| your motorcycle freely down the road on a clear | | | | 2. Check the seams. The stitching on the seams |
| and windy day can be one of life’s more | | | | of your motorcycle gear, especially the structural |
| exhilarating experiences. Many bikers report that | | | | seams, should be covered by a set of rows of |
| they love riding their motorcycles simply because | | | | stitches. This prevents the seam from getting |
| of this freedom that the activity makes them | | | | abraded and eroded by sunlight. |
| feel. | | | | 3. Check the lining. The lining for protective clothing |
| Nonetheless, no matter how heady the | | | | used as motorcycle gear is generally made from |
| experience of being on a motorbike can give you, | | | | cotton or nylon. Cotton is naturally absorbent |
| you should wear the appropriate protective | | | | whilst nylon is stronger. The downside to nylon is |
| clothing for it before you cruise down the road. | | | | that it can melt in sticky situations. |
| Needless to say, the right protective clothing will | | | | 4. Check the outer shell. The outer shell of your |
| allow you to enjoy the freedom of the road that | | | | motorcycle gear should be double in thickness in |
| can only come from riding a motorbike, as well as | | | | the areas covering the high risk zones of the |
| shield you from harm at the same time. | | | | body, such as the elbows, the shoulders and the |
| You should take note, however, that not all | | | | knees. |
| protective clothing designed for motorbikes are | | | | 5. Check for comfort. Before you buy your |
| on the same level of quality. This makes | | | | motorcycle gear, try it on first. Then, try to |
| inspecting the garments that you will buy an | | | | move around as if you are trying to get on your |
| essential task before you pull out your wallet or | | | | bike and driving it. It is very important that your |
| your credit card. | | | | protective clothing for riding motorcycles fits you |
| How do you know if the protective clothing for | | | | perfectly — not too loose and definitely not |
| motorcycle riding that you are thinking of buying | | | | too tight. It will make you look foolish, but it is |
| is up to par when it comes to safety standards? | | | | better to look silly and be safe on the road than |
| Here are a few tips to help you make the right | | | | making the worst mistake of your life. |
| decision on your purchase. | | | | Wearing the appropriate protective clothing whilst |
| 1. Look for the CE symbol. When you inspect the | | | | you are on your motorcycle on the road will |
| garments you are thinking of buying, look for the | | | | minimise your chances of being seriously hurt if |
| CE symbol. The CE symbol signifies that the | | | | ever you meet an accident on the road. Too |
| manufacturers of the garment have been tested | | | | many people make the mistake of ignoring safety |
| for compliance with European safety standards. | | | | measures just to be on their motorbike. |