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Buying Motorcycle Riding Gear - Choosing the Right Stuff

** The following is excerpted from the book, The Perfect Motorcycle: How to Choose, Find and Buy the Perfect New or Used Bike. The information provided here will give you a framework to guide your motorcycle purchases. Space limitations preclude an in-depth discussion of the subject. You can find out about the book at www.theperfectmotorcycle.com. There are also 18 checklists and worksheets available for download at www.theperfectmotorcycle.com/download-worksheets-and-che.html that you can use to supplement the information in the book.

Generally, when we decide what clothes to buy and wear, we choose particular clothes to feel comfortable in public settings, and to look a certain way to portray a certain image to others. We usually chose based on this evaluation hierarchy, from most to least important:

1. Style
2. Color
3. Fabric
4. Comfort
5. Function
6. Protection

Choosing specialized motorcycle riding gear requires us to flip those criteria upside down. The order of importance of the criteria for choosing riding gear is:

1. Protection
2. Function
3. Comfort
4. Fabric
5. Color
6. Style

Motorcyclists need protection from weather, abrasion, impact, invisibility, and bad music. Properly-designed riding gear can protect you from the first four. Sun, wind, rain and extreme temperatures are the elements requiring consideration. We’ll need to weigh abrasion protection in your decision, because sliding body parts rapidly along an asphalt or cement surface is an excellent way to remove skin and flesh (which presumably you want to avoid). We all understand the need limit the damage from bouncing against, and getting hit by, stuff.

It’s a miracle car drivers can find time to spend on driving at all, what with all the other obviously more important activities they need to be doing while the car is in motion. If other drivers can easily see us, though, they are way less likely to do something that will cause us injury, so we’ll need to consider how to be conspicuous.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of choosing riding gear like we choose street clothes. But motorcycle gear is more like the gear worn by fighter pilots, professional football players, or fire fighters, than it is like the rest of the clothes in our closet. Those “clothes” worn by the professionals mentioned are used to fulfill special purposes. Those purposes are also quite different from each other. You won’t see a guy climbing into an F-16 dressed like a fire fighter, for example.

A difference between a fighter pilot and a motorcyclist, however, is that pilots don’t care how they look in their suits, because it’s rare for the pilot to walk around in public in his uniform. The way the professional uniforms look takes a back seat to the function of the garments. Motorcyclists can follow this example. It is a rare rider, indeed, who considers the protection of riding gear as the only criterion (although there are a few of us, and admittedly we look kind of funny walking through the mall while geared-up). But in all cases, protection should be the first criterion.

Plan to Upgrade
Motorcycling has a rich, vivid history and has developed a strong culture. Aviation and sports are two other disciplines that also have a colorful heritage. The motorcycling environment has changed, if for no other reason than in just the last thirty years, traffic has increased to a point where there are twice as many vehicles per mile of road. Change is also hard to deal with when it involves letting go of a product that has served you well, and that identifies you as a member of a group.

Technology keeps improving, and smart engineers keep designing great new products to make those activities safer. All professionals equip themselves with the latest and best gear available. Professional motorcyclists, too, use the best protective gear available. But your typical riding environment is much different than professional racers—it’s worse! All the traffic they have to deal with is about the same size as they are, and going in the same direction. You don’t have a paramedic standing by every couple miles. And, most competitive environments have been designed without hard, immovable objects (trees, telephone poles, guardrails, mailboxes, and the like) within striking distance of the riding area. If you consider yourself a serious rider, keep in touch with advances in riding and plan to upgrade your gear, when something measurably better comes along.

ATTGAT
A phrase used by some veteran motorcyclists is ATGATT, which is an acronym that stands for “All The Gear, All The Time.” Even the best gear won’t protect you if it’s at home in the closet. Even if you are going on a short ride, even just to the store, you should put on your protective gear.

Because of factors beyond anyone’s control, if you ride long enough, the question is not if you will need the extra protection of specialized riding gear, but when you will need it. No one plans to have an accident, of course, but they happen to even the best riders. Like all aspects of motorcycling, keeping your balance is important. Just because you want to believe you won’t have an accident, we’re all bound by the same laws of physics and probability. Keep your arrogance and vanity in check, and suit up. Riding is risky enough without tempting fate by riding naked.

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Xelement Mens Armored Black Two-Piece Armored Rainsuit $69.95 The Armored rain gear is a high-tech two-piece rainsuit designed to keep you dry and safe on the road. The suit includes a waterproof jacket and pants waterproof boot covers a detachable snap-button hood and sealed waterproof zippers. Has a lot of safety features: reflective piping on jacket and pants reflective panel on back of jacket and Level-3 removable shoulder elbow and knee/shin armor. Level-3 armor is lighter more comfortable has a higher impact absorption and provides the highest CE approved protection. The jacket and pants are sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel and are sold together..

Jet Stream 2pc Rainsuit $38.99 Teknic Jet Stream 2pc Rainsuit Garment Type: 2pc rain suit Waterproofing: PVC with heat welded seams Specific Details: Scotchlite® 3M™ reflective stripes on arms, waterproof front flap, to cover main zip on jacket, elastic waistband, elastic stirrups on pants, zippered entries on legs **Note: Sized to fit over gear

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Tourmaster Mens Yellow Elite Series II Rainsuit Jacket $76.49 Waterproof polyurethane-backed heavy-duty nylon shell with sealed seam construction.;Features an Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.;Contoured microfiber-lined collar features an adjustable Velcro® closure.;Polyester mesh lining enhances air circulation and comfort.;Chest map pockets feature waterproof zippers Tour Master’s Scoop Vent System and a mesh backing so they can be opened for ventilation when needed.;Two large waterproof bellows pockets maximize carrying capacity.;Underarm grommets allow airflow that diminishes moisture buildup.;3M? Scotchlite® reflective piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility.;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel.;Dual wind flap and Velcro® main closure keeps moisture sealed out.;Elastic cuff with Velcro® closure helps eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve.;Hanging loop is built into the collar for post-ride air drying.;2-Piece Rainsuit (Pants sold separately);. ;

Tourmaster Mens Blue Elite Series II Rainsuit Jacket $76.49 Waterproof polyurethane-backed heavy-duty nylon shell with sealed seam construction.;Features an Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.;Contoured microfiber-lined collar features an adjustable Velcro® closure.;Polyester mesh lining enhances air circulation and comfort.;Chest map pockets feature waterproof zippers Tour Master’s Scoop Vent System and a mesh backing so they can be opened for ventilation when needed.;Two large waterproof bellows pockets maximize carrying capacity.;Underarm grommets allow airflow that diminishes moisture buildup.;3M? Scotchlite® reflective piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility.;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel.;Dual wind flap and Velcro® main closure keeps moisture sealed out.;Elastic cuff with Velcro® closure helps eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve.;Hanging loop is built into the collar for post-ride air drying.;2-Piece Rainsuit (Pants sold separately);. ;

Tourmaster Mens Red Elite Series II Rainsuit Jacket $76.49 Waterproof polyurethane-backed heavy-duty nylon shell with sealed seam construction.;Features an Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.;Contoured microfiber-lined collar features an adjustable Velcro® closure.;Polyester mesh lining enhances air circulation and comfort.;Chest map pockets feature waterproof zippers Tour Master’s Scoop Vent System and a mesh backing so they can be opened for ventilation when needed.;Two large waterproof bellows pockets maximize carrying capacity.;Underarm grommets allow air;Underarm grommets allow airflow that diminishes moisture buildup.;3M? Scotchlite® reflective piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility.;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel.;Dual wind flap and Velcro® main closure keeps moisture sealed out.;Elastic cuff with Velcro® closure helps eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve.;Hanging loop is built into the collar for post-ride air drying.;2-Piece Rainsuit (Pants sold separately);. ;

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Custom Leathercraft Custom Leathercraft Md 20mm 3pc Yel Rainsuit R110M $9.76 Md 20mm 3pc yel rainsuit .20mm thickness Medium weight jacket, bib pants, and detachable hood Watertight single layer PVC with corduroy collar Medium Brand #: Custom Leathercraft R110M UPC: 084298811036 Keywords: rain coat gear suit rainsuit medium grade

Tourmaster Defender Black and Blue 2-Piece Rainsuit $89.99 Waterproof Polyurethane-backed nylon shell with sealed seam construction.;Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to help eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.;Contoured microfiber-lined collar features an adjustable Velcro closure.;Polyester mesh lining enhances air circulation and comfort.;Two large side-entry hand pockets waterproof zippered chest pocket and a bellows thigh pant pocket.;Underarm grommets allow airflow that diminishes moisture build-up;3M Scotchlite reflective piping and Tour Mater’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility.;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel.;Dual wind flap and Velcro main jacket closure keeps moisture sealed out.;High -density nylon seat panel to minimize slipping and add strength.;Elastic flex panel pant waist provides a comfortable fit.;Elastic cuffs with Velcro closures help eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve and leg.;Removable suspenders and leg stirrups.;.

Tourmaster Defender Black and Red 2-Piece Rainsuit $89.99 Waterproof Polyurethane-backed nylon shell with sealed seam construction.;Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to help eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.;Contoured microfiber-lined collar features an adjustable Velcro closure.;Two large side-entry hand pockets waterproof zippered chest pocket and a bellows thigh pant pocket.;Underarm grommets allow airflow that diminishes moisture build-up;3M Scotchlite reflective piping and Tour Mater’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility.;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel.;Dual wind flap and Velcro main jacket closure keeps moisture sealed out.;High -density nylon seat panel to minimize slipping and add strength.;Elastic flex panel pant waist provides a comfortable fit.;Elastic cuffs with Velcro closures help eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve and leg.;Removable suspenders and leg stirrups.;.

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Tourmaster Mens Blue Sentinel Rainsuit Jacket $85.49 Waterproof and breathable Rip Stop Nylon shell with sealed seams is rated MVM 5000 for maximum breathability. ;Features an Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood to help eliminate seepage in the collar area. The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket. ;Self-contained storage pouch allows the jacket to stuff into itself for convenient storage. ;Chest map pockets feature waterproof zippers Tour Master’s Scoop Vent System and a mesh backing so they can be opened for ventilation when needed.;Three large waterproof bellows pockets maximize carrying capacity. ;Waterproof zippered underarm exhaust vents allow warm air to exit from the jacket interior.;3M? Scotchlite® reflective piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility. ;Sized to be worn over motorcycle riding apparel. ;Includes a jacket to pant zipper attachment that matches perfectly with the Tour Master Sentinel Rain Pants.;Shock Cord waist adjustment seals the sweep and provides a tailored fit. ;Full wind flap and Velcro® main closure keeps moisture sealed out. ;Elastic cuff with Velcro® closure helps eliminate water encroachment into the sleeve. ;Hanging loop is built into the collar for post-ride air drying.;.

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