Here at adflyer, we’ve got space for all kinds of motorbikes, from choppers to cruisers, mini bikes to motocross, sport to super sport.  Of course, a lot of our customers looking to buy a motorcycle have an image of how they want to look on their new chopper, and it doesn’t usually include being kitted out with loads of safety gear.

However, while you may be looking cool zipping along on your new motorcycle, it’s vital to remember that you’re sharing the road with bigger, more dangerous vehicles that could cause you a lot of damage if you were to cross paths.  So, to protect yourself in the event of a nasty accident, it’s really important to have all the right accessories.

First and foremost, it’s incredibly important to protect the old noggin when you’re out and about on your fancy new motorcycle, which means you’ll need to choose a good quality helmet.  But how do you know which helmet’s going to give you the best possible protection?  Well, the government have introduced a new helmet safety scheme called SHARP; this is an independent assessment of safety performance for helmets sold in the UK, which rates the helmets from one to five stars based on a wide range of important safety factors.  So, when you’re looking for a motorcycle helmet, make sure you look for the SHARP logo, and check its rating before you buy.

Also, you’ll need to protect your entire body when riding your motorcycle.  Even if it’s perfect weather for hitting the beach and getting a tan, you still need to be fully protected in case of a crash.  This means covering yourself from head to toe, starting with a suitable bikers jacket and long bikers trousers.  Leather is usually considered the best material as it’s hard-wearing and waterproof, but you can get protective biking clothing in many different materials these days, so just check that it’s durable enough before you buy.

When it comes to protecting yourself on your motorcycle, your feet and legs are just as the important as the rest of your body.  Riding without sturdy footwear can be hard on your ankles, and bare legs can get badly cut up by the gears-ouch!  To avoid any of these problems, look for heavy, over-ankle bikers boots to give you the protection and support you need.

Don’t forget to keep your hands covered when on your motorcycle.  In the event that you fall off your motorbike, your hands will most likely be the first things to break your fall, so wearing protective bikers gloves will help to avoid injuring them too badly.  Also, don’t forget that with as little daylight as we’re having in these winter months, it’s vital that you make yourself as visible as possible with high visibility clothing.  You might not think high-vis gear is a particularly trendy look to go for on your motorbike, but it’ll help to keep you safe on the roads.

As you can see, there’s a fair bit more to staying safe on your motorbike than just keeping your eyes on the road.  So check out adflyer’s great range of motorcycles and scooters, as well as our motorcycle accessories, for everything you need to get started.  Plus, don’t forget that you can keep up with the latest classifieds listed on adflyer, right here on our motors blog.  Perfect!