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Crash Helmets
Wearing a crash helmet on the
road is the LAW in the UK, for both rider and pillion. It's also a requirement
on trackdays and in many competitive events.
Protective Clothing
Whilst there is no law about clothing,
It's ideal to purchase some specialised motorcycle clothing, not only to keep
you warm, but to keep you safe. The most popular attire is leather, it's warm
and it's practical and strong in event of a crash, but it's not very waterproof.
There is now a wide choice of alternative fabrics, which work as well which are
waterproof.
Clothing, including motorcycle gloves,
can be purchased with additional padding and armour.
Boots
Boots are best. They will protect your
ankles in the event of an accident, and also will help to keep you warm.
Race cans
Race Cans are stamped with 'NOT FOR ROAD USE' - For anyone who has a problem with understanding that - They are illegal.
Race Cans and Full race Systems can be used on the Race Track if you are a racer - and on trackdays (subject to the organisers conditions or the tracks noise requirements)
If you use a race can on the road, expect to get a rectification order from a copper.
Black Visors
Wearing a Black, Tinted and Coloured Visor on
your Crash Helmet is now illegal for road use in the UK. It doesn't matter that
the boy racers in their cars have blacked out windows. We no longer get a say in
the matter.
They can be worn on tracks, subject to organisers terms and conditions.
Speed Limits
Just cos you have a fast bike it doesn't mean that you are exempt from the National Speed Limits for the Road you are on. A round sign red and white with a 30 on it, means 30mph - there are reasons for speed limits. Not just for your safety - but for your own. We're going to be responsible and say If you want to ride like a looney, keep it away form residential areas and towns.
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