Riding in Style

Each time you cruise around town on your Harley-Davidson® (H-D) motorcycle, you need to wear the proper gear. Motorclothes help boost the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of your ride. But when you are new to the motorcycle lifestyle, it can be hard knowing what you actually need to get and what is an effective sales pitch. We created the essential guide to motorclothes below. For all your Harley-Davidson motorcycle needs, visit St. Charles Harley-Davidson. You'll find us in St. Charles, Missouri.

Helmet

You know you need to wear a helmet when you ride your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. But you need more than that! First, the helmet needs to have earned favorable crash-test ratings. These tests are conducted by either a government agency (such as the Department of Transportation) or a non-profit (such as Snell). The tests see how well a helmet stands up in a mock crash scenario, so make sure your helmet performed well!

Second, the helmet needs to fit well. When a helmet is too tight, it becomes uncomfortable and hard to wear. When a helmet is too loose, it won't give the great protection you seek during a crash. You can use your head size and head shape to find a well-fitting option. It's important to make sure your motorclothes fit, but it's especially important with the helmet!

Jacket

When people think of motorclothes, they often imagine a cool leather jacket. That's because a jacket helps improve the comfort and safety of your trip in many ways. First, it guards your sensitive skin in the event you crash. The sturdy material protects you against road rash and scraping your skin against the pavement.

Second, it protects you against the elements. You will stay warm on colder days and block the wind (which reduces wind fatigue, which improves your endurance). On hotter days, you'll enjoy how it encourages air circulation to keep you cool. It also shields you from sunburn.

There are plenty of riding jackets for sale. You can choose to buy a branded Harley-Davidson one and proudly display those H-D logos. Or you can get a general one.

Riding Gloves

To stay in control of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you need to maintain a good grip. While you ride your H-D motorcycle, however, the elements can compromise this. The heat causes your hands to sweat, the cold causes them to shiver, the rain causes them to be slippery, and so on.

Riding gloves help stop all those issues from happening. They keep your hands dry, warm, and ready to stay in control of your motorcycle. You can get general gloves or find ones with extra shielding on the knuckles and fingers.

Boots

You need motorclothes from your head to your feet! Never hop aboard your Harley-Davidson motorcycle in open-toed shoes! You need something sturdy that'll protect your feet from the road. You also need something that'll help you get back up if your H-D bike tips over.

For everything related to Harley-Davidson, visit St. Charles Harley-Davidson. We carry a range of new and used H-D motorcycles for sale. Don't forget to look into our financing options so that you can ride your dream bike home sooner. We also operate a parts replacement and service department. If your motorcycle isn't running like it used to, bring it on by. Our expert staff can help get it running like new in no time. If you are new to riding, check out our learn to ride program. Whatever you need, you'll find it with us! We proudly serve those in St. Charles, St. Louis, and St. Peters, Missouri.