Must Buy Motorcycle Gadgets and Accessories Before You Hit the Road
Waterproof Phone Holder
It is needless to say that bikers and their gadgets are prone to get exposed to water, dust, and heat. Although smartphones which most people use these days are waterproof, it is still a good idea to keep them properly secured. A waterproof phone holder comes with a grip to have it mounted on the handle of the motorcycle. The phone can be nicely secured to the handlebar and the transparent cover allows the user to navigate at ease.
Bluetooth Headset
This device solves a lot of problems and saves a lot of time. If you are riding in a group, communication is very important for planning and safety. You may also have to take an urgent work call or talk with family while riding. You do not want to miss anything important or stop your journey to take the call. With a Bluetooth headset, you can talk on your phone without the risk that holding your phone while riding may entail. Moreover, a Bluetooth headset will help to keep you entertained with songs while you enjoy the ride as well. This is one of the most essential motorcycle gadgets on the list.
Phone Charger
Although scooters have started to have inbuilt phone chargers, the motorbikes are yet to get the feature. Using the phone to get help with navigation while riding will drain the battery sooner than expected. The plug-and-play phone charger can be easily fitted to any bike without even the need to cut any wires. It would not void any warranty as well. This is especially helpful for people who are going for expeditions to uncharted territories and also for those who work in ride-sharing companies.
Helmet Lamps
The brake lamps of a bike may become dirty after riding through mud or slush and become less visible or invisible which is a dangerous feat for night time riding. The problem can be easily resolved with the help of a helmet lamp. It sits nicely on the rear of the helmet and uses a battery to function. There are different modes like an emergency mode which makes the lamp blink rapidly, night mode where the lamp blinks every two seconds, etc.
Fingerprint Starter
This is just like unlocking your smartphone with your fingerprint. This device connects to the ignition and lets the biker start the motorcycle with a touch. However, it does not lock the handle of the motorbike. But you can start your bike in style.
Helmet Cooler
This is probably one of the coolest motorcycle gadgets for motorcyclists. Indian summers are unforgivable but with a helmet cooler, you can be comfortable while even wearing a helmet in summers. The cooler attaches to a full-face helmet and keeps the temperature low by bringing down the heat to a few degrees. There is a water container and a fan in the cooler and is battery operated. It can work for 8-10 hours continuously.
Cooling Vest
In India, you may need something more than a helmet cooler while biking under hot and humid weather conditions. The cooling vest can be worn under a regular riding jacket. It keeps the temperature under control. The best part is that it is not battery operated hence you do not have to worry about charging it.
Heated Handle Grips
Not only summers but winters in some parts of India are equally uncomfortable. People traveling to the coldest parts of India on motorcycles often get numb hands. Heated handle grips offer a great solution to this issue. They can be fitted over the existing grip. These are battery-operated and can be set to different levels of heat as required to make the biker comfortable.
Bar-end DRLs
This is a great way to improve the visibility of the bike, especially at night. The bar-end DRLS are fitted to flash when even the turn indicators are engaged. They serve the dual purpose of being useful and looking stylish.
Action Cameras
When motorcycle gadgets are being listed, action cameras cannot be left behind. Many people like to film their rides. However, previously it used to involve dangerous stunts since a person had to hold the camera or phone in one hand and control the bike with the other hand. With an action camera, nobody has to take the risk. There are different high-quality waterproof action cameras available in the market that can be mounted on the helmet or the bike easily and the video can be steadier as well. We have listed the must have gadgets for motorcycle riders in this article. However, if you know of other motorcycle gadgets or consider anything else quite important that we missed to add to the list, feel free to write in the comment below and help fellow riders in the community.
