Motorcycle Helmets and Accessories - Studds Blogs

 Helmets are an absolute essential that you can't miss whether you are riding a motorcycle or a scooter. Nowadays, the market is flooded with options when it comes to choosing the best safety helmet in India. There are specialty motorcycle helmets and branded helmets for scooters as well helmets for ladies! With so many options it is easy to get confused and make mistakes. Incidentally, many first-time helmet buyers end up making a few common mistakes that you can avoid simply by reading through this piece. So, stay tuned and get ready for your helmet buying lesson! Buying cheap, non-branded helmets It is a great idea to get the best value for your money, but when it comes to safety it's better not to go for cheap helmets because they do not have the necessary safety features that will keep you protected against the hard road surface. Often the helmets that are being sold in the footpath are very low-grade stuff that are just made to look stylish but they severely compromise on...

People who ride long distances, especially those who cruise or travel long distances for work and have to ride when it becomes dark. There are certain factors that you must take into account when the sun goes down to stay safe on the road. Here are five of the top safety tips that you can use and reach home without any incident. Don’t Ride At Night! At night you have to deal with the menace of drunk drivers and then on top of that there are wild animals that can jump straight in front of you from behind the bushes. Also, the biological clock in your body wants you to rest and that makes you feel sleepy.  Therefore, try not to ride after sundown. To prevent risks of riding at night, plan your rise properly and make sure to start early at around 6 a.m. and end your rides by 6 p.m. at most.  In one off cases, when you have to ride at night make sure that you follow the tips below. Be Careful Of ‘target Fixation’ Target fixation is a real thing that can cause accidents. What this ...

Just like using riding safety gear on your rides, maintaining a two-wheeler Is one of the essential responsibilities of owning any two-wheeler be it a motorcycle or a scooter. You can save yourself a lot of money by changing the engine oil at home. Here are some very simple steps following which you can do it yourself without the help of an expert.  Understanding the type of engine oil  Engine oils are available either in synthetic or mineral variants.  mineral engine oil is cheaper compared to synthetic engine oil and they are recommended especially if your two-wheeler is brand new. During the initial few hundred kilometers, when the engine has not been completely broken-in yet, it is recommended that you use mineral oil. Mineral oil is also perfect for small capacity engines. Whereas, synthetic engine oil is recommended for high capacity motorcycles. You can also use it in your small capacity motorcycle after you have used it for about 1000 kilometres. The benefit of us...

Mountain biking and rail biking or two of the most popular sport activities that have picked up a lot in the recent years. The Himalayan range offers a lot of wonderful Mountain biking trails where people flock in hundreds every year to track or to ride their mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a dangerous sport and needs professional guidance and safety equipment to enjoy the experience even more.   Here are five safety tips to stay safe on a mountain bike: either you are riding a normal hilly trail or pushing the limits of your skills on the ridge of a mountain. Listen to your brain, not to your buddies  Peer pressure is a worst kind of thing that can make people do stupid things. It always adds up against logic which may put you in a tough spot, but the smart thing to do is to follow logic instead of trying to make your position felt among your peers. Do not be ashamed to back off a challenge if you think that your skills are not adequate to tackle it.  Never ride ...

NOTE:  Before we begin, we would like to clarify that carrying a baby on a two-wheeler is very risky.  Motorcycles are open and uncovered, therefore more vulnerable to risks on the road. We strongly recommend that you consider taking your baby in a car or any other covered four-wheeler for maximum protection.  There might be times when you have to consider taking your baby on a two-wheeler for an emergency visit to the doctor, or in certain special circumstances during which you may not find any alternative other than your two-wheeler. For such circumstances, here are some of the very important tips on the safest way to ride a bike with a baby. We strongly recommend that you plan all journeys with your baby in advance and book a cab or take any other four-wheeler for safety.   Get someone to hold the baby  The safest option to carry a baby on a motorcycle is to have someone sit behind you on the pillion seat and hold the baby safely, while protecting himse...

Love adventure riding, but worried about riding tall adventure bikes? An average Indian is about 5.5ft tall which makes riding tall adventure bikes a challenge in itself. The biggest challenge every short Rider has with riding tall two-wheelers is losing balance when they come to a stop. Not to worry, here are some smart hacks that you can implement and make your dream of riding a tall adventure bike come true. Stop at high, even surfaces The first trick is to prevent from tipping over is to stop at a place that provides adequate height for you to put your foot down firmly. when you are coming to a stop look 50 metres ahead and plan where you are about to stop. Once you get in the habit of doing that it will come to you as second nature.  Reduce the seat height In most modern two wheelers, including adventure  motorcycles and scooters, you can reduce the seat height at the dealership itself. also, it is a good idea to research the market for options that are more suited to you...

Riding two wheelers can be an incredibly fun and thrilling way of commuting to work or college and an ever-increasing number of women are ditching the pillion seat and grabbing the handles of a two-wheeler for the first time.  Two wheelers are also very economical over cars and comes with the added advantage of being independent of 'being on time' to catch the bus or the metro! When you have a two-wheeler you can just zip around traffic and reach the destination quicker. But all that fun can quickly turn into pain if you do not have the right riding safety gears.  If this is your first-time foraying into the world of motorcycling, you will be surprised to know that safety gears mean a lot more than stylish, designer ladies helmets. Sit back, take note and get ready to spend a little money–after all you can’t compromise on your safety and convenience!  Helmet for girls  Anatomically, the size of the female head is smaller compared to male. Therefore, if you are in the...