Why do I get “The Look” even
from some in my own family when I get garbed for a ride? It wasn’t so bad when it was just a motorcycle helmet, eye wear, leather gloves, and motorcycle boots but once I put on the leather chaps that seemed to be the proverbial straw. I don’t usually wear chaps only when the weather conditions warrant, like in the early spring and early fall. They just make for a more comfortable ride against the cooler seasonal elements. I get the “who or what does he think he is” look. Like I’m tring to be something I’m not. I guess I can understand somewhat because I might have a bit of the same attitude when I see some my nomally mild mannered middle aged plus friends take it even another step with the bandana in lieu of a helmet. Mild mannered business guy by weekday and Son of Anarchy by weekend. Riding my Victory Kingpin is my hobby, passion and theropy. What am I supposed to wear for protection that would get the non-enthusiast approval? Leather motorcycle jackets, vests, half-helmets, gloves, leather chaps and pants and motorcycle boots are the style when it comes to riding an American Cruiser but more than that its safety, comfort and protection. Maybe if it were all white leather or some pastel instead of black. Na, I’d get even more “LOOKS!” Wait until they see my skull mask!!
How does that saying go? “You should spend as much on a helmet as your head is worth!” It goes something like that. I’ve been reading a lot of conflicting information about the certification standards for 
Leather motorcycle apparel 
Cold weather is fast approaching so depending on where you live and your riding situation you’ll soon be dawning 
On Oct 3, 2008, Greenville Attorney Suzanne Coe filed a lawsuit to stop the city of Myrtle Beach from enforcing three ordinances that target motorcycle rallies. The lawsuit focuses on the three ordinances that took effect immediately after the city passed them: 
