What protective clothing by law do i have to wear?

Question

I know i have to wear a helmet but what else? Its a 125cc enduro if that changes anything. If i get a motocross helmet will i have to get goggles as well or do i have to get a helmet with a visor?

Answer 1

by law you need a helmet and goggles. but common sense and protective instinct should tell you to also wear  long pants and a jacket. the more protection the better, you don't need a visor. but they are nice as they block the sun and let you see better.  

Answer 2

helmet and eye protection in the form of a visor, windshield or goggles

Answer 3

I live in Northern Ireland. Legally, all you have to wear is a helmet (unless you are a Sikh as they are exempt due to their religion)

I don't know about a motocross helmet. when it rains you will need some eye protection (I had to drive one night with my visor up because it misted up and I could feel the rain drops hitting the front of my eye which was not nice at all).

I would advise getting a proper road helmet as a motocross helmet may not offer the same protection. They are designed for off road travel and I don't know if the testing is the same as it is for road bike helmets. I honestly don't know and this is conjecture on my part.

However, I would advise you strongly to wear the proper gloves, jacket and trousers. Also, always wear boots (although you get away without motorcycle ones).

It rains a lot here so you have to have something waterproof otherwise you get soaked. A lot of jackets and trousers have impact protection which is very helpful (I slipped on a wet manhole cover when it was raining and I managed to seriously bruise both my knees and found walking hard for a few days - I wasn't wearing my motorbike trousers at the time).

Also, they will literally save your skin. If you imagine being dragged along tarmac at even 30mph, you can imagine how that would affect your skin.

Gloves are vitally important. The first thing you will do if you come off the bikes is put your hand out. The bones in your hand are delicate and the skin is thin so they need protection.

I would always advise you to wear all the gear as when you come off (bikers never talk about if because you will come off it at some stage) they will protect you. I do see people whizzing past with a T-shirt and jeans on and I hate to think what they would look like if they came off.

I hope this is helpful and if there is anything else I can do for you, let me know

Answer 4

It may depend on where you live. Most states will require some type of eye protection, which can be goggles, eyeglasses, or sunglasses.  

Answer 5

you have to wear a helmet, eye protection and gloves. unless you live in a state like fla. where you dont even have to wear a helmet, then wear what you want

Answer 6

Not living in UK, I can't answer for the requirements.  I can, however, answer on the side of personal safety.  I recommend wearing adequate protection each and every time you ride.  That includes helmet, eye protection (more than glasses, but goggles and/or shield), jacket, sturdy clothing and footwear.  Do not wear sandals, shorts, etc.  Gloves are a good idea as well.

Don't worry about what you have to wear, dress for the ride and enjoy it.

Good luck.