{"id":2505,"date":"2021-01-27T15:25:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2021-01-27T15:25:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:25:16","slug":"choosing-motorcycle-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/choosing-motorcycle-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginners guide to Choosing Motorcycle Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single biggest question when starting to look at motorbike clothing is whether to use Leather or Synthetic. Secondly, you need to consider what bike you will be riding and in what weather. You will also need to consider what protection you want and what is sensible for your needs. Lastly, it would help if you pondered what items of clothing you want to buy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e61e84c7ecb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e61e84c7ecb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/choosing-motorcycle-clothing\/#motorcycle_leathers_pros_and_cons_for_beginners\" >Motorcycle Leathers Pros and Cons for Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/choosing-motorcycle-clothing\/#choosing_synthetic_clothing_for_motorcyclists\" >Choosing Synthetic Clothing for Motorcyclists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/choosing-motorcycle-clothing\/#essential_motorbike_clothing\" >Essential Motorbike Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/choosing-motorcycle-clothing\/#summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"motorcycle_leathers_pros_and_cons_for_beginners\"><\/span>Motorcycle Leathers Pros and Cons for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather has been a hugely popular option for quite some time now for motorcyclists. It has some serious pros when used on a motorbike; however, it has significant drawbacks. Sometimes people go for the look other times for the practicality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brief list of pros and cons can be seen below;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Pros of Motorcycle Leathers<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardwearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longlasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces drag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><i>Cons of Motorcycle Leathers<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn Skintight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not waterproof Heavy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longtime to wear in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choosing_synthetic_clothing_for_motorcyclists\"><\/span>Choosing Synthetic Clothing for Motorcyclists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying synthetic clothing, you need to ensure that you are buying armored clothing, some clothing the armor can be taken out. Some of the cheap Internet options do not include the armor hence the sometimes lower price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Pros of Synthetic Motorcycle Clothing<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to wear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for commuting waterproof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armoured<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal starting equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><i>Cons of Synthetic Motorcycle Clothing<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No tough durable surface between you and the ground<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"essential_motorbike_clothing\"><\/span>Essential Motorbike Clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Helmet is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a non-negotiable item; this is a law requirement, although you can get several different styles. Providing it has the right safety requirements, then it is legal. The styles are a full face, a flip-top motocross style, and an open face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloves<\/span><\/i><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are three different styles to choose from, leather, waterproof and thermal. This might depend more on fit, comfort, and whether you will be riding in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackets and trousers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be armored or non-armored, \u00be length or short in synthetic, and lastly, it could be leather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>Boots for<\/i> road riding are usually leather and are either more casual touring boots or race style boots, often armored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for advice, it is usually best to hold off buying any items until after your CBT and Direct Access; this way, you can discuss what options you require with the salesperson and the instructors. The instructors should give you sound advice on what they would recommend; you will probably find they have both Leather and Synthetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of whether or not to get one or the other can be affected by various decisions and is one you must choose for yourself, but if you intend to ride for many years, there&#8217;s nothing to stop you from starting on one and changing to something else later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The single biggest question when starting to look at motorbike clothing is whether to use Leather or Synthetic. Secondly, you need to consider what bike you will be riding and in what weather. You will also need to consider what protection you want and what is sensible for your needs. 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