The Bikers Emporium | Harley Parts and Accessories » Riding Safely http://thebikersemporium.com Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:12:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Off-Road Riding http://thebikersemporium.com/off-road-riding/ http://thebikersemporium.com/off-road-riding/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:05:40 +0000 admin http://thebikersemporium.com/?p=92 Getting off the highway and exploring off-road riding can be a fun and great experience. When riding off-road, you will use many of the similar skills you utilize for street riding, however there are skills and extra gear that are specific for riding off-road.

The first thing you will need to check when choosing to drive off-road, is to see if it is legal to do so. Then you must check to where the boundaries are. It is easy to be riding on a designated, legal road and accidentally trespass onto private property. Also remember the land that is available for off-road riding is usually monitored, so ride responsibly.

Some of the risks when riding off-road are obvious. There are usually no painted lines or speed limit signs. Depending on the road, you are also most likely to encounter objects lying on the road like rocks and fallen trees. You will need to know how to react when coming up upon holes and ruts in the road. Only ride off-road when you are an experienced and capable rider. You need to be in control of your motorcycle and know your limitations. There are conditions you will encounter that are quite different from highway riding.

Protective gear is of great importance when riding off-road. You will need goggles or a face shield and helmet. Wear sturdy long pants with kneepads integrated in them. Boots that at least go over the ankle are important for protection. This is also a time to wear gloves with full-fingered protection and knuckle padding is preferred.

Responsible off-road riders stay out of trouble by being prepared with the proper gear, familiarity with their bike and knowing their limitations. Ride safe.

BIKER SKELETON FINGER MECHANIC GLOVES BIKER SKELETON FINGER MECHANIC GLOVES Paypal US $12.99 3d 23h 26m
Red D1 Grade A Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Medium Red D1 Grade A Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Medium Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 1h 33m
Racing D3 Warm Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large Racing D3 Warm Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 1h 56m
Biker Motorcycle Riding Combat Leather Gloves M Biker Motorcycle Riding Combat Leather Gloves M Paypal 0 Bid US $20.52 5h 40m
Brand New Fine Biker Gloves Motorbike WaterProof Motorcycle Winter Gloves Medium Brand New Fine Biker Gloves Motorbike WaterProof Motorcycle Winter Gloves Medium Paypal 0 Bid US $20.52 6h 59m
New Red D1 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large New Red D1 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 7h 17m
Warm Thermal D3 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves XL Warm Thermal D3 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves XL Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 7h 28m
Cowhid Leather Motorbike Motorcycle Biker Gloves Medium Cowhid Leather Motorbike Motorcycle Biker Gloves Medium Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 7h 39m
Black S4 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large Black S4 Leather Biker Motorbike Motorcycle Waterproof Gloves Large Paypal 0 Bid US $23.68 7h 40m
Stainless Steel Leather D3 Biker Motorcycle Motorbike Waterproof GLoves XL Stainless Steel Leather D3 Biker Motorcycle Motorbike Waterproof GLoves XL Paypal 0 Bid US $47.38 7h 51m
Powered by phpBay Pro
]]> http://thebikersemporium.com/off-road-riding/feed/ 2 Avoiding Dehydration When Riding http://thebikersemporium.com/avoiding-dehydration/ http://thebikersemporium.com/avoiding-dehydration/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:38:14 +0000 admin http://thebikersemporium.com/?p=77 It’s surprising to some that motorcycling is a very mentally demanding and physical activity. Guiding a heavy bike through traffic filled with twisting turns requires a good amount of muscle strength. When riding, you are in the natural environment and exposed to all the elements. Of course riding in the sun on a beautiful day is the ideal environment, there often will be times you will need to fight the elements of wind, rain and even snow. Keeping your bike, and yourself, held up and riding against a 50 mph wind takes a tremendous amount of strength. Your mental awareness must always be up to par as well.

The biggest physical threats to motorcyclists are dehydration and heat stroke. Even hypothermia can happen in many situations and climates. It’s surprising to some that you can become dehydrated in any kind of weather. It does not need to be a warm or hot climate for dehydration to occur. You need to plan ahead and keep your body hydrated, especially before a big road trip. If you are riding in heated conditions, try to drink about a quart of water for every hour of riding.

Keep your skin covered and protected when riding as well. Although this is mainly for skin protection, it will also help protect you to protect against losing moisture to the wind and sunburn.

If you ever feel faint, nauseas or have blurred vision, pull over and rehydrate your body as soon as possible to avoid heat exhaustion and possible heat stroke. If you feel you or a friend might have waited to long to rehydrate, try to get to a cool shower or pool for immediate relief. If you feel it is going into the heat stroke phase, get to a medical facility as soon as possible for medical attention.

Dehydration and possible heat stroke can be avoided completely by keeping your body well hydrated and wearing the proper attire, geared for your trip.

RARE LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS LARGE JACKET BLACK CREAMTAN CASUAL COMFORT L RARE LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS LARGE JACKET BLACK CREAMTAN CASUAL COMFORT L Paypal US $175.00 2h 37m
RARE UNIQUE EMBROIDERD HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS LARGE BLACK LEATHER RIDER JACKET L RARE UNIQUE EMBROIDERD HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS LARGE BLACK LEATHER RIDER JACKET L Paypal US $239.00 2h 38m
RARE EMBROIDERD WOMENS LARGE HARLEY DAVIDSON SADDLE BROWN LEATHER RIDER JACKET L RARE EMBROIDERD WOMENS LARGE HARLEY DAVIDSON SADDLE BROWN LEATHER RIDER JACKET L Paypal US $239.00 2h 39m
RARE STUDDED LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS XL BLACK RIDER CASUAL JACKET X LARGE RARE STUDDED LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON WOMENS XL BLACK RIDER CASUAL JACKET X LARGE Paypal US $225.00 2h 40m
RARE WOMENS XL SADDLE BROWN LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON JACKET EMBROIDERED X LARGE RARE WOMENS XL SADDLE BROWN LEATHER HARLEY DAVIDSON JACKET EMBROIDERED X LARGE Paypal US $239.00 2h 41m
RARE HARLEY DAVIDSON LAS VEGAS MENS XL BLACK LEATHER VARSITY JACKET X LARGE CAFE RARE HARLEY DAVIDSON LAS VEGAS MENS XL BLACK LEATHER VARSITY JACKET X LARGE CAFE Paypal US $145.00 2h 51m
Mint Harley Davidson Wings Leather Cafe Racer lined Motorcycle biker jacket S Mint Harley Davidson Wings Leather Cafe Racer lined Motorcycle biker jacket S Paypal 14 Bids US $47.01 3h 8m
Harley Davidson Leather Jacket Womens Small Harley Davidson Leather Jacket Womens Small Paypal 0 Bid US $40.00 3h 57m
Men's Harley Davidson Leather Jacket-Size-2XL Men's Harley Davidson Leather Jacket-Size-2XL Paypal 0 Bid US $150.00 4h 7m
Harley Davidson Men's Leather Jacket XL RN 103619 CA 03402 Harley Davidson Men's Leather Jacket XL RN 103619 CA 03402 Paypal 0 Bid US $190.00 4h 28m
Powered by phpBay Pro
]]> http://thebikersemporium.com/avoiding-dehydration/feed/ 0