Love to Ride Your Motorcycle? A Byron Motorcycle Accident Attorney Offers Essential Tips for Winter Riding.

Although many people retire their motorcycles for the winter, some continue to ride through the cold-weather months, thanks to the wide variety of cold-weather riding gear available today. However, before you take your motorcycle out this winter, be sure to have it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic. In addition, follow these safety tips to help prevent a Byron motorcycle accident as you ride this winter:

• Check the forecast before you ride so that you can prepare for the weather.
• Inspect your bike frequently to be sure it is in good working order.
• Dress for the weather, wearing layers under a leather motorcycle jacket, helmet, gloves, and boots.
• Do not ride when the forecast calls for dangerous conditions such as ice, freezing rain, or black ice.
• Keep your head up so that you can see pedestrians as they are crossing the street. Pedestrians tend to keep their heads down in cold or rainy weather and may not see you.
• Watch for deep potholes, which may look like ordinary puddles. Note that standing water may conceal their depth.
• Be careful in rainy weather. The rain, in addition to tree sap and motor oil, can form a slippery film on the road. Wet leaves can also be very slippery.
• Let your tires warm up before driving in situations that require optimal traction.
• Consider installing a windshield to divert wind away from your body.
• Use the proper oil for your motorcycle and check that your anti-freeze is sufficient for the temperature in which you will be riding.

A little extra caution will help to keep you safe as you ride your motorcycle this winter. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, a Byron motorcycle accident attorney may be able to help you obtain compensation for your injuries. Compassionate, honest, and experienced, the Byron motorcycle accident lawyers at The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm regularly take on big insurance companies and other at-fault parties—both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom—to maximize compensation for their clients. Contact them today at 888-716-7336 to schedule a complimentary case evaluation.