Motorcycle Leathers And The Wise Rider
by LEE MACRAE
One of the saddest things to see on the road today is the young person riding a motorcycle around town while wearing nothing more than bluejeans or a T-shirt and swimming trunks. They may be the best motorcycle rider in the world but an un-expected spill is may easily occur and they are ill prepaired for the consequences.
You see, wearing proper motorcycle apparel is really a safety issue not just a fashion statement. And all too often people find out the hard way as they lose a whole lot of skin as they slide down the road when they are spilled off their bike. Motorcycle riders don't have anything between them and the roadway like automobile drivers wearing seatbelts do. The motorcycle rider is extremely vulnerable when tossed off his bike during an accident.
Motorcycle leathers can act like a second skin between you and the roadway that you may someday meet without notice. Actually, it can act as a protection against the removal of your own skin by harsh pavement and gravel road ways as you slide along them after a spill. And the modern leather apparel can offer additional protection through additional light weight padding sewn into appropriate areas.
Most people don't realize that most motorcycle injuries will occur below the belt. Your legs and feet are extremely vulnerable to road hazards. Getting pelted by debris, small stones or rocks kicked up by the vehicle in front of you can cause a lot of pain on your bare skin. A good thick pair of motorcycle trousers, reinforced at the hips and knees will not only last a long time but will protect you as well.
The traditional, tried and true leather motorcycle jacket is another piece of safety equipment that you really can't do without. There are some really good synthetics available today but nothing really beats a good leather jacket for protection. The experienced motorcycle rider will get good, thick motorcycle leather and not thin fashion leather that you see often on the market today. Many will look for additional impact protection in their jackets as well to increase their protection factor. When you look for motorcycle clothing always consider the level of protection that it offers before you buy.
Driving a motorcycle can be an exhilarating and thrilling experience. Falling off a motorcycle can be a painful one if you're not prepared properly. You won't look cool with a bad case of pavement rash after a long slide down the highway on your back. Choosing the proper motorcycle leathers, from jacket and pants to leather motorcycle gloves may keep you riding the road safely for many, many years. Find a classic leather motorcyle jacket at our online mall.
