Motorcycle Riding and the COVID Coronavirus Pandemic

There has been an explosion of interest in motorcycle riding this year and we have seen record sales of motorcycles every month.  Riding a motorcycle is a safe way to get out and enjoy the outdoors.  You can explore new areas, enjoy the scenery and easily follow social distancing practices.  Here at our Chicago store we have lots of people looking for sales and deals on bikes in the Windy City.  Its the same in Florida at our iMotorsports St Pete and iMotorsports Orlando dealerships. With that in mind we wanted to pass along some tips for riding and thoughts on how to enjoy that bike in the crazy year of 2020!

Get the Right Gear
Even during normal times having the right riding gear is essential to enjoying your time on the bike. Now more than ever its important to get the best you can afford and take care of it. Full face helmets really stop the spread of germs as well as completely protect your head and face. There are other advantages too with great wind protection if you have built in communication equipment for taking phone calls and doing intercom links during group rides. Have a great set of riding gloves that will protect your hands from any road rash and help stop the spread of germs at gas pumps and other places. A nice fanny pack or backpack is a great accessory if your motorcycle does not have bags. There you can keep your phone, anti-bacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, face masks and the other important PPP we need during the coronavirus crisis.

Keep It Clean
Most of us clean up our face shields, wind shields and bike after those long rides. Now it just takes a little extra effort to keep your gear clean and set yourself up for the next ride. Most times you won't even have to think about it but if you do stop at a place where you might have had contact with surfaces you are not sure about, just take a few extra minutes to wipe down that gear.

Prepare For the Ride
While one of the great things about riding a motorcycle, especially in the Windy City is stopping at great places for food and drinks, this year we are spending more time just out on the road. Thats another reason for a nice pack or way to carry a little extra. Pack a nice lunch, extra wipes and the always important face mask so that you are prepared for anything. Its nice to pull over in a park or remote spot and enjoy a great lunch. Many of us have ridden to just get away from the bustle of Chicago on our Indian motorcycle or whatever type of bike you like to ride. The important thing is to just get away and unwind. Leave as much of the day to day life in 2020 behind as we can.

Be Smart
Having a motorcycle is one of the few ways someone can get out and be free during the pandemic.  Enjoy it but be smart.  If you have not been feeling well make sure to take the precautions you need to take care of yourself and be considerate of those around you.  If you have been exposed remember the 14 day quarantine.  Everyone out there hopes this riding season lasts well into late fall and we can enjoy as much open road as possible.  If you are going to winter in Florida remember we have two Indian Motorcycle dealerships in the state, one at St Pete and one in Orlando.  We do all types of service and bike sales at both locations so keep us in mind for all your motorcycle needs!