Tag Archives: safety gear

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Motorcycle Safety Tips for Beginners

Getting your first motorcycle is an exciting time. Before you hop on your bike and hit the road, we wanted to give you some tips to help make your rides safe and enjoyable. Wear a Helmet …and make sure it fits. Even though some states do not require riders to wear a helmet, it is […]

Beginner’s Guide to Ride: Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the Riders Discount Beginner’s Guide to Ride! We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our guide and that it’s helped you become more comfortable as a beginner rider, inspired you to ride, or even brushed up you veteran riders with some helpful and maybe forgotten advice. We left off last […]

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Beginner’s Guide to Ride: Part 1

At Riders Discount, spring is the greatest time of the year. Why? Because spring means the ice has melted, the sun has come back to us, and it’s finally time to ride. It also happens to be May, which has been designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. As motorcycle enthusiasts, we care about our customers new […]

Featured photo taken of Danny Eslick at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

10 Steps to Dry: The Perfect Motorcycle Rain Jacket

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but that’s not all! April also brings two wheel riders back on the road. If you’re as excited as we are about finally being able to ride after a long winter, you’re probably already back on the road. We hope you’re wearing proper protective gear, but […]

Products pictured are Alpinestars Bogota Drystar Textile Jacket and Alpinestars Jaws Perforated Leather Jacket.

The Great Debate: Leather vs. Textile Jackets

Leather or textile? It’s one of the most common rider questions and the debate goes on and on, but in the end there is no overall right choice, just a right choice for each rider. Choosing which material suits you best, is the most personal part of picking a motorcycle jacket. We know what you […]

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Buyer’s Guide: 10 Tips to Choosing a Women’s Motorcycle Jacket

After your helmet, your motorcycle jacket can be the most important piece of riding gear. A leather jacket can be the perfect staple piece in your wardrobe, but remember that when choosing a motorcycle jacket, it isn’t just about the fashion; it’s about the safety. After all, their number one purpose is to protect you […]

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Icon Patrol Raiden Jacket

The Patrol Raiden Jacket is the ultimate motorcycle jacket from Icon. This fully waterproof, all-weather, and all-environment jacket is built for any riding adventure you take. Fully seam-sealed and includes waterproof YKK zippers as well as quick action magnetic storm flaps ensures you will stay comfortable while riding in the rain. A full removable thermal lining will be […]

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Alpinestars GP Tech Air Leather Jacket

Alpinestars offers MotoGP level technology now in jacket form with their GP Tech Air leather jacket. Features such as the vented external thermoplastic protection in the shoulder and elbow, internal GP style bio-armor in the elbow and forearm, offer the very best in protection. Essentially the top half of their race replica suit, this jacket is […]

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Bell RS-1 Servo Helmet

Bell has updated their RS-1 line with all new colorways available from Riders Discount. More on the RS-1: The Bell RS-1 is a SNELL M2010 and DOT that sits in a sweet spot, both performance and price-wise. The sleek, aggressively shaped shell is made from a Kevlar/Fiberglass composite that makes it both strong and lightweight. The RS-1’s […]

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Alpinestars S-1 Glove

The S-1 glove offered by Alpinestars is the ultimate urban glove. The extended ¾ cuff offers the added protection similar to that of a full gauntlet, while having the flexibility of a short cuff. The Alpinestars S-1 glove comes pre-curved so you do not have to break them in prior to use. Fit is similar to the rest of […]