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Miles_Prower · September 8th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Plastic actually is good. It absorbs energy in an accident..more so than leather alone. You want energy to absorb into materials not your body. If the plastic gets hit..it will deform due to the energy transfer. Leather..not do much..

September 8th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#13
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Plastic actually is good. It absorbs energy in an accident..more so than leather alone. You want energy to absorb into materials not your body. If the plastic gets hit..it will deform due to the energy transfer. Leather..not do much.. __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12