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
Read more about Cornering and Riding for the conditions.
Information on Protective Clothing and what it can do for you.
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.
