Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[murlidhar]

well i am pretty new to touring kinda thing. never experienced before.
want to tour on my scoot.
monsoon season is a good season to explore the rural parts in India : )
you see it's not just the biking but to experience the things that i can't enjoy in this concrete jungle.

don't know what you mean by me changing the definition of this thread but certainly i have my budget constraints.
so if there is any good riding gear that can help me in making the rides a bit comfortable kindly do let me know about it so that i can enjoy this season : )

[Sunnyside_up!]

Sure bro, Will post the pics once I get home. Regarding the tag, good that you mentioned it. Will search it and let u know. Remember Sunny Sir saying something about California when talking about where it comes from. Anyway will cross verify and let u know.

Spartan ProGear has a technical collaboration with a production house based in California, USA - specializing in private label production. Under this contract, products are manufactured to the technical requirements and specifications of the client by the production house factories which could be located in any place. This is how most brands are manufactured in different parts of the world. Under the terms of this kind of production, the production house can use any of it's facilities depending on orders, factory production times and also processes that certain factories specialize in. Since it would be difficult to import various products directly from the factories located in different parts of the world, the production house consolidates shipments in distribution hubs around the world with Singapore and Dubai among them serving India. So the products arrive in India via these hubs.

That said, cartons containing apparel have arrived at the Chennai warehouse of the company with markings from Vietnam, Taiwan and the USA, while other products have arrived in cartons with markings from Pakistan, Portugal and China. Talk about globalization!

Incidentally Spartan ProGear has just finalised its first reseller in Colombo, Sri Lanka! Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is now also on the cards.

[Chandru Raj]

Hey, not at all a problem, Chandru . Glad I helped a bit. No the photos you posted we fine, but I and other members who might be interested in this jacket, would like to see, how the inside is with the jacket liner removed and the jacket and the liner side by side.

And doesn't it have the tag on where it's made, it should have it right?

Awating for the photos earliest.

Cheers!
VJ

Bro,

Sorry could not upload them yesterday.

Look whether the following pics serve the purpose. Also the only tag I saw on the jacket is 'How to take care' stuff but hope Sunny Sir explained where the jackets are from

Jacket with the zipper open .






Jacket and liner side by side



Jacket with the inner liner removed



Curious to know what you infer from the pics.

Between Sunny sir, I forgot to collect my bill when I bought the jacket. If you do see this, can I collect it today or tomorrow?

P.S The jacket comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defect.

[Doga]

I like the Helios.The protections are ECE approved, nice fitting(apparently)The back is sans any branding too, so a 'KTM' can be stickhed there But isn't it a bit too reflective all over? It might distract other riders on Indian roads surely at night.
I am kind of confused between the cramster breezer and the helios. Although all of my 'narrowing down' of options has been done while surfing this forum and not personally visiting the stores and trying the jackets

[murlidhar]

yeh saara zamana hasino ka diwana......
zamana kahe phir kyu bura hai dil lagana ...... : )
sorry for the off-topic but this song has got stuck to my mind

am planning to put a single reflector line on my rain jacket.
really a safety feature.

[nalir]

I like the Helios.The protections are ECE approved, nice fitting(apparently)The back is sans any branding too, so a 'KTM' can be stickhed there But isn't it a bit too reflective all over? It might distract other riders on Indian roads surely at night.
I am kind of confused between the cramster breezer and the helios. Although all of my 'narrowing down' of options has been done while surfing this forum and not personally visiting the stores and trying the jackets

YES,ITS EC approved . comfort is very nice in helios. i tried in the city the airflow was good. and the reflections are very good in night rider can be seen from any angle.. its all for safety brother .

[amitmalve]

just noticed, dsg maze prices have increased by 500 bucks.

[Nithesh]

damn i shouldve visited blore last week then

[shailstallion]

i had booked dsg nero 10days bck from helmet paradise...but unfortunately he dint have stock..today when i called him , he told its delayed by few days again...i need a jacket urgently as i ll be going for a long ride within next 3 days....

i am now confused b/w rjays swift and cramster breezer...pls help..

i already saw bad reviews about cramster and afraid to go for it ...

[vageesh79]

RJay is good.I am using Rjay All weather pant.Its great,i even tried that in summers and faced no problem.I am also be buying RJay Swift but i am stuck with Cortech RCX jacket which got it from US but is big for me.Will sell and got for Rjay Only

[B7ACKTHORN]

Spartan ProGear has a technical collaboration with a production house based in California, USA - specializing in private label production. Under this contract, products are manufactured to the technical requirements and specifications of the client by the production house factories which could be located in any place. This is how most brands are manufactured in different parts of the world. Under the terms of this kind of production, the production house can use any of it's facilities depending on orders, factory production times and also processes that certain factories specialize in. Since it would be difficult to import various products directly from the factories located in different parts of the world, the production house consolidates shipments in distribution hubs around the world with Singapore and Dubai among them serving India. So the products arrive in India via these hubs.

That said, cartons containing apparel have arrived at the Chennai warehouse of the company with markings from Vietnam, Taiwan and the USA, while other products have arrived in cartons with markings from Pakistan, Portugal and China. Talk about globalization!

Incidentally Spartan ProGear has just finalised its first reseller in Colombo, Sri Lanka! Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is now also on the cards.

All the best sir. I am sure, you might have good reception in heading out to other countries. I still wonder why you not providing MADE IN ******* tag, just outta curiousity. Does it attract any duties, so forth?

I like the Helios.The protections are ECE approved, nice fitting(apparently)The back is sans any branding too, so a 'KTM' can be stickhed there But isn't it a bit too reflective all over? It might distract other riders on Indian roads surely at night.
I am kind of confused between the cramster breezer and the helios. Although all of my 'narrowing down' of options has been done while surfing this forum and not personally visiting the stores and trying the jackets

ECE are only for helmets Doga. Almost all well known armored motorcycle jackets come with approved armor pads, which means they undergo certain standards in countries like EU and elsewhere. Go for HELIOS if you're in for summer and expect a modest rain/wind protection.

Cramster Breezer is kinda like all weather jacket, sun, wind, rain, you have two different liners based upon your need and bang for the buck too.

Bro,

Sorry could not upload them yesterday.

Look whether the following pics serve the purpose. Also the only tag I saw on the jacket is 'How to take care' stuff but hope Sunny Sir explained where the jackets are from

Jacket with the zipper open .






Jacket and liner side by side



Jacket with the inner liner removed



Curious to know what you infer from the pics.

Between Sunny sir, I forgot to collect my bill when I bought the jacket. If you do see this, can I collect it today or tomorrow?

P.S The jacket comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defect.

Hey, thanks, Chandru. That was crisp. I don't know why, but I wanted to see how the jacket is inside. Same as usual I guess. And thanks again for your pictures Chandru, really appreciate it.

And don't make any more delays in getting your bill, you might just need them when you thought the least about them.

Cheers!
VJ

[Viscmad]

Looking for a pair of full gauntlet gloves and riding boots

Gloves- Budget 2.5k
Boots- Budget around 4k


Gloves I like : DSG Primal and Spartan Pro Gear full gauntlet gloves

And for Riding boots my options are :
Orazo Picus
Rjays Sprint
and these On The Rocks :: Products - Miscellaneous Camping Gears

Need Suggestions

[Chandru Raj]

Thanks for the detailed review Chandru. I usually hang the jacket on my desk chair, knee guards go in my backpack and helmet with the buff n gloves sits on my desk, next to my laptop

Thanks man, it's working good for me now.

I like the Helios.The protections are ECE approved, nice fitting(apparently)The back is sans any branding too, so a 'KTM' can be stickhed there But isn't it a bit too reflective all over? It might distract other riders on Indian roads surely at night.
I am kind of confused between the cramster breezer and the helios. Although all of my 'narrowing down' of options has been done while surfing this forum and not personally visiting the stores and trying the jackets

personal opinion : try the jackets before you decide. Btw, the Helios looks flashy on camera, it's not that flashy when you ride at nights It is decently bright when someone turns their headlights on you, thats the way i will put it

@Blackthorn
No probs happy to help.

[sarav14]

go for r-jays sprint.....love 'em

[Mithungo]

Looking for a pair of full gauntlet gloves and riding boots

Gloves- Budget 2.5k
Boots- Budget around 4k


And for Riding boots my options are :
Orazo Picus
Rjays Sprint
Need Suggestions

I use the Picus and it is complete VFM. Infact saw it on the leg of so many bikers on my Leh trip. I use it daily to office as well. All in all a good all rounder.

Mithun