Clothing and Safety
5 top riding kit suggestions
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by Ian Owen   
5 bits of motorcycle kit no rider should leave home without.

 

  1. Leathers. There’s no doubt leathers are one of the best forms of protective clothing you can wear on your bike. As well as offering great abrasion protection, in many cases they’ll have fitted body armour at the back too. Remember, when buying leathers always make sure they fit correctly.

 

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The Right Riding Gear
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by VFRHocks   
I am sure many of us on here has had to spend lots of our hard earned cash on getting ourselves kitted out and getting the bike.

Here is a few tips that I hope someone might be able to make use of and hope others continue to add.

1. The kit
We all want to be safe but also look the part. At the end of the day you have got to be comfortable in what ever you wear and it has to fit right. Go to lots of bike shops and try lots of things on, don't settle for something cause you want to get out on the bike or because you feel pushed by the salesman. If they are be too pushing, tell them, if they don't get the message then walk away. They need the sale more than you, there is plenty of shops out there. Shop around and be cheeky and ask for discount, you dont know unless you ask.
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Ride on safe mode
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by Allweb   

Riding a motorcycle is a great thing, still it is a really dangerous sport so in order to make it safer, there are some security clothes that you can wear. These may be a helmet and jacket plus gloves, some protective pants and boots. Even if only the helmet is compulsory, the rest of the equipment is recommended for a safe ride.

The helmets are the most essential security items when it comes to motorcycling. These helmets protect the head in case of a fall, there are helmets that can cover the entire face for maximum protection and full face helmets include openings which will allow the rider to breathe normally. However, the full face helmets will limit the view of the motor biker, this being one main drawback of these helmets.

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To glow or not to glow
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by 2wheelskool   

TO GLOW OR NOT TO GLOW

There are those that do and those that don’t. Having your lights on during the day that is! Whatever your opinion you may not have a choice as more and more bikes are coming with their lights hard wired so when the thing is running dip beam is on. This is not legislation in the UK yet, but some European countries have adopted it and it helps the manufactures’ of 160mph missiles look safety conscious.

Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages. Well I thought long and hard about this and I can only actually think of a single advantage.

It makes you easier to be seen. Or does it?

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Helmets: the lifesavers
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by Ironhorsehelmets   

If you like to live your life on the edge, but still care for your safety, a motorcycle helmet is exactly what you need to protect you, and the variety of motorcycle helmets available today will make your style unique. A motorcycle helmet can prevent or reduce a head injury and even save your life.

Motorcycle helmets come in all shapes and colors, their design is becoming more and more attractive and additional conveniences come included in order to make them more comfortable, such as interior fabric and foam. Nevertheless, take care to buy one that not only suits your personality and desires, but also meets the required international standards. You should take into consideration many things, before buying the only piece of apparel that is likely to save your life.

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Motorcycle gloves
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by James J93   

warmth exists within

Seeing a motorcycle being ride amidst snow clad valley is soothing to the eyes of viewer but it is harsh for the rider. The motorcycling enthusiasts are fanatic about riding motorcycles. Sometimes due to uneventful circumstances, motorcycle riders have to face the chill of winters. The sore winters become intolerable for the riders. They need a proper type of thermal clothing, which can provide exceptional endurance against these weather conditions. Motorcycle gloves are one of the few effective thermal gears available. This clothing is available online.

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Gathering evidence in a motorcycle accident
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by Jinky Belle Abalardo   
People are often vulnerable to vehicular accidents. No matter how much they try to avoid such tragedies, casualties to human beings and damages to property continue to boost

Motorcycle accidents are the most common and most painful. Since motorcycles are one of the simplest and fastest modes of transportation, more and more people are using them. This therefore increases the rate of motorcycle accidents.

Every single day on the roads of Los Angeles, motorcycle accidents happen. This occurs due to the negligence of other drivers or, perhaps because of the own disregard of the motorcycle driver for his safety.

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Safety
Articles - Clothing and Safety
Written by Jim Brown   

Safety Apparel And The New Motorcycle Owner

By: Jim Brown

If you are a novice motorcycle rider and are eager to get your first bike, there are things you should include along with the purchase of your new motorcycle. Things like the proper clothing and safety apparel can make the difference between an accident and a tragic accident.

You will need to set aside a substantial sum to ensure you have all the necessary equipment you will need to make riding a motorcycle a safe endeavor. Sacrificing price for good riding gear may cost you more in medical costs in the long run.

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