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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Motor cycle gloves

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Want to keep those fingers looking good and attached? You must have a decent pair of gloves. When you fall, you instinctively put out your hands palm side down to stop yourself in a slide, so the palms of your gloves should made of thick leather or knitted Kevlar and reinforced with patches. Knitted Kevlar is especially good for this kind of abrasion resistance, but reinforced leather works well too.

That old saying it only hurt when I stop. Well, apply that saying to when you hit the pavement. Impact protection can be bought separately like back protectors. If you buy it, make sure you wear it. Depending on your personality, it might be best motorcycle protective clothing with a degree of impact protection included so that you know when you put on your jacket and pants, the protection is there and you don't have to remember to put it on.

Motor cycle leather clothing

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Driving in your neighborhood on your bike could be highly dangerous. Approximately 90% of urban motorcycle accidents are caused the other driver not by the motorcyclist. Riding with your headlights on is very important to being seen. Bright colors or reflective stripes can help a lot.

For those of us who are into styling, there are some great looking motorcycle clothing on the market these days. However, not all of the motorcycle clothing offers as much protection as you think. Protective motorcycle clothing are not created equal. In Europe, they have a standard for motorcycle clothing. For it be lawfully sold as "safety" clothing, it has to pass a series of European standards and bear the CE mark, which are pretty lengthy. How does the clothing performance hold up in abrasion, tearing and impact tests. Once they pass the test, then the manufacturer are allowed to sell the motorcycle protective clothing with the CE mark. Unfortunately, USA has no such regulation is available in the USA. Cheer up, all is not lost. Just requires you to pay attention to what you are buying.

Research suggests that majority of bike accident deaths could have been avoided if the rider had worn protective gears like the helmet or the motorcycle jacket. Motorcycle jackets or motocross jerseys help to minimize the severity of injuries thus emphasizing their utilities.

Motorcycle jackets can be effective safeguards against serious injuries. These jackets are lined with foam and padding in the high impact areas like shoulders, and elbows. Being the only obstacle between the ground and the body (in case the vehicle crashes), these jackets offer adequate protection against severe injury and abrasion.

Not many people realize that most motorcycle injuries occur below the belt. You love your legs and feet but when you are riding a motorcycle, the are extremely vulnerable to injuries. Make sure you wear a decent pair of high boots and protective pants. Leather, thick leather is a good choice. Check the pants for reinforcement at the knees and hips. The better safety pants should attach to your jacket by a zipper. Boots should be thick leather, with a sole that can flex with the foot but has a resistance to crushing across the foot. Heard of steel toe shoes? Well not a bad ideal for when you are riding.

The history of material normally used for motorcycle protective clothing has been leather. The thick nylon and other synthetic materials will work well too. Look into Kevlar reinforced jeans which hold up much better than normal jeans while skidding across asphalt at 70 m.p.h. Here is an interesting fact. According to the European standard abrasion test, normal jeans last 0.6 seconds, while protective motorcycle pants will last 5 seconds or more. Think about 5 seconds of protection versus about 0.5 seconds. If you have to think very hard, you have been riding your motorcycle without a helmet again. Go with the Kevlar protected, re-enforced jeans.

Leather tmotor cyle jacket for man

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Jackets — generally made from leather, ballistic nylon, cordura, Kevlar or other synthetics. Most jackets include special padding on elbows, spine and shoulders. Airbag system technology is now available fitted to jackets and vests for accident protection and impact protection for both riders and pillions. Competition-approved hard armor is superior to soft padding. Competition-approved back and chest protectors can be worn underneath jackets. Inflatable airbag jackets can offer an additional airbag for neck support. If you have not already purchased a motorcycle jacket, you should strongly consider it. You don't need an entire wardrobe of them, but choosing a high quality, durable motorcycle jacket is important for safety when you are riding your motorcycle. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should purchase a motorcycle jacket:

1. Protection: Motorcycle jackets offer the rider protection from both the elements and from injury in the event of a crash. Most come standard with padding in the highest impact areas, such as the shoulder and the elbows. In the event of a potential crash, this padding and protection will help to prevent burns and abrasions that are commonly experienced by riders who are not wearing this protective clothing. Also, many motorcycle jackets some standard with reflective gear that can offer additional safety for riders at night. While these jackets don't often double as daywear fashion, they are great for ensuring the safety of the riders.

2. Comfort: Motorcycle jackets are not only great for safety reasons, they are also great for giving the rider comfort whether they are just riding around town, or on a long journey. Motorcycle jackets can help protect against wind, sun and heat and even bugs. You would be surprised at how much these environmental elements will affect a rider.

3. Style: Motorcycle jackets can also offer just plain style to riders who wear them. Offered in a variety of materials, styles and colors, riders can truly customize their appearance when riding.

4. Fashion off the bike: Motorcycle jackets have become a mainstream fashion item for many people around the world. They are actually considered to be quite fashionable and trendy, attracting even non-riders to wear them. You will not only be able to get great use from your jacket while on the road, but you can wear it daily as a piece of your wardrobe. The ability to wear the motorcycle jacket any time will also help to defer the costs of your purchase. Consider the item as an investment piece within your wardrobe.

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5. Feeling: Motorcycle jackets are just a part of the complete look. Jackets have long been considered a traditional staple for riders, and by wearing one, you will instantly feel like an experienced rider. In fact, the type of jacket that you choose can even give you a certain strut in your walk.

The choices of motorcycle jackets available today are varied and plentiful. Styles are as unique as their designers, and modern synthetic materials give the biker an added option over the standard leather jacket, a tried and true material for protection against the elements and the road.

By today’s standards, most of the major motorcycle apparel manufacturers have come to agree on a common set of characteristics that tend to the specific needs of bikers as learned over the years.

Many of these needs vary with personal taste, and will vary with the type of riding being done, and the individual priorities of the discerning consumer.

Women motro cycle jacket

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A jacket is a type of sleeved hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. For clothing older than the mid-nineteenth century, a distinction is often maintained with a coat, but in many instances the terms are now interchangeable. A jacket is generally shorter, ending just below the waist, and often lighter. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing Motorbike jacket's name is itself descriptive enough that these types are used by motorcyclists. Manufactured with an aim to provide protection against seasonal weather changes and security. These women's motorcycle jackets are trendy giving desired complete protection.

TYPES OF WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLING LEATHER JACKETS

Vented racing jackets

The women's Vented Racing Jacket is our best selling motorcycle jacket, highly functional with simple no frills styling. It has two generous vents front and rear with a tough mesh shell to allow maximum airflow. The main zipper has an interior wind flap to eliminate air penetration. An inside snap and zippered pockets are set in the leather facing on the left and right side (respectively). Elbows and shoulders are reinforced with extra leather. This motorcycle jacket is cut long in the back with a padded kidney panel.

Two options are available for adjusting the sides - snaps or lacing. There are two zippered pockets on the front of the jacket and expansion joints behind the shoulders. This leather jacket has zippered sleeves and an insulated removable full sleeve liner with a hide-away fleece neck warmer. Soft, heavy naked leather with a dull luster shows off the natural grain and compliments the antique brass hardware.

Women’s classic motorcycle jacket

The Women's Classic Motorcycle Jacket I is cut extra long in the back with a padded kidney panel. Dual front and rear vents move the air easily through a mesh shell while an internal wind flap stops it cold at the zipper. A zip out full sleeve liner with a hide-away fleece neck warmer completes the climate control package.

Side lacing enables you to contour the motorcycle jacket to your body and an inside snap pocket is set in the leather facing where it won't rip out. Leather is 1.2 to 1.4 mm soft, thick and supple with a dull finish.

shoulders. Vents on the front, back and sleeves allow for The difference between the Women's Classic Motorcycle Jacket I and Women's Classic Motorcycle Jacket II is that the Women's Classic Motorcycle Jacket I has a watch pocket and a half belt in front. Outside of that they are the same motorcycle jacket.

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Fitted classic leather jackets

The Women's Fitted Classic Motorcycle Jacket is made of a very soft and supple 1.2-1.4 mm naked cowhide that affords serious protection. This Women's Fitted Classic Motorcycle Jacket has a zippered expansion side adjustment to allow for comfort when sitting. There are expansion joints behind the airflow during warmer weather. Four snap down lapels can be unsnapped so that the motorcycle jacket zips fully to the throat. Full sleeve liner has a hide away neck warmer to keep you warm during cooler weather. There are two generous inside pockets; right pocket has a snap closure and the left has a zippered closure. There are two exterior hand warmer pockets. Tapered at the waist to enhance the woman's shape, this is one of our best selling motorcycle jackets.

Women’s touring jackets

The Touring Jacket is made of a very soft and supple 1.2-1.4 mm naked cowhide that affords serious protection. There are expansion joints behind the shoulders. Vertical vents run along the sides and on the back of this jacket to allow for airflow during warmer weather. There are two generous inside pockets; right pocket has a snap closure and the left has a zippered closure and two exterior front pockets. The waist has Velcro straps that are over an elastic leather waist that enhance the woman’s shape