Motorcycle Leathers And You

I'm sure you have seen them yourself. You see people [usually young] on motorcycles, wearing only T-shirts and shorts and speeding around the town without a care in the world. What's the problem you ask? Why, safety of course!

You see, wearing proper motorcycle apparel is really a safety issue not just a fashion statement. And all too often people find out the hard way as they lose a whole lot of skin as they slide down the road when they are spilled off their bike. Motorcycle riders don't have anything between them and the roadway like automobile drivers wearing seatbelts do. The motorcycle rider is extremely vulnerable when tossed off his bike during an accident.

You can easily imagine how important motorcycle leathers are to a motorcycle rider by visualizing what happens when someone is spilled from their bike. It's highly unlikely that they "land on their feet"! They usually hit the pavement or the gravel on their side or on their back. And considering they usually get dumped from their bike while traveling at some rate of speed they also begin an agonizing slide along the unforgiving surface. What's between them and the loss of skin? Obviously not much if they are wearing shorts and a T-shirt!

Motorcycle leathers are in fact a safety necessity. Motorcycle trousers will provide a lot more protection than denim shorts or even blue jeans will ever to. They offer protection not only in an accident but also from the dust, stones and debris that are kicked up by vehicles in front of you as you drive along. Have you ever had a bug smash against your windshield? Try getting that against a bare thigh on the open highway! And you don't need to get a bee sting when you're doing 80 clicks now, do you? Motorcycle leathers are not just for show. They offer the wise biker protection against the constant hazards of the road and highway.

Motorcycle jackets are more than just a fashion statement. Or at least they should be. Motorcycle jackets [and especially ones reinforced at the seams] will offer you a great deal of protection if you happen to be spilled from your motorcycle and you end up sliding down the road. For that simple reason, don't just go for a thin, fashionable leather jacket thinking you're saving money. A good quality, well-maintained leather motorcycle jacket can last as long as 50 years if you care for it properly!

Driving a motorcycle can be an exhilarating and thrilling experience. Falling off a motorcycle can be a painful one if you're not prepared properly. You won't look cool with a bad case of pavement rash after a long slide down the highway on your back. Choosing the proper motorcycle leathers, from jacket and pants to leather motorcycle gloves may keep you riding the road safely for many, many years.