Spring is Almost Here, Get Ready to Ride

Spring is around the corner and motorcyclists couldn’t be happier. The only problem for those living in Provo, Utah though, is that spring doesn’t feel like it comes until April. As the weather begins to warm up, here are some tips to make sure you are motorcycle ready.

First and foremost, make sure you are still covered by insurance. The last thing you want is to be in a motorcycle accident and find yourself scrambling to figure out coverage with a lawyer instead of your insurance company. If you aren’t covered, don’t wait until the last minute to get coverage.

Check your fuel. When motorcyclists store their bikes in Provo and elsewhere, they often hesitate to drain the gasoline in the tank. The combustible elements in gasoline begin to evaporate when it is just sitting unused all winter long. This can cause a mixture of water and gasoline and could ultimately ruin the bike or even start a fire. It could ruin the bike when you first start it up or during the first couple of miles when riding the new season. Don’t let your season end early because of a preventable motorcycle accident.

Make yourself visible. Most accidents that occur in Provo are highway accidents. People fail to check their side mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. For many drivers, motorcycles can be difficult to see, and so drivers change lanes without even thinking to look for motorcyclists. A lawyer is always willing to help, but chances are he or she will ask about the motorcycle accident and what measures were you taking to be visible to drivers on the road when investigating your case.

A simple way to avoid visiting your lawyer is to simply yield. A common motorcycle accident that occurs is when one or both parties ignore street signs such as stop signs and yields. Provo has a lot of intersections, which can cause impatient drivers to make foolish decisions. There is also a lot of construction going on, which can cause confusion to all drivers and cause accidents as well.

As you prepare for spring time, take these precautionary steps to avoid any possibilities of a motorcycle accident. It may seem like elementary instruction or information but it may save your life. If you are ever in a motorcycle accident, contact a lawyer to receive the financial assistance you may need as you recover from the incident.

Eric Simmons is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.