Good old riding, clothing, helmets & accessories tips

[ridgeback]

No need to shell out on frame plugs, get some plastic bottle tops, milk, soft drinks etc.
Wash of any old drink, spray paint black, fix with some sealant, only you will know they were only bottle tops, save yourself, £9 +. Google the subject and see what other bikers have achieved!

[ridgeback]

If you don't have self canceling indicators this could be a lifesaver, also warns pedestrians of your intention to turn in town. Simple to fit.

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[trafford davies]

If sun always gets in your eyes, especially winter time , put some tape over 1/2 to 1 inch of top of your visor.

Give your bike the once over before riding it.

If your gloves get real smelly put them in a plastic bag & then in the freezer for a day to kill bacteria causing the smell. Conversely do not dry leather gloves on radiator.

Put MOT date in diary as you will not get reminder.

Find a mechanic you can trust.

[ieuanfingers]

I have as many as I can and from the other pumps too ... Bah humbug 

Do you know those disposable gloves they use on the diesel pumps? Pinch a couple of pairs and keep em under ya seat. Next time your caught out in a shower in your summer gloves put them on underneath them. Hands nice and dry and helps keep the cold out.

[Pope]

Riding tip #1:

Don't crash.

It hurts, and is expensive 

[ieuanfingers]

How about keeping that tenner in my bike, that way it really will help out! 

How about keeping a tenner in some place in your bike clothing or even in a plastic bag taped under the bike-seat. (I found a handy fold between the velcro on my boots). As long as you resist spending it at Terry's on a bacon roll then you'll be really grateful it's there next time you're out of fuel and have forgotton your wallet.

Andy.