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By Alison Heath


There are several items of clothing as well as accessories that you will be needing if ever you buy a motorcycle.

Wearing a crash helmet The most important accessory by far is a crash helmet and to ride a motorcycle without this accessory is in fact illegal in most countries. Leaving the rider fully exposed in an accident are motorcycles and if there was a road accident, then a crash helmet could mean the difference between life and death. It would be a bad idea to skimp on the cost of a good helmet.

Why you should wear gloves Gloves help keep hands warm - any exposed skin can get extremely cold on a motorbike, even in warmer climates. Gloves also provide better grip on the handlebars and they also help protect the hands from scrapes and damage in the case of an accident.

Why you should wear boots A good pair of riding boots will help protect the rider's feet from damage, but also up the cool factor. Make sure that when you buy your boots, they are not just fashionable but should also provide adequate protection. There are some synthetic materials that are more weatherproof even though a popular choice is leather.

Clothing For motorcycle riders, leather has long been a popular choice due to the protection from scrapes and warmth it offers while riding. Introduced by recent technology are synthetic materials that are more breathable and safer for the rider and are also weatherproof. In order to have protection in case of accidents, they often have extra support across the lower back and additional elbow padding. Some jackets have reflective material in them to improve the visibility of the motorcycle rider at night. Leather jackets and pants are still very popular, but you should look for proper equipment that is designed for safety as well as fashion.

Facts about rainwear When you do get caught in the rain on your motorbike, a rain suit or separate jacket and pants will be appreciated even though it may not look good. There are lighter colors that will improve your visibility in rainy conditions and these are what you need to look for.

The motorcycle gear of today are designed to make the rider look good and protect them as well and it's not necessary to sacrifice one or the other. You can get cool gear that will keep you safe. Handlebar tassels and so forth are some of the many other accessories whose only purpose is to just look good and they should only be considered if your budget can stretch that far. When you are buying gear, your first priority should be safety.




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