- Wear appropriate riding gear
- Move around on the bike seat
- Setup a bag for a bag rest
- Invest in an aftermarket seat
- Install a windshield
- Wear ear plugs
- Take breaks when you need them

To fully protect your feet, motorcycle boots are extremely important. The best boots will offer protection for your ankles. There are many small bones that make up your ankle, and they can break easily, even on a mild spill. Good work boots will protect against most motorcycle hazards, but they’ll wear out fast and won’t provide much stability in a crash. Fortunately, many companies make extremely comfortable riding boots that look and feel great.

The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is the failure of motorists to detect motorcycles in traffic. Given a motorcycle’s small size, its visibility may be limited by glare or obstructed by other cars on the road. The best way to be seen is to have the highest point of you and your bike (your helmet) to be a bright color. Hi-Vis isn’t as cool as black, but you will definitely be seen!

Motorcycle riders wave to each other as a universal sign of respect. The two-finger motorcycle wave is often a way of telling your fellow riders to stay safe by keeping your bike’s two wheels on the ground. Some riders use variations, but regardless of the type of wave, the gesture is a way to express solidarity and respect with other riders. Only wave when you feel it’s safe to do so.