Must Haves Motorcycle Gear

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast and starting to collect motorcycle gear that will give you that perfect ride, this article will provide you just the basic information to start up.

Many starting motorcycle riders are in confusion on what clothing, motorbike accessories and other survival kits are needed in order to enjoy the fun of this exciting vehicle. More often than not, given all the available resources and accessories around, it’s just so hard to decide what to buy.

If you are conscious, you will come up with a long list of motorcycle gear, but the question now falls on the frequency of usage of the accessories in question. Will you be using all of these accessories that often? Are there more needed accessories that you need?

With all those questions in mind, it is best that we have all the needed answers in order to and keep you from frustration and protect your savings at the same time. Below are the lists of motorbike accessories that you need to have before you hang off that driving seat and get the ride of your life!

Clothing

Clothing style is very important if you are a motorbike user. Although it isn't required that you have all the motorbike clothes, there are specifics that you will need to consider.

a. Top. T-shirts decorated with all motorcycle-related stuffs similar to what you see with famous motorcycle riders are the best. Leather jackets are a needed top accessory.

Get one which allows the air to circulate inside the jacket in order to prepare you in the summer season. Some signature jackets like Joe Rocket, Roadgear and Hein Gericke are the jacket brands of choice.

b. Pants and Boots. Pants shouldn't be that of ordinary pants. Leather pants and chaps are OK. Boots with soles made up of genuine rubber are necessary in order to keep your foeet on the ground when you stop down the road.

c. Helmets. It is a fact that most governments around require motorcycle users to wear helmets at all times. Since motorbikers are prone to accidents, it is necessary to wear one. Wear a full-face helmet that will keep your head from the distracting sun rays, bugs and water when raining.

Survival Kits

a. Reflective Vest. Keeps you visible along the road.
b. Ear plugs. Protects your ears from any induced effects of air pressure while travelling.
c. First Aid Kits and Tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, sparkplugs, and loc-tite.

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Choosing The Right Motorcycle Boot For You

By: Dominik Hussl

Like so many things when it comes to motorcycle apparel and gear these days, motorcycle boots are being produced by so many manufacturers its hard to pick one. You can get a cheap motorcycle boots for under a hundred bucks these days. Not only do you have different makers to choose from you know have to add motorcycle shoes to the equation. These are tough shoes made to be durable enough to give you some protection in a crash. Most have reinforced stitching, ankle protection and a shifter pad as well as a non slip type sole. If you are looking for a quality boot or shoe there are several manufacturers with a good track record to choose from. Alpinestars, AGV Sport, Double H and Icon are most of the more popular brands currently available. Not to mention non brand names. I however recommend that you go with a quality boot that is made by a well known manufacturer. I have a pair of AGV Sport motorcycle boots that have lasted 8 years.

Picking a motorcycle boot really depends on you. If you ride a cruiser probably one of Double H 's boots will appeal to you since they are made to have a more classic styling. Double H makes an engineer boot which is a perfect nostalgic looking motorcycle boot or the Jump boot which also has a classic look. I find that people that rider cruisers tend to lean towards those styles, since they fit that sort of bike as well as the gear that goes with riding a cruiser. You would look kind of funny in race gear on a cruiser!!

Motorcycle Boots and Shoes for riders of sport bikes are quite abundant. Icon AGV and Alpinestars all make quality motorcycle boots that are tough enough to even wear on track days depending on the one you decide to wear. Most of these boots come with toe sliders, ankle support, shin and ankle protection as well as high impact materials that are integrated in to the boot in case of a crash. These boots are usually made for more aggressive riding there fore you will find more safety features designed to protect your feet from the road. You will find these boots come in lots of different colors that will match most sport bike gear. Also most of the manufacturers of these boots also make gloves and leathers that are all color coordinated to be worn together. Now one of the newer things on the scene are motorcycle shoes. These shoes are quite durable but are not recommended for track use. They are tough enough to offer some protection but nothing like what you will get out of a full boot. The shoes are generally made for street riding. They are popular because they look much like regular tennis shoes so you can wear them at work without it being noticed. The shoes usually do not offer much in the way of protection but rather they have a non slip sole and a shifter pad which makes it easier for you to shift while riding. Most of the shoes are reinforced to some degree but not nearly like motorcycle boots.

Typically your riding style and the type of bike you ride will dictate what kind of motorcycle boots you will choose to wear. Just keep in mind to wear gear that adequately protects you for your style of riding. Ideally a helmet, gloves, jacket, riding pants and boots should be worn at all times when you are out on a motorcycle.

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The Ladies Motorcycle Accessories

By: Shelly Resta

Ladies motorcycle gloves

Riding motorcycles was always assumed as men's job but now ladies also enjoy and have fun while riding motorcycle. The motorcycle accessories are used to enhance the pleasure of safe riding on the bike. These accessories not only look fashionable but also provide protection to the rider.

The motorcycle gloves are preferred by every biker so as to have good grip at handle bar.

Now a day's ladies can get specific bike gloves depending on different types of vehicles. The motorcycle gloves are available in different colors and shapes so ladies can opt the right glove according to the hand fitting and can also match the glove color with the dress. There are different types of leather gloves including street biking gloves, racing gloves, women's cruiser leather motorcycle gloves and woman's motorcycle gloves.

If the rider feel excessive sweat in her hands then vented gloves are good while driving. The slight slit in the glove allow air passage and provide ventilation to the hands. The textile ladies gloves are well designed and look stylish. Ladies can also look out for good quality gloves that are bit expensive but possess good qualities. The ladies motorcycle gloves should protect the skin from wind and dust as the neat and tidy ladies hand look beautiful.

The Leather gloves looks practically safe and versatile and perfect for the people who wish to make a style statement. The leather gloves look great and provide good protection from any injury. The leather is very tough and durable so it's easy to maintain and withstand harsh climate. The leather gloves are perfect for long rides on cool nights. These gloves look good when paired with riding gear and leather jacket. The leather gloves especially Lambskin ones are more costly but they are soft too. There is also an option of gloves that are made of synthetic leather which are easily affordable. The leather gloves look fashionable and elegant like the one played by Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding.

The ladies leather zipper gloves have silk lining and double zippers. These gloves are very stylish and available in only black color. The Molla spring leather gloves have spring -like gather that extend above the wrist. These black colored gloves are available in variety of sizes. The ladies leather epaulet gloves have brass buttons. These black and chocolate colored gloves come in small, medium, large and extra large sizes. The Grandoe women's gloves have deerskin to provide proper warmth to hands. The gloves have braided wrist bracelet that look stylish for both casual and sport outing. The gloves are available in different colors that include black, brown and walnut

While shopping for gloves and other bike accessories ladies should look out for sale as sometimes the gloves come free with leather jacket. The gloves should not be opted on the basis of their prices and size only but also the kind of protection it will provide to the wearer. As motor biking is not safe completely so to avoid any injury or accident ladies should at least wear proper gloves and jacket.

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How to Buy and Take Care of Your Motorcycle Apparel

Everyone who has been riding motorcycles knows very well the utmost importance of protecting one’s body. With a motorcycle you are more vulnerable than when you are in a car and thus you have to take all necessary precautionary measures to maintain safety. The helmet is a given in terms of biking protection, however, you shouldn't overlook what you wear when riding. You should also take into consideration the motorcycle apparel you wear.

Motorcycle apparel should be designed for riding and one that keeps you insulated and dry during your rides. It should also be sturdy enough to protect your from scrapes and bruises in case of accidents. Motorcycle apparel serves as your second skin and keeping you warm in cold weather, or ventilated during warm weather. A good material for motorcycle apparel is leather.

Everyone who has been riding motorcycles knows very well the utmost importance of protecting one’s body. With a motorcycle you are more vulnerable than when you are in a car and thus you have to take all necessary precautionary measures to maintain safety. The helmet is a given in terms of biking protection, however, you shouldn't overlook what you wear when riding. You should also take into consideration the motorcycle apparel you wear.

Motorcycle apparel should be designed for riding and one that keeps you insulated and dry during your rides. It should also be sturdy enough to protect your from scrapes and bruises in case of accidents. Motorcycle apparel serves as your second skin and keeping you warm in cold weather, or ventilated during warm weather. A good material for motorcycle apparel is leather.

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