Recommended safety gear

By BWilliams - Posted on 29 April 2008

The following gear is considered ESSENTIAL on any FBR street ride.

Full Face Helmet
- Helmet is less than 5 years old and has no crash or drop damage
Over-the-calf leather boots.
- The boots don't have to be motorcycle racing boots, but they should cover the calf and provide stability to the foot and ankle.
- If the boots use shoelaces, laces should be tucked in to prevent snagging bike parts.
Motorcycle-Specific Jacket
- Can be Cordura or Leather-based
- Should include armor plating in the shoulders, elbows and forearms
- A kidney and/or back protector is also recommended
Motorcycle-Specific Pants
- Can be Cordura or Leather-based
- Should include armor plating in the knees and hips
- A plus if they attach to the jacket
Gloves
- Leather-made
- Coverate over the wrist.
- A plus if they are stitched with kevlar, have a studded palm, and/or have armor plating on the back-side of the hand.
- Should include a tie at the wrist to secure the glove.
Motorcycle Communicator
- For bike-to-bike communication --> We use the Chatterbox brand or compatible system.
To the above a rider should add comfort gear, such as a thermal liner or heated vest in cooler months, rain gear, earplugs, etc.

The following gear is considered ESSENTIAL on any FBR dirt ride.

Helmet should be less than 5 years old and has no crash or drop damage

A traditional street helmet collects dust on the inside of the shield

The boots should cover the calf and provide stability and protection from heat and injury to the foot, ankle and leg.

Look for pants with hip pads and panels in the leg to protect from abrasion and heat from the bike. Vents are a bonus for summer riding.

A padded palm can help prevent blisters.

The following gear should be considered on any FBR dirt ride.

This is a single piece unit goes on like a shirt and replaces the chest protector and elbow pads, plus adds a flexible back/spine protector.

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