Every motorcyclist knows that the winter season requires adjustment and other preparations, not only when getting on the road, but long before.
What do you wear and what are you equipped for so that the winter passes with a minimum of glitches on the road, and so that the trip does not become a nightmare?
All the details in the article in front of you about winter motorcycle riding equipment.
In the first part of the article, we will refer to mandatory items, which cost about NIS 5,000.
In the second part, we will offer you the items that will upgrade the trip and cost you an additional NIS 3,000.
The first item you must buy is a multi-purpose jacket.
The prices of the coats range from NIS 800 to NIS 1,400.
There are more expensive jackets that come with special adjustments for gloves, a carrier for a Go-Pro camera and ventilation openings and their cost climbs to NIS 3,000.
How will you know what to choose?
It all depends on the length of the trip.
If you go to the grocery store and the bank, settle for the cheap coats, but if you get on the highway do not skimp on the coat, otherwise you will feel the savings in all parts of the body.
The lower creek is no less important than the upper
In the event of heavy rain, a coat alone will not help and it is advisable to bring a rain suit, the function of which is to provide better insulation.
A simple suit will cost you NIS 100.
If you want to be pampered and add a lining for heating, you will have to part with an additional NIS 200.
Once you have taken care of the upper body, it is time to take care of the lower body as well.
Most riders settle for nylon rain pants, but if you want to go for sure you can buy special pants at a cost of 1,000-1,500 shekels.
To complete the concern for the bottom, it is highly recommended to purchase protected shoes, which are waterproof and allow the motorcycle to be operated easily and comfortably.
The price of good protected shoes can reach NIS 1,000.
Do not give up the spray
So far the must-have items.
From here we will move on to items that will upgrade the look and comfort, like glasses with a vaporizer.
Many riders give up buying for hundreds of shekels and settle for a spray to prevent the accumulation of steam on the helmet for tens of shekels.
Protected gloves are also of course recommended for safe and pleasant riding.
They cost from NIS 200 to NIS 700.
Please note, regular gloves will not do the job and they will wear out in a short time.
Take care of the motorcycle
Not only your body you need to take care of, but also the motorcycle.
He too needs preparation for winter.
So what is important to know?
That the brakes are a life-saving component that is important to maintain.
That you should not wait for the annual test and make sure right now that they are in proper condition.
In conclusion, winter is the warm season of motorcycles.
If you are on the road with a motorcycle, drive carefully, keep your body warm and pad it well in case of slipping.
