Introduction
The clocks have gone back, the mornings are dark and there's a chill in the air. For a lot of riders, that's the signal to throw a cover over the bike and wait for spring. It doesn't have to be.
With the right kit, winter riding can be warm, comfortable and safe. Here are the five essentials we recommend to every rider who wants to keep going through the colder months. They're all in stock now, online and in our Potters Bar showroom.
1. Spotlights: dark mornings? Light 'em up
Shorter days mean more riding in the dark, fog and drizzle. Auxiliary spotlights and fog lights light up more of the road ahead. Just as importantly, they make you far easier for other drivers to spot.
We stock LED spots and fog lights from SW-Motech and Puig, plus compact kits for adventure and touring bikes. Prices start from £22.99.
2. Heated grips: toasty hands, every ride
Cold hands are uncomfortable, and numb fingers are slower on the brake and clutch. Heated grips are one of the best-value winter upgrades you can make.
Our Daytona and JMP kits have up to five heat settings and a switch built into the grip. There are versions for standard 22mm (7/8") bars and 25mm (1") bars, including Harley-Davidson and Triumph Bonneville models. Prices start from £74.95.
3. Handlebar muffs: say goodbye to numb fingers
Muffs keep wind and rain off your hands, so your gloves stay dry and your fingers stay warm. Pair them with heated grips and you'll barely notice the weather.
We stock wind- and waterproof muffs from GIVI and SHAD. They fit most bikes and scooters, and some models come with built-in handguards and reflective details. Prices start from £50.50.
4. Bike covers: keep your pride and joy dry
Whether your bike lives outside or in the garage, a good cover protects it from rain, frost, dust and grime between rides.
We stock Oxford's Aquatex, Rainex and Stormex covers in a range of sizes, including versions that fit over a top box. For bikes kept indoors there's also the GIVI S204 indoor cover. Prices start from £34.99.
5. Battery chargers: no more flat-battery mornings
Cold weather is hard on batteries, especially if the bike isn't ridden every day. A smart charger keeps the battery topped up, so it starts first time.
Our JMP SKAN chargers are lithium compatible and use eight charging stages for both fast charging and long-term winter storage. Prices start from £47.99.
Not sure what you need? Come and see us
Every bike is different, and it isn't always obvious which grips, muffs or lights will fit yours. Pop into our Potters Bar showroom and we'll help you choose the right kit for your bike and the way you ride.
Alchemy Parts, Unit 4, Knuway House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3JN Call 01707 659777 or email info@alchemyparts.co.uk
Don't let winter park your bike. Ride warm, ride seen, ride safe.