We know to put on a helmet every time we ride, but helmets are not the only basic protection that riders need.
Other than helmets, motorcycle safety gear such as riding gloves, boots and jackets will comfort your body and protect your limbs from injury during accidents.
Read MoreRecently I was offered the opportunity to sample and review a new VikingCycle leather jacket from Motorcyclehouse.com. I decided it was indeed time for some hide in my motorcycle life again and being a fan of the classics chose the Angel Fire Motorcycle jacket. You know the style. Think Brando in ‘The Wild One’, The Ramones or even Schwarzenegger in ‘The Terminator’. The iconic biker jacket. If I’m going to wear another leather jacket on a bike it’s going to be the standard. Decision made.
Read MoreOlympia Motoquest Guide Pants
The Olympia Motoquest pants are a versatile and protective piece of riding gear. They have enough protection for street riding and a fit that is also compatible with adventure and dual sport riding. They are a perfect complement to the Motoquest Jacket.
Read MoreThe Olympia Motoquest jacket is a full featured four season riding jacket. It has the flexibility and comfort needed for dual sport riding while maintaining the protective features required for street riding. Simply put, this jacket is a do-it-all motorcycle jacket.
Read MoreDifferent Types of Motorcycle Jackets
When I started riding my dual sport bike I found a whole new type of gear was needed. I never had a dirt bike as a kid so I had no idea what offroad riding gear would be best for what I was doing. I also found that the available choices for gear that successfully crosses over between street and offroad is pretty limited.
Read MoreAeromoto Dry Tour Boot in action.
The Aeromoto Dry Tour motorcycle boots are a great value if you are looking for a good waterproof touring boot. They are reasonably protective, comfortable, and performed as advertised in the wet weather.
Read MoreHeld Evo Thrux Gloves
The Held Evo Thrux is a well made glove that boasts many technical features. At the time this article was written the price for these gloves is about $130. These gloves are not cheap, but after a full season of riding they have proven to be a great addition to my glove collection. These gloves are equally at home on the street or the track.
Read MoreFox Polarpaw Gloves in action
The Fox Polarpaw glove is an affordable glove that offers good protection, but perhaps it was not named properly. If you are looking for a cold weather glove I would not suggest these gloves, but if you want a glove to transition from mesh gloves to cold weather gloves the Polarpaw will fill that gap. They are reasonably priced at $39.99 so adding these gloves to your arsenal won’t break the bank.
Read MoreSliders Cold Pro Waterproof Kevlar Gloves
The Sliders Cold Pro Waterproof Kevlar Riding Gloves pack a lot of value into a great pair of gloves. It’s hard to find a good waterproof winter glove under $50, but this one fits the bill.
Read MoreCap'n Kevlar
The Sliders 4.0 Kevlar Riding Jeans are fantastic. The Sliders jeans are priced very competitively and provide a great deal of protection for riding jeans.
Read MoreAeromoto Sport Leather Jacket
The Aeromoto Sport leather jacket is a great value. The quality was better than expected at this price point and the jacket performed very well. The styling of this jacket is at home in the saddle, commuting to work, or hanging out down town.
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