Bike Leathers

Bike leathers are high-up on your items to buy when you want to ride a motorbike. From the bike itself, a helmet, motorbike boots and leathers, there are few other aspects you need to consider when buying motorbike clothing. Fleeing down the twisting country lanes, racing on track or simply going for tour around the Highlands of Scotland, motor-bikers around the country need to stay safe and all it takes is a spot of mud on the road or a car-driver not paying attention and you could be off, sliding down the road leaving your skin behind.

With more protection, you can feel more confident should the worst happen. Without the correct motorbike clothing you are running the risk of serious injury, or even death. Stepping aside for the morbid side of why you need bike leathers, there are a few more areas to think about when you want to buy a set of leathers, which include the aesthetic appeal and the fitment.

Not only should your bike leathers look cool and suit, or match, your bike's colour scheme but they need to protect your body in all of the right places. Your spine, shoulders, elbows, knees and chest need protection. There are leathers for your bike that can be bought according to the graphics on your bike. For example, if you've got a Repsol Honda CBR 1000F replica, then you can buy leathers that are the typical black, white and orange, so you not only look the part but can get into 'character' when you swing your leg over.

There are two types of bike leathers you can choose, either an all-in-one suit or separates. Separates are good for town riding and for when you have social meetings, whereas a full-suit is good for when you are going on a long ride, taking it to the track or the roads are greasy or wet. It's important to remember that bikers are involved in many crashes, and it's normally due to other road-users not driving with due care and attention, but the biker always comes off worse. And that's the reason why you should invest in the best bike leathers you can afford.

One-piece suits are made from leather and a special blend of material that makes them very durable and tough if you are involved in an accident. Skidding across the unforgiving asphalt is not something anyone would recommend but if you can save yourself from skin grafts and permanent damage to your body, then you should invest in a bike suit.

Once you buy your bike leathers make sure they fit and that you take care of them. Special leather conditioners and storing them correctly, as well as drying them if they get wet, is vitally important to make them last as long as possible and retain their elasticity. Having air circulate the leathers is important so that it doesn't get affected by mould or humidity. Ensure you store your bike leathers in a cool place so that they will stay 'healthy' for longer.