Re: why do people stare at you when you wear gloves & protective gear

Hey Bro,, welcome to Nagpur.. As such If you need normal gears, (probiker type), you can go to

#1"Bombay scooters" at 'yashwant stadium',

#2 "town accessories" at 'central avenue', locally known as CA Road.

If you want some professional biking gears, you can go to "Pioneer Motors ", at wadi. (one and only sports bike and professional accessories shop)

Contact me if need some other help.

"LIVE YOUNG, LIVE FREE "

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completely agree.. atleast in my case i am lucky to have parents and partner who understand that a 100-200$$ gloves jacket or boot is not for the coolness or badass factor but primary utility is safety..

the downside : after using GP plus gloves for 2 years and downgrading to Joe rocket Highside i was literally told by the partner on my face that your hands probably have lost value that you started buying less quality/safety stuff.. i was amazed to hear that and happy too.. wish i can convert more people into the religion of safety.


back to topic : there are old riders and stupid riders... both doesn't exist together. the stupid wont last until he gets old... so let people stare you.. and enjoy that envy...

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what a lovely thread to vent some steam off..

I asked my parents to spend about 15k on gears (helmet + glvoes + jacket) they said NO. Why?

"You are going to drive normally.. You are not going to race on the streets.. is that why you got the race bike?? (KTM RC 200)"

and then another comment came up..

"I've been wearing the ISI marked helmet for so many years and nothing happened to me.. nothing happened to you too all this while so go and pick the cheapest helmet you can find"

and

"Don't buy helmet beyond 1500-2000.. other than that it's your wish; do what you want to do"

and the one dialogue of every parents and the dream-murdering statement:

"Log Kya Kahenge" (what will people say)

come on!!! I'm trying to protect myself.. not race around!! there's not even an race-track to race.. leave alone the unpredictable roads of my glorious city with corrupt babus eating roads!!

All the planning went a waste

I won't do the same thing with my son/daughter in future.. I'll buy the best gear money can buy..

they are like "You've been going all this while fine, now what?? nothing will happen"

I said "Yes, by god's grace nothing happened till now, but let's be safe"

"whatever, nothing will happen"

and I work the night shift.. come home early in the morning around 4.30 - 5.00 when drunk/sleepy/fast people drive crazy!!

This makes me mad!!!

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Ha ha LOL bro......... Duke 200 race bike. wonder how your parents will react if they ever saw you on a SBK.
Everyone says they'll be different from their parents but in the end we all eventually turn into our moms and dads. Our parents don't think about safe biking because that's bot even their primary concern. They are worried about our future and in their endeavour to secure our future they forget that we actually need to survive long enough to see our future.
Sit you parents down and talk to them about why you need this stuff. Maybe they'll understand.

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I agree with you, you need to tell your parents they understand !

The day I was discussing the plan/budget for jacket with my Wife (Helmet and gloves bought), My grandmother was there listening to us.

And I was telling the difference between Spartan jackets costing 4400 and 6800. next day morning when I was leaving my house for office.

My grandmother got hold of me and said take this ATM and bring the best in this budget(10 K) your safety is important. and I was really delighted.

On the other hand my Mom was not very happy with me spending 8.5 k On Gloves and Helmet. and she wondered why I bought a balaclava costing 300 bugs.

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In India people think only about fashion, while wearing riding jacket or gloves people think that he is wearing it just to show off, sad point that maximum number of people do this with all their stuff whether it is their underwear or a car

PS - I don't mind looking good in safe way

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sometimes you need to be the teacher and explain peacefully.

that you cannot predict the future.there is no point repenting once soemthing goes wrong. the best we can do is :

"prepare for the worst and hope for the best"

money is important and spending it at right place is more important and not wasting it is most important.
however no one can put value for life.

"zindagi rahi to paise bhi aa jayenge"

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You're right friend. Your post takes me back to my only big accident so far in 2005. I crashed head on into an auto because my father was convinced my bike didn't need new tyres just coz my mechanic said so. Needless to say I changed my tyres, my mechanic and my father's views on what is and isn't necessary. But the accident could have been avoided if I had new tyres (I mean I crashed at 45kmph which is pathetic). I will never get back those 2 months I spent in a hospital and my home nor my perfect riding record.
Sometimes you have to go against your parents wishes to ensure their happiness, its a fact of life.

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Thanks everyone.. Yeah you all are right.. convinced them finally.. not fully satisfied tho.. well.. guess it happens..

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in the quest of keeping the world happy. you wont be happy in the end. sometimes you would need to take a stand for the right thing and road safety is one of them.
they will eventually understand. nothing to go against anyone's parents but then all of us in india are ignorant of such things. gradually time will change..

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I gifted my friend a helmet on his birthday( who has a Honda Dio and rides very rashly without any protection BTW), and he was like "I would have used it if I had a bike!!!".. Gave a slap on his head and told him to wear it all the time instead of a stupid cap..!!

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Similar quote by my dad when I bought my first riding jacket: "You are not gonna go for any racing or anything are you??" And I'm in my head :"Racing?? There is not even a half decent race track here in Pune!!"

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Your dad asked.. my parents gave me a confirmed statement!!

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... i am sure you must be racing somewhere around kbr park in night
no smoke without fire ...

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hi

Few months back I was also not aware of good helmets, riding gear and all other stuff and I have been riding for so many years. Thanks to xbhp I am learning so many things. After purchasing kbc helmet now I need winter and summer riding gloves. Guys please suggest me reasonably priced gloves and delhi guys please tell me from where in delhi I can get these.

Thanks In advance and sorry for going OT

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You're welcome.. please post this question here..



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