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As spring is upon us, we tend to get ready for those fantastic rides in the mountains on our wonderful motorcycles. Although the “Tail of the Dragon” with its 318 curves in 11 miles may be out for this year, there are still many beautiful and challenging places to ride. When we go out to get that bike ready for the ride by pulling off the old cycle cover, it is typically the time that we find that the cover has not withstood the rigors of the previous winter.

Water Proof Motorcycle Covers

Now is the time to perhaps buy a cover that will just protect your motorcycle from dust and grime, if you typically store it in your garage or on your carport. These can still be premium UV treated fabrics, but will not be waterproof covers.

As we think about the April showers however, it may be prudent to buy a top-of-the-line waterproof motorcycle cover. This is especially true if you plan to store your motorcycle outside. You will need a cover that is UV treated for protection from the sun as well as waterproof to protect against those heavy showers.

Again, as summer approaches, we must think about all of those long hot days that our motorcycle may be sitting outside. This is another time that one must think about both UV protection and protection from those harsh summer thunderstorms. Let’s don’t forget about the winds that can be kicked up by those thunderstorms, either. You will definitely want a cover that has elastic hems and a tie down strap to further help keep out the water. It would be wise to buy a cover that has seams that are ultrasonically welded to ensure the cover doesn’t leak. Also, be sure to buy a cover that, while it is a waterproof motorcycle cover, it is also breathable. This means that it will naturally resist rot and mildew. Remember, you will need a cover that is UV treated to protect against fading and heat buildup under the cycle cover.

As fall and winter approaches, it is a time to think that unfortunately, there may not be too many more beautiful riding days left. Perhaps, it is time to think about a road trip, perhaps even a two-day meet. Be sure to take along a cycle cover on those trips. Many covers are lightweight enough to carry in your saddlebags and most come with a handy storage bag to reduce the bulk of the cover for you. Although, you may be planning to ride most of the time, it is a good idea to cover that bike at night to protect against the natural weather elements, as well as the human elements.

Secure Harley Motorcycle Cover

Most thieves like to see what they are getting before they take a huge risk. So if you have your bike covered, the odds are better that they won’t be willing to take the extra time.

So, remember that there are many times and various reasons that you will need a motorcycle cover. As with most things, it is basically true here too that you get what you pay for. So, get the best cover that you can afford, or that you think you need!

Are you one? Nope, me neither. But we all know them don’t we? The motorcycle riders who are Motorcycle Helmet Evangelists.

You may be thinking, “What the hell is Mike rambling on about?” Please, aficionados of two wheeled transport, let me take a minute or two of your time to explain.

The Motorcycle Helmet Evangelists are the guys who continually preach to us about motorcycle helmets. They fall into two camps the ones that wear ‘em and the ones that don’t. Now you know where this is headed right? You’re on a ride, and you meet a fellow biker and before pleasantries are explained, he will dive in about the evils of being forced to wear a helmet, how its all a communist plot, subversives at work, invasion of our fundamental right to do what we like when we like and to hell with the consequences….

Or he will immediately launch into a tirade of statistics about how those stupid riders who go lidless are pushing up all our insurance premiums, don’t deserve to get hospital treatment, should be left to fend for themselves at the side of the road when, not if they have that serious accident in the middle of nowhere…

Guys and girls, stop.

Think.

Do we need it? I mean do we really need to turn on each other when we have enough people gunning for us already? Motorcycle legislation is increasing worldwide, despite the clear benefits related to two wheels as an economical means of transport for the masses. Why try and force people to car share when riding a motorcycle could in some cases be better for the environment? And wouldn’t we all, even most of the cage drivers, like to see fewer cars on the road?

So what do we do? Well we could stop sniping at other motorcycle riders because they do or don’t wear motorcycle helmets. I will always choose to wear a motorcycle helmet, that’s my choice. I also choose to wear leather boots and jacket (not always on a motorcycle but lets not get into my sordid private life). But I won’t waste my energy chipping away at other bikers because they would choose not to wear a helmet. I’d rather use my energy to positively promote the riding of motorcycles generally as a viable means of transport for all, not the few.

And if some of those converts to motorcycle riding choose to wear a motorcycle helmet, or not as the case may be, well whatever. I could live with that knowing there are more bikers around.