Riding Your Motorcycle at Night

No matter what, you’re going to end up riding your motorcycle at night at some point. While it’s preferable and safer to ride during the day, there may be times when this simply isn’t possible. As a motorcyclist riding after dark, you have to be extremely careful to keep yourself out of a dangerous accident. Here are some ways you can stay safe.

Remain Visible

Visibility is the most important factor in night riding. The darkness combined with the gray pavement makes you very hard to see, so you have to do whatever you can to stand out for motorists. Wear light-colored reflective riding gear or add reflective tape to your darker riding gear, including your helmet. You can also add this tape to your motorcycle, in addition to adding extra LED lights along the sides of it.

Ride Defensively

Car and truck drivers at night will be tired, unfocused, distracted, or even intoxicated, all of which create a dangerous situation for you as a motorcyclist. You’re in much more danger of injury or death in an accident than they are, so you unfortunately have to be on your guard. Scan the road ahead for any swerving drivers or obstacles in your road and give them a wide berth. Also, be aware of animals that may leap into the road out of nowhere.

Come see us at our dealership in McAllen, TX, today to check out our wide range of new and used motorcycles for sale. We can also give you price quotes and trade-in values in addition to providing financing options. Check out our riding classes for more safety guidance. Desperado Harley-Davidson serves the city of Edinburg, TX.