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  • #31
    Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

    Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
    For the helmet I'm considering going in for the K3 range of helmets from AGV. Boots and riding suit I'll probably go in for Plus Aero and if I'm not confident of that I'll buy Dainese or Alpinestar.
    Plus is a very good brand ... limitation being the colors available. You can also look at IXON or SPIDI. There are a few scattered dealers. You can find them mostly in those FB Superbike groups.
    When I'm on the road, I'm indestructible. No one can stop me... but they try.

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    • #32
      Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

      Originally posted by Naveen Vajja View Post
      Plus is a very good brand ... limitation being the colors available. You can also look at IXON or SPIDI. There are a few scattered dealers. You can find them mostly in those FB Superbike groups.
      Naveen, thanks for this. Any personal experience with Plus? Do you suggest I go for it? Cause honestly it's half the cost of Dainese for a 2 piece suit. I'll check out IXOn and SPIDI as well.
      Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

      One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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      • #33
        Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

        Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
        Naveen, thanks for this. Any personal experience with Plus? Do you suggest I go for it? Cause honestly it's half the cost of Dainese for a 2 piece suit. I'll check out IXOn and SPIDI as well.
        I have not personally used PLUS, but know people who swear by it. I personally feel Dianese is a bit over priced for the brand. But you know ... all people on Ducati's have to wear Dianese :-P (Reference: youtube: The 9 Sportbike Riders you'll meet) jk :-P

        IXON and SPIDI are something I have tried. IXON are uber super for the price and last as long as the bike. SPIDI have a very nice feel to them, but only tried and never long term. Both of them have a slim fit and will not tolerate bellys. So give them a proper try ... and usually get a size bigger than your normal gear if not two.
        When I'm on the road, I'm indestructible. No one can stop me... but they try.

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        • #34
          Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

          Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
          Naveen, thanks for this. Any personal experience with Plus? Do you suggest I go for it? Cause honestly it's half the cost of Dainese for a 2 piece suit. I'll check out IXOn and SPIDI as well.
          Hey I got a query. once again congrats on your Italian babe.

          Are you planning to hit the track ? Or are you planning to tour with the Ducati ?

          As the positioning is sporty, how far will it be comfortable for touring ?
          Its better to sweat than to bleed...

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          • #35
            Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

            Originally posted by Naveen Vajja View Post
            I have not personally used PLUS, but know people who swear by it. I personally feel Dianese is a bit over priced for the brand. But you know ... all people on Ducati's have to wear Dianese :-P (Reference: youtube: The 9 Sportbike Riders you'll meet) jk :-P

            IXON and SPIDI are something I have tried. IXON are uber super for the price and last as long as the bike. SPIDI have a very nice feel to them, but only tried and never long term. Both of them have a slim fit and will not tolerate bellys. So give them a proper try ... and usually get a size bigger than your normal gear if not two.
            Naveen, thanks for this! My inclination towards Plus is growing by the day. I'll check out Ixon and Spidi once before finalising closer to deliver of the motorcycle
            Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

            One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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            • #36
              Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

              Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post
              Hey I got a query. once again congrats on your Italian babe.

              Are you planning to hit the track ? Or are you planning to tour with the Ducati ?

              As the positioning is sporty, how far will it be comfortable for touring ?
              Thanks Shashank. I'm not looking at touring much on it. It'll be weekend track day oriented only. Ducatis have a horrid reputation for excessive engine heating and the 899 Panigale was a menace to ride in city traffic. So, to a large extent long distance touring is out of the question.

              However, there is a very nice video by a ducatisti, whose name I can't recall right now who captured his ride to Goa on the 899 Panigale. I'll try finding the link to the YouTube video and sharing it, it gives a good insight into the good and bad of touring on a Panigale.
              Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

              One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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              • #37
                Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                Naveen, thanks for this! My inclination towards Plus is growing by the day. I'll check out Ixon and Spidi once before finalising closer to deliver of the motorcycle
                This is not for your requirement ... but I almost bought this but let go because of size issues. Check this store.

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                When I'm on the road, I'm indestructible. No one can stop me... but they try.

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                • #38
                  Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                  Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                  Thanks Sachin. I will keep this thread alive over the course of delivery and post receiving the bike as well

                  Like Rachit said, Ducati has given an estimated quote of 3 lakhs for the Akro. Not too sure about how much the underbelly can system costs. But I'm not going in for the Akros. If I do decide to shift from the cannon stocks it'll be for the underbelly, but that'll make it non-road legal [emoji29]
                  Hey Adoksh,
                  As far as legality goes, the Motor Vehicle Act requires you to register ANY change made to the bike with the RTO. This includes cosmetic (paints, windscreen etc) and performance (exhausts, air filter). So in terms of that, any kind of exhaust you put, slip on or full system, makes it automatically illegal. We are literally at the mercy of cops, and if they decide they don't like you, they can simply impound your bike. Fortunately, either they aren't aware of this, or don't care. But the fact they can do it, and the law will be on their side, remains. So don't worry, you are in as much trouble (or not) with the akra as with the underbelly

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                  • #39
                    The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                    Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                    Naveen, thanks for this! My inclination towards Plus is growing by the day. I'll check out Ixon and Spidi once before finalising closer to deliver of the motorcycle
                    I've been buying gear for a couple of years now, and this is what I've learnt.
                    Always, I repeat, ALWAYS go for the bigger brand. I've used smaller brands, Indian brands, and big ones like Alpinestars and Dianese, and the fact is that spec sheets tell a very small story. Both may be made of the same material, but it's things like fit and comfort and robust build quality, that you don't see, that make all the difference. Spend the extra money, but go for a Alpinstars or a Dianese.
                    And yea I agree, Ducati liya toh Dianese toh lena padhega na boss

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                    • #40
                      Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                      I, on the contrary, suggest Lets Gear Up Bangalore.

                      The entire gear of the entire PowerDrift team is from them.

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                      • #41
                        Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                        Originally posted by aadilnaik View Post
                        Hey Adoksh,
                        As far as legality goes, the Motor Vehicle Act requires you to register ANY change made to the bike with the RTO. This includes cosmetic (paints, windscreen etc) and performance (exhausts, air filter). So in terms of that, any kind of exhaust you put, slip on or full system, makes it automatically illegal. We are literally at the mercy of cops, and if they decide they don't like you, they can simply impound your bike. Fortunately, either they aren't aware of this, or don't care. But the fact they can do it, and the law will be on their side, remains. So don't worry, you are in as much trouble (or not) with the akra as with the underbelly
                        Aadil, not exactly. The position is that you are allowed to modify your vehicles, provided that it is approved/in compliance with the Act and the Rules post modification. So what manufacturers of aftermarket items do is that they get their product pre-approved from the concerned authorities prior to launch Otherwise, the whole aftermarket industry would be illegal in India

                        But I see your point. In terms of awareness, the underbelly or the Shotgun Akro Cans won't make a difference with the cops. The sound however will. The underbellys are well above the road legal decibel limit even in Europe while the Akros are not.
                        Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

                        One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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                        • #42
                          The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                          Originally posted by aadilnaik View Post
                          And yea I agree, Ducati liya toh Dianese toh lena padhega na boss
                          Ha, woh bhi sahi baat hay


                          Originally posted by HyperRetard View Post
                          I, on the contrary, suggest Lets Gear Up Bangalore.

                          The entire gear of the entire PowerDrift team is from them.
                          Is this a multibrand store?
                          Last edited by Adoksh; 04-21-2016, 12:01 PM.
                          Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

                          One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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                          • #43
                            Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                            Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                            Ha, woh bhi sahi baat hay




                            Is this a multibrand store?


                            Facebook में लॉग इन करें
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                            Just go and visit it for once. Its run by a group of passionate bikers. They will take your measurements and make a custom suit for you. You even get to choose the colours, branding etc, AFAIK.

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                            • #44
                              Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                              Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                              Thanks Shashank. I'm not looking at touring much on it. It'll be weekend track day oriented only. Ducatis have a horrid reputation for excessive engine heating and the 899 Panigale was a menace to ride in city traffic. So, to a large extent long distance touring is out of the question.

                              However, there is a very nice video by a ducatisti, whose name I can't recall right now who captured his ride to Goa on the 899 Panigale. I'll try finding the link to the YouTube video and sharing it, it gives a good insight into the good and bad of touring on a Panigale.
                              On highways at steady 70kmph plus it won't heat up north of 70 celcius. Since handlebar vibes are very low to non existent in sane rpms touring isn't exactly back breaking. 100-200 KMS without stop should only be a matter of little practice.
                              Short daylong trips are big fun. did u search frame sliders for 959?

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                              • #45
                                Re: The Italian Dream: A Ducati Story

                                Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                                Thanks Shashank. I'm not looking at touring much on it. It'll be weekend track day oriented only. Ducatis have a horrid reputation for excessive engine heating and the 899 Panigale was a menace to ride in city traffic. So, to a large extent long distance touring is out of the question.

                                However, there is a very nice video by a ducatisti, whose name I can't recall right now who captured his ride to Goa on the 899 Panigale. I'll try finding the link to the YouTube video and sharing it, it gives a good insight into the good and bad of touring on a Panigale.
                                Actually your bike will heat the least while touring. The regular long ride will not be one where you a redlining the bike, but rather one where it will be in the most relaxed part of the power band. There will be reduced gear changes and the engine will just run at a much lower stress level. So if heat is your only worry, fret not!

                                And if heat is, then while it does heat up in traffic, it will heat up quite a bit at the track too, due to the aggressive nature of track riding.

                                Use it for everything I say!

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