Harley Davidson Safety Protective Clothing

Harley Davidson clothing is really a must but a lot of clothing that is fun to wear and shows your love for your Harley doesn't offer much safety protection. Did you know that the greatest number of motorcycle injuries happen below your waist. Since your legs and feet are particularly exposed, it is crucial that you wear safety pants and a good pair of high boots. Make sure your safety pants are reinforced at both the knees and hips.

Boots should be constructed of heavy, durable leather and a flexible sole so the foot can repel crushing of the foot. Harley Davidson motorcycle clothing is traditionally made of leather, but a good quality, synthetic materials like nylon will also work.

In safety abrasion tests, regular denim jeans only lasted 0.6 seconds where protective motorcycle pants or Kevlar reinforced jeans lasted 5 seconds or more. Every second counts during a motorcycle accident. Same thing applies to Harley Davidson motorcycle jackets. If you choose a leather motorcycle jacket, make sure that is quality, thick leather and not just "pretty" leather.

Your elbows and shoulders areas of the jacket should be reinforced with protection material. In addition, remember your hands! If you go into a slide, you will automatically throw your arms out in front of you with your palms face down to try and stop your slide. So, protective gloves with reinforced palms are very important. Now, that you have purchased good Harley Davidson safety protection clothing - Wear It! Doesn't help you much if it is stored in the closet.