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	Planning to go on a motorcycle road trip? Do you often find yourself fatigued and wishing for the ride to end because it has stopped becoming fun long ago? Taking breaks in between can make a huge difference in your overall experience at the end of the ride.  But too many breaks or unsafe breaks can work against you too. How do experienced riders take breaks in between their long rides? Let’s find out.  
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	<strong>Take breaks every 100 kms </strong>
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	An average distance of a day trip is about 500-700 kms depending on the capacity of your motorcycle, and the road condition. To some extent the age of the rider also matters a lot. Keeping an average of 500 kms as the total distance to cover during the day, an ideal break gap is about 100 kms. Plan for a strategic break every 100kms or a little more depending on the facilities you find yourself in. If you continue to ride even after exceeding that distance, you will begin to experience an increase in fatigue as the journey progresses. Always make it a point to take breaks at every 100 kms.  
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	<strong>Pre-plan your breaks in advance </strong>
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	Planning the breaks in advance lets you maximize the utilization of time and make the best of it. In most cases you will probably find yourself on a route that is unfamiliar to you. Plan for the break points in between so that you don’t find yourself in a place without any useful facility. Have a tentative idea where you want to break and how long you want to spend at that place. You should have a fair idea where you want to have breakfast, where to have lunch and where to have supper. Eating without fail and taking adequate rest in between is crucial in order to reduce the risk of health problems while touring on a motorcycle.  
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	<strong>Let the breaks multi-task for you </strong>
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	Don’t take multiple breaks for different tasks. Try to combine different tasks and complete them in one break. A smart way to do that is to take a petrol refilling break and have a meal at the same time, or within a gap of 10-15 minutes. Similarly, you can combine bathroom breaks with something else that you need to do. This way you cover all of your bases without wasting a lot of time. This becomes even more important if you are going on long trips and plan to take multiple breaks in between.  
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	<strong>Take less breaks after sunset </strong>
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	The frequency of breaks should decrease after sunset. Plan your rides in such a way that the journey ends well within dusk. It is not recommended to ride after sun down especially if you are riding on an unknown stretch with very little idea of the place. Unless necessary, avoid breaks after dark. If you are riding with a pillion rider, it may be slightly safer but in all other circumstances, postpone rest until you reach the destination.  
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	<strong>Think about the pillion rider </strong>
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	The pillion seat is usually less comfortable than the rider’s seat which means the person on the pillion seat will be fatigued quickly. Discuss the challenge of being on the pillion seat and keep talking to the pillion rider to keep an eye on his or her comfort level. The moment the person talks to you about a discomfort, consider taking a break in between even if was not planned before. Get a Bluetooth-enabled premium helmet so that you can talk with each other conveniently.  
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	<strong>Keep the breaks short but meaningful </strong>
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	Take meaningful breaks that helps you manage your energy levels. Too many breaks will only add to the overall duration of your trip and by the end of it you will find yourself rushing to the destination. The ideal time for breaks is somewhere between 10 to 15 mins. Any longer and you risk extending the time to more than that and you will arrive at the destination late, and any shorter than that you will not be rested enough. Therefore, always keep your breaks short and useful.  
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	<strong>Take a break even if you don’t feel the need for it </strong> 
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	Sometimes you may feel like you are full of energy and you don’t need any break at all, but even if you do not feel the need for it, take a break! 
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	<strong>Riding Tips: </strong><span lang="en-us" style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;padding:0px;text-align:left;" xml:lang="en-us"><span style="padding:0px;">So, if you are planning motorcycle trips in the Philippines, ask yourself what do you really need during the ride. You need to be safe first, with that in mind, always wear branded riding safety gears and <strong><a href="https://www.smkhelmets.com/helmets" rel="external nofollow">purchase a brand-new premium helmet</a></strong> in the Philippines? There are a ton of options in the market today,<span> </span>.</span></span><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;padding:0px;text-align:left;"> </span> 
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">123</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Improve Riding Skills for Enhanced Safety?</title><link>https://www.singaporebikes.com/blogs/entry/111-how-to-improve-riding-skills-for-enhanced-safety/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Like everything, riding a motorcycle is a skill that needs to be improved over time. It is important to contribute to your skills in small amounts to make yourself better at it. Be always open to the idea of gathering tips and techniques that you can learn from other riders or from your own riding experiences over a period of time. Here are some fundamental ways to get better at riding a two-wheeler. 
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	<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Watch &amp; Learn </strong></span>
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	 The best way to improve your writing skills is to see someone in action and take you from the person and apply it on your own. If you do not have a motorcycle racing circuit in your area or you don't get the opportunity to see others  in action,  the simplest way to learn riding techniques from others is to watch YouTube and other social media communities where you can get a lot of tips and techniques which will improve you as a motorcycle Rider. 
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	<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Bring about some behavioral changes</strong></span> 
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	A lot about your writing skills depend on your behavioral aspects which you demonstrate when you are on the road and riding at the high speed on a motorcycle stop many accidents happen simply because the rider becomes too cocky and confident about their skills on the bike and make the mistake of being overconfident about a dangerous situation and the in a fatal mishap. if you have ever found yourself in such situations before it might be time to change your behavioral aspects particularly when it comes to riding a motorcycle and sharing the road with other high-speed vehicles. 
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	<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Know the limits of the machine </strong></span>
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	How much you can extract out of the machine depends on how much it has to give you! Many people make the mistake of overestimating the power of their machine and putting themselves in situations where the mission simply under performs and put them at great risk of a fatal accident.  know your way around the motorcycle and find out how much it has to give before expecting too much out of it. A simple way to gauge the limits of your machine is to take it to a race track or an open Highway to see how much it has to deliver at the maximum limit. When you are about to do that please make sure that you are<strong> <span><a href="https://www.smkhelmets.com/helmets" rel="external nofollow">wearing all reading safety gears including branded motorcycle helmet</a></span></strong>, motorcycle gloves and full body armor to protect yourself in the event of an accident.
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	<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Brake Progressively </strong></span>
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	Even experienced Riders sometimes make the mistake of grabbing a handful of the brakes under an emergency condition. always be sure to remain calm and not to brake very hard because it will either activate the ABS system and disbalance the bike, or if your motorcycle does not have ABS system you might end up blocking the wheels, which will throw you off the bike. Learn how to break progressively and calmly which will give you better control over the motorcycle and also prevent locking of the wheels.
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	<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Respect Speed </strong></span>
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	The best way to get better at something is to respect the limitations that you have to work within. When it comes to riding a two-wheeler, always respect the speed and the deadly force it has if you do not respect it. Professional racers who ride their motorcycle at extremely high speeds have the deepest respect for the deadly force of speed and that is why they always wear their riding safety gear such as helmets and gloves at all times. And despite the competitive nature of their sports they are always respectful of how hard they can push their machines. 
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">111</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sweating Inside the Helmet: Try These 5 Things</title><link>https://www.singaporebikes.com/blogs/entry/67-sweating-inside-the-helmet-try-these-5-things/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	With summer just around the corner, sweating under the helmet is going to be a common problem for every motorcycle rider around the world! The problem is much more pronounced and a real issue for people living in the hot tropical countries such as India, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and other countries in the Asia Pacific region. If the problem sounds familiar to you, here are seven things that you can do to reduce the problem of sweating inside the helmet can staying more comfortable during the summer rides and commutes.  
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	<strong>Choose a branded premium helmet</strong>  
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	The first thing that you need to do is <span>choose a good quality premium helmet manufactured by reliable brand</span> which takes care of such features and their products post up the most important of product features in a premium helmet that can keep you cool even in the hottest of summer days is a dynamic air ventilation system which lets cold air from outside sweep inside and keep your hair from becoming extremely sweaty. Although you cannot expect dynamic air ventilations in helmets to work like air conditioners, it can definitely keep you comfortable compared to a helmet without ventilation at all. While purchasing a helmet, check for the ventilation systems especially their sizes and positioning on the helmet which is very important and ensuring comfort on a hot day. 
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	<strong>Take breaks more frequently</strong>  
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	While riding in the summer, it is a good idea to take breaks more frequently in between your rides. When you do that, stop under the shade, open the helmet and wipe your face with a handkerchief vital immediately give you relief from them feeling of stickiness that happens when sweat starts mixing with dust &amp; debris on the road. Taking breaks in between long rides does not only solve the problem of sweating under the helmet, but also lets you reach if we need for a while and give the engine sometime today cover it from the mechanical stress of performing under an extremely hot condition. 
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	<strong>Wear a skullcap </strong> 
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	A common technique applied by experience long distance adventure tools is to wear a skullcap underneath the branded premium helmet which looks sweat and prevents it from being absorbed by the inner lining and padding of the helmet. It serves two purpose, one it reduces the amount of moisture inside the helmet, and it prevents the problem of a stinking helmet which happens when the inner lining and padding starts soaking in sweat and prodigal amounts. If you do not have a skullcap, make use of a handkerchief- ideally a large one that completely covers the entirety of the head starting from the brows to the back of the head. 
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	<strong>Full face versus open face helmets  </strong>
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	If the primary purpose of riding a 2-Wheeler for you is to do office commutes daily, we strongly recommend going with an open face helmet rather than a full-face helmet which is much more convenient to use because of its larger opening at the front that allows more cold air to come inside and reduce the problem of sweating. In stop and go traffic, an open face helmet might be the better option, which is also reflected by the vast number of commuters using open face helmets rather than a full-face helmet, which is more commonly seen in long distance trips. However, at the end of the day choosing a full-face helmet or an open face helmet is a matter of personal choice and preference. 
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	<strong>Deodorized the helmet frequently</strong>  
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	Other than the obvious physical discomfort of sweating a lot inside the helmet, it can also lead to the long-term problem of a stinking helmet. Choosing a branded premium helmet with proper and dynamic ventilation system will reduce the problem to a great extent, but if you want a better solution come out do not forget to deodorize the helmet with a commercial helmet deodorizer that you can easily purchase at any motorcycle accessory shops near you. 
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	<strong>Ride with the visor up  </strong>
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	Continuing from my previous point of choosing a<strong><a href="https://www.smkhelmets.com/helmets/full_face_helmets" rel="external nofollow"> full-face helmet</a></strong> over an <strong><a href="https://www.smkhelmets.com/helmets/open_face_helmets" rel="external nofollow">open face helmet</a></strong>, which is not what we recommended however, if you want to go with a full-face helmet you can easily ride with the visor up that will allow more cold air to come onto your face will stop but, that creates the obvious problem of leaving your eyes exposed to them problem of being hit by bugs, or dust and debris that keeps on flying on the road. there are two ways to solve this problem- first you can use a motorcycle riding goggles over the helmet to cover up the eyes or wear a pair of goggles/shades if you can fit it inside motorcycle helmet.  
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	<strong>Take care of your health!  </strong>
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	If your helmet has all the proper ventilation systems and yet it is failing to keep you from sweating excessively, there might be an inherent and underlying physical problem that might need the professional attention an opinion of a doctor. consider consulting a doctor if you sweat profusely irrespective of the condition you are in. Look for symptoms such as fatigue, an unidentifiable smell or position on the skin after the sweat has dried out.  
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">67</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Tips to Reinvent Your Riding Safety Ensemble</title><link>https://www.singaporebikes.com/blogs/entry/53-5-tips-to-reinvent-your-riding-safety-ensemble/</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;font-size:12px;padding:0px;">
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			Having the right safety gears while riding a two-wheeler is vital for staying safe on the roads. While many riders already use premium branded motorcycle helmets, it is not enough to protect the entire body from the wide variety of dangers on the road. In addition to a helmet, you are also going to need a pair of good quality riding gloves, riding jacket and boots to keep the entire body protected. If you are ready to replace the old riding safety ensemble with a new set, you need to know a few important things first.  
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			<strong>Identify features to upgrade </strong>
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			When you are in the market for <span>new premium branded riding safety gears</span>, take a look at the things you liked in your old ensemble and be critical of the things you actually need in your motorcycle riding safety gears. For example, if you are going to make long distance rides more frequently, you will need the enhanced safety of a premium full-face helmet. An open-face helmet might not be the best thing for your need. Another viable alternative could be a modular helmet that gives you the safety and coverage of a full-face helmet and the convenience of an open-face helmet. The latest <span>branded motorcycle helmets</span> come with a host of premium safety and creature comfort features such as Bluetooth connectivity and anti-fogging visor technology that enhances the safety aspects as the comfort factor. That way you get a fair idea of the new things you are going to need in the updated set of riding gears and focus on getting them for the best price.  
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			<strong>Think of a budget beforehand </strong> 
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			Continuing on our point of prices, it is really important to make up your mind regarding the amount of money you plan to spend on the new set of riding safety gears. Once you have the constraint of price clearly defined in your mind, you stop wasting effort on checking out products that are beyond your budget and evaluate only those products and features that are meaningful for your needs and attainable within your budget. Not setting a budget can lead to confusion in deciding on the useful features meant for ensuring safety and comfort while riding. As a general rule of thumb, an average<a href="https://www.smkhelmets.com/helmets" rel="external nofollow"> <strong>premium branded helmet</strong></a> costs around Rs3000 to Rs6000 depending on the features you opt for. Include the other riding gears such as gloves, jackets and boots – and you are looking at an average budget of ₹12,000 to ₹15,000, give or take a few hundreds. If you do not want to invest the entire amount together, plan to buy one gear at a time, but don’t cut corners with safety &amp; quality! 
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			<strong>Talk to your peers </strong>
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			Personal experiences are very important when it comes to making important decisions on matters related to personal safety. But sometimes you need a different perspective on what new products make more sense in terms of safety and comfort. What are your peers using, what features do your friends prefer in their riding safety gears? When you talk to more people, you get to understand the features you need to remain safe irrespective of where you are riding to, or how long you wish to ride. Are there any new features in the market that makes more sense given your particular style of riding? Do a thorough research of all the available options and then decide accordingly.  
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			<strong>Don’t ignore the industry certifications</strong> 
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			Whether you are replacing an old set of riding gears or getting a new set entirely, do not make the mistake of ignoring the need for proper riding safety certifications. Safety certifications ascertain the fact that the helmet has been tested according to the latest safety and quality parameters and has been approved on all parameters. Non-certified products may seem cheap at the outset but at the end of the day they offer very little value because non-certified helmets are unable to deliver the necessary protection in the event of an accident. Always check for the relevant safety certification that is applicable in your country.  
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			<strong>Limit expenses to only the features you need </strong>
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			Last but not the least, when you are in the market looking for a new set of riding safety gears, limit your expenses to products with features you need, and not on superfluous features that will just add to the overall cost of the product without really adding any value to your safety or riding comfort.  
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