Spend Less On Bike Mods & Get These 5 Important Things! » MotorOctane

Every bike enthusiast enjoys modifying their bikes to their taste, to represent who they are. While that is quite fun, there are a few important things that you should invest in for a safer and fun riding experience before you modify your bike. Let’s discuss!
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1. High Quality Helmet – Best Riding Gears

Why high-quality? Well, the affordable helmets that are worth Rs 1,000 won’t protect you in an accident. Even though these helmets get ISI certification, it is better to get helmets that are ECE and DOT certified. It is important to note that the more expensive the helmet, the more safety it offers. You can get safe and solid helmets at around Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 as well. While these are quite expensive, they will save your life in the event of a major accident. So, in a way, these helmets will save you from even more expenses at the hospital.

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2. Riding Gloves

Every time we fall, even when walking, running or riding a bicycle, it is a human tendency to throw our hands out to protect ourselves from the impact of a fall. This tendency is the same even during a bike crash. However, we are at a much higher speed during a bike crash. Our bare hands are likely to sustain serious injuries in this case. Riding gloves are a must-have for every biker in the city as well as for touring. These gloves also get CE certification, which involves testing for impact, abrasion and tear strength. Larger gauntlet gloves can protect your wrists very well in case of impact. These are a must-have piece of equipment for urban as well as highway rides. 

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3. Riding Shoes – Best Riding Gears

Believe it or not, you can buy riding shoes starting from just Rs 5,000 or so. In a crash or a fall, we are most likely to damage our feet in the process. There have been instances where other bikes, rickshaws and even cars have simply driven over the feet of bikes, causing very painful injuries. Proper riding shoes or boots have plates near your toes and heels, and a special toe box. So even if a bike or a rickshaw driver runs over your foot, your foot will remain unharmed.

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4. Riding Jacket

One of the most important things you should invest in is a good riding jacket. A good riding jacket with all the essential safety features can range anywhere between Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000. However, this jacket will prove its worth in any kind of crash. The jackets are equipped with CE Level 2 certified protectors for the back, shoulders, elbows and chest. Moreover, the other parts of the jacket are made out of abrasion-resistant materials, ensuring full protection during a crash.

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5. Riding Pants – Best Riding Gears

If you plan on taking your bike for long rides across the country, riding pants are quite important. While many think that riding pants are too expensive and not worth buying, they will protect you from unforeseen accidents. Having a good pair of riding pants will not only protect you, but will also give you the confidence to ride and push the limits of the bike. A good pair of these pants gets armour for your knees and hips to sustain a massive impact on a fall. Abrasion-resistant materials on the pants help you slide after a fall without actually causing any damage to your body, keeping you safe and sound. 

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