- impact or every five years
- certified with a badge marked FIM,DOT,SNELL,ECE ,SHARP orBSI
- a full face or modular helmet
Old and damaged helmets are a liability and less effective than they should be. That is why you shouldn’t buy them used. The mentioned badges are certificates by several institutes that test the safety standard and quality of a motorcycle helmet. A half helmet does not protect your chin and nose the way a full helmet does.
Motorcycling Gloves
Our hands are fragile, and yet we need them for almost every action in our lives, including safely operating a motorcycle. Motorcycle gloves do not only keep our hands comfortable, but they also protect us from injuries. Padding lessens the fatigue and numbness caused by the bike’s vibration and our grips pressure. Armor plates protect our wrists, knuckles, and finger bones from impacts.
That is why, when you buy motorcycle gloves, you should choose an armored pair of gloves over a regular leather glove without additional protection.
Motorcycle Boots
Motorcycle boots have some features that separate them from regular boots. They are:
- ankle high to protect your foot from twisting
- have steel or otherwise reinforced toe and heel boxes
- made from a tough material that will survive high velocity impacts with the pavement
- built so you can secure laces, if they have some
Motorcycle Jackets
Like the gloves, motorcycle jackets protect you from weather influences, keep you comfortable and protect you from injuries. They are:
- made from materials that can withstand abrasion (leather, synthetic fibers)
- can be tightened around your wrists, collar, and hips to keep wind out
- equipped with padding and armor plates in vulnerable spots (elbows, hips, shoulders, back)
The armor is important to protect yourself. An alternative is the use of an armored motorcycle jumpsuit or additional body-armor that can be worn over regular clothing.
Motorcycle Jeans & Trousers
Motorcycle pants have the same basic features as the motorcycle jacket. They, too, can be replaced with a motorcycle jumpsuit over regular pants. Many modern motorcycle pants are made from fabric mixes to create protective clothing that resembles street wear, so you can easily use it in your daily routine. They often combine denim and synthetic fibers and include more subtle patches of armor underneath the regular pant structure.
Conclusion
Motorcycle clothing can effectively protect you from injuries and fatal accidents. Especially during long rides, they help you stay energized and alert by keeping you comfortable and reduce fatigue.
Next to the protection from weather influences, the motorcycle gear is essential to shield yourself from bodily harm. The tough materials and armor plating lessen the impact of objects and reduces the chances of cuts and other injuries occurring. This is especially important to those, who are still new to motorcycle riding, and need to get some street experience to increase their skill.
