Save your skin

Tips on protective clothing written by riders for riders. Every month, we sort through the tips you send us, and publish a selection here.

We invite you to write a tip for us. Winning submissions are awarded a new pair of protective riding gloves.

Rider Comfort and Distraction (Video)
By James Erdmann (2009 rider safety tip competition winner)

Wear it or WEAR IT (Video)
By Michael Palmer

Be safe, be seen (Video)
By Heather Chapman

Summer Riding (Video)
By Rebecca Edwards

Motorcycle Boots (Video)
By Stephen Pascoe

Dress for the Conditions (Video)
By Rosie Leaver

Personal Safety - Summer and Winter Gear
By Max Clark of Cranbourne

Protective Gear for Summer
By Dennis Nichols of Taylors Hill

Need those gloves
By Martin de Haas of Werribee

Back Protector is a Lifesaver
By Peter Elston of Frankston

Leg Protection
By Zoe Pfitzner of Hughesdale

Tinted Visors
By Matthew Keogh of Berwick

Clean Visor/Goggles/Glasses/Mirrors
By Chris Stroud of Wallan Wallan

Stay dry this winter (waterproofing your boots)
By Steve Convy of Ormond

Rider comfort helps prevent fatigue
By Barry Park of Warragul

Wear protective clothing
By Chris Bouwemeester

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Spokes offers tips from fellow riders on what motorcycle protective clothing you need to wear to help save your skin including motorbike helmets, jackets, gloves, boots and full body suits. Check out the spokes section on protective clothing for the latest information.

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