| Having the proper safety equipment on you, your | | | | Protective biker clothing comes in textiles and |
| motorcycle, wearing protective clothing, and | | | | leather. They not only protect your body from |
| knowing the does and don't (s) could save your | | | | wind and rain, but also from bugs and debris that |
| life. We will focus on these and more throughout | | | | might fly up from the roadway. Most common |
| this series. | | | | protective clothing are jackets, chaps, pants, |
| With excessive fuel cost and unemployment on | | | | overalls, and vests. Some of these offer even |
| the rise, more people are riding motorcycles. In | | | | more protection by padding them in critical areas |
| 2000 almost three thousand people were killed | | | | such as: shoulders, elbows, backs and knees. |
| riding two wheel motorized vehicles on road and | | | | Motorcycle safety equipment can consist of (but |
| off. In 2007 these numbers rose above five | | | | is not limited to) |
| thousand. Weather was not a factor in 98% of | | | | Motorcycle helmets-protects your head from |
| these fatalities. Approximately two thirds of these | | | | serious injury in a fall or spill. Helmets should fit |
| accidents involved collision with another motorist, | | | | snugly. You should never purchase a used helmet, |
| most usually a passenger vehicle. Most of these | | | | that might have been in a previous accident. |
| drivers never saw the motorcycle before the | | | | Always try on a helmet with any accessories that |
| collision. A very high percent (98% in 2006) of | | | | you might add later, such as, goggles, full face |
| these riders had little or no professional training. | | | | shields, sunglasses, and communication devices. |
| Being self taught, or learning from friends and | | | | Boots-should be heeled and slip resistant. |
| family. | | | | |