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10 Essential Accessories for Well-Prepared Motorcycles and Riders

Sep. 21 2021 Buying Guide By Crossroad Powersports

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Motorcycle riding is one of the more accessible ways to get out and experience freedom on the roadway. And while motorcycles have come a long way over the last 100 years, innovators continue to push the design and make improvements in reliability, convenience, safety and travel enjoyment.

The team here at Crossroad Powersports, a motorsports dealership based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, has listed some of the most essential motorcycle accessories for bike and rider safety and preparedness.

Rider Protection and Comfort

The top priorities on a bike are the rider and safe travel. For that reason, proper riding gear is the first stop on the list of motorcycle accessories.

  • Motorcycle Helmet – A helmet is the most important piece of personal protection equipment. Motorcycles are more likely than cars to experience accidents. Full-face helmets or helmets with a flip-up mouth guard and goggles offer the most protection.
  • Jacket – A well-made jacket from durable materials, like leather, mesh Cordura, denim or textile, is a proven protective measure that can mean the difference between serious open wounds or minor cuts and bruises.
  • Gloves – A falling instinct is to brace with outstretched hands. Durable full gloves with palm and knuckle padding and flexible joints maintain ease of operation while avoiding road abrasions.
  • Riding Jeans – These look like regular jeans but also weave synthetic fibers, like Aramid, into the denim and can even include knee and hip protectors and Kevlar reinforcement at heavy-contact points for skid protection.
  • Motorcycle Boots – Riders contact the road with boots. Breathable and waterproof full-grain boots with a non-slip sole make durable, protective and stylish road wear that will hold up.

A Bike for All Seasons

The next stop in the list consists of bike-related accessories that help configure handling and performance and improve the roadway experience.

  • Windscreen – Wind force leads to fatigue, and changing conditions can turn up road debris, hail, bugs and driving rain that fogs face shields. Screens make a worthy barrier against these elements.
  • Handlebars – Seat, footrests and handlebars should help, not hinder, the rider. Custom handlebars come in a variety of thicknesses, including fat bars, and in sturdy and lightweight aluminum designs that build one-of-a-kind bikes.
  • Seat – A seat that doesn’t displace or cramp the rider is worth it. Comfort, good back support and a customized fit convert frequent stop-offs into long excursions.
  • Exhaust System – Louder exhaust systems signal other drivers, but they can also be conspicuous and affect rider hearing. A lightweight and breathable system that balances sound levels with horsepower makes a good combination.
  • Multi-Toolkit – A multi-toolkit is invaluable for breakdowns. Whether it’s a clamp for a busted bracket, pliers for a loose nut or hex keys or a screwdriver, a multi-toolkit can be the difference that gets you home.

With these accessories, any motorcycle rider should be much better prepared for the road. It’s important to not skimp on cheap material. Essential bike and rider equipment may save your life, and a well-maintained bike makes the trip more enjoyable.

We’re Crossroads Powersports, a one-stop shop for motorcycles, scooters, UTVs, ATVs or PWCs, based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware. For more insight into accessories, contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff at (610) 446-2002 or online at https://www.crossroadpowersports.com/ today.