4 Things to Know When Buying a Motorcycle Jacket

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4 Things to Know When Buying a Motorcycle Jacket
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Motorcycle Jackets

• Modern motorcycle jackets have come a long way
  from their yesteryear counterparts. From simple
  leather jackets to Kevlar ones, the variety of
  riding jackets at a motorcyclists disposal is
  huge.

• Whether buying your first motorcycle jacket or
  replacing your trusty old one that has seen many
  a mile (and hopefully none a fall), there are
  scores of options you can choose from.

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Things to know consider before buying a
motorcycle Jacket.

1. The Jacket Should Complement Your Riding Style

• Are you a track junkie? Or do you love exploring
  unpaved routes and trails? Or do you instead
  prefer cruising through the countryside?

• Track riders are better off with a one-piece suit
  that hugs the skin tight and doesnt flap at high
  speeds. But in the other two scenarios, a
  separate riding jacket and pant is more suitable.

• A standalone jacket trumps a one-piece suit any
  day.

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2. Know Your Jacket Material

• Motorcycle jackets are made of different
  materials. 

• Textile jackets made of synthetic fibres like
  nylon are popular and tend to sport abrasion
  resistant materials like Armacor, Dynatec,
  Kevlar, and Cordura. 

•  These materials also excel at breathability,
  cold protection, and waterproofness. 

• If you are a casual weekend rider or tourer, go
  for a nylon or polyester jacket as it offers
  unmatched comfort.

•  If you are a sportier rider and do not mind
  sacrificing a little bit of comfort in the quest
  for greater safety, go with a leather jacket
  eyes-closed.

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3. The Most Important Aspect of Your Jacket Its
Armour

• This is the most important part of choosing a
  good motorcycle riding jacket.

• It should have certified and integrated armour at
  all the right places. That includes your back,
  arms, and chest.

• Look for a jacket that has CE approved armour.
  CE1 and CE2 are standards that any piece of
  riding armour is graded on.

• you can opt for a jacket with CE1 armour and
  later upgrade to CE2 armour. 

• Regardless of which grade of armour you opt for,
  make sure its protective padding is elastic and
  large enough to dissipate the energy of an impact
  efficiently. 

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4. Why is the Fit so Important?

• Your riding jacket has to fit you in a snug yet
  comfortable manner. 

• Comfortable because it should allow you to
  perform your full range of motion, which is
  necessary when you are riding a motorcycle. 

• When trying on a jacket, check if the jacket fits
  you well while standing and sitting. 

• Motorcycle clothing is usually sold separately
  for men and women. And while a few can be
  labelled as unisex, sizing usually differs from
  manufacturer to manufacturer.

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• While there is no arguing that a motorcycle
  jacket makes you look good, that alas is only its
  secondary function.

• The answer to the question of how to buy a
  motorcycle jacket as such lies in giving due
  credence to those factors above everything else. 

•  If youre looking for a seller of motorcycle
  clothing Essexs riders have trusted over the
  years, SD Motorcycles is the place to go.

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SD Motorcycles

• SD Motorcycles is a motorcycle repair shop
  offering quality motorcycle maintenance and
  repair services in Essex.

• We have over 40 years of experience in the
  motorcycle business.

• We can offer any level of service you require
  from a simple oil and filter change to a full
  service.

• We service everything from Superbikes to
  Scooters, Tourers to Trials bikes and everything
  in between.

• We can service most types, makes and models of
  motorcycles from

• Aprilia
• BMW
• Harley Davidson
• Honda
• Kawasaki
• Suzuki
• Peugeot
• Piaggio
• Triumph
• Yamaha and many more.

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