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Before you come anywhere close to a motorcycle, you should [http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/beginner/sander-test.html read this article] by our own IanJ on the benefits of having good riding gear. Read it now, for your own good.
 
Before you come anywhere close to a motorcycle, you should [http://www.obairlann.net/reaper/motorcycle/beginner/sander-test.html read this article] by our own IanJ on the benefits of having good riding gear. Read it now, for your own good.
  
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And always remember '''ATGATT: All The Gear, All The Time'''
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And always remember '''ATGATT: All The Gear, All The Time'''. In that vein, a word from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
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Revision as of 15:37, 31 December 2008

Before you come anywhere close to a motorcycle, you should read this article by our own IanJ on the benefits of having good riding gear. Read it now, for your own good.

And always remember ATGATT: All The Gear, All The Time. In that vein, a word from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:

Safety gear.jpg


What factors should I consider when looking for riding gear?

Do I really need to wear all this stuff?

General Gear Recommendations

Places to buy gear online

Icon_mini_members.gif Helmet

Boots

Jacket

Pants

Gloves

Earplugs

Leather suit

Aerostich Roadcrafter Suit

Rain gear

Reflective Vest

Back protector

Heated cold-weather gear

Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear

Can I leave my protective gear/helmet on the bike?

I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??

Corona Tank Top: Safer Than Leather