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[[Image:Half helmet Harley-Davidson rider.jpg|thumb|Half helmets or "skid lids" are worn to meet minimum legal requirements, without much crash protection.]] | [[Image:Half helmet Harley-Davidson rider.jpg|thumb|Half helmets or "skid lids" are worn to meet minimum legal requirements, without much crash protection.]] | ||
* [[Motorcycle helmet|Helmet]] — A full-face helmet provides the most protection. Thirty-five percent of all crashes show major impact on the chin-bar area.<ref name=cost327>{{cite web|url= http://cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/src/cost-327.htm| title= COST 327 | * [[Motorcycle helmet|Helmet]] — A full-face helmet provides the most protection. Thirty-five percent of all crashes show major impact on the chin-bar area.<ref name=cost327>{{cite web|url= http://cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/src/cost-327.htm| title= COST 327 | ||
Motorcycle Safety Helmets |first=Dietmar | last= Otte|publisher=COST Transport Secretariat | accessdate= 5 April 2010}}</ref> However, 3/4- and 1/2-helmets also are available. Some motorcycle training sites | Motorcycle Safety Helmets |first=Dietmar | last= Otte|publisher=COST Transport Secretariat | accessdate= 5 April 2010}}</ref> However, 3/4- and 1/2-helmets also are available. Some motorcycle training sites have banned the use of half-helmets because of avoidable injuries sustained by riders wearing them. | ||
* Gloves — Commonly made of leather, cordura, or Kevlar, or some combination. Some include carbon fiber knuckle protection or other forms of rigid padding. Gloves designed specifically for motorcycle use have slightly curved fingers and the seams are on the outer surfaces to allow the motorcyclist to maintain his grip and control on the handlebars and clutch/brake levers. Some gloves also provide protection to the wrist. | * Gloves — Commonly made of leather, cordura, or Kevlar, or some combination. Some include carbon fiber knuckle protection or other forms of rigid padding. Gloves designed specifically for motorcycle use have slightly curved fingers and the seams are on the outer surfaces to allow the motorcyclist to maintain his grip and control on the handlebars and clutch/brake levers. Some gloves also provide protection to the wrist. | ||
* Jackets — Generally made from leather, ballistic nylon, cordura, Kevlar or other synthetics. Most jackets include special padding on elbows, spine and shoulders. Airbag system technology is now available fitted to jackets and vests for accident protection and impact protection for both riders and pillions. Competition-approved hard armor is superior to soft padding. Competition-approved back and chest protectors can be worn underneath jackets. Inflatable airbag jackets can offer an additional airbag for neck support. | * Jackets — Generally made from leather, ballistic nylon, cordura, Kevlar or other synthetics. Most jackets include special padding on elbows, spine and shoulders. Airbag system technology is now available fitted to jackets and vests for accident protection and impact protection for both riders and pillions. Competition-approved hard armor is superior to soft padding. Competition-approved back and chest protectors can be worn underneath jackets. Inflatable airbag jackets can offer an additional airbag for neck support. | ||