It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re still wondering what to buy for someone we care about. Running out of ideas? Here are 10 gift ideas that are sure to please. Our team has made a selection to help you in your search. Make your loved one happy!
Heated motorcycle gloves
At the start and end of the season, which has been getting longer and longer in recent years, these gloves will be much appreciated. Several models are available. We recommend a model with rechargeable batteries. Make sure you choose a soft model, so you can feel the controls and remain comfortable with the handlebars.
Drybag 180 travel bag
This sturdy, waterproof saddlebag is also weatherproof and UV-resistant. Model 180 has a capacity of 18 liters. Also available in 26 l, 35 l and 60 l sizes. The bag is mounted on the passenger’s saddle and fastened with the straps supplied. Easy to use, practical and efficient.
Motorcycle saddle bag
Fits most motorcycle seat tails. The bag can be enlarged to almost double its storage volume. Handy for an extra pair of gloves, light rain gear or even lunch for work days. For everyday use without a passenger, this bag will delight you.
Booster and 1000-amp charger
Capable of boosting any motorcycle and supplying 1000 amps to a battery on start-up in a matter of seconds. It’s also a charger that serves as a power source capable of recharging USB peripherals like phones, cameras and more. It’s also a built-in flashlight that can help you out at night. With all the electronics we bring and use, this charger will help you out when the power source isn’t accessible. You’ll also be glad to have it handy when the bike’s key is inadvertently left in the ON position and the battery dies.
Quad Lock phone holder
This is the most popular holder on the market. The phone often replaces the GPS . It has become an indispensable tool for the motorcyclist on an adventure. Sturdy, reliable and safe, this holder can be installed in several ways. You’ll need to buy a Quad Lock case for your phone. To protect the phone’s camera, you can add a shock absorber and even a continuous recharging device.
Electrically heated jacket
Following the same logic as with heated gloves, this heated jacket will be much appreciated on cold spring days or for the ultimate end-of-season ride. Here again, rechargeable battery-powered models are available.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Hands up those who’ll get out the pressure gauge to check tire pressure before a ride? So few? Yet tires are a critical element in motorcycle handling and safety, especially when riding as a duo. It’s essential for the sidewalls to work properly, ensuring good control of the bike, not to mention the risk of overheating. Continuous tire pressure monitoring systems are available. The sensor is housed in the cap of the tire valves and, depending on the system you choose, gives the pressure value on a small display installed on the motorcycle, an LCD screen on the key ring or directly on the screen of your cell phone.
An inflatable jacket.
Yes, it’s expensive, but does life have a price? When the fall comes, apart from the helmet, it’s your best chance of survival against serious injury. This vest inflates in a fraction of a second and protects the body’s vital organs from impact with obstacles such as guardrails. It’s the ultimate in prevention.
An intercom system
Perhaps you already have one, but find it outdated: connectivity increasingly difficult with new phones, communicator batteries lasting less and less time, etc. Technology is constantly evolving with motorcycle communicators, for example, with the number of people who can join a riding group. A word of advice: to be fully compatible, make sure you know what brand of device the people you usually ride with are using.
A Ulysses guide to motorcycling
It’s now winter and we’re starting to dream about the next season. By consulting these guides written by Quebec enthusiasts, we can gather a wealth of useful information and discover itinerary suggestions we hadn’t thought of. What’s more, a guidebook fits so nicely into a Christmas stocking.
