| We've all seen them out on the freeway at one time | | | | on the pavement when not in motion. Wearing |
| or another: bikers cruising along at 90 mph with no | | | | regular shoes or open-toed sandals will absolutely not |
| helmet, wearing open-toed sandals, with bare arms | | | | prevent injury nor will it help you stay safer in |
| and a single-ply t-shirt flapping behind them in the | | | | general: boots will. |
| breeze. Some people sarcastically call such riders | | | | -- Gloves |
| "organ donors," but a better term might simply be | | | | Motorcycling gloves are usually made of leather for |
| "unwise." If you are new to riding, here is some of | | | | better grip and weather resistance. They may or |
| the basic must-have biker gear for the wise | | | | may not have reinforced palms for longer wear. |
| motorcycle rider. | | | | Although some rider choose to wear the kinds that |
| -- Helmet | | | | have gauntlets attached in order to protect the |
| The purpose of a good helmet is two-fold: to protect | | | | wrists better, gauntlets are purely optional. Gloves |
| the head from the hard asphalt and to absorb the | | | | should be worn in all kinds of weather since they |
| shock of the impact in order to minimize damage. | | | | offer the only protection for riders in the unfortunate |
| Choose a design that incorporates a good layer of | | | | event that their hands meet the pavement. |
| polysterene foam that will help to prevent the | | | | -- Jacket |
| transfer of energy from the impact to the skull and | | | | A leather jacket not only boasts an iconic biker look, |
| brain. Whether you choose an open-face or full-face | | | | it is also an important part of staying safe. Quality |
| is really a matter of choice and comfort, but the | | | | jackets, such as those manufactured by Harley |
| full-face model offers more protection. | | | | Davidson, are impact resistant and are also resistant |
| -- Boots | | | | to tears, shredding, and cutting. Jackets come in all |
| Boots for biking should have a low, broad heel and a | | | | different weights and there are many styles to |
| good stiff sole for extra stability. Getting boots with | | | | choose from that are appropriate for all seasons. |
| rubber-based or rubber-composite soles to help keep | | | | Wise motorcyclists know that being properly |
| feet securely on the pegs and to get a better grip | | | | equipped for the road ahead is the way to go. |