I have four leather jackets and one Tourmaster Intake. I change depending on the weather and my mindset at the time. I don't own a set of leather pants but I have in the past, they were OK but I never felt they gave me much protection over the lined jeans I prefer to wear almost all the time. The fleece lined jeans are about three times thicker than non-lined jeans and have quite a bit of padding 100% of the way around. I think each rider should wear what they feel secure in. However, afer riding on the street for 48 years, it has been my experience that when I did go down (three times now), I could have prevented it by being aware of my surroundings. Once was from sand in the road, once was from antifreeze in the road, and once was not being ready for a car that pulled in front of me in a parking lot. I won't try to blame it on the road or the other person, I'm the one responsible for my own safety.........period. When you're on the street, every rider should obey whatever laws are in effect for the area they are riding in, that means speed and right-of-way. Five leather outfits won't protect you if you hit a stationary object at speed. I've seen it and the results aren't pretty. Sliding isn't a whole lot better, but burn marks will heal, even if they still look bad after the healing is done. I preach to new, and some older riders, keep your eyes on the road and don't do anything you'll later have to admit was stupid and your own fault, and don't think for a minute your suit will save your sorry butt when you go down.
