Best of … summer motorcycle riding accessories

Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

Summer’s here and if you haven’t already, it’s about time to dust off the bike and hit the road. Or, leave the dust on and hit the off-road.

In addition to nice weather and better riding conditions, this time of year also means a wide array of the summer riding accessories.

While you may be under the misguided impression you have everything you need, a quick look at our “Best of” may just change your mind!

Ventilated helmet

Comfortable because it breathes

When its hot the wrong helmet can leave you breathless, literally. There’s no better time to consider a new, well-ventilated headpiece than when the temperatures are hovering around 100 degrees. If you’re in the market, or should be, you’ll find a lot to like about the Solar Modular Helmet from Cycle Gear. Take a moment or two and read the reviews; they’re worth the time. But hurry, this beauty is under $100 and they may come to their senses.

Great grips

Dirt bike action

For riders towing their dirt bikes out to the dunes or off-road trails, these summer riding accessories are for you. Off-roading can take its toll, as any dirt bike rider will tell you. While a full day of riding the trails can make the whole body feel like you just got side-swiped by a semi, the hands can really take a beating. No need to pry your them off the grips with a crowbar anymore; the Synergy Pillow Top Grips are as comfortable as the name implies. By cushioning shock and reducing vibrations, these Cycle Gear Off-Road grips will have you ready to perform micro-surgery at the end of the day.

Touring seat

Comfort for two

Out for the long haul, and want to bring a friend along? You can both ride in comfort with this Wide Touring Seat with Driver Backrest. This is just one of many touring seats offered at BuyMotorcyleParts.com, so make sure to check out some of the others as well. And if you’re like me (heaven help you) you’ll want to take a peak at the clearance section first. You’ll find this beauty and a host of other goodies at discounted prices. Next to free, discounted prices are my favorite kind of prices.

Gloves

Airflow for grip comfort

Those big, thick leather gloves are great for safety, but not so good for keeping the hands cool while riding. The Tour Master Summer Elite Gloves from BikeBandit.com are specifically designed as a summer riding accessory. With extra air flow and plenty of comfort this may be the best $36 bucks you’ll spend this summer.

Chrome Flash

Live to Ride

Okay, maybe just one more for the Harley riders out there. Keeping your ride looking good is an unwritten, but nevertheless enforceable law of the road. It’s sort of like coming to the aid of a capsizing boat, there may or may not be anything down on paper but everyone knows it’s mandatory. This is certainly true of Harley owners, and this Live to Ride Timer Cover from Dennis Kirk should round out your look nicely this summer.

Sunglasses

Interchangeable lenses work hard

The dust, the pounding and the sun can really knock the wind out of an off-road biker. Your gear needs to be able to withstand the pounding too, and that includes your shades. Take these Denali Interchangeable Sunglasses for example. Tough as nails, stylish as all get out and they provide the UV protection dirt riders need for a day of tearing it up These specs from Dillon Brothers Motorcycles should be at the top of your must have summer riding accessories list.