Now that you've finally gotten your hands on your precious Harley-Davidson, you feel the need to equip yourself with the right kind of motorcycle apparel that will not only do justice for your biker image but more importantly give you ample protection as you rev up and hit the fast lane.
One thing you should keep in mind when buying your motorcycle apparel is that image is not everything. Riding a motor bike entails a lot of responsibility because it is a dangerous activity especially when practiced with ignorance and neglect. Safety should always be your top priority. For example in choosing between a stylish pair of boots and boots that are complete with ankle protection and support, non slippery soles and toe sliders, you should be on the safe side and go with the latter.
But fortunately, style and protection do not come in separate packages anymore. There are a lot of motorcycle gear made with the highest standards in quality and safety that are stylish and fashionable at the same time. This will make choosing motorcycle apparel much easier.
So that you don't forget any essential apparel, here is a basic checklist for the motorcycle clothing must-haves:
Leather Jacket. No, this is not to give you that rockstar image or the tough guy look you've always wanted. The leather jacket's more significant purpose is to protect you from wind and road debris such as dust and sand. It also shields you from heat during scorching sunny days and gives you warmth for those cold winter rides. And because most jackets offer armor and foam padding, as well as patches in the shoulders and elbows, it protects you from abrasion in case of a crash. It is both a stylish and functional motorcycle gear that you should not forget to buy when you go shopping.
Leather Pants. A jacket won't be complete without a pair of leather pants to go with. Leather pants have long been a popular wear for motorcycle riders because leather not only protects them from abrasions during accidents but also serves as a wind breaker during cold weather.
Biker Boots. Because this pair of footwear covers your calf, chances of getting burns from the exhaust pipe or getting skin abrasions from skids are greatly reduced. And with the wide variety of boots to choose from, it won't be hard to make a choice that will suit your motorcycling needs. In fact, gear manufacturers like Harley Davidson also has Womens Harley Davidson Boots for the female riders that have fast proliferated at present.
Helmet. This is one of the most important riding accessories that you should never forget. There have been many lives lost in accidents that could have been saved if they wore helmets. You can never predict when an accident will strike, that's why you should wear a helmet at all times to protect your head from any serious injuries.
Goggles or sunglasses. This is needed to protect your eyes from the glaring sun and keep dust out of your vision to have a smooth motorcycle ride.
Be sure that when you ride your bike, you're complete with all these apparel that are necessary not only to give you that biker image you want to project but more importantly to ensure you of a smooth and safe ride.
