Motorcycle Riding Gear and You

There’s nothing like the wind in your face as you cruise down the open road or zip around the highway on your motorcycle, but these mean machines aren’t known for being the safest ride. It’s important that you always wear the proper riding gear on your bike to keep your trips fun and injury-free. We here at Ball Equipment want to help you stay safe, so we’ve put together some of the essential riding gear you’ll need, below. To learn more, or to see the motorcycles and motorcycle accessories we have for sale, contact our stores in Richmond and Sandusky, Michigan, today!

Head Gear

Your head is particularly vulnerable on motorcycle rides in a number of ways, and it’s important to wear the right gear to counteract all the dangers.

Helmet

Obviously, you need a helmet. Without one, you risk serious injury to every part of your head, including your brain. Find yourself one that’s crash-test certified to ensure it actually protects you in the event of an accident, and ideally one that’s full-coverage. If possible, make sure yours has proper ventilation to keep the face shield from fogging.

Eye Protection

If you don’t have a full-coverage helmet, or if you feel the need for an extra layer of security, riding goggles or sunglasses can protect your eyes from airborne debris, inclement weather, the wind itself, and glare on sunny days. 

Ear Protection

The combination of the roaring engine, wind, and other road noise can be seriously damaging to your hearing. Try earplugs, reusable wax balls, or other noise-canceling ear wear. 

Outfit

Obviously, the lack of a cab puts more than just your head in danger. You’ll need some more gear to keep the rest of your body safe, as well. Start with full-length shirts and pants made of a breathable but durable material like leather or denim to protect your skin if you end up falling. 

Next, you’ll want to consider protecting your feet and hands. Boots that have good grip and go above the ankle are ideal. As for hands, gloves can help keep them from getting too battered if there’s an accident.

Visibility

Not all the dangers of motorcycle-riding come from the road itself. Other drivers can be just as hazardous, especially if you’re on something as small and hard to see as a bike. To counteract that threat, we recommend visibility gear like a neon vest, reflective stripes, and other clothing and add-ons that make you hard to miss.

We hope these tips help keep you just a bit safer on your motorcycle adventures! For more information, or to see the motorcycles we have available, contact us at Ball Equipment. We proudly serve the people of Richmond, Sandusky, and Detroit, Michigan—let us serve you today!