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The following guide contains all the information you need
regarding leathers and the equipment that is required for you to
attend trackday events.
Leathers are a mandatory requirement for trackday events as stated
in the Trackday Regulations
- All leathers must be either a one piece or
two-piece suit with a zip all the way around the middle (minimum
hip to hip).
- There should be no skin visible.
- For the avoidance of doubt, textile equipment
is not permitted on trackday events.
One piece or two piece leathers?
If you do the odd track day but mostly ride out with friends
then two piece leathers would be more beneficial for comfort,
as you can remove the jacket easily to cool down/socialise. Two
piece suits are also suited to riders who have a small waist but
large chest. Please remember that your suit must zip together with
the zip running from a minimum of hip to hip
If you are a more experienced rider or you are a trackday
regular then a one piece suit might be more suitable and
comfortable as you will naturally be moving around more on the
bike.
Fitting
For leather to do its job properly it needs to be tight!
Do not buy leathers that are too big as they will increase in size
from anywhere between 10-15 percent.
Riders using leathers that are too big are at risk of "leather
burn" and more seriously - the armour being able to swivel,
possibly causing more injuries than necessary in the event of
an accident.
Points to remember:
- Don't expect leathers to be easy to get in to. If you don't
break into a sweat getting into them, they are quite possibly the
wrong size!
- When in a leather jean check out your rear: you should be
defined in that area! If you have no bum then look at your legs. It
should be as free from folds as possible but slight gathering at
the knee is ok. Clean lines are a must!
- Don't worry if the armour is not on your knee when standing.
Assume the position or better still - sit on a bike. Armour should
then be in the correct place.
- Jackets should fit close to you, though if you wear a back
protector make sure you try a new jacket with it in place. .
- It is normal for the ankle cuffs of a leather jean to be up to
two inches higher than your ankle bone as this area will be covered
by your boots.
You will also need:
 All crash helmets
worn by riders must comply with current ACU/FIM standards. This is
denoted by a gold sticker being present on the helmet an example of
which is shown.
Bike boots and leather gloves are also
required for trackday events. As with a zip for two piece leathers
- no skin must be visible at the joining areas of two pieces
of equipment.
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