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How to avoid motorcycle accidents in cold weather – Prepare your bike

Riding a motorcycle is dangerous at the best of times but bad weather conditions can double your chances of having a motorcycle accident.

Not only can cold weather get to the motorcyclist and decrease your riding ability but it can affect the condition of the roads and the performance of your motorcycle.

Here are a few tips that may help you to ride more safely during the winter, avoid the chances of being involved in a motorcycle accident and sustaining personal injuries:

• Thoroughly inspect your motorcycle’s tyre pressure, brakes and check for any other potential mechanical failures

• Make sure your battery is fully charged, riding in cold weather puts a huge strain on a battery

• Make sure your head lights are in perfect working order as there is an increased chance of you not being seen in darker, wintry conditions

• Use the oil appropriate for your motorcycle, 10W-40 weight oil suits most bikes

• Be careful to use the correct measure of anti-freeze, especially if you have a liquid-cooled bike

• A windshield can give you that extra protection from bitterly cold temperatures and make riding your motorcycle much more pleasant in chilly weather

How we can help following a motorcycle accident
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident or any other road accident then we may be able to help.

If you have sustained any personal injuries, from a head injury to an ankle injury, our personal injury solicitors can work with you to build a case that will achieve maximum compensation for your type of injury.

You can make a compensation claim for pain and suffering, time you have had to take off work and even any belongings that were lost or damaged during the accident.

We have a no win no fee policy and we guarantee that you will receive every penny of compensation awarded to you.

To make a compensation claim following a motorcycle accident fill out our online assessment form or call 0800 10 757 95.

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