Posts tagged 'motorcycle gear'

A step-by-step guide to what happens after a custom leather order is placed. It covers order review, measurements, design mockups, material selection, pattern creation, cutting, stitching, quality...

A wrong leather jacket fit affects comfort, movement, armour position. This guide covers seven common sizing mistakes, including too tight or too loose, sleeve and jacket length, riding position...

A step-by-step guide to DIY leather repair. It covers the tools needed, how to fix surface scratches, restore faded colour and repair small tears, the shortcuts that damage leather, aftercare, and...

A practical guide to leather gear care for motorcycle riders. It covers a routine of checks, cleaning a leather suit or jacket, when conditioning and waterproofing may suit, and drying and storage...

A plain-language guide to the main types of leather used in jackets and racing gear. It compares cowhide, goatskin and sheepskin for feel, weight and typical use, explains full-grain, top-grain and...

Learn what CE marked motorcycle gear means. This guide explains the EN17092 classes A, AA and AAA, how abrasion, tear, seam and armour tests work, how leather and textile differ, and how to read the...

Cowhide, sheepskin and kangaroo leather each suit different gear. This guide compares their durability, weight, softness and care needs, explains where each is used in jackets, gloves and race suits...

A rider's guide to ankle biker boots covering where they fit between casual shoes and tall race boots, the features worth checking such as sole, closure and ankle protection, what the EN 13634...

A closer look at the Bravo green motorcycle gloves: cowhide leather with nylon stitching, carbon knuckle protection, poly-foam sliders, pre-curved fingers and a Velcro wrist strap. The guide also...

A rider-focused guide to choosing motorcycle leather trousers. It explains what EN 17092 classes and EN 1621-1 armour levels cover, how the fit should feel in the riding position, how racing, touring...

A leather motorcycle vest covers the torso against wind and debris and layers easily over a shirt or jacket. This guide explains how to choose leather, fit, closures and back protector compatibility...

A guide to the Nomad leather chaps: cowhide construction, a fixed 3/4 liner, front buckle, rear lacing and snap cuffs, plus how chaps fit over trousers, how they differ from a certified suit and how...

A guide to 5-pocket leather jeans for motorcycle riders and everyday wear: how the jeans-style layout works, the abrasion resistance of leather, what EN 17092 classes tell you, and care and storage...

A leather motorcycle vest adds a layer of style over a shirt or under a jacket. This guide covers what a vest can and cannot do for a rider, how to judge fit, leather type, lining and pockets, and...

Men's leather motorcycle gloves protect the hands, improve grip and suit many riding styles. This guide explains why leather is used, what the EN 13594 standard and its two levels mean, how gloves...