My friend is wondering if he should buy motorcycle-specific gear.
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You should wear riding gear to enjoy motorcycle life safely and comfortably!
Since you're here, allow me to explain why you need riding gear.
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I’d appreciate it!
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Riding gear comes with the following features not found in ordinary clothes!
- Wearable with protector inserts
- Riding comfort
- Designed to prevent flapping
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To begin with, you can wear protector inserts like these under your riding gear.
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I know it’s better to have a protector insert than not, but is it truly that important?
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Absolutely, protector inserts are essential!
In a fall, there is change you may hit or scrape your elbows, knees or back, right?
Protectors are designed to shield the rider from impacts and scrapes in a fall!
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That’s absolutely right.
After a fall, it’s too late to decide to wear riding gear.
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Exactly!
Before riding a motorcycle, you must always think about the possibility of falling and be prepared so that you sustain minimal damage if you do fall!
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Next, riding gear provides better riding comfort.
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Riding comfort? I’m not sure what you mean?
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Didn’t we have a conversation earlier about proper riding position?
Riding gear is designed to match your riding position.
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Wearing gear that does not match your riding position will cause your clothes to stick out.
This puts unnecessary strain on your body and causes fatigue!
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I see! Wearing riding gear makes touring and other kinds of long distance riding more comfortable.
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Lastly, what riding gear prevents flapping?
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When you are riding a motorcycle, the wind causes your gear to flap about.
When a jacket flaps while riding, airflow resistance increases. This causes the body to easily fatigue and the warm air inside it to escape.
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Wow, really?
How does riding gear stop this from happening?
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The surface fabric, for example, is stiffer than that of ordinary clothes.
Some riding gear come with an adjuster belt to prevent the gear from flapping.
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I see.
I now get why the flapping prevention feature is so essential for comfortable riding.
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Do you understand the need for riding gear?
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I sure do!
There are good reasons for motorcycle-specific gear.
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Exactly!
Wear motorcycle riding gear designed with features not found in ordinary clothes, and lead a safe and comfortable motorcycle life!
Is riding gear actually necessary?
Isn't riding gear a waste of money, and couldn’t he just wear ordinary clothes?