Motorcyle Protective Clothing - A New Study

JeffM · June 26th, 2011, 08:29 AM

A new study from Australia, that is about to be published, examines some of the realities of wearing (or not wearing) properly fitted gear.

Excerpt from the article:

Quote:

"One of the most important findings was the difference it made to be wearing body armour, particularly for hands and knees.

When garments included fitted body armour there was a significantly reduced risk of any injury. This included a reduced risk of any injury to the upper body by 23%, legs by 39%, hands by 45% and feet by 45%. The results also found riders wearing shoes or joggers had a much higher risk of foot and ankle injuries, as any type of boot reduced risk of injury by 53%."

Something I thought was very interesting was that the study found there were substantial issues with the quality of gear manufactured:

Quote:

"The results of the study also send a clear message to the manufacturers of motorcycle protective clothing. The proportion of jackets (29%), pants (28%) and gloves (25%) that failed under crash conditions due to material damage indicates a need for improved quality control."

Linuss · June 26th, 2011, 10:38 AM

Linkey no workey.

TXJ · June 26th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Yasko · June 26th, 2011, 04:28 PM

Thanks Jeff, and Jack... Great info to back up what I thought was correct... Full gear all the time... Quality is the key...

gfloyd2002 · June 26th, 2011, 05:17 PM

Can't wait to see the full study. Awesome to have more data behind what we've been preaching.

zartan · June 26th, 2011, 07:59 PM

This is good stuff. Jeff and TXJ I reposted your post in another forum hope that is ok. Good to get the word out on this stuff. ! thanks guys!

JeffM · June 26th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuss

Linkey no workey.

Link repaired.

Newguy70 · June 27th, 2011, 05:00 AM

Thnx. . .

Always seemed pretty obvious to most of the guys I ride with including myself, but then again you always run into guys who say it's to hot for gear

Bump

LazinCajun · June 27th, 2011, 06:25 AM

If it's too hot for gear, it's too hot to ride IMO.

Honestly, if you have decent hot weather gear, it's not that bad except at stoplights. The other day I wore my black perforated leather jacket in 96 degree weather (35 C), and I was warm but not overheating going ~45 mph.

Great link! It's interesting to see that the quality is important. I have a pair of overpants that I think may be a little suspect; this will motivate me to replace them and/or wear my leathers much more often.

gfloyd2002 · June 28th, 2011, 08:20 AM

I live in the tropics, hot and humid year round. And I wear ATGATT. Just get perforated boots, and quality stuff with mesh for airflow. Motoport, REV'IT, Dianese, Held, etc. summer gear works great. Protective and cool.

SSR · June 28th, 2011, 08:47 PM

The first jacket I bought was a Joe Rocket textile and then I moved up to a proper leather jacket. Looking at the Joe Rocket textile, I'm more than a little suspicious of it.

gfloyd2002 · June 29th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Yeah, I had a Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh and while it was fine, I'm not convinced it would hold up with a high speed getoff, so I moved to REV'IT gear.

June 26th, 2011, 05:17 PM	#5
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Can't wait to see the full study. Awesome to have more data behind what we've been preaching. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 26th, 2011, 07:59 PM	#6
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	This is good stuff. Jeff and TXJ I reposted your post in another forum hope that is ok. Good to get the word out on this stuff. ! thanks guys! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

June 27th, 2011, 05:00 AM	#8
Newguy70 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: Bangkok Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 47	Thnx. . . Always seemed pretty obvious to most of the guys I ride with including myself, but then again you always run into guys who say it's to hot for gear Bump __________________________________________________ YoshiTRCarbonMuffler w/R&GSlider,Hel Brake Lines,RizomaTurnSignals,517RearSet,517Engine Sliders,BikersBarEnds&levers,518LimeWindscreen,Powerlet,Ram,B

June 28th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#10
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	I live in the tropics, hot and humid year round. And I wear ATGATT. Just get perforated boots, and quality stuff with mesh for airflow. Motoport, REV'IT, Dianese, Held, etc. summer gear works great. Protective and cool. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 28th, 2011, 08:47 PM	#11
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	The first jacket I bought was a Joe Rocket textile and then I moved up to a proper leather jacket. Looking at the Joe Rocket textile, I'm more than a little suspicious of it. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

June 26th, 2011, 10:38 AM	#2
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	Linkey no workey.

June 26th, 2011, 10:39 AM	#3
TXJ Cranky Old Fart Name: TXJ Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189	Link to original page on YouTube.

June 26th, 2011, 04:28 PM	#4
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks Jeff, and Jack... Great info to back up what I thought was correct... Full gear all the time... Quality is the key...

June 27th, 2011, 06:25 AM	#9
LazinCajun ninjette.org guru Name: Anon Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488	If it's too hot for gear, it's too hot to ride IMO. Honestly, if you have decent hot weather gear, it's not that bad except at stoplights. The other day I wore my black perforated leather jacket in 96 degree weather (35 C), and I was warm but not overheating going ~45 mph. Great link! It's interesting to see that the quality is important. I have a pair of overpants that I think may be a little suspect; this will motivate me to replace them and/or wear my leathers much more often.

June 29th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#12
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Yeah, I had a Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh and while it was fine, I'm not convinced it would hold up with a high speed getoff, so I moved to REV'IT gear. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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