Every petrol head knows the feeling: and every petrol head’s partner, or spouse, or friend, knows the depth of the obsession. The garage is constantly being filled with stripped down bits of bike: there’s always a pair of muddy boots in the utility room; and as for the laundry, the less said about that the better. So good news, then, for all petrol freaks: Christmas is coming and Santa’s all about the motorcycle accessories.

Think about it this way. If your loved one is a motor bike rider, at least getting him or her some quality kit to fill the stocking with, or to nestle under the tree in anticipation of the post lunch half stuffed present opening binge, means making a positive investment in his or her safety. We all know that riding a motor bike is dangerous which, of course, is why motorcycle accessories are both so important and so well made.

Go to a decent online supplier and you simply won’t see anything but good clobber. The reason for that is simple. Bad motorcycle kit costs lives and good sites are usually run by petrol heads themselves. That means all the best performing kit – and all the not so good looking stuff, too. Piston freaks are as appearance conscious as any car driver – in fact, more so, usually, because part of the whole deal with riding is that it makes you and your machine look like some kind of futuristic cyborg whose body has been welded to a rocket ship. These days, motorcycle accessories will make the petrol person in your life look cooler than a gambling syndicate and more futuristic than the Internet.

So – ideal kit if you are thinking of going down the accessories route for your favourite piston head: a helmet (obviously); goggles; gloves; and boots.  These are the things that are going to make you happier to see her or him zipping off down those frosty lanes. Or how about one of those amazing back protector things that stop your spine from going if you come off? The rider in your life will love it because it will make him or her look more sci fi than ever: and you’ll love it because it will definitely save him or her if he or she does ever have an accident.

Motorcycle accessories are a must for any rider – and for the rider in your life? Well, they’re as necessary as seat belts. Give the gift of safety in style this Christmas – you’ll be glad you did, and so will your favourite biker.