You’ve done the hard part - saving up enough or committing to a long loan cycle ain’t easy, but it’s all worth it on the day that you finally bring home the bike of your dreams. Despite stock motorcycles having pretty decent levels of tech and quality these days, there’s no doubt that if you’re a true enthusiast, the journey has only begun towards bike nirvana.
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Before any talk of custom wraps and fancy exhausts, here’s what you should be ticking off of your moto-shopping list - a set of practical yet great-looking mods to improve your ride.
Sliders/Engine Guards
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Never forget protection, guys. Fortunately, on motorcycles, they actually do look cool and add a bit of ruggedness and practical decoration to your ride.
For the minimalist, it’s got to be frame sliders. These protrusions are affixed onto your chassis and perform an all-important function - preventing your engine, bodywork and other important bits and bobs from getting too well-acquainted with the road in the event of a crash. If you’re looking for extra defense, invest in an engine guard - the powerplant is by far the most expensive part of your ride to replace or repair.
Knee Grips
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Compared to everything else on this list, these are by far some of the cheapest and easiest mods to install - it’s a sticker after all. These rubberised grips come in a variety of finishes - from straight black to carbon-fibre - and allow you to shift your weight around a bike like it’s nobody's business. It may not mean much in traffic, but slice through a corner with these on and you’ll do so with a bit more confidence to ride harder than before, yet remain firmly planted in the saddle.
Adjustable Levers
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If you visit an online store, looking for a pair of aftermarket levers for your motorcycle, chances are that you’ll come across a surprising amount of variety in colour and style. It makes sense that as some of the most visible parts of a bike both on and off are the handlebars - and livening them up with a splash of colour can help enhance your ride’s aesthetics.
Even if you’re a ‘boring black’ fan like me, adding adjustable levers allows you to change the sensitivity of your brakes or clutch on the fly - if you find your brakes fading over time, or if you run into clutch-heavy traffic/bad roads, these can be a godsend for the muscles and joints in your hands and forearms.
Custom Seats
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At the end of the day, the largest point of contact between you and your motorcycle is, well, your butt. Several factory seats seem to keep little more than a biscuit-thin layer of foam, and after riding for a while in traffic with a buzzy engine, things can get pretty irritating real quick. Add in lower back fatigue over long rides, and you’re looking at medical consequences as well. Better to invest in either a gel/high quality foam pad for your seat or even better - an aftermarket cushion designed to keep your back and butt happy and sore-free. While on the bike, they greatly help enhance your posture and riding position - while off the bike, they can provide you with a sleek, unobtrusive surface to customise in a colour of your choice - just try to not be too tacky.
Headlamp Guards
© Honda/Zana International
Cheap, effective, and packed with a lot of aesthetic nods to WW2 Era and other retro-styled motorcycles, slapping on a headlamp guard can be a cheap and simple way to inject style points while making sure your headlight stays safe from rocks and other debris that can be kicked up by vehicles ahead of you in bad road conditions.
Tailbone 5.25 in (top) / 2.25 (bottom) wide x 8 in long x .23 inches thick 2 Hip Pads 9 in wide x 5.5 in tall x .35 in thick Weight – 3oz each 2 Thigh Pads 8.5 in (top) / 7 in (bottom) wide x 10 in long x .23 inches thick Weight –4oz each 2 Knee+Shin Sections approx size 5 in wide x 12.25 in long Weight – 3oz each
If you liked our original Bohn Tailbone, Hip, Thigh and Knee/Shin armor you will LOVE this new version!
Unlike many other types of commonly available motorcycle protection, our armor is multi-impact compliant. That means it remains fully functional even after repeated hits. There is no need to replace your armor after an unscheduled dismount unless it is significantly damaged.
Our new armor is European designed and manufactured to provide maximum comfort as well as maximum protection. The viscoelastic soft foam is lightweight and conforms to your anatomy for all day wearability yet reacts immediately to disperse the force of even minor impacts away from the human body. The tailbone, hips and thighs are comprised of interlocking polygons allowing these pieces to flex and move with the rider but lock into position to provide full-coverage protection. Multiple ventilation holes on the knee+shin sections allow for superior airflow to help keep you cool and dry.
Maybe you are looking to replace the useless foam that comes with many suits and pants? Upgrade your suit to Bohn Armor! Many suit manufacturers simply use comfort foam to pad out shoulders, etc., which provides little to no actual protection. After all, their business is to sell you a nice suit, not armor!
This 7-Piece Kit allows you to replace the outdated armor in your pants without having to purchase a new shell, making it easy to continue riding in your favorite Bohn gear!
Q: What is Level 2 armor?
A: Here’s the official answer: CE Level 2 limb armor conforms to CE Level 2 standard if the average transmitted force of nine tests is less than 20 kN for limb armor and 9kN for back armor.
Translated into everyday English, CE Level 2 armor dissipates force better than CE Level 1 .
Q: Do I need Level 2 Armor?
A: Truly it is a preference as to what level of protection you are looking for. For most street and dual sport riders riding safely and within the speed limit, CE Level 1 protection is sufficient. Companies still produce Level 1 armor and some are made with even the newest technologies. At Bohn Armor, we’ll be riding with the new Level 2 product as it is designed specifically for our garments to make them extremely comfortable, lighter, more ventilated and come with the latest technology. We feel that our newest iteration is our best yet!
Q: Why are your thigh and tailbone armor pieces not CE-rated?
A: While our thigh armor and tailbone armor are made with Level 1 certified materials used for the hip, knee, shin, shoulder and elbow, what most people don’t realize is that those particular armor pieces cannot be officially certified Level 1 OR 2. There is just no certification/test for that. We offer those pieces for extra added protection where most other companies don’t.
We want our riders to be safe and the thighs and tailbone are also quite vulnerable to injury and road rash. However, what is really fantastic about the thigh and tailbone pieces is that they are made from incredible materials so they are super thin, and lightweight and still provide the best protection available for those areas. No other company can say that about their pants!
Q: Is this D3O®? Does it harden on impact?
A: D3O® is a non-Newtonian polymer which means that it is soft and malleable in a non-stressed state but it instantly hardens when sudden stress (impact) is applied.
The Bohn Level 2 Armor, on the other hand, features progressive absorption as demonstrated in Newton’s Third Law of Motion (for every action [force] in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction). That means the air that is embedded within the cells of the foam resists force in direct response to how much force it is being subjected to. This characteristic allows the armor to effectively dissipate force at both high and low-impact speeds.
Q: What is the average lifespan on the Level 2 Armor?
A: Depending on the amount of riding you do, as well as your individual riding conditions, the viscoelastic foam could potentially last up to ten years.
Also, keep in mind that armor technology improves greatly every few years so you should find that each new set you purchase is much further ahead in quality, fit, feel and technology from what you had before.
Q: How do I take care of the armor pieces? What’s the best way to store them when I’m not riding?
A: We recommend removing the armor from your Bohn gear from time to time to clean it as detergent residue, salt (including body salt) and moisture can stick to it and negatively affect the armor.
Armor pieces should NOT be placed in the washing machine or dryer, but may be wiped clean with a damp cloth if they become soiled.
During the off-season, we recommend storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It is always a good idea to give everything a thorough cleaning before storing it away and we also recommend not storing it in a rolled or folded position as that can cause undue stress on the armor, causing it to wear out quicker.
Q: Does it need to be replaced after a crash?
A: Bohn Level 2 Armor has long-lasting crash construction and is meant for repeat use. If you go down, merely inspect for visible damage. If the damage is significant then you will need to replace the armor piece(s), if it is simply scratched, you do not have to replace it, simply sand off any hard or sharp edges and continue to use.
Q: Will these fit in the Bohn gear that I already own?
A: The new Bohn Level 2 Armor pieces have been designed to fit within the existing pockets of your Bohn Armored Pants, Shirts and Shorts. They are universally sized so they are also compatible with most other brands of protective gear.
Q: What side of the flexible flat armor goes against my body?
A: While your first instinct may be to insert the armor with the interlocking part away from you, it is actually designed to have the solid part as the outer surface. The channels between the polygon “nubs” allow for more airflow to the skin, which leads to a more comfortable ride overall.
Q. Can I use these protectors in the cold?
A. Yes you can. But you need to warm them to your body before you use them in the cold. See the tab for care for more information on this.
Q: I am sensitive to latex. Is your armor safe for me to wear?
A: The comfort of our customers ranks second only to their safety. The Bohn Level 2 Armor is latex free.
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