Motorcycle bandanas, also known as doo-rags, are both fashionable and functional. The cloth head-ware protects the scalp from the sun, provides a cushion under a motorcycle helmet and keeps hair in place when riding a motorcycle. While providing a safety feature for the wearer, bandanas also allow motorcyclists to display their favorite colors, logos and brand names. The Master John Covington at Biker Net says the key to wearing motorcycle bandanas safely is to tie them on correctly, so they aren't blown into the wind, potentially obscuring another motorist's view.

Hold a flat, square bandana in front of you. Grab the bandana along two of the sides, not the corners. Turn the bandana so it is diamond shape, with one of the corners facing the floor.

Fold the top corner of the bandana toward you. Allow the point of the top corner to reach the center of the bandana. To fit larger heads, don't allow the point of the top corner to go all the way to the center of the bandana.

Face into the wind, so your hair flows away from your face. Tip your chin down. Place the straight folded side of the bandana low across your forehead, just 1 to 1-1/2 inches above your eyebrows. Allow the rest of the fabric to flow up and over your head. The fold of fabric should face down, touching your hair or scalp.

Hold the long ends of the bandana out to each side of your head, just above your ears. Adjust the bandana to the left or right so it is centered. While holding the fabric, use a few fingers from one hand to smooth the back tail of the bandana so it lays flat against the nape of your neck.

Quickly reach around the back of your head with the fabric. Tie the two ends at the back of the head, just above the nape of the neck. The knot should be tight and even with the base of your ears. If you run your hands from below your ears around to the back of your head you should feel the knot.

Tie the fabric again, creating a second secure knot. Allow the tail of the bandana to flow over the nape of the neck, protecting you from sunburn and the edge of a rubbing motorcycle helmet.