Motorcycle
IMPORTANCE & TYPES
Gears
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Overview ofMotorcycle Gears
While you're cruising down the roadon your motorcycle; you rarely think
about the gear you're wearing.However, the gear that you wear
while riding a motorcycle tells a lotabout you. Motorcycle gears are not
just important for safety but theyalso add a unique style to a biker's
persona.
MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
Motorcycle helmets are available in a variety
of types.
The most common types includes the full-face
helmet, modular helmets, half helmets,
flip-up and motocross helmets. Amongst
these, the safest helmets are the full-face and
modular helmets.
Helmets protect your face and head from the
impact and from the pollution in the
environment.
Always remember to buy only a DOT
approved or Snell certified helmet.
MOTORCYCLE GLOVES
Many beginner bikers consider gloves to be an
unimportant accessory.
However, motorcycle gloves are one of the most vital
safety equipments as it protects your hands from
being in direct contact and also provides a better
grip; thereby reducing the stress on the hands.
Gloves are mostly made using materials like leather
& mesh. Kevlar or synthetic leather has become quite
popular nowadays.
Types of gloves include gauntlet styled gloves, short
gloves & fingerless gloves. The gloves must be worn
as per the ride and considering the amount of
protection required.
MOTORCYCLE JACKETS
Motorcycle Jackets are one of those motorcycle
gears that have found a place for itself in the
fashion industry as well.
The jackets come in a vast variety of styles and
are made up using many different materials; the
most common being leather, mesh and textile.
The best motorcycle jackets are the ones that
contains armours in the shoulders, elbows and
back at the minimum. These armours are
essential from the safety point of view and
makes a jacket more durable.
The motorcycle jackets are a style statement
and the most basic riding gear.
MOTORCYCLE PANTS
Motorcycle pants are the most neglected piece of gear
& are often a cause of discomfort during riding.
While buying motorcycle pants, you must be extremely
careful and check its flexibility well before buying. The
pants must be flexible in areas around your knees, hips
and should be made up of comfortable fabric.
Another feature to look for in motorcycle pants is
abrasion-resistance. The fabric used to design the
pants must be of high quality so that in case you fall off
from your bike, the pants must take the brunt of the
fall and not your skin.
Try and wear long full-length pants as they provide
more protection.
MOTORCYCLE BOOTS
Motorcycle boots have developed a lot over the
times. Along with the original military styled
boots, many new styles of boots are available
nowadays.
The latest fashion amongst motorcyclists are the
motorcycle riding shoes that look more casual as
compared to the classic boots but provide the
same amount of protection as the boots.
Motorcycle boots must be slip-resistant and
should provide good ankle support. Make sure
there is a good adhesive property between your
feet and the boot. Water-resistant and ventilated
boots are an added advantage.