Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Sunnyside_up!]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Well I have to wash my dsg rage every alternate Sunday. First I dip it in a soft detergent usually a shoe shampoo for around an hour. If it's a little too dirty then add hot water and keep it in there for a little longer. Then I scrub it lightly using my woodland shoe brush.(if you've seen it then you'll understand). Then rinse it in water and dry in shade. Avoid scrubbing too hard, using hard detergents and wringing the jacket. In the end it will be as good as new

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A shoe shampoo is a very strong detergent. Mild detergent is one used for clothes like washing machine powder. Soaking the garment in a detergent for one hour will break down the reflectives as they are not meant to be exposed to such harsh chemical treatment. Hot water is specifically not recommended since the hot water can break down the adhesives which are used in the stress point stitches. Brushing the garment with anything more than a clothes brush will cause micro-tears on the surface of the garment which will eventually lead to failure of the material.

I have posted the correct process of washing many times and so has Vijay. Most jackets also have a care label sewn into the inner lining. Please do read. Your improper method may not show damage now but will lead to shortened product life. Improper handling of the garment is the single most common reason for garment failure - and then the user blames the product!

[Xzibit Roll]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

A shoe shampoo is a very strong detergent. Mild detergent is one used for clothes like washing machine powder. Soaking the garment in a detergent for one hour will break down the reflectives as they are not meant to be exposed to such harsh chemical treatment. Hot water is specifically not recommended since the hot water can break down the adhesives which are used in the stress point stitches. Brushing the garment with anything more than a clothes brush will cause micro-tears on the surface of the garment which will eventually lead to failure of the material.

I have posted the correct process of washing many times and so has Vijay. Most jackets also have a care label sewn into the inner lining. Please do read. Your improper method may not show damage now but will lead to shortened product life. Improper handling of the garment is the single most common reason for garment failure - and then the user blames the product!

Thanks for correcting me. Will follow the proper procedure now. My jacket frequently gets dirty so I was trying to make the work easier.. Also can you please help me choose a new pair of riding shoes. I've posted the details just a few posts back.

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[saurabhjd]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Yes I tried the bionic at outdoor travel gear, very much it it place after tightening of strap...
One query , the strap of the knee guard is reliable Knox bionic.. Because I have seen the alpinestar bionic straps get elongated after using it for some time and doesn't sit at right place.
Please give your short review of the Knox bionic.. It will be great help for me , I am planning to buy one next month.


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I have used them for almost three months now. No issues with strap.

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[atuladeupes]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I have used them for almost three months now. No issues with strap.

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Thanks man , I am getting it for 4500 Rs from outdoor travel gear...


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[Aytas_sss]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

A shoe shampoo is a very strong detergent. Mild detergent is one used for clothes like washing machine powder. Soaking the garment in a detergent for one hour will break down the reflectives as they are not meant to be exposed to such harsh chemical treatment. Hot water is specifically not recommended since the hot water can break down the adhesives which are used in the stress point stitches. Brushing the garment with anything more than a clothes brush will cause micro-tears on the surface of the garment which will eventually lead to failure of the material.

I have posted the correct process of washing many times and so has Vijay. Most jackets also have a care label sewn into the inner lining. Please do read. Your improper method may not show damage now but will lead to shortened product life. Improper handling of the garment is the single most common reason for garment failure - and then the user blames the product!

Thanks for correcting me. Will follow the proper procedure now. My jacket frequently gets dirty so I was trying to make the work easier.. Also can you please help me choose a new pair of riding shoes. I've posted the details just a few posts back.

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Thank you for the inputs.

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[MENTION=8003]prateek[/MENTION]. Welcome to Indian Army son.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks for correcting me. Will follow the proper procedure now. My jacket frequently gets dirty so I was trying to make the work easier.. Also can you please help me choose a new pair of riding shoes. I've posted the details just a few posts back.

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I would suggest the S&S pair for college use. A simpler and cheaper solution would be to get a shift sock for your bike - Rs.1000/- at PRS, so that you can wear any shoes to college.

[prateek2210]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@prateek. Welcome to Indian Army son.

Cheers!
VJ

I have got Army outfit, army boots, army belt Thanks to my sources

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I have got Army outfit, army boots, army belt Thanks to my sources

If you can provide a summary of the *army surplus* you've purchased and some snaps of it, that'd be great don't you think.

Cheers!
VJ

[prateek2210]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

If you can provide a summary of the *army surplus* you've purchased and some snaps of it, that'd be great don't you think.

Cheers!
VJ

You will get pm and fb message by tomorrow morning

[srinath.teram]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hey all,

I am in search for a water-proof touring gloves. Budget around INR 3K. Could you please suggest some? I use Spartan Pegasus now for short rides and does its job well until it rains
How about Spartan Ares?

[thegeneboy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hey all,

I am in search for a water-proof touring gloves. Budget around INR 3K. Could you please suggest some? I use Spartan Pegasus now for short rides and does its job well until it rains
How about Spartan Ares?

The Ares is leather full gauntlet street gloves .. Not at all waterproof

[princesirohi]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

cramster has waterproof gloves.

[bhargavrama]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

planning to buy riding jacket
stuck between 2 options
RJays Swift n DSG Nero
Both are around da same price.
Need advice on which one to buy

[thegeneboy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

planning to buy riding jacket
stuck between 2 options
RJays Swift n DSG Nero
Both are around da same price.
Need advice on which one to buy

Buddy RJays Swift is a mesh jacket whereas the DSG Nero is a textile jacket (non mesh oven ).. So for the weather we ride in mesh makes more sense in terms of comfort..
Even DSG has mesh jackets that you can check and also there are Spartan jackets that you can consider..