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Summary: The proper safety equipment is important for preventing injury and offering security in case of an accident. Before going for a ride, use the recommendations offered in this video.
Chad Meeker has been a working motorcycle mechanic for seven years. He has owned and operated a garage, specializing in street bikes, for three years. He has been riding motorcycles...read more
"I'm Chad I present motorcycles in Wilmington, North Carolina on behalf of expertvillage.com I'm here to show you some of my maintenance on our bike before you go out for a ride. Next we are going to talk about is safety equipment it is a major part of riding. Get yourself a good helmet make sure it is a good snell approve or dot approve helmet. Helmets like these I mean you can get a good helmet for around $100 it is worth to have to protect your head especially if you end up hitting the ground. Another good thing to have is a good set of gloves these gloves help you as far your hands riding and second of all if you go down they will help your hands from your know getting all rashed up from the road. Another good thing to have is a good leather jacket a good leather jacket will help it keeps the wind off, it keeps the bugs off of you, and if you do happen to have a accident it will help you sliding down the road on your bare skin. "
eHow Article: Motorcycle Safety Equipment