Motorcycle Commuter Accessories

More and more motorcycle enthusiasts are taking their bikes to work. It saves on gas. It makes parking easier. It also makes the commute experience much more enjoyable! While you can ride your motorcycle "as-is" to work, there are plenty of commuter accessories that will make your experience safer and more comfortable. We rounded up the essential motorcycle commuter accessories below. For all your motorcycle needs, visit Maxey's Motorsports. You'll find our dealership in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Visibility Gear

One of the biggest threats on the road to motorcyclists is other motorists. They engage in behaviors that compromise their focus from driving drowsy to texting and driving. Visibility gear helps you stand out and stay noticed.

You can get bright neon outerwear to be hard to miss. Some people even throw on the vests constructions workers wear! Do whatever you need to so that you can be easily seen on your motorcycle. Remember that you are driving before work (when people are waiting for their coffee to kick in) and after work (when people are exhausted from work). These can be some of the times when other motorists are least focused, so take plenty of precautions to improve your visibility.

Hearing Protection

When you ride above 40 miles per hour, you face irreversible hearing damage. Odds are, you will be hitting at least that speed every day that you ride to work. This noise damage is due to the combination of road noise, engine noise, and the wind. Unfortunately, your helmet doesn’t block it out.

Fortunately, all you need is earplugs. You can choose from disposable ones, reusable wax balls, or custom earplugs. Each offers different levels of comfort for different prices, but they will all give you the protection you need.

Windscreen

Rider endurance is easily compromised by the force of wind pressing against your body. The easy solution is to install a windscreen. It blocks out the wind, which helps you ride on the road for longer. It can also help block out some rain, mud, and kicked-up debris. You'll be able to feel less tired when you arrive at work.

Stereo System

A commute can be long and draining. You'll want to play music to make your ride to work more enjoyable, so install a stereo system! You can also play an audiobook or podcast. Choose ones that are about your passions and hobbies (like motorcycles!) or stay on the cutting-edge of your industry. You can find stereo systems that can be controlled hands-free or with Bluetooth for an even easier experience.

Full Body Riding Suit

When you are riding to work, you want to keep your clothes neat. It doesn't matter if your office uses formal blazers or more casual jeans and a shirt. No one wants to show up to work wrinkled or wet. A full body riding suit fits over any clothing and provides seamless protection from weather, kicked-up debris, and so on. It's a great investment to keep you looking and feeling good when you hop off your motorcycle and enter your office.

We hope you found our guide helpful! Riding a motorcycle to work is a great approach and the right accessories help it be an even better experience. For all your motorcycle needs, visit Maxey's Motorsports. We offer a range of motorcycles for sale. Don't forget about our financing and trade-in options! We also operate parts replacement and service departments to get your bike running like new in no time. We proudly serve those in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Edmond, and Shawnee, Oklahoma.