Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Mithungo]

Its just water resistant and not water proof. That is, it resists well with some splashes of water, but not good in rains.

Thanks Devesh. May be it is time for something like this: Nelson Riggs Boot Cover.
NELSON-RIGG WATERPROOF RAIN BOOT COVER (MEDIUM) (BLACK) | eBay

Mithun

[B7ACKTHORN]

Got myself the Orazo Picus a week ago.
I have been wearing it to office since then

Pros:
Extremely comfortable to wear - unlike riding boots. You can walk fair distances without feeling any sort of discomfort.
Steel toe and Ankle protection is good.
Waterproof (I haven't tested this aspect yet!)
Light Weight
Bloody good grip
Cons:
The reflector at back could have been of better quality.
The smooth surface means that the gear shifter tends to slip of the shoe sometimes - but I guess this is because I am not used to the shoe yet.
Lack of a shift protector on left boot.

All in all it is worth the 3420 Rs it cost me.
Will post a more detailed review of water and cold resistance soon.

Mithun

Oh boy, Mithun, I've been eyeing for a boot for a very long time now and especially the ORAZO I-bis, so far I've gotten like a mixed bag review. Please do, waiting for a detailed review.

My pointers

1. Waterproof/water resistance tendency + grip in those situations rain, etc
2. How the boot handles the gear shifter rips, meaning any visible blotch in the leather or change in shape due to repeated shifter abuse.
3. You said rear reflector could be better, any loose stitches or any hotspots of ill workmanship interior or exterior.
4. Waiting eagerly for the above.

chicmagnet & B7ACKTHORN - Will try taking the pics next time when I mount the tail bag on CBR for a trip.

Thanks, RG.

post a detailed review after I come back from Leh
Mithun

Sure. Me too planning to get Leh'd, fingers crossed.

I too bought the same shoes. And they pretty comfy. But wearing whole day the toes are little smelly when i take the shoes out in the evening. But thats a minor issue. Overall i am pretty happy with it.

And about grip. Its good in most places, but as i do some trekking too, the grip is obviously less than the trekking shoes. But the shoes serves there purpose very well.

I am observing little scarring in the place which comes in contact with the gear lever. Hope it doesnt spoil the surface of the shoe. Want it to last atleast a year.

As I've requested Mithun, I request you too to give me some pointers for the below, thanks.

1. Waterproof/water resistance tendency + grip in those situations rain, etc
2. How the boot handles the gear shifter rips, meaning any visible blotch in the leather or change in shape due to repeated shifter abuse.
3. You said rear reflector could be better, any loose stitches or any hotspots of ill workmanship interior or exterior.
4. Waiting eagerly for the above.


Cheers!
VJ

[B7ACKTHORN]

Need to buy good knee gaurds. Can anyone suggest/guide me to a shop in chennai. budget : 1.5k

Also need to buy the good quality Bungee Cords too. Searched GP road but wasn't able to find the good ones.

You can get knee guards starting in the range of 600 all the way upto 5K. eBay would be your best bet, but beware FAKE stuffs are a home for eBay especially these cheap knock-off stuffs.

Cramster comes in around 1.5 and an good AXO pad costs close to 2k and so does FOX stuff.

BUNGEE CORDS: I'd personally recommend, when you purchase bungee cords or knee pads, not to go for eBay or any online retailers unless it's a manufacturer certified or their own site.

I've bought bungee cords from eBay and they are the most !@#$@# up of all bungee cords I've ever used. After their first tie up with my bag, just after a few kms, I saw my baggage leaning to one side of the bike, upon inspection, the bungee cord was so @#$#@# up, it was about to give up and literally hanging in threads.

Get a better branded one, which gives you peace of mind, yes they are costly than those cheap rip offs, but safety of you, your baggage and your bike is paramount.

Cheers!
VJ

[Mithungo]

Oh boy, Mithun, I've been eyeing for a boot for a very long time now and especially the ORAZO I-bis, so far I've gotten like a mixed bag review. Please do, waiting for a detailed review.

My pointers

1. Waterproof/water resistance tendency + grip in those situations rain, etc
2. How the boot handles the gear shifter rips, meaning any visible blotch in the leather or change in shape due to repeated shifter abuse.
3. You said rear reflector could be better, any loose stitches or any hotspots of ill workmanship interior or exterior.
4. Waiting eagerly for the above.

Sure. Me too planning to get Leh'd, fingers crossed.

Cheers!
VJ

Sure VJ. Shall post my experiences soon.
Regarding point (3) , it more of a gripe than a defect. The reflectors in both the boots are not of the same size and stitching is a tad inconsistent. It is not something that should prevent you from buying it though.

Rest of the boot is of good quality and it can be easily worn for your daily use. (Speaking of the Picus here and not the Ibis - you have to be a bit more crazy to wear Ibis to office )

Mithun

[B7ACKTHORN]

Sure VJ. Shall post my experiences soon.
Regarding point (3) , it more of a gripe than a defect. The reflectors in both the boots are not of the same size and stitching is a tad inconsistent. It is not something that should prevent you from buying it though.

Rest of the boot is of good quality and it can be easily worn for your daily use. (Speaking of the Picus here and not the Ibis - you have to be a bit more crazy to wear Ibis to office )

Mithun

+1 Ibis is gonna be only for touring. For office purposes, I guess my battered up Bata Power will do fine I guess.

It's always cool when you wear worn up and dirty stuffs to office

Cheers!
VJ

[JASMINE RIDER]

WHAT ABOUT THIS SCOYCO JACKETS?...REALLY LIKE THE LOOKS OF jk 17...happend to see many positive reviews...any one know the link to any online shops?..please give some suggestions from the experienced owners of it...
what about JK17?...is it water proof?..

[vageesh79]

Nice Jacket

WHAT ABOUT THIS SCOYCO JACKETS?...REALLY LIKE THE LOOKS OF jk 17...happend to see many positive reviews...any one know the link to any online shops?..please give some suggestions from the experienced owners of it...
what about JK17?...is it water proof?..

JK 17 is a nice jacket with all the protection and within price range person can afford.Its not water proof but water resistant

[RUD House]

WHAT ABOUT THIS SCOYCO JACKETS?...REALLY LIKE THE LOOKS OF jk 17...happend to see many positive reviews...any one know the link to any online shops?..please give some suggestions from the experienced owners of it...
what about JK17?...is it water proof?..

I have JK27. Awesome feeling to wear. water resistant yes. not yet experienced Mumbai's full blown (MMM) Mad Mumbai Monsoon yet. In fact got the white areas hand painted to orange. So I have a black and Orange JK27 to suit my Duke really good fit

[Aniket_N]

Any suggestions for good VFM waterproof pants with knee protectors?
budget upto 5K.
Also want to buy gloves for summer use...already have waterproof gloves.
Requirements are they should be breathable & provide standard protection (palm,knuckles etc).Budget 1-1.5K.
Thanks..


Cheers.

[JASMINE RIDER]

I have JK27. Awesome feeling to wear. water resistant yes. not yet experienced Mumbai's full blown (MMM) Mad Mumbai Monsoon yet. In fact got the white areas hand painted to orange. So I have a black and Orange JK27 to suit my Duke really good fit

whats the pricing?

[B7ACKTHORN]

Any suggestions for good VFM waterproof pants with knee protectors?
budget upto 5K.
Also want to buy gloves for summer use...already have waterproof gloves.
Requirements are they should be breathable & provide standard protection (palm,knuckles etc).Budget 1-1.5K.
Thanks..


Cheers.

You can go for the Cramster Velocity 2.0 which comes in around 4950, which comes with all you've asked knee protectors, good construction etc. Best bang for the buck, and a few of my friends use it for a long while now, so you can go for it.

The best glove in your range is DSG Revive Gloves
Full grain leather construction, has carbon fiber knuckle protection and it comes in around 1,990 bucks.

I guess these will fit your bill perfectly, considering your budget. There are some more brands too, but they are all costly. Outlined the best and according to your budget.

Cheers!
VJ

[B7ACKTHORN]

Nolan helmets from planet dsg

Well, well, well. Indeed the automotive scene has changed so much, so does that gear.

NOLAN Helmets the one that Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri wear in their races, is hitting the shores of India officially, by our own PlanetDSG. Hand a chat with them yesteray, best part, the lids are gonna be priced at around 12k even the replica ones. Now that's a good niche to place their products in that range.

Seriously a fantastic move by DSG.

I have a good feeling these are gonna sell like hot cakes don't you agree?


NOLAN HELMETS

Cheers!
VJ

[revvhard]

if any1 has a old riding jacket to sell please let me know,
dont mind even if its quite old as long as the jacket hasnt been crash tested.


also can someone tell me if the armor in riding gear has a shelf life??

[Eshan-P180]

if any1 has a old riding jacket to sell please let me know,
dont mind even if its quite old as long as the jacket hasnt been crash tested.


also can someone tell me if the armor in riding gear has a shelf life??

Would one and a half year old DSG NERO no Crashes do??

Check it out at the next g2g if you want this wednesday... Size XXL.

No shelf life as such but you need to use them.
Throw them out after one crash... they are just like helmets.

[Eshan-P180]

Just got a call from Zulfi from bachoo motors.

Either the guy was confusing or i heard him wrong. He mentioned the jackets are not sold in pune, the mentioned dealer does not sell Rjays Jackets?? that was bit strange, i just called up Sohail (Pune Rjays dealer mentioned on bachoo Motors website) he said the jacket (RJAYS SWIFT) would be available next week...

Whats the confusion? has anyone come across the same?