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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Know Your Motorcycle Jacket's Safety Features Tip #42 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual.
On- or off-road motorcycle riders should look for jackets with the following features: 1. Smooth inner lining to reduce skin abrasion 2. Zip-in liner for cold weather 3. Windflap behind the zipper 4. Arms set forward for a natural riding position 5. Optional back protection 6. Zippers, Velcro,...
Published on June 27 2015, 18:32
Source: www.cycleworld.com
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