Riding your motorcycle down the roads of Laguna Hills, CA is an invigorating feeling. However, no matter how good of a rider you are, accidents happen. You need to protect yourself in the event you get into an accident with another motorized vehicle or even by yourself. At Friant Insurance Agency, serving Laguna Hills, CA and the surrounding area, we have a few suggestions about the protective gear you should wear while riding. 

1. A Helmet

A helmet is an essential piece of protective gear to wear on a motorcycle, as noted by the Motorcycle Safety Association (MSA). The MSA documented research that analyzes 3,600 police reports regarding highway motorcycle crashes. The researchers concluded helmets save lives by preventing head injuries in the event of a crash. Helmets have no adverse effects in terms of reducing a person’s senses when on a motorcycle. In the state of California, you must wear a helmet, or you risk getting a fine. Keep in mind with helmets, you get what you pay for; therefore, it doesn’t pay to opt for a cheaper brand. You’re protecting one of the most vital components of your body–your brain, so spend the extra money and buy a DOT-approved helmet.  

2. Eye Protection

Eye protection can prevent you from getting something in your eye that could potentially cause you to get into an accident. You may want to wear a helmet that has built-in eye protection. 

3. Long Pants

Far too often, bikers forget to protect their legs and wear a regular pair of sweatpants or shorts. However, you need more than standard pants to protect your legs if you should get into an accident. Find true riding pants. You don’t have to worry about looking silly either because today’s styles for riders are much more stylish. 

4. Boots

Your ankles and legs are susceptible to injury. Wear a pair of boots that cover your ankles and part of your shins. 

Protection while riding doesn’t just consist of your gear. Get protection from Friant Insurance Agency, serving Laguna Hills, CA and the surrounding area, that covers your bike, you, other drivers, and bikers alike. Contact us today for a quote by calling 800-486-5108 or visiting our office.