RIDER EQUIPMENT

If required, complete rider equipment from helmet to boots can be provided by Vicmoto Motorcycle Tours at no extra cost and subject to availability.

Please refer to the Sizing Chart for details regarding equipment sizing and the body measurements required on booking.

This equipment provides excellent wind and weather protection keeping you warm and comfortable throughout the tour. Jackets and trousers have quilted thermal liners that can be quickly fitted or removed at your discretion to ensure your comfort throughout the tour and all of

Nolan N102 Helmet

The helmets provided are the latest Nolan N102s featuring a “flip face” design which allows the wearer to raise the chinguard and visor portion of the helmet whilst not riding. This feature allows easy communication and drinking with the helmet on whilst not travelling on the motorcycle.

The helmets are manufactured from high density polystyrene wrapped in a polycarbonate  composite  shell for  maximum safety.

the equipment is waterproof.

 

All of this equipment, from helmet to boots, has been extensively road tested by the company owners in all weather conditions over an extended period.

 

Equipment inspection and servicing

 

All items of rider equipment, particularly helmets, are rigorously inspected after every use to ensure integrity. Helmets are always handled and stored with care and any that exhibited damage to the composite shell would be replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s advisory information.

 

Freshness and hygiene are one of our prime concerns and all rider equipment is thoroughly cleaned after every use and before being stowed in containers specifically manufactured for the safe storage of our equipment. Features that aid in this cleaning include removable, washable helmet liners and thermal liners in jackets and trousers.

 

The boom microphones employed in the helmet-mounted communications system feature replaceable foam microphone covers, which are issued new at the start of every tour.

Any reasonable impacts due to dropping  or bumping other solid objects can compromise the integrity of the helmet, therefore care is required when handling the helmet.

 

These latest Nolan helmets are very light and safe, easily worn all day, and incorporate the following features:

 

• Tinted half-visor, which acts just like a pair of sunglasses and is simply lowered externally over the regular clear visor as required
• Regular clear visor offers UV protection
• Anti-fog visor insert to prevent condensation formation in cooler weather. The visor can be left open a fraction in conjunction with the chin and top vents to aid ventilation as required
• Removable, washable anti-microbial hypoallergenic liners
• Velour chin strap padding
• Neck roll and chin curtain to reduce wind noise

The helmets also feature a built-in AutoCom® voice-activated communications system, which allows continuous rider-to-pillion and bike-to-bike communication – i.e. everyone can talk to each other!

AGV Tour II motorcycle clothing

 

The motorcycle clothing provided is manufactured by AGV and is easily worn over light and thin casual clothing.

 

Motorcycle jacket and trousers  

 

The AGV Tour II clothing has the following specifications:

 

• Wind-proof, waterproof and breathable
• Constructed of 500 and 600 Denier ballistic nylon
• Armour in shoulders and elbows that complies with all relevant standards
• Back protector that complies with all relevant standards
• Waterproof membrane
• Sealable airflow vents
• Jacket has removable quilted thermal liner with heat reflective aluminium inserts
• Trousers have removable quilted thermal liner
• Waterproof pockets
• Fleece collar for warmth

 

Motorcycle boots

 

The AGV Cascade boots have the following specifications:

 

• Manufactured from full grain leather
• Internal plastic shin and ankle armour with shock absorbing foam
• Stretch panels for flexibility and comfort
• Waterproof and breathable membrane

 

Motorcycle Gloves

 

The AGV Trident gloves have the following specifications, (some glove sizes are manufactured by other brands but have the same or similar features):

 

• Constructed from premium cowhide
• Metal mesh moulded composite knuckle armour
• Additional layers of leather over critical areas
• Long gauntlet with Velcro closure providing a secure fit for wind protection

Wearing and handling a helmet

 

There are a couple of points worth noting  with wearing one of our helmets:

 

• The chin portion of the helmet must be fully down over the face and locked in position at all times whilst travelling.
• On removing your helmet it must only be placed on solid level surfaces right way up. It must not be balanced precariously on the motorcycles due to the risk of falling or placed upside down on its shell as this will cause damage to the outer composite structure.

 GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOURS