A MOTORCYCLE safety instructor has revealed what riders should wear while on congested roads - and all black may not be the way to go. In addition, a $40 Amazon product can make sudden weather changes safer and more comfortable. Kyle Haggmark, a tenured safety instructor with Golden State Moto, a CHP-sanctioned course in various parts of California, teaches students earning their motorcycle license the basics of riding.
Once a rider finishes the course, the certificate negates the need to take the riding test at the DMV. The three-day course covers how to lean into turns and make basic defensive maneuvers with eight hours of rider training in the seat of a motorcycle. Haggmark has been an instructor with Golden State Moto for 12 years and runs the company's branch in Salinas, California.
Read More about Motorcycles However, he's been riding a motorcycle ever since he was a teenager. In an exclusive interview with The U.S.
Sun, Haggmark reveals the gear he suggests to his students as part of the course. California experiences rapid and sudden weather changes, especially along the coast. While a ride may start with beautiful blue skies, it could suddenly turn gray and start raining.
Most read in Motors Therefore, Haggmark suggests riders should carry with them at all times. "Riders can be caught out in inclement weather at any time," said Haggmark. "Rainsuits either 1 or two pieces, are light and can crush down to fitting in a very small bag.
It's always a good idea to carry on.