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Safety Equipment

Equipment


I'm using a Leatt Neck Brace on the journey, supplied by UK distributor
KP Racing Services. These braces are a safety device that, in my opinion, are just about as important and a helmet.
It helps prevent hyperflexion, hyperextension, lateral hyperflexion, axial loading and posterior hypertranslation. Best of all, you're not even aware of wearing it when riding.


Llight and easy-to-wear, Forcefield Body Armour is even reusable after an impact. I'm using a Forcefield Sport-Lite L1 back protector. It's soft, light and breathable. I'm also using Forcefield performance upgrade inserts which will fit in pockets sewn into my jacket's shoulders and elbows and also in the knees of my trousers.


I have again entrusted my head protection to a
Cromwell Spitfire. Made in Italy, these beautiful helmets are light, comfortable and exceed the latest EU standards. Mine was supplied by Barry Vincent, who is a regular sight at major UK motorcycle shows where he sells Cromwell helmets alongside his other well-known line, Vac-Bag, which I also highly recommend.


I’ve been riding with
Halcyon goggles for 16 years; they are comfortable and allow great peripheral vision. In my opinion, the style of their split lens goggle compliments a classic bike perfectly. I usually wear MK9 goggles but for this trip I've treated myself to a pair of leather MK49 Deluxe with tinted lenses as most of my riding will be done in bright sunshine (hopefully!).


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