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.