Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[jvh]

Never trust the USPS, international shipments have only 50% a chance of coming. Better to pay higher shipping and get it through fedex or dhl.

Any bad experiences? I might have made nearly 50 purchases via eBay and online stores using this mode of shipping. None of them had shipment issues. One transaction went bad because of a faulty product but was promptly replaced upon contacting the dealer.

USPS also provides a tracking number and found their tracking to be quite accurate.

Not saying they are the best, but usually online purchase no matter what is a gamble although the stakes are more in the buyer's favour

[Only Amit...]

Fox Motorcycle Armor Jacket | eBay

guys i just saw this ad on ebay

and wanted to ask you guys if i could wear this for everyday riding and is it a good jacket ???

i know i'm cheaping out but havnt got a lot of savings to buy a better jacket.......

I have the same jacket buddy..and its for sale!!!Check out my signature.
If you are intrested, I can give it to you in a cheaper price.PM me.

The protection is good, but It depoends on you if you can wear it for everyday riding.Reason: People will stare if you wear it outside
Its made up of elastic net material with chest,elbow and removable back protection.The back protection gives some rest to back on long rides.The net material provides good ventilation and air flow.

[princesirohi]

Fox Motorcycle Armor Jacket | eBay

guys i just saw this ad on ebay

and wanted to ask you guys if i could wear this for everyday riding and is it a good jacket ???

i know i'm cheaping out but havnt got a lot of savings to buy a better jacket.......

protection is ok, but looks funny!!

[revvhard]

protection is ok, but looks funny!!

i know it would look really awkward to show up to college wearing that but i'm planning on wearing only the elbow guards for daily use and that too on the inside just wanted to ask you guys if its good enough for daily riding........

i wanted to know if it would be comfy for riding 6km's to college and back.....

[aargee]

What's the difference between Mesh Jacket & Textile Jacket? Any quick & short answer is appreciated. And there's something Nylon too, what's that?

[Sunnyside_up!]

What's the difference between Mesh Jacket & Textile Jacket? Any quick & short answer is appreciated. And there's something Nylon too, what's that?

"Mesh" Jackets are made from knitted fibres designed for airflow -your JR Reactor is a mesh. Better quality mesh jackets are made of knitted aramid fibres and even Kevlar or Twaron in top notch products. The "el cheapo" versions are normally just knitted polyester. Sadly even premium brands use knitted polyester in some models instead of aramids since they are easier to work with and produce commercially.

Textile normally refers to fabrics like Cordura in the premium range and Taslon, Oxford, Jacquard in the mid-ranges. Nylon is a lower range material used in entry level products. Textile jackets are normally not suited for very hot and humid climates like 'Singara Chennai' since they don't "breathe".

Beware that a lot of textile jackets claiming to be Cordura and the like are normally not so as Cordura in even 600 dernier is expensive to use commercially in a jacket and it takes a trained and knowledgeable person to spot the difference. PM me if you need more info.

[princesirohi]

^^ why PM man, enlighten us with your knowledge here only, so all can benifit, btw, i want to know the difference in 250/300/500/600 denier grades...

[Sunnyside_up!]

^^ why PM man, enlighten us with your knowledge here only, so all can benifit, btw, i want to know the difference in 250/300/500/600 denier grades...

Too huge a subject to be discussed online buddy.

In lay-men terms, 'denier' refers to the density of the fabric. The higher the denier, the denser it is. Obviously in our application, (under regular conditions ) the higher the denier, the better abrasion resistance it will offer.

However, I would like to add a caveat - this also depends on the material that is being measured. 600D Oxford is NOT better than 600D Cordura since Cordura has better resistance properties than Oxford.

A good middle-weight jacket should ideally use 600D Cordura at impact points. This requirement will increase depending on the higher resistance required depending on use of the product. 1000D Cordura supposedly offers similar abrasion resistance to 1.3mm cowhide but is difficult to drape and cut for jackets.

[Sunnyside_up!]

protection is ok, but looks funny!!

Actually, I wouldn't recommend this product at all. It is designed for impact protection in motor-cross where the emphasis is on IMPACT. Riding to college on city roads require BOTH impact and abrasion protection, which this product would not do, since the exposed armor will likely snag on the road's rough surfaces, and simply rip-off from the lightweight mesh chassis, exposing the rider to injury.

If you do decide to use this product, I would recommend wearing at least a denim jacket over it to bolster the abrasion resistance and at least help prevent the armor ripping off to some extent.

[aargee]

That was an EXCELLENT reply Sunny; I'll keep myself away from Textile. Tks very much. I've made my decision - MESH & MESH only!!! Tks

Edit - Pls keep watching this thread, while I decide on the make & model & post in next 1-2 days; appreciate your opinion on the one I choose. Tks.

[revvhard]

Actually, I wouldn't recommend this product at all. It is designed for impact protection in motor-cross where the emphasis is on IMPACT. Riding to college on city roads require BOTH impact and abrasion protection, which this product would not do, since the exposed armor will likely snag on the road's rough surfaces, and simply rip-off from the lightweight mesh chassis, exposing the rider to injury.

If you do decide to use this product, I would recommend wearing at least a denim jacket over it to bolster the abrasion resistance and at least help prevent the armor ripping off to some extent.

i guess i'l just wait a month or two and buy a good product from dsg instead.....thanx for ur replies guys

[RAK]

Hi, i am confused between following two jackets which one to buy, owner of each jacket put some light so me clear to which should i purchase. I want jacket in RED color only......

1). Rjays Swift Jacket :-

Price :- Rs. 5,999.00

1. Super protective heavy duty 500 denier ballistic nylon
2. Removable RJAYS Aquashield membrane liner.
3. 100% waterproof, 100% breathable
4. Removable powertector EN 1621-1 approved elbow and shoulder armour.
5. Removable Hi-density foam back protector.
6. Waist and Arm Adjusters.

2). DSG Maze Jacket :-

Price :- 5,999.00

1. Full grain leather construction for shoulders, cuffs and waist.
2. Heavy non water absorbing mesh for excellent abrasion resistance and ventilation.
3. Detachable fully - sleeved warm quilted liner with phone pocket
4. CE-approved Armour to protect shoulders and elbows
5. EVA foam back pad
6. 3M Scotch lite Reflective Material: to enhance your safety at night & in low visibility situations
7. Two internal and two external pockets
8. Heavy-duty YKK zippers
9. Adjustable sleeve compression straps
10. Adjustable sleeve cuffs and waist belts

I have RJays Swift and it is a nice mesh jacket for Mumbai climate. I had some problems with the water entering the jacket despite of rain liner but got it replaced from Bachoo Motors and the new rain liner is far more better than the old one .

Before buying the Swift I tried the Maze and found it a bit on heavier side. It is also a nice jacket which would serve the same purpose.

PS: If you want to go for Red color only then Maze looks far more better in Red than Swift . I would suggest you to try out both the jackets and then select the one which you are comfortable with.

[PlanetDSG.com]

The T-RC-1 has removable back protector and chest pads... the grey ones in the pic. I've got the Bionic back protector accessory to complement the back protector. The Bionic chest pads are in back order. Hoping to get them by later this month.
The black ones shown after the pants are the hard foam padding for the knee protector.

Shoulder and elbow pads are removable too. However we won't advise you to remove them.

[lijok]

Shoulder and elbow pads are removable too. However we won't advise you to remove them.

oh ok. anyway, the openings are not readily accessible. And I dont really want to remove them, just to take pics.

[rahulsamuel]

I have an unused Cramster Stallion saddle bag. I do not see any use for this as it would not fit my CBR. If anyone is interested in buying in bangalore, please message me.

Hey

I am interested in the saddle bag. Sent you a PM. Thanks.