All-Around Protection That Every Rider Needs

1 // SATO FRAME AND ENGINE SLIDERS
Tip-overs happen, and when they do, a quality set of frame or engine sliders will quickly prove worthwhile. Sato's slider kits are available for most popular sportbikes and feature replaceable Delrin pucks, durable steel hardware, and machined-aluminum mounting brackets. Kits run from about $150 to $350, depending on the bike, and are designed to install without fairing modifications. Pick up a set today. They're cheap insurance!
satoracing.com

2 // AMA MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the American Motorcyclist Association is your best bet for protecting your rights as a motorcyclist. Your membership dues ($49 per year and up) help support the AMA's efforts in Washington DC and also net you some sweet benefits, like free roadside assistance and towing for your bike and your family's vehicles, and excellent discounts on motorcycle insurance, products, and services.
americanmotorcyclist.com

3 // HIFLO FILTERS & BEL-RAY OIL
Every service manual says the same thing: Regular oil and filter changes are the best way to preserve your pride and joy's engine. Hiflofiltro supplies filters to many OEMs and is a top choice for routine maintenance, with filter cartridges starting as low as $5. Bel-Ray's EXL mineral oil meets API SM and JASO MA2 standards and is a quality, cost-effective option. Cases (12 1-liter bottles) of 10W-40 are available for $104.
hiflofiltro.com / belray.com

4 // ABUS DISC LOCK
Prevent your bike from being rolled away without your permission with the Granit Victory X Plus 68 disc lock from Abus, which features a 14mm hardened-steel bolt and a reminder leash so you don't ride off with the lock in place. The Victory X Plus uses Abus' most sophisticated lock technology and has a round, rotating body so it's more difficult for thieves to apply cutting tools. The lock costs $120, weighs less than 2 pounds, and is small enough to store under your seat.
abus.com

5 // STOP & GO TIRE-PLUG KIT
The Tubeless Puncture Pilot kit from Stop & Go is cheap insurance against getting stranded by a flat. This kit utilizes innovative mushroom-shaped plugs that seat against the inner surface of the tire for a durable seal, and the included 12-volt air compressor (with built-in LED flashlight) means you can air up on the spot. This $65 kit includes plugs and tools, wiring adapters for the compressor, and complete instructions, all contained in a 7 x 3 x 3.5-inch pack.
stopngo.com