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So you just bought a used Harley Street Glide or another motorcycle and you are ready to take it out for a spin. However, it just started raining heavily and you are unsure what to do. Below, we will give you some tips for riding your motorcycle in the rain. Keep these tips in mind before going out riding in the rain. 1. Remember Hydroplaning Protocol  The first thing that you need to remember is your training. More than likely, hydroplaning is something that you studied while first getting your license. Remember the many different techniques that can help you when you hydroplane. Don’t brake or accelerate suddenly, for example. 2. Don’t Use a Visor This may seem like common sense, but using a visor while riding in the rain can put your vision at risk. Therefore, you shouldn’t use a visor if you want to see clearly. You may get rain in your eyes, but you will still be able to see the road. 3. Ride at Slower Speeds During any sort of condition whe...

Before you start searching for a used Harley Street Glide with all the proper gear for a passenger, you should know that you are probably already set to take passengers on the road with you. Below, we will cover the main tips to keep in mind while riding your motorcycle with a passenger.   1. Remember Your Center of Gravity When riding a motorcycle, you always need to be conscious of where your center of gravity lies. Especially when you are carrying a passenger. Therefore, be sure to remind the passenger before hopping on that they should align their center of gravity with yours at all times. 2. Have Them Hold on Tight with Their Legs If you are riding with somebody else, they don’t necessarily have to hold tightly onto you. If it is their first time riding a bike, they might not be aware that they don’t even need to hold to you or the passenger handles that your bike may have. Instead, they can just hold on tightly with their legs. 3. Go at Slower Speeds U...