Clean the outside of your visor regularly as road grime builds up quickly. On cold days the inside can mist up. This can be prevented by wiping the inside with an anti-mist solution or by fitting a clear insert which binds to the inside of the visor and greatly reduces fogging. If your visor gets damaged or scratched, replace it.
Luggage.
There are several styles of temporary bags which attach to the pillion seat or tank which can be used for carrying small items and there is usually a small space under the seat. Be careful that any straps on soft luggage do not come loose – they could get tangled in the wheels or chain, with serious consequences. Some people use a rucksack. If you do, only carry soft and light objects in it. For regular load-lugging, hard luggage made from tough plastic is best. Panniers attach at either side of the rear of the bike but they add width so they can hamper your ability to filter through static traffic. A top box sits higher up behind the pillion passenger and does not make your bike any wider. However heavy loads should not be placed in it as they could alter the bike’s centre of gravity when leaning into a bend. Top boxes will take one or two helmets, depending on capacity, with room to spare.
Accessories.
Heated grips are inexpensive and useful on all but a hot summer’s day. A Scottoiler is a device fitted to the chain which drip-feeds lubricant continuously onto the chain and is a popular choice, particularly if long journeys are being undertaken. A bigger screen can be fitted to your bike to give more wind protection. The list of possible accessories is a long and tempting one….
Filtering.
In the UK if both lanes of a dual carriageway, for example, are full of stationary traffic you can quite legally ride between them. This is called filtering. If the traffic is crawling along in a stop-start fashion you can still filter through the lanes. However you need to watch out for cars changing lanes, doors opening, traffic cutting across the direction of flow at junctions, pedestrians crossing between cars and other bikes coming up behind you. Once the traffic flow picks up beyond a crawl you cannot claim to be filtering – you would probably be described as overtaking if seen by a police officer and there are obviously circumstances when this might be considered dangerous or is prohibited.
Safety.
Some of the things that make motorbikes appealing also make them vulnerable. Their relatively small size allows them to move into spaces too small for a car but it also makes them harder to see, while their simplicity of design is part of the riding experience but it means they have little in the way of passive safety devices.
Advice from the experts.
The Highway Code contains advice on making yourself visible to other traffic, as well as other essential information for bikers. Light-coloured clothing, preferably hi-visability,or helps in daylight while at night clothing with some reflective material should be worn. Even relatively small amounts of these materials can make a considerable difference. They may be incorporated into the clothing or be worn as a vest, Sam Browne belt or full reflective safety jacket. Having the headlight on dipped beam during the day also helps,as does adopting the optimal road position.
Think ahead.
Spot a hazard early and consider taking some action to deal with it. This is covered in your training as part of Hazard Perception training and there is a specific test for this that is administered by test centres. Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbook is an excellent source of information on this and other topics.
Ride defensively.
Don’t assume other road users will do the right thing all the time, because they won’t. Training before and after your test will help you plan for this.
The training and testing required by law in the UK are designed to ensure you learn safe riding practices from qualified instructors during Compulsory Basic Training, Direct Access Training and, after passing the test, optional (but recommended) Advanced Rider Training. And read The Official DSA Guide to Riding: the Essential Skills from the Driving Standards Agency and Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbook from The Stationery Office, along with the Highway Code - all excellent and authoritative sources of information and practical tips on safer riding
The Highway Code contains advice on making yourself visible to other traffic, as well as other essential information for bikers. Light-coloured clothing, preferably hi-visability
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helps in daylight while at night clothing with some reflective material should be worn. Even relatively small amounts of these materials can make a considerable difference. They may be incorporated into the clothing or be worn as a vest, Sam Browne belt or full reflective safety jacket. Having the headlight on dipped beam during the day also helps,as does adopting the optimal road position.