About Us
#1 SELLING MOTORCYCLE RIDING PROTECTION SYSTEM for OVER 27 Years!
What do you get when you combine a need with a passion? You get Bohn Body Armor. For the last 26 years Bohn has been the solution for riders who want protection that actually fits and helps keep you cool and comfortable on every ride. Born from roots in racing, Bohn remains the #1 system of protection for riders all over the US.
THE ORIGINS OF BOHN
Owners: Kristen and Ed Staggs (2017 – present)
Founder: Paul English (1997-2017)
When the founder of Bohn Body Armor, Paul English, moved to America from the UK in the mid-1990’s he was shocked to find that most Americans didn’t wear motorcycle protection at all.
He would see motorcyclists riding in jeans and a T-shirt and thought it was absolutely nuts. Paul had grown up racing motorcycles, winning titles all over the world for his talents like The Isle of Man, so for him “suiting up” was natural. He would never imagine riding without full leathers or protection.
That was until he experienced his first summer in Northern California where temperatures can reach over 110 degrees for weeks at a time.
Paul loved to ride his motorcycle but became acutely aware that riding in full leathers or for that matter most motorcycle jackets or pants wasn’t going to work for him in that heat.
That’s why he invented the Bohn Bodyguard System™– cool and comfortable armored pants and shirts you can wear under jeans and over your favorite t-shirt.
The “system” was meant to hold the armor close to the body protecting the most vulnerable injury areas of the body while keeping you cool and comfortable in the heat.
Fast forward 26 years, Paul has since passed away and new owners Kristen and Eddie Staggs are pushing the company forward continuing to answer the call for comfortable, affordable motorcycle gear for riders all over the US, Canada and the world. 
ROOTS IN MOTORCYCLING
Just like Paul, Eddie has roots in the motorcycle industry racing motocross for over 20 years in the South Bay of California in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. He then worked at Fox Racing in the Bay area and then at a Harley Davidson dealership in Northern California.
Kristen spent many years working for a vendor for Harley-Davidson in New England. They met at a Harley-Davidson dealer meeting in San Diego in 2004.
Eddie still prefers the off-road experience and he and their 8-year-old son ride Yamaha dirt bikes on the trails in North Carolina. Kristen prefers riding on-road and rides a BMW G310R. You'll often see her commuting to work.
THE FUTURE OF BOHN
In 2021 Kristen and Eddie moved Bohn’s headquarters from California to North Carolina, closer to clothing manufacturing and the racing and motorsports industry. They settled in Race City USA—Mooresville, NC just 20 minutes north of Charlotte and less than two hours from The Blue Ridge Mountains.
“The past few years have been fantastic! The move to Mooresville, North Carolina has been incredible for us. We opened a small showroom for customers passing through on their way to other destinations, and to serve our local community. Customers can visit, try on the clothes, get a custom fitting and have a quick chat about their adventures. We’ve met the nicest people from all over the world and have finally been able to meet some of our long-time customers and supporters. “
Both Kristen and Eddie are dedicated to making the best, most comfortable motorcycle clothing for riders of all shapes and sizes. Kristen is focused on helping women and the underserved in the motorcycle industry and they both have tried to put an emphasis on goods made in America.
In 2021 Bohn began adjusting their patterns for Big+Tall, Petites and Youth and now have a full line of shirts and pants that fit a wide range of body types. 
PLAN A VISIT
Are you planning a trip through or to North Carolina? Please have a quick stop and visit. We like to be at the shop when you come by so please give us a call before you come. 704-663-0351.
Our shop is located in the same business park as Jr. Motorsports (Dale Earnhardt Jr.), Front Row Motorsports, DGR Motorsports and the NASCAR training facility. We are 2 miles off Interstate 77.
We look forward to meeting you!
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