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Element 'A' the introduction
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Motorcycle Clothing cbt talk
Motorcycle clothing is designed to protect its wearer from impact, abrasion and the weather;
it's important to buy the very best protection you can afford. (This need not be new)
For a training course at Shires you can hire helmet, gloves. jacket, water-proof legings and boots.
Jackets, Boots and gloves
Again, make sure you take the time to choose clothing which meets your requirements.
Good motorcycle clothing is not cheap and reputable dealerships will always take the time to make sure
that the clothing you buy is suitable for the type of riding you do and fits you properly.
Protective clothing falls into two basic categories:
- Leather
- Cordura
Both have advantages and disadvantages. It's likely that if you asked 10 motorcycle riders what the best
protective clothing is that you would get 10 quite different answers. Choose clothing that is comfortable
will give you protection from impact, abrasion and the weather. If clothing is designed to give you impact
and abrasion protection it will have the CE mark. Consider purchasing separate body armour if it does not
carry the CE mark. Leather clothing will probably carry a "Genuine Leather" or "Cowhide" label sewn into it somewhere.
You may also hear the word gortex mentioned alot, this can be found in leather and cordura, it is mostly
a weatherproof lining inside the garment, Gortex is normaly expensive but well worth the money.
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One piece suits
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One piece suits have the advantage of covering your body without any joins at the waist.
this reduces the risk from abrasion in the event of an accident.
There is also the advantage that there is less openings for the weather to find it's way in.
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Jackets
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Seperate Jackets are also available in Leather and Cordura, but other makes are available.
Leather is usually worn as the main clothing, where Cordura is usually worn over the top of you main clothing,
so if you need to ride you bike to work cordura could be more suitable if there are no changing facilities at
your place of work.
Seperates also give the option to buy at different times when budget allows, and maybe different
colours. maybe to match the colour of your bike etc..
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Boots
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Motorcycle Boots are not generally cheap and reputable dealerships will always take the time to
make sure that the boots you buy are suitable for the type of riding you do and fit you properly.
Choose boots that are comfortable and which are suitable for the kind of riding you will do.
Make sure they're waterproof if you're going to be riding to work every day. |
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Gloves
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Sturdy gloves that provide good abrasion protection are the sensible minimum requirement.
There are many, many gloves available.
Motorcycle gloves are not generally cheap and reputable dealerships will always take the time to
make sure that the gloves you buy are suitable for the type of riding you do and fit you properly.
Choose gloves that are comfortable and which are suitable for the kind of riding you will do.
Make sure they're waterproof if you're going to be riding to work every day
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Summery
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As mentioned there are many different types of clothing, gloves and boots to choose from, the
thing to remember here is that they do not need to be new, car boot sales, ebay, etc are a good
place to look for clothing, and some good deals are there to be had
When buying clothing always consider thees three rules:-
What protection will I get from:-
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Shires Clothing
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Please remember that you are able to purchace the hire kit you use at shires for excellent prices.
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Element 'A' Helmets |
Element 'B' |
Element 'C' |
Element 'D' |
Element 'E' |
CBT Info
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