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Winter Weather Strategies That Can Extend Your Riding Season: Part 2
January 11, 2012

In this post, we will be continuing our list of helpful American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) winter riding strategies that can extend your riding season. In addition to tips on how to stay aware of and deal with ice on the road and what to do if you start feeling cold, these useful strategies can help you enjoy riding throughout the coldest of winters:

• Dress appropriately! What you wear while riding in super cold weather is the first line of defense from the winter chill. Layer-up to give your body a nice warm pocket against the bitter cold. Synthetics on the inside, fleece and/or wool or other insulating layers on the outside. But don’t forget that final impermeable layer, for which denim does not work. Leather does and so do various nylon choices.
• Don’t neglect your hands and face. Wear gloves that cover the wrist enough to seal the jacket-glove gap and go for a pair that has a waterproof breathable liner inside. It may be obvious, but a full-face helmet keeps the warmth in much better than no helmet or an open-face helmet, so wear that full-face helmet and seal the area around your neck with a bandana, neck warmer, or even balaclava.
• Get a windshield. If your motorcycle does not have one, mount a windshield onto the handlebars to block the wind.
• Splurge for heated gear for long rides. Motorcyclists that are on the road for long periods of time will lose body heat regardless of the number of layers they have on. If stopping to get warm is not an option, go for electrically-heated gear, which uses the bike’s electrical system. Just make sure your charging system can handle the load.
• Stay hydrated. You can still dehydrate in winter weather.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Motorcycle Attorney

There are other dangers on the road during winter other than the weather. Motorists who do not practice the proper safety on icy roads or inclement weather put motorcyclists and others on the road in danger. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts motorcycle crash due to the negligence of another driver, the dedicated Boston motorcycle accident lawyers with the Kiley Law Group can help you obtain the compensation you need to make a full recovery.

Contact us today for a free legal evaluation of your accident claim at (888) 208-1695. The call may be free, but the information is priceless.