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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

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Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

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It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

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At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

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Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Wednesday, 12 March 2008 01:16

Ride on safe mode

Written by  Allweb

Riding a motorcycle is a great thing, still it is a really dangerous sport so in order to make it safer, there are some security clothes that you can wear. These may be a helmet and jacket plus gloves, some protective pants and boots. Even if only the helmet is compulsory, the rest of the equipment is recommended for a safe ride.

The helmets are the most essential security items when it comes to motorcycling. These helmets protect the head in case of a fall, there are helmets that can cover the entire face for maximum protection and full face helmets include openings which will allow the rider to breathe normally. However, the full face helmets will limit the view of the motor biker, this being one main drawback of these helmets.

You can choose also regular helmets that will also protect your head, the full face helmets being recommended mostly for off road riders. Next in line, there’s the jacket. This item may be made of nylon, of the leather, or of Kevlar. The jackets feature some stronger materials at the elbow and shoulder, also to protect these areas. The gloves may also be made of nylon or leather or Kevlar, but may also have carbon fiber knuckle protection.

The boots are designed to keep the ankle still and give protection to the fingers. Many boots have plastic in this area. The motorbike riders in competitions wear armors, which give them protection for the upper side of the body. The armor is generally manufactured in plastic and will do great in avoiding ugly injuries caused by a fall or collision with other motorbikes.

The plastic armor will also prevent from dislocation of the back and will also do well against broken bones. The armors are created in the way that they are resistant to heat, so there is no danger of these items melting. The latest tech in armors can provide you with airbag system as well, but you have to know that these armors will still not be 100% safe.

The leather accessories and clothes offer protection of drilling and abrasion to a rider that falls from the bike. The best leather for this use is the cow leather which is very durable. Lately, the kangaroo leather gains popularity, as it is very flexible and light, so it won’t bother you while you ride. So, if you want to keep yourself in one piece and safe from harm, drive in the safe mode and use the motorbike security clothes. Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

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arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

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