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Friday, June 24, 2011

Practical And Fun Motorcycle Gifts

By Anne Harvester


There are many options for giving both practical and fun motorcycle gifts, with a variety of price ranges to fit any budget. These can be safety items, but there are also many fun items out there as well. Check things out to ensure they are a good fit for the person you have in mind for the gift and do your research.

Probably the best item for safety is the motorcycle helmet. There are several types you should consider, from the most protective full face to the newer, lighter modular or half or open face helmets. They come in a variety of colors, and many people have them match the paint on their bikes. There are also a wide variety of fun and functional add-ons to check out, as well. If you are of the belief that the wind in your hair is better than head protection, you may be hitting the pavement and hard.

If you've ever seen bikers wearing lots of leather and wondered why, it's primarily for protection from the weather, as well as potential road rash. Leather jackets and boots are much sturdier than jeans and tennis shoes, and face it, if you want the world to know you are a biker, the more leather the better! Most true bikers wouldn't wear anything but leather, as they live and breathe bikes and the whole lifestyle it entails.

Tools for quick repairs or tire fixes are always a welcome gift to your cycle riding friends, and can really come in handy in an emergency or breakdown. These can range from simple wrenches to emergency tire inflators and everything inbetween. Tire gauges are a very important item that every motorcycle rider should have, as improper tire pressures can affect turning and the quality of your ride.

On the fun side, novelty gifts are always welcomed for those with a sense of humor. You can get almost anything with brand insignia on it, or anything related. Some other items are jewelry, personalized things, magazine subscriptions and almost anything that has a motorcycle on it will excite your bike enthusiast.

If you cannot live without your tunes while on the road, you can get some high tech sound systems to deck out your bike in style. The speakers can be mounted directly on the bike or speakers can be right in your helmet. Use common sense to maintain safe driving while listening to music, especially if you like it loud!

So, if you are looking for something different, or just functional in the way of motorcycle gifts, check out the amazing variety of items you can find. Online retailers, as well as local specialty shops should be a great way to start your quest for an amazing gift.




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