Whether it’s a windshield or a helmet visor, if you can’t see through it, it’s not really that useful. Plus, if your motorcycle isn’t shiny, is it even really a motorcycle? We gathered up some of the most popular cleaners geared towards helmets and winhshields that are also safe for plastic, metal and chrome. For best results, use a clean, lint-free cloth. You can soak caked-on bug guts with a rag saturated with hot water to make cleaning that much easier!

There are a multitude of insect repellents on the market for keeping ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, biting flies and other small-caliber vermin from feasting on our precious bodily fluids. This kind of protection ought to be considered equal in importance to a helmet, boots and body armor.

There are a lot of ways to organize your tools—especially when you have multiple sets across various locations and motorcycles. Alien Space Saver provides an excellent option.

While testing the boots, I rode with them for between one to six hours per day. If I stopped to wander around, I kept them on. I tested the boots in massive puddles and at one point got off the bike and walked through a puddle to test the waterproofing.

From the outset, the TKC 80 Gen 2 felt composed and predictable. For a tire with an aggressive tread pattern, the initial on-road feel was more refined than expected. There was no hesitation in settling into the ride, and confidence came quickly.

Summer means lots of riding, as many miles as you can pack on and increased exposure to road conditions and debris that could result in a punctured tire or torn tube. There’s lots of kits you can pack along to help; here’s a few to get you started on your plan.

I chose the Cardo’s PackTalk Edge Duo based on other reviews I read and because in the Duo configuration, it is sold as a pair and made for couples. Also, as a BMW MOA member, Cardo offers a 20% discount on the product when purchased from their website, accessible via bmwmoa.org/cardo.

USWE promises an end to Dancing Monkey Syndrome with their Core 16L backpack. Mark decides if they’re right.

BMW Owners News highlights our favorite Tires for Classic Bikes. Here’s some great options for your “Oldsters!”