Temptations to avoid on a motorcycle this summer

You've been behaving well all year. More than ever when we have had to live through the first pandemic of our time. Not only have you strictly followed all the security measures and been confined at home for months, but you have continued to do your best to get ahead at work or, if you are still a student, completing your studies at such a complicated stage. Or both. The holidays are coming and, like everyone, you want to relax. We all live differently in summer: we change habits, schedules, diet, hobbies... But, if you are a good biker, something that surely remains unchanged is your love for motorcycles. Now, make sure that the change in your life rhythm does not affect you to commit some temptations to avoid on a motorcycle this summer.


And there are other things that will never change. The ground is still very hard, with asphalt as abrasive as ever for those who suffer an accident, whether due to their own recklessness or by being a victim of someone else's. The road, of course, continues to be shared, and at this time of year, especially on weekends, trips multiply, making you have to be more responsible than ever.


So, let's consider some security measures that are often left aside by some, and that should not be your case. For your own safety, but also for that of those around you.


Don't leave your helmet on

Awareness has grown compared to the time of our parents or grandparents, but there are still reckless people, especially in urban areas for short trips, who, given the heat, decide to wear their helmets open or leave them aside because it is not worth spending so much time. heat. Don't fall into that temptation. It is vital to maintain safety on every journey, no matter how small, since an accident, as its own definition indicates, arrives unexpectedly, and residing for a few days in a beach town and living with other concerns does not make us less prone to suffer one.

Don't be lazy with the gloves

You probably don't feel like covering your hands at a time of year when we sweat so much, but your safety requires you to do so, whether you are the driver of the motorcycle or if you are a passenger, and in the event of an accident, they will be the first to make contact with the ground in the vast majority of cases, and it is a particularly sensitive area for serious bone and ligament damage, in addition to classic burns.

In addition, there are specific gloves for summer, made with lighter materials that allow greater breathability, without sacrificing safety. Consult your Rebesa expert for the best advice.


Protect your entire body

Surely head and hands are the parts of the body that we think about first when it comes to protecting our integrity on the motorcycle. But, if we talk about security, there should be no unprotected dead spots in our body. Just as there are gloves for summer, there are also jackets that make you better at driving under high temperatures, and that will always be a better choice than driving with short-sleeved shirts or tank tops, which leave you very exposed in case of falls. And the same thing happens with the lower body, it is better to wear long pants for the motorcycle and with protection, than other shorts or a swimsuit, obviously.

Additionally, footwear is still important. If you are one of those who spend all day in sandals or flip-flops, remember to opt for closed shoes with better support when you go to ride your motorcycle. There are also biker boots at your disposal for this hot season.

exhibitionist attitude

Summer is also a time when we socialize more than other times of the year and when we come into contact with more people. A motorcycle is always an incentive to gain popularity, but it is better not to use it for the same thing. The summer season is also the time with the highest number of accidents due to recklessness such as an exhibitionist attitude with the aim of impressing third parties. Remember to be smart on the handlebars.

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