Apparel Pro: Textile Jackets & Zippers
Irving Schott, a business owner who made and sold outerwear, saw the potential for using zippers, and in 1925, he became the first clothier to put a zipper on a jacket. This design eventually led to his creation of the first leather motorcycle jacket in 1928.
PODCAST: Knee Braces
Today, like helmets, knee braces are an essential part of motorsports. With the rough terrain and high-impacts powersports enthusiasts encounter, knees need to be protected, especially since knee damage will assuredly keep you from riding for an extended period of time.
Apparel Pro: Knee Braces
Today, like helmets, knee braces are an essential part of motorsports. With the rough terrain and high-impacts powersports enthusiasts encounter, knees need to be protected, especially since knee damage will assuredly keep you from riding for an extended period of time.
PODCAST: Balaclavas
Today’s balaclavas aim to do more than just keep riders’ heads and faces warm. Depending on the type of balaclava, anything from breathability to moisture wicking to wind resistance is key.
Apparel Pro: Balaclava
Today’s balaclavas aim to do more than just keep riders’ heads and faces warm. Depending on the type of balaclava, anything from breathability to moisture wicking to wind resistance is key.
PODCAST: Motorcycle Armor
Armor is effective, and you need to let your customers know it. Put it to them this way. A medieval knight would not have dared to walk out onto the battlefield without donning a suit of armor.
Apparel Pro: Motorcycle Armor
While the casual rider may simply be looking for pads to fit in a jacket, racers will need to be equipped with the more protective varieties like CE-rated armor.
PODCAST: Racing Suits
The investment into technology to improve protective gear is advancing as fast as computers and cell phones and is a vital aspect of any racer’s preparation.
Apparel Pro: Racing Suits
The investment into technology to improve protective gear is advancing as fast as computers and cell phones and is a vital aspect of any racer’s preparation.
Apparel Pro: Rain Gear
Wherever your dealership and customers are located, no rider is immune to rain — except maybe those in California. Nonetheless, selling apparel that addresses Mother Nature’s demands is a must.
Apparel Pro: Open-Face Helmets
A popular trend across helmet brands is to create a product that has that “retro” feel along with 21st century protection. Typically, the helmet style of choice is the open-face to be a vessel of this trend.
Apparel Pro: Riding Shoes
According to Nancy Sinatra, “these boots are made for walking,” so that means “shoes are made for riding,” right?
