Archive for September, 2010
When I purchased a Harley last summer, I quickly became the envy of all of my friends. Throughout the summer months they were constantly asking me to try it out, but I would only sate them by letting them ride on the back. While I don’t mind showing my friends some hospitality, having someone constantly holding onto you and literally riding your back can get wearisome.
I didn’t want to disregard the desire of my friends to ride my bike, so I looked around for means of making the ride more comfortable for them and myself. The first line of business was to install a sissy bar to the back of the bike so they could have some extra support. Then I went out and invested in some motorcycle gear of varying sizes for all of my buddies. This made them more comfortable during the rides and eased some of my worries as well.
It’s most common to see motorcyclists wearing all black leather motorcycle riding gear. It’s classic, easy to take care of and matches everything. Brown leather gear is not quite as common, but it could be a nice change if you are looking for a new jacket, vest, chaps or gloves. You’ll stand out in this unique look that is more reminiscent of the old West than modern day riding.
Brown motorcycle jackets may also keep you cooler, since the brown color won’t absorb as much sun radiation as black. You can also find brown leather gear that is made out of water buffalo hide rather than cowhide. Buffalo hide is super durable and one of the thickest, most abrasion-resistant leathers available. With no synthetic surface finishes, your brown buffalo gear will even breathe better when you get hot on the open road.