disk lock, or maybe even a chain. They are all good ideas to keep the smaller thieves, and criminals of opportunity at bay. But some go well beyond the norm, and they are the ones you need to prepare for. But here is a tip, keep those locks and chains off the ground. This reduces the amount of leverage it. You can further hinder or prevent a thief's attempt by adding a Killswitch or alarm. Both would be quite clever. After all, a motorcycle is valuable.

Add a spanner to a thief's plan by getting yourself an ABUS Granit DetectoXPlus 8077. Made of very special hardened steel, it is user-friendly, so no worries about installation. Furthermore, any tampering will trigger the sensor and let out a major racket. The lock even reminds you of certain sounds to lock your motorcycle, and if it is dark, no worries! The key has a built-in light allowing you to see in the dark - which may occur quite frequently as a motorcyclist.

For an additional lock, you can always go for a HelmetLokGenII 4- digit lock. It prevents you from having to lug around all your heavy gear in fear of getting stolen. This lock allows you to secure your gear at the bike itself. Although it may not be bolt-cutter proof (however in all fairness, few locks are). It certainly can prevent multiple crimes of opportunity that are a direct threat to your motorcycle and your equipment.

Another lock that may just suit your fancy is the Gorilla Automotive 9000-2R Motorcycle Alarm with Two Transmitters. It is a power lock, having three powerful sensors that can trigger a siren alarm, and remote control to lock and unlock it. To install it takes a mere half an hour, making life easy, simple, safe, and quick when it comes to the security of your motorcycle.

You can consider the OnGuard 8019L Mastiff Quad Chain Lock used for A bit more of an old-school approach. Made of hardened reinforced steel, breaking this lock will be incredibly difficult, as it is built and designed in an overkill mode. The more security, the better one could say.

Or you could go for Superman's weakness, the Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit. Sounds close to telling thieves forget-about-it, Which is a beef-sized chain used to lock up your motorcycle. With a high-security disk lock and asymmetrical chain, no one will be accessing your motorcycle anytime soon.

Apart from security, if you are interested in adding leather biker vests or waterproof motorcycle pants (to protect you from the rain), why don't you head over to Wicked Stock today? After all, you want to make sure you are fully equipped to safely riding a motorcycle while enjoying it at the same time!

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A Few Loose Guidelines for a Motorcycle Tour

 

Going on tour and exploring the world is one of the most exciting activities a rider can do when they own a motorcycle.  Many office workers, doctors, garbage workers, cashiers, and managers who work in their store’s dusty backroom have all fantasized at least one time in their life about taking a great motorcycle road trip. But for those of us who own a motorcycle, their fantasies are our realities.

Road trips are an integral part of motorcycle life. Many riders are excited to plan their first trip and they usually start planning the day they purchase their first motorcycle. When planning their first motorcycle road trip, every rider needs to know a few basic guidelines. Following these points will make any road trip safer, more fun, and will enable you to travel farther. You might be interested to know about the Top 5 Perfect Motorcycle Vacations before you plan your road trip.

1.      Create a road trip guide, but don’t follow it exactly

Creating a guide for your road trip is a good way to plan out your trip, schedule food and rest stops, and keep you on schedule to reach your next destination. The guide you create for your road trip should have rest stop locations, eatery locations, several small detours, and alternate routes to get to your next destination if your main road is closed.But once you make the schedule, remember that you do not have to follow the guide to the T.  It is okay to get off the main road and see the sights. Owning a motorcycle is all about adventures, and you can't have an adventure when you have to follow a strict schedule. Well maybe you can, but it won't be as fun as letting loose and seeing where the road takes you.

2.      If going out drinking, leave your motorcycle at home

During a road trip, there is a special stop where you and your buddies can go drinking and stay out until 4 AM. Usually, this happens around the halfway point when everyone is tired from riding all day. Drinking stops are especially common if the riders have been traveling for over a week.Before you all gather together at your motel and decide where to go drinking, everyone should know that they are not going to bring their motorcycle. Drunk driving is no joke and getting a DUI is even less funny. Nothing will ruin a trip faster than getting a DUI. So, install the Uber app and add in your info, or hail a taxi and have them drive you and your drunk friends back home. But whatever you do, don't take off on your motorcycle when you've had 6 tequila shots.

3.      Don’t ignore oil dripping from the bottom of your bike.

Nobody likes spending money that they did not plan on spending when they are on a trip. They dislike it even more if they have to spend that money on maintenance for their vehicle. But ignoring dripping fluid coming from the bottom of your motorcycle could have disastrous consequences. Also, investigate any new noises that appear suddenly.It may be nothing. But it also could be something that destroys the motorcycle engine and causes you to crash when you're going 80 miles down the freeway.

4.      Buy high-quality gear for bodily protection in the event of accidents

Before even thinking of planning a motorcycle tour, every new rider should have the gear they need to protect themselves when out riding on a motorcycle. If you're not sure what type of motorcycle gear to buy, there are four pieces of gear that every motorcycle rider should have hanging in their closet.  These pieces are a leather motorcycle jacket, motorcycle riding gloves, leather motorcycle pants, and a motorcycle rain suit. 

Owning these two items will protect you from the most dangerous situations when you're out on the road. and all of these items should be purchased from an actual motorcycle shop. Do not try to look for this gear at Target or Walmart.

If you don't have any of this gear mentioned above or the gear you have is getting old, then it's time for you to go shopping at Wickedstock.com. A motorcycle gear shop for over 15 years, this website has all the latest high-quality fashion that won't break your bank.

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Does Riding Practice Need Proper Gear?

 

Any rider that knows their way around motorcycles understands the importance of using proper gear. It is important to understand the benefits of wearing such gear, as well as the risks involved in not doing so. Even though motorcycle protective gear is such a crucial part of being able to ride safely some of us still find it difficult to consider it necessary in every situation. Gearing up properly can be a bit of an inconvenience and, because of that, we may feel inclined to skip on our protection from time to time. It is important to remember that this is always a bad idea. It does not take much speed at all to produce injuries that could be very serious without proper protection. After all, we do not think twice about adding a layer of protection against the weather.

Practicing is a very important part of developing the necessary skills to be able to take to the roads. It is crucial to be confident enough in your skill to handle your motorcycle by the time you can do so. That means that you should try to get as much practice time as possible if you are not already comfortable. You may be looking forward to a chance to wear your new and shiny leather motorcycle pants,but you may not be because it is important to pack your helmet and the rest of your protective gear.

In terms of risk of injury you are quite likely to get injured doing something that you are not good at, so not being the best rider in the world could translate into injuries if you are not careful. It does not take a lot to get hurt on a motorcycle if you do not know what you are doing.

It is also a good idea to think of it in this way: When you practice riding you should also practice all the habits that are worth incorporating into your riding routine. Using your protective gear will become second nature for you very fast if you just add it to the list of things that must be done before starting your motorcycle. Once that has happened you will be able to do everything fast and without effort, and it will be easy for you to hit the road fast and safely. Make sure when you get Rider Training – Do You Still Comply?

Does Protective Gear Save My Life?

All of the protective gear available is there to save your life or prevent serious injuries, we may feel that it is not necessary when doing short distances or during practice sessions, but those are often the times when we need them the most. Once your learning period is complete you will feel confident to start riding faster and do elaborate maneuvers, but until that time comes you should stick to the basics.

That means riding slow and safely to ensure that you can control the machine and not the other way around. You may even fall once or twice at first. It is a well-known fact that we as beginners are not very good at spotting the things that we do wrong, we just do not know any better. Until you have enough experience to tell the difference between good practice and bad practice, take our word for it and go to whatever lengths you must to ensure that you are using all your protective gear right alongside that stunning leather motorcycle vest. If you do you can count on plenty of years to enjoy your motorcycle safely.

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Who Said You Could Listen To That?

 

It’s no secret that one of the less pleasurable aspects of riding a motorcycle is listening to the traffic. Whether you are on the highway for a cross country trip or stuck in afternoon gridlock it can get LOUD. Safety is no joke and we should all do everything we can to be safe out there but does that include leaving the music off?

For years people have said that you absolutely cannot ride with your headphones. The key reason is not hard to guess. When we ride, we are vulnerable and we need our senses available to keep up alive. Some have tried to compromise by setting up some truly badass stereo systems on their motorcycles to match their biker vest patches and leather motorcycle pants.

For them, this works brilliantly. For myself, if I am going to show off it is going to be a different style so I was elated over the past couple of years as I saw technology has made it so we can listen to music safely. What’s more, there are no proven benefits to listening to music (surprise surprise).

If you wonder, Can I Listen to Music on a Motorcycle? Not only are we more alert on those long drives because music stimulates our senses but a lot of music can have a soothing effect on the brain to reduce the likelihood of road rage.

How Do We Listen

That does not mean you should go out and buy that expensive set of noise-canceling earbuds. We still need to know what is happening so here are some smart choices.

1. They now make earbuds specifically for motorcyclists that are specially designed to be less complicated and therefore less distracting when on the road. Furthermore, they are designed not to block out all the surrounding noise so you can still hear that sedan that you were cutting off when they honk. Just remember to keep it wireless, otherwise, you risk having the cord floating around in your way.

2. One of my long time favorites, when I am on a long ride, is helmet speakers. These beauties have a high-quality sound that can rival your living rooms, making for a great experience and should be easier to work than earbuds or headphones which can get caught in the helmet.

Safety

Whether you are using earbuds, helmet speakers, or full-on saddlebag stereo systems you are going to have to remember that can be trickier than listening in a car and there are things to remember.

1. Check the local laws. Just because I can doesn’t mean your state doesn’t prohibit headphones and earbuds for drivers in general. It’s easy to find just go to AAA.

2. Be extremely careful when considering anything that claims to be noise canceling. This is no joke and knows what you are signing up for by wearing them.

3. If you are using helmet speakers or wired headphones mind any wires and do a few head twists before ever getting on the motorcycle. The wires can get caught on your jaw, your leather moto jacket, or in my experience even your leather motorcycle gloves if you go to adjust something.

The Good and the Bad

Bottom line is that there are pros and cons. A lot of people (myself being a prime example) find that they are a lot more alert when listening to music and can improve your mood. But no matter how you slice it, music and the equipment that goes with it can be distractions so pay attention and ask yourself is now really the right time.

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Ego and Where You are Going to Hurt

 All of us plan on living forever no matter how stupid we know it is. Part of us knows we won't, so the only way we can react to the threat of injury or death is to proclaim "bring it". This is true for people in general and motorcycle riders in particular. We are a great bunch but fear makes people stupid. We will tell the world that we ride with the devil and if he says it's time then we will go with a smile because we don't actually plan on dying. Not when a semi cuts us off or we are doing 85 on the turnpike while our hair flaps in the wind. For someone out of a hundred people who claim it maybe they really don't care. And I suppose those one out of a hundred aren't who I am talking to right now. I am talking about the other 99 out of a hundred people who know they should be careful or are too lazy or too self-conscious to take the smart steps.

Everyone knows there are real dangers we have to account for because accidents happen and we want to live. So even though only 19 states have universal motorcycle helmet laws everyone knows they should wear them. Speaking from personal experience I will say you should wear a helmet even for a test drive around the block because concussions are no joke and there is nothing cool about your grey matter getting scrambled.

So you wear a helmet and maybe even motorcycle protective jackets. Good job, but next time you head out, look down. Now, what do you see? If you are one of any number of guys at my local watering hole you are probably looking at your blue jeans or even a pair of shorts. Now take all your arguments for maneuverability and your ability to focus because you're comfortable and kindly shove it. For more information, you should read the article: Is It Important To Wear Motorcycle Protective Gear?

Take a look at the CDC or any one of the state or municipal transportation department reports and you'll see a pattern. The fastest way for us to die is not wearing a helmet but right after that, we see spine injuries, abdominal and leg injuries because when we fall we tend to fall hard on some pretty gritty spots. And let's not retell the story of a track day where some idiot let his motorcycle tip over. Whether it is leather motorcycle pants, full-on knee pads, and armored motorcycle racing pants with protective jackets and armored shoes it’s worth it.

Okay, you don't think it's cool or maybe you just have the groove in those jeans perfect from all the hours of riding. Picture a track day and you show up with your protective jacket and a helmet because you know they won't let you ride without them. Now imagine you look around and you see half the motorcyclists on the field decked out from head to toe in full-on protective gear with the protective jackets, leather motorcycle gloves, and the knee pads and protected shoes to boot. Who do you really think looks as they belong there? The tourist in a leather vest and a brain bucket or the armored goddamn knights that look like they are ready to get hit by another rider and walk away?

So that's why I always make sure I am geared up and ready, not just because it is safer but I know I look badass in the new protective gear I picked up from www.wickedstock.com. And if I succeeded in what I set out to with this article go follow and like wickedstock on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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