Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[yzfrj]

Please suggest me an Eye-gear which I can use both during day and night..

I use something similar to this (different brand) but got it from Btwin store itself.
This is basically for cycling

Btwin SG 300 - Price in India, Reviews, Ratings & Specifications | PlayMore.in

Has UV protection and all that

[rkakkar]

Guys,Please suggest me an Eye-gear which I can use both during day and night. I absolutely Can't ride without my sunglasses (or else, I every time feel that some thing is getting into my eye, and have some dangerous experience when my eye-lid shut for as long as 5sec while riding)
People think I'm totally mad or a complete show-off when they see me wearing my sun-glass even at night.
Note - I have normal eye power, and do not wear glasses in regular use. I use Fast track sun-glass, which covers from side as well. Normal glasses don't do that, and I dont want to carry two diff kind of glasses, one for night and one for day.

Ummm why don't you just shut the visor of your full faced helmet?

[Mithungo]

Guys,Please suggest me an Eye-gear which I can use both during day and night...

Shibadip, riding with any form of tinted glasses at night is downright dangerous - especially for us two wheelers. You never know what is going to pop up from that dark corner on the road once you are out of the city limits.
If you are worried only about protecting your eye from dust, try riding goggles (Make sure they fit inside your helmet.) like this Oakley <Oakley Mayhem Factory Text Goggles - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore>
Or if you insist on normal looking ones, try a polarized sunglass - perhaps in category 1 or 2 and maybe yellow tinted. The Essilor Xperio would be a good example.
P.S: Saw rkakkars' post. What is wrong with a full faced helmet with lid closed?
Mithun

[Doga]

Guys, new DSG stock has arrived at Babloo Motors Vashi. went there yesterday as I am looking to buy eiter DSG revive or DSG primal. But they only had DSG acqua and motomesh gloves. They had the A* TGP Air though, got a quote of 10K for that. DSG Rage(orange was there too) and I found it downright repulsive, despite the fact that orange is my favourite colour these days. I tried it on and was looking just short of a construction worker with all that orange and reflector stripes, the pattern is so similar.
The armor quality is decent, nothing to brag about but ok. And yeah, the new one, Aero was also there.4000 bucks. Didn't try it so can't confirm if the armors are CE certified or not.I thought it won't be having a rain liner which might explain the price. But someone here says, it has rain liner too? Then why is it cheaper? Armors not CE certified?
OK A* bionic kneee gurads are there too. 5200 bucks.

[Shibadip]

Ummm why don't you just shut the visor of your full faced helmet?

P.S: Saw rkakkars' post. What is wrong with a full faced helmet with lid closed?
Mithun

My Bad.. Forgot to mention that I am Not comfortable wearing a Full face helmet. So I have an Open face one. and If I put down the visor of the visor of the Open face One, then also dust gets in. and also I get distorted view on the part which I see through the visor, and the area not covered by the visor.

I understand my helmet is of Low Quality(was fooled by the shopkeeper, and bought it at quite high price), and I am looking to replace it with Studds Ninja or Vega Boolean. But along with the Lid, I am Also looking to upgrade my eye-gear.
I was Looking more towards the Vega Boolean, But the suggestions from Xbhp fellows is shifting my priority towards ninja.

I use something similar to this (different brand) but got it from Btwin store itself.
This is basically for cycling

Btwin SG 300 - Price in India, Reviews, Ratings & Specifications | PlayMore.in

Has UV protection and all that

Thanks boss. will have a look.

[lijok]

No open face helmet can give you the protection of a good full face helmet. The issue is with low quality visor. Get a good branded helmet or try one from a friend, with good quality visor the distortion in vision is avoided and you can ride in peace

[B7ACKTHORN]

Guys, new DSG stock has arrived at Babloo Motors Vashi. went there yesterday as I am looking to buy eiter DSG revive or DSG primal. But they only had DSG acqua and motomesh gloves. They had the A* TGP Air though, got a quote of 10K for that. DSG Rage(orange was there too) and I found it downright repulsive, despite the fact that orange is my favourite colour these days. I tried it on and was looking just short of a construction worker with all that orange and reflector stripes, the pattern is so similar.
The armor quality is decent, nothing to brag about but ok. And yeah, the new one, Aero was also there.4000 bucks. Didn't try it so can't confirm if the armors are CE certified or not.I thought it won't be having a rain liner which might explain the price. But someone here says, it has rain liner too? Then why is it cheaper? Armors not CE certified?
OK A* bionic kneee gurads are there too. 5200 bucks.

As deville_56 has previously mentioned, he has purchased the jacket and the thing has a removable liner. I guess liner is just a piece of nylon material, and that sholuldn't bring the cost up or down that significantly of any jacket, unless it's a thermal liner kind of thing. If you go back, the jacket is pretty much very basic. But I guess what type of armor does it have, because all DSG jackets don't very good armors even in their so called "high end" jacket. This being a poor man's jacket, let's see how this thing fares after more guys get to lay their hands on them

Shibadip, riding with any form of tinted glasses at night is downright dangerous - especially for us two wheelers. You never know what is going to pop up from that dark corner on the road once you are out of the city limits.
If you are worried only about protecting your eye fromas pr dust, try riding goggles (Make sure they fit inside your helmet.) like this Oakley <Oakley Mayhem Factory Text Goggles - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore>
Or if you insist on normal looking ones, try a polarized sunglass - perhaps in category 1 or 2 and maybe yellow tinted. The Essilor Xperio would be a good example.
P.S: Saw rkakkars' post. What is wrong with a full faced helmet with lid closed?
Mithun

All you've quoted is pretty costly and might not be a feasible one for price consious customers as we do. But that said, there are people who always pay a premium. And Oakley is the best, when it comes to eye-wear.

Guys,Please suggest me an Eye-gear which I can use both during day and night. I absolutely Can't ride without my sunglasses (or else, I every time feel that some thing is getting into my eye, and have some dangerous experience when my eye-lid shut for as long as 5sec while riding)
People think I'm totally mad or a complete show-off when they see me wearing my sun-glass even at night.
Note - I have normal eye power, and do not wear glasses in regular use. I use Fast track sun-glass, which covers from side as well. Normal glasses don't do that, and I dont want to carry two diff kind of glasses, one for night and one for day.

It's pretty simple, you either use a goggle, motocross type or just get yourself a plain white visor the nighttime riding. As is the case, any tinted visor is not suitable for night riding whatsoever, and it's clearly mentioned in most of the visor manuals and the visor itself.

Also you mentioned using sun glasses, for riding isn't "SUN" glasses meant for day time That being said sunglasses are big no no for motorcyclists like us. It may be a good thing for those rich fags, in fancy cars just for showoff sake, but when it comes to biking, taking adequate measures as a biker is always a good practice.

If you can invest in a motocross helmet, and get a plain goggle for yourself, you can use it both day and night, and plus you even look "cooler" in be it night or day.

Spark Motocross Goggles: Black - 799.00Rs

There is this goggle called Sparx Goggle at 799, just get yourself motocross helmet with this plain visor type goggle and you're all set to rock on. The lens comes in different colors to choose from.

this is the jacket i was talking about....but it is DSG ARROW...thats what shop owner wrote on my recipt...

Yep I got it mate. Useless jacket if you ask me! IMHO.

My Bad.. Forgot to mention that I am Not comfortable wearing a Full face helmet. So I have an Open face one. and If I put down the visor of the visor of the Open face One, then also dust gets in. and also I get distorted view on the part which I see through the visor, and the area not covered by the visor.

I understand my helmet is of Low Quality(was fooled by the shopkeeper, and bought it at quite high price), and I am looking to replace it with Studds Ninja or Vega Boolean. But along with the Lid, I am Also looking to upgrade my eye-gear.
I was Looking more towards the Vega Boolean, But the suggestions from Xbhp fellows is shifting my priority towards ninja.

You can buy the above goggles if you wear a half face or flip up helmet which is more good than a motocross helmet as I explained above. Half face gives the freedom you need and you can wear the goggles at night or morning for good eye protection without compromising on helmet and safety.

Cheers!
VJ

[curse]

Anyone here has used Joe Rocket Blaster Back Pack?I want to know weather it can accommodate a full face L size helmet.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Anyone here has used Joe Rocket Blaster Back Pack?I want to know weather it can accommodate a full face L size helmet.

If you go back a few pages, you will find a an Bhpian posting his experiences about Cramster Laplace 4.0 with photos which can accommodate the largest of the helmets out there with east. Why spend close to 6 7k for just a bag.

Try considering Cramster Laplace 4.0 at 1750 it's a best bang for the buck. So far I don't think to my knowledge anyone here using the Joe Rocket Blaster Back Pack.

Cheers!
VJ

[Chandrajit]

Knee braces are pretty much same as a knee guard, in that they have special support with regard to your knee, preventing it from moving in unintended direction, other than the normal movement our knee has. Knee braces are mostly used in medical support with knee surgery/implant etc etc, which just holds on the knee like a external piece of metal rather than bolting them inside the bones.

That said, you have good knee braces/knee guards and as you've shown in your link, all those guards pretty much do what they are designed to do. Since you've had a injured knee, it's a good idea to invest in a good pair of knee guards/braces.


Cheers!
VJ

Yes very true. However, for these guards to perform as they should, the fit should be perfect. If i buy it online/import it i wont be too sure of the fit. Thus my question, can i try something very similar at any store in mumbai. Otherwise, i would not be ordering this at all, i would look at a decent knee guard and that will be it.

Thanks

[B7ACKTHORN]

Yes very true. However, for these guards to perform as they should, the fit should be perfect. If i buy it online/import it i wont be too sure of the fit. Thus my question, can i try something very similar at any store in mumbai. Otherwise, i would not be ordering this at all, i would look at a decent knee guard and that will be it.

Thanks

Knee guards are as close to as you'll get. I don't know, if any other store in Mumbai stocks this or not, but you can always find unexpected things at really unexpected places. But if you still get a knee brace, I'd suggest you get a good knee guard which should do the job well for you. And as you pointed out, checking the stuff right in store for the fit etc gives peace of mind for the money we spend. Good luck

Cheers!
VJ

[princesirohi]

FOX Upper Torso Protector
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has anybody used FOX upper torso protector, i wanna know, how is it. does it provide good protection. any reviews???
and where can i get it in pune/mumbai..??
they are available at ebay.in, are they good, i mean is there any chance that those sold on ebay are fakes. they are available for Rs. 1200/-

me and one of my friend wanna buy.

[Sunnyside_up!]

FOX Upper Torso Protector
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has anybody used FOX upper torso protector, i wanna know, how is it. does it provide good protection. any reviews???
and where can i get it in pune/mumbai..??
they are available at ebay.in, are they good, i mean is there any chance that those sold on ebay are fakes. they are available for Rs. 1200/-

me and one of my friend wanna buy.

As always, it depends what you want it to do. If you're planning simple low speed off-roading, then I guess it might do - though I seriously doubt the authenticity of the product, coming at that price.

FOX gear is aimed at off-roading primarily and unless I miss my guess you're referring to plastic roost protectors which are designed to protect the body from gravel flying off the bike in front of you. The protection they offer is minimal in a street/highway scenario. Also they tend to catch air and lift up at higher speeds. Definitely do not recommend these for street or highway use.

[princesirohi]

i am talking about these--->

Fox Riding Jacket cum Body Armour- Size XXL | eBay

[fahim154]

my review of aplinestar spx gloves and alpinestar t-gp plus air jacket
first of all i like t0 mention the awesome service of dsg packing was very nicely done,the shipping time and response was very good.the suggested size was perfect cos unknowingly i chose the wrong size.they got a happy customer.btw i paid 11750 for both excluding shipping so more money saved while buying the combo
before writing the review i must tell all of you that this is the first time i have bought and used a riding jacket and my review is based on how i felt during this first week of using the jacket and gloves during my daily ride of to and fro which is about 90-100 kms. i also must tell you that this week the weather in delhi has been very pleasant there is a cool breeze but it is still sunny.
so talking about the jacket first:-
features
1.ce certified shoulder and elbow armor which is ventilated for more air flow
2.chest and back are comfort foam and give no protection at all.bionic armor has to purchased seprately
3.all in all 5 pocket .two outer .three inner(two are below chest protection part and one alongside chest protection see pics)none of which is waterproof
4.the zipper is kind of hidden or embedded so it does not scratch the tank which personally i like very much
5.there is zipper inside the jacket to attach riding pants also
6.full front is mesh and about 1/3 of the back is mesh .sleeves upper part is non abrasion and lower part is mesh
7.adjuster for waist and wrists if it is lose
8.very comfortable low profile collar which aids in hot weather to be comfortable
9.alpinestar branding on chest,sleeves,back,collar
10.sleeves are precurved for extra comfort
so now the features have been done it is time for pro and cons
pros
1.very comfortable in hot weather,air flow is very good.(mesh and ventilated armor)
2.it is not very heavy and does not feel like u have any armor on in terms of weight
3.armor is is ce approved so i think will be useful hope i dont get to test it
4.fit for me was perfect the amor took its place without any hassle and does not move very much just sits perfectly
5.there are 5 pockets which are reasonably large and can store many thing
6.again th zipper is covered so it does not scratch the tank which is very likable
cons.
1.no protection again rain and winter
2.no liner and no space for putting one
3.it just cannot be folded and put into a laptop bag(i think i dont know how to so i just stuff it in)
4.no reflective strips tape or anything reflective is absent
again the airflow is very very good very comfortable ,does not feel heavy ,flow tons of air,fits perfectly for me, has many pocket to store so all in all happy with my purchase and my first riding.before buying a saw the revzilla review video they told it is on the the high end mesh jacket.so happy with pricing too..
now its time for the spx gloves
i have used three other gloves prior to using there first was the locally bought probiker used it for a couple of months lost one had to throw away the other then i bought the dsg motomesh used again for some time than they start to tear off so threw them away then ordered the axo pro race absolutely loved them used them and sadly lost them .now talking about the spx gloves
again features/pros first
1.carbon fiber protection on knuckels ,finger and below the pinky finger
2.sude palm for comfort and grip
3.inserts for airflow
4.extended 3/4 type glove for added protection of the wrist which is paded leather
5.leather inserts on knuckles ,finger and wrist for better protection the rest of the gloves is made up of mesh for better air flow
cons
1.again unlike my axo there is no reflective material which can be considered a con
2.the carbon fiber insert below the pinky sometimes obstruct the hand which can induce fatigue.
3.can sometimes feel kind of heavy
again spx has been a known name and the protection and airflow it offer is very very good just a bit on the heavier side.sizing is very different from other because the dsg i used and axo i used were of large size but i had to but 2xl for the spx to fit me.but again revzilla reviews are very good and they considered spx better than the octane s gloves which dsg just listed.so all in all a god purchase
any question are welcome.