If you often worry about your motorcycle's upkeep, you should extend that concern to your riding equipment. The experts at Marland Enterprises in Cazenovia share some tips on helmet and gear maintenance.

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Helmet and gear maintenance is just as necessary as your vehicle. Listen, you probably take your motorcycle every day, but the useful life of your riding gear may vary depending on how well you take care of it. The same happens with the other accessories you may use to ride a motorcycle, such as jackets, gloves, and boots. Whether they are made of leather, synthetic, technical, or sanity materials, you can prevent extreme wear if you take care of them properly.

Let’s Start with the Helmet

It's better to clean it from the outside with water and soap and pat dry with a soft cloth. Also, suppose you do the cleaning periodically. In that case, it will be like removing dust, but if you leave it on, insects, grease, and dirt will likely remain embedded on the surface, making it all the more difficult to remove. In these cases, it's advisable to soften all that dirt first by putting a wet cloth on it for a few minutes and then cleaning it gently. You can use cotton swabs or a toothbrush to clean the air inlets and outlets. There are also industrial degreasing products but not just anything works, it has to be specific, and you must respect the manufacturer's instructions. Finally, any remaining water or product used must be dried with a clean, soft cloth.

The Visor Requires Special Care

You shouldn't use products that may seem suitable for this element, such as glass cleaner; this could seriously affect the visor's surface by removing the anti-fog layer or scratching it. Again using soapy water and a soft cloth are ideal. The cleaning frequency is fundamental because if you allow dust to accumulate, cleaning it can mark it and reduce visibility, especially at night or with the sun facing you. The rubber trim is often a significant but forgotten part of the helmet. Usually, in mid-high range helmets, the manufacturer includes an element that often goes unnoticed. It's a moisturizing silicone specifically designed for the perfect fit between the visor and the helmet. Keeping an eye on this component is key to extending its useful life and preventing it from drying out and losing flexibility.

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Taking Care of Your Helmet’s Interior

Most manufacturers currently make these segments a removable feature, so feel free to remove a large part of the padded elements to wash them once again with warm water and neutral soap. Don't forget to use a sponge for this part of the process. You can even do it in the bathtub and rinse with plenty of water, though you must be careful and avoid doing this step with high-pressure water flow.

Stick to the Hand-Wash Process

There's no part or component in the helmet to machine-wash; you could even mess things up. Let everything air-dry, even if it takes longer. It's the only way to avoid damage. Also, don't leave these parts close to radiators or heat sources to speed up the process. In short, be patient with it! If, on the contrary, the interior is not removable, or you don't want to disassemble the helmet, you can get hold of a spray or active foam that they sell at auto stores specifically for this use. These products are generally antibacterial and, in some cases, anti-mite, anti-odor, etc. But you have to follow the manufacturer's instructions to get a good result from these formulas. Last but not least, when it comes to helmet and gear maintenance, the way you store your equipment plays a vital part in ensuring its longevity. Ideally, it should be in its protective case or bag, and you should always keep it clean and dry.

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