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Gear made for motorcycling will provide the highest levels of of comfort and impact protection.

For the best protection wear protective:

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We wear all the gear all the time because you never know when your going to need it.

  • Jacket & Pants - Covering the body with leather or an abrasion-resistant fabric (e.g., Cordura®, Kevlar® or ballistic nylon) provides higher levels of injury protection
  • Gloves - Motorcycle gloves protect your hands and wrists from abrasion, weather, and even fatigue.
  • Footwear - Over-the-ankle footwear protects feet and ankles from injury as well as providing support for balancing your motorcycle
  • DOT Approved Helmet - Protect yourself from head or face injury with a DOT approved Helmet. DOT approval means the helmet has been approved for minimum levels of safety by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Eye protection - Your eyes are precious, wear shatter resistant goggles or a face shield to protect yourself from debris.

The best gear provides:

  • Comfort
  • Visibility
  • Impact protection
DOT & Snell Approval are two key things to look for in a quality helmet

DOT & Snell Approval are two key things to look for in a quality helmet

Helmets and Helmet Laws:

Missouri laws require motorcycle riders to wear helmets, auto drivers to wear seat-belts, boaters to use flotation devices, and hunters to wear bright vests. The MMSP encourages all riders to wear proper protective gear including a helmet that is compliant with U.S. D.O.T. standards.

Choosing a helmet:

  • Reducing helmet roll off risk: Minimize risk of your helmet coming off in a crash by checking fit and the retention system. For more see How easily do helmets come off in a crash
  • Is your helmet compliant with federal standards?  Check it on this website provided by the Motorcycle Industry Council: http://helmetcheck.org
  • Compliant vs. Non-compliant Helmets: To learn more about the difference between compliant and non-compliant helmet the Michigan State Patrol has provided a website that explains the differences: Click here

Look for these major things when selecting your helmet:

Look for these major things when selecting your helmet: Hard outer shell Thick inner liner Sturdy retention system/strap
  • Hard outer shell
  • Thick inner liner
  • Sturdy retention system/strap