Tips for Choosing the Right Motorcycle Gear and Apparel

Not all motorcycle gear and apparel will be a good fit for your lifestyle. Use the following tips to make the shopping process easier. For more advice or to get gear and apparel, contact Taboo Harley-Davidson.

Know What You Need

It helps to make an inventory of the gear and apparel you need. This makes budgeting easier and keeps you from forgetting a crucial item.

The basic motorcycle riding safety gear includes a helmet, eye protection, sturdy shoes, and full-length outerwear. You also may be interested in motorcycle-related jewelry, home décor, and even baby's apparel! Not all of your gear and apparel needs to be used on the road, after all.

Know Your Sizing

Getting the right fit is crucial. A helmet that's too big or too small, for example, may not be able to provide the proper protection in a crush. Plus, ill-fitting gear and apparel can be quite uncomfortable!

By taking some simple measurements, you can look up a company's sizing chart and know which sizes to start trying on. You may need to go up or down a size, but it will give a starting point that can end up saving a significant amount of time!

See What Others Say

Spend some time reading through customer reviews of the products you are considering. It can provide valuable insight into whether the item is worthwhile or whether it triggered buyer's remorse.

Ready to shop for gear and apparel? Taboo Harley-Davidson can help you find what you need. Simply reach out or stop by our dealership in Alexandria, Louisiana. We also serve those in Natchitoches and Lafayette, Louisiana, as well as Natchez, Mississippi.