Best Motorcycle Commuter Accessories

As rain starts to dry out, many motorcycle owners are excited to have weather coming that will make it safe to ride again. While many people enjoy rolling through town just to ride around, it can also be incredibly convenient to use your motorcycle for commuting to specific destinations, like work.

To make your commute on a motorcycle easier, Water World Boat & Powersport has provided you with a list of the best motorcycle commuter accessories so you won’t have to look like a hot mess when you arrive at your destination (especially when you need to look a little put together for work). If you’d like some more advice about commuting accessories or other motorcycle related topics, stop by our location in Medford, Oregon, near Ashland, Grants Pass, and Douglas County.

Riding Suit

Let’s start with the gear you wear. What you wear on the road can help protect you in a number of ways. You’ll want it to protect you from the elements and give you the best protection possible in the event of an accident. You can get a one-piece riding suit that provides you with the best seamless protection, or you can opt for a riding jacket and pants. Many people like the convenience of wearing street clothes, but they often don’t give you the right kind of protection from spills. Even jeans can leave you with nasty road rash.

After you’ve chosen a suit made of the right kind of material, you’ll want to make sure that material is also waterproof. As you know, the rainclouds can hover in at any moment. Even when the rain isn’t falling, wet roads can kick around a lot of spray. If you want to keep your street clothes dry, make sure you wear something over it that’s going to help you out. Keep in mind, the one-piece suits can be a little more expensive, but they’re more worth it the more time you spend on your bike.

Boots and Gloves

While you’ve got the majority of your body covered now, you’ll also want to make sure all of your extremities are protected, including your hands and feet. Your feet in particular spend a lot of time making contact with the road and controlling your bike. Regular sneakers not only won’t provide you with enough protection, but they’ll also wear down a lot faster. There are lots of riding boots that are not only made specifically for motorcycle riding, but can also be kosher for the office.

Gloves are also a good way to protect your hands from the spray and debris that get kicked up and prevent them from getting torn up if you take a spill. But gloves can also be a great way to keep your fingers warm and ready to react to the constantly changing traffic.

Windscreen

Unlike long-distance riders, windscreens aren’t really a must-have for commuters, but the longer your commute is, the more you’re really going to appreciate having one. Even when traveling at speeds of 40 mph, your body is fighting a significant amount of wind just to stay upright. Not to mention, the vehicles around you are going to kick up a lot of dirt and debris. A windscreen can help deflect some of the wind and elements over your head or around your body so that you’re not exhausted by the time you get to work, with another 8 hours of work to get through.

Top-Side Box

One of the biggest issues you’ll want to have a solution for is where to store things. One of the biggest conveniences of using a bigger vehicle is that you have plenty of storage space, although usually more space than you know what to do with. That’s why most motorcycle manufacturers now offer storage containers for their models, either as a standard feature or as an add-on. This is where you can put your riding gear, work supplies, or even groceries if you need to make a stop.

Whether you’re looking at gear for your body or gear for your bike, there are a lot of ways you can make your commuting a lot easier. Ask your local motorcycle groups about some of their tricks for the problems you’re running into. Include a stop by Water World Boat & Powersport to get some advice from our staff. We can also show you some of the models we have in stock if you’re still looking for the perfect bike, so stop by our location in Medford, Oregon today. We welcome all current and future riders from Ashland, Grants Pass, and Douglas County.