Is repaired motorcycle clothing safe?

The answer is: it depends.

So what can it depend on?

On the materials used, the technology, knowledge of motorcycle garment construction, and the quality of the workmanship.

Using ordinary thread finished with a single stitch guarantees failure and gives a false sense of safety. Using the cheapest leather on the market (or a substitute) and sewing a “patch” over a hole is another example—such a repair may improve the look, but in the event of a crash it will largely not do its job.

When a repair is done using good-quality leather, with machines dedicated to working with leather, and with top-quality additional materials—the repaired clothing can absolutely be safe. Another important factor is understanding motorcycle garment construction and its practical use. (Not everyone needs to know what a protector or a slider is and what it’s for.) This is especially important when altering sizes—if done incorrectly, protectors can end up in the wrong places.

Do you need help with your motorcycle gear set?

Just write to us -> [email protected]