This article is from the Australia Motorcycles FAQ, by Cameron Simpson cs@zip.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is provided in the hope that
it'll be of use to all riders, on the net or off, new or old, who want
to know a bit more about what's available in the way of safety
gear. It covers (as you can probably tell from the Contents)
everything from the top to the toes as well as providing information
on the actual tests that some of the safety gear must go through to
receive the various available certifications.
Sections that have been taken (almost) verbatim from submitted
material are marked with the author's name and email address.
Comments
Comments regarding this FAQ should be mailed to the current
maintainer. Submissions may be edited for brevity and clarity.
 
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