Motorcyclists can attest to the exhilarating thrill that riding gives them. As the speed heightens, the adrenaline rush goes faster and the lump in the throat gets bigger. 

It's like no other feeling in the world-becoming one with the speed of the wind as you hear the motorcycle roar.

Yes, it can be a glorious feeling but the price to pay for this wondrous experience is high. Many deaths and injuries resulting from motorcycle related accidents worry many of us. A motorcycle because it has no outer cover to shield the rider like that of a car, exposes a rider to danger many times more than a car.

So what is the best way to protect yourself from possible accidents without having to give up the thing you love most? The answer lies in the protective gear that you can wear to prevent or minimize the severity of the injury that may possible occur. One important protective gear is the helmet. A helmet will protect your head from injuries like serious brain damage or internal hemorrhage that can result from getting the head hit in a crash.

Also important are your leather apparel including biker leather jackets, leather pants and boots. The biker leather jacket with its combination of armor and foam padding as well as patches in high impact areas of the body such as the shoulders and the elbows give a rider a protection against a variety of road elements such as road debris, heat and water.

More importantly, it can protect you from skin abrasions and minimize the injuries that you can possibly acquire when an accident occurs. It also provides insulation and gives you protection against wind, cold and the rain making the ride as comfortable as possible. Leather pants on the other hand protect the thighs and the legs from skin abrasions and burns that may result from a crash. Boots provide covering that also protect the calf from muffler burns.

Truly, motorcycle gear are not only for image's sake, to look cool, feel good or show off to everyone that, "hey, I'm a motorcycle rider!" The more significant function of this apparel is to provide safety and protection to the rider and to make sure that the thrill that comes with riding does not have a sad ending.

Every rider should remember though that protective gear will protect you as much as they can. But it is still in your hands to be careful on the road and to make your ride a safe one. You may don all the protective gear available but if you are neglectful and reckless, they can only do as much.