Brrrr.. It’s Getting Colder Out There!

It’s definately getting colder out there now and some mornings my poor fingers are so cold after the 20 mile run into work that they ache.

So my sweetie of a boyfriend bought me a set of the Oxford Sport Heated Grips for my bike, and they arrived in the post yesterday.

Woohoo! I can’t wait for the weekend so I can get them fitted.

I’ll let you know how I get on with both fitting and using them.

Caring For Your Bike Gear

If like me you are riding through the winter, you have no doubt taken care of your bike to protect it from salt and water damage, But what about your riding gear?

It is recommended that all leather riding gear should be treated about every 3 to 4 months to help keep it in good condition. If you intend riding throughout the winter it may be an idea to give your riding gear a bit of TLC at the start of the winter and possibly a couple times during the bad weather as well, especially if you want them to stay supple, warm and waterproof.

If you ride regularly in the wet you should always allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any heat source. You should avoid extreme heat or humidity as it may damage the leather’s natural oils and cause your gear to become rigid and possibly split. If you notice that your leathers become stiff after drying them out it probably means that your gear needs leather conditioner applied to it.

Also, if you ride through the winter you will no doubt encounter salt thrown up from the road by the other vehicles around you! If this does happen you should promptly remove salt deposits from garments by sponging with clear water, then follow with the above treatment for wet or damp leather.

Here is a simple guide to cleaning and conditioning your leather gear.

First, you must clean your leathers before you condition them. Never condition dirty or wet leathers, as they will degrade faster due to the conditioning oils trapping the water and dirt in the leather. If your leathers are not noticeably soiled, give them a wipe down with a slightly damp cloth and let them dry at room temperature overnight. If your leathers need a more thorough cleaning use a good quality leather cleaner. Regardless of how you clean them, always allow your leathers to air-dry completely at room temperature before you condition them. You should always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to help maintain their shape.

Next, choose a good leather conditioner and apply a small amount onto a soft cloth and work it gently into the leather. Once you have applied it to the whole garment allow it to sit for half an hour and fully absorb the conditioner, if necessary apply a second coat. Once you have finished applying the conditioner and allowed it to soak into the leather, wipe any excess off with clean dry cloth.

Simple and job done..

Soft, supple leathers which will not only stay warm and waterproof, but as they are looked after properly they will stay looking good for many years to come.

Top Tip – Staying Warmer Out On The Road

Change the screen on your bike!

Adjustable, raised or double-bubble screens will help deflect more of the cold air away from the rider and help you stay that little bit warmer when out on your motorbike.

And you won’t have to contort yourself like a gymnast! Simple!

Top Tip – Keeping Warm In Winter

If you ride all year round and are starting to feel a little cold riding now in your leather jacket, here is a top tip for keeping warm..

Buy yourself a second leather jacket one size larger so that you can easily fit a few extra layers under it.  The jacket doesn’t have to cost a fortune, Ebay is a good place to look, but an extra layer or two will definately help you stay warmer.

I got a second jacket from Ebay for £12 + p&p, and while it isn’t new it does the job for which it was intended as I can easily fit a fleecy top under it which keeps me lovely and warm.

Save £7.98 On Oxford Hot Grips!

Reduced from £49.99 to just £42.01 and with FREE delivery!

Designed for use on motorcycles, as well as snow mobiles and ATVs, the Oxford Hot Grips will help to keep your hands warm while riding in the winter. 

The price includes a free conversion kit for ATVs. 

They feature a fully adjustable temperature control so you can adjust the temperature depending on how cold it gets.

The unique expandable grips fit easily on 22mm handlebars.

Comes with a no-quibble two year guarantee.

All the necessary instructions and fittingsare included in the kit.

 

Click on the photo for more details and ordering informartion

Winter Is On The Way!

 Yikes

Its Official.. Winter is on it’s way

WE HAD SNOW YESTERDAY

I think it’s time to dig out the winter leather motorcycle jacket, the fleece which fits under it, the large scarf to keep my neck warm, the winter motorcycle gloves , and all the other paraphernalia which makes me look like MIchelin (wo)man in the winter..

Oh and I’m looking at getting heated grips for the bike too!!! 

They have these hot hands heated grip covers available on Amazon at the moment for £37.35 which includes £7.64 off.. woohoo!!