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Buy the best Motorcycle clothing. It's as much a part of the ride as your trusty steed!***bike bandit link.shtml***
Motorcycle clothing is a minefield of clever marketing, hype and buried
somewhere underneath all that some very very good products. But where do you
start? How do you make informed decisions on what motorcycle clothing is best
for you? Back to basics… Why do we wear motorcycle clothing in the first place? For me
the answer is obvious; it is purely a safety issue. In Europe, any safety clothing, whatever its use, has to be certified fit for purpose by a series of test carried out in laboratories that are authorised to do so. If they pass, they can be sold bearing the CE mark. as a result of the testing and associated research it has become clear that well made motorcycle clothing can definitely help reduce injuries in the event of a crash. I consider the minimum
protective gear for any motorcyclist has to include the following items of motorcycle clothing:
This is the bare minimum; Here's a description of what I mean by each of
these items Eye protection means the shield of a full-face or three-quarter helmet,
goggles, or close-fitting eyeglasses. Most of us will put out our hands in the case of a fall; it's a reflex
action. Riders should wear
gloves
to protect their hands. I recommend motorcycle trousers for two reasons; Protection in the case of a
fall (even jeans will not provide much protection there) Protection from debris
(dust, stones, and so on) that get kicked up by vehicles in front of you, and
because of the insects you are likely to meet on your trip. A whack in the thigh
by a beetle can sting, and a wasp or bee can really do a lot of damage if it
gets to you bare legs. motorcycle boots offer a number of protections: If you are interested to know what parts of your body are most at risk
while motorcycling, look out for a page telling which parts of your body you
should protect coming shortly. The results will probably surprise you; they
certainly did me! As I said above, I always wear a jacket. What kind of jacket should you get,
though? Traditional, tried-and-true leather, or these new fangled synthetics?
Check out my page on
motorcycle leathers
for a guide to making the best informed
decision. And look out for my page coming soon for information on how to select a
jacket. If you cant make your mind up about whether leather or synthetic fabrics
make the best motorcycle clothing, look out for my page comparing the
performance of synthetic fabrics and leather. Finally, keep an eye out here for a page discussing the performance of
Kevlar clothing and motorcycle body armor. All good stuff! And all designed to inform and educate. There are lots of places to buy motorcycle clothing online; here are my top three choices....
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Sport, MX, Cruiser Motorcycle-Superstore More motorcycle info ...coming soon... Whats Hot...Motorcycle Helmets Financing your dream bike ...it is purely a safety issue. In Europe, any safety clothing, whatever its use, has to be certified fit for purpose... What readers are sayingGreat website! (Nathan, UK)Hi, your articles on motorcycle kits are very interesting.Good site! (Patrick, Canada) ...keep up the great work. (Carl, Texas) |
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