| Ask any seasoned biker about riding in the rain and | | | | head. |
| they'll tell you to get decent good quality motorcycle | | | | 2. Leather Motorcycle Jackets - Be careful of |
| rain gear that not only improves your judgment on | | | | information overload here as there are too many |
| the road but that also lasts long. Making your mind up | | | | types of leather jackets available to mention here. |
| on what to gear to purchase is almost as delicate as | | | | You basic concern is to get one that is made from |
| buying the bike itself so it's best to be very careful | | | | genuine Cow Hide leather or textile jackets if you |
| when making those decisions and this is especially | | | | prefer. Ideally you want the jacket to be protective |
| relevant if you're a woman. Every day more and | | | | as keep you dry, but take note; certain types of |
| more women are joining the movement and | | | | leather become stiff when they've become wet like |
| becoming more independent and most of them take | | | | those made from "Water Buffalo" hide. It must also |
| to the streets and buy a motorcycle. Now many | | | | be well ventilated and allow full movement like when |
| manufacturers are slightly behind when it comes to | | | | you're tall so flexibility and durability is key. |
| updating their shelves and stock with appropriate | | | | 3. Leather Motorcycle Pants - Similar to jackets in |
| women's motorcycle rain gear so this makes it | | | | design requirements. You need to be able to move |
| somewhat difficult for women riders to find what | | | | freely, be protected and keep dry when in the rain. |
| they are looking for but let's first establish what it | | | | 4. Motorcycle Riding Boots - If you're riding bikes that |
| rain gear you're going to need. | | | | feature in the Victory motorcycle range then you |
| 1. Motorcycle Helmets - First things first, you're | | | | want your Boots to compliment your style. You |
| definitely going to need a motorcycle helmet and not | | | | boots should be breathable, be made from genuine |
| just any one helmet, one that's designed to give you | | | | Cow hide or Buffalo and support your feet and |
| crystal clear vision and protection. The most | | | | ankles to avoid any unwanted injuries. Good grip on |
| important function of a helmet is to protect your | | | | the pedals is essential through all weather types so |
| head in the unlikely event of an accident or collision. | | | | keep track; very important if you're tall. |
| Make sure you buy only helmets that have been | | | | 5. Motorcycle Gloves - Invest in a decent pair that will |
| certified by the DOT or the Snell Foundation. The | | | | keep your hands not only dry but also warm as this |
| recommended helmets for wet weather are full face | | | | is the most vulnerable area for any biker to get |
| helmets because they cover the whole face not like | | | | exposed to the elements. |
| Novelty Motorcycle Helmets that consist mainly of | | | | Don't hold back on quality motorcycle rain gear |
| Skid Lid helmets which are basically considered to be | | | | because it could literally mean the difference |
| "Half Face" because they only cover the top of your | | | | between life and death so invest smartly. |