Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[TeeJayy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Surgical gloves will not survive the rough use of motorcycle grips and levers and will tear to shreds if worn over the armoured leather glove. They can be used over a thermal glove liner though and then worn INSIDE the riding glove to give you water and thermal insulation. The outer riding glove will get soaked though. So from inside to outside -

hand + thermal liner + surgical glove + riding glove. Your armoured glove needs to be a little loose though for this to work. I did this quite a a few years back riding in torrential rains in the hills and did not have waterproof gloves at that time.. Worked pretty well except that the leather glove got ruined in the rains. I have also tried household domestic rubber gloves - these slip on pretty easily over your motorcycle gloves and are waterproof - but the openings are very large and difficult to close around your wrist. You can use elastic bands but they cut off circulation, so I used tape. Royal pain in the a$$ to use though.

My simpler solution would be to carry a pair of cheap MX gloves along too. These are normally fabric based with minimal armour. The minimal armour should do since you will be riding pretty slowly in the rains, and the fabric dries quickly without getting spoilt. So when it rains , switch gloves and when the sun comes out again and you pick up speed, switch back to leathers and store the soaked MX gloves in a plastic bag.

So finally it is surgical + MX gloves in the rains. Any suggestions to keep the feet dry? [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION], your take too on this?

[devils_friend]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I saw LS2 riding jacket in Pune. Around 5950 or 6950 for the jacket (dont remeber the exact price).

Any reviews?

Cheerz!!

[prateek2210]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

So Finally after a wait of 4 years...............

Seems I have to see the boots on the thread, rather than you coming down to dhabha once in a while atleast to show off your boots , leave aside meeting us

[accuengineer]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hai All

What is the maximum size of Jacket from all brands available in India. Please advise.

Cheers

Mathews

Please helpppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!!

Cheers

Mathews

[TeeJayy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I saw LS2 riding jacket in Pune. Around 5950 or 6950 for the jacket (dont remeber the exact price).

Any reviews?

Cheerz!!

I have not seen one myself but overall the sentiment in this forum is that it is not worth the price.

Please helpppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!!

Cheers

Mathews

Sizes upto XXXL are available in some cases. You will have to check out resepctive sites -

planetdsg.com
spartanprogear.com
cramster.in
performaceracing.in
zeusgear.in
bachoomotors.com

[devils_friend]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I have not seen one myself but overall the sentiment in this forum is that it is not worth the price.

Even i felt the same. Looking at the price, i was actually like

The material was average quality, the elbow and shoulder paddings were not that robust, that it will sustain the hit of a crash.

Cheerz!!

[rachitkdogra]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Congrats & a Great buy, bro!! Ride safe.
Howz the weight department? Is it manageable?, any significant difference while riding?

Thanks Man.

Well I didnt find very heavy. I am sure they are heavier than our regular boots but they are pretty comfortable. I think its a matter of getting used. They are very manageable.
Although I feel they have a sharper angle at the ankle than our regular boots which I think will really help on bikes with sports riding positions. I have a karizma and it has a very relaxed seating position. Will take some time getting used to.

Cool. And any info about nylon gloves?



Nice boots man!



Yeah that too! We tend to forget/neglect our feet

Thanks Man.

Seems I have to see the boots on the thread, rather than you coming down to dhabha once in a while atleast to show off your boots , leave aside meeting us

I would be coming soon to dhaba man. Now that I have more reasons to ride.
Not this weekend as I am out of town, but hopefully next weekend. Lets see. But will definately come to show the boots to you.

Thanks.

[bbsrailfan]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Friends, any updates on the 'coming-soon' wearable knee guards (limb tubes) from SPG ?

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Cool. And any info about nylon gloves?

Yeah that too! We tend to forget/neglect our feet

NYLON gloves are good, but make sure you get a size bigger than your glove when on your hands, that way it's almost an excellent barrier when it comes to rain. Same like how we use rain coat, a bigger size than the normal ones, just so it fits and undos correctly.

So Finally after a wait of 4 years, finally I got my Riding boots. Initially wanted to get the SMX-2. But then decided in favour of the SMX-5.

I was looking at the SIDI Cobra also but chose the SMX-5, because they were slightly cheaper and I could buy them off the shelf from Delhi which meant I could wear them and try the fit before buying which I think is very important. I got the shoes from Meandring India, Vasant kunj New Delhi. Price is 11,100 Rs.

Well I have ridden only about 20 Kms in the boot.
Initial Impressions:
1) Quality is top notch. They are made in Thailand.
2) Comfort while walking and standing is good. No issues.
3) Slightly tighter from Ankle area. They will loosen up as they break in.
4) Right now having issues with Braking and Gear changing. Would need to get used to them, plus they are very stiff right now hopefully will loosen up in a couple of rides..

Congo rachit. Great going and thanks for the inputs and good photos. KUDOS.

So finally it is surgical + MX gloves in the rains. Any suggestions to keep the feet dry? @B7ACKTHORN, your take too on this?

Surgical + MX? Myself and Sunny didn't advocate using surgical gloves at all, as I said they are even worse than paper, they are so thin and practically useless for anything except scooping up dog poop.

My suggestion and as I've said before to another query, go for a larger size nylon glove i.e. rain suit gloves, which are avlbl in different sizes, wear your glove on your hand, wear these nylon gloves over and you're all set.

One thing though to keep in mind is the feasibility of the glove to be able to be removed, fast and comfortably, and that's where bigger size matters. Mind you, not too big a size, but just a correct size, which you can keep fiddling with the store guy for a larger one, which fits your hand.

Cheers!
VJ

[binga]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hello,
Can I use automotive leather conditioner on Motorcycle Leather Jackets? If not what options do we have for conditioners?

Do we get sweat(Dry Fit) absrobing shirts/shorts to be worn under the gear, so as to protect the gear from stinking! Recommend something.

[princesirohi]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

My suggestion and as I've said before to another query, go for a larger size nylon glove i.e. rain suit gloves, which are avlbl in different sizes, wear your glove on your hand, wear these nylon gloves over and you're all set.

Cheers!
VJ

you mean this..??

Firstgear Rubber Overgloves | MotoSport India

[Dreamwalker987]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

finally stretched my budget to buy riding pant.
which one do i go for?
1)cramster velocity 2.0,
2)spartan progear odysseus,
3)dsg nero,
4)agv sport pants solare textile
5)rjays?
so many options...
i want light weighted pant plus slim fit if possible.
all weather.
"buying without trying" is what i am worried.

[Abhisek]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, I want a shoe for riding purpose but my budget is around Rs.1800-2200. Among JCB Earthmover OR Excavator OR Trekker (anyone) is a better option, or are there another shoes of different brands available within my budget that can serve my pupose well ?

[Kunwar.g]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, I want a shoe for riding purpose but my budget is around Rs.1800-2200. Among JCB Earthmover OR Excavator OR Trekker (anyone) is a better option, or are there another shoes of different brands available within my budget that can serve my purpose well ?

Excavator seems better as it has some padding at Ankle and also has steel toe cap. But adding to your list here are some more to think of, my personal liking is for the Elite Tactical Boot but think its overpriced. Me too still deciding and in the mean while a boot similar to the Excavator (without steel toe cap) is my gear :-)

The JCB Combater looks nice too, what say

[whymail]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@Dreamwalker987 : i've read n re-read the threads n assessments & have finally zeroed on SPG Odsyssus. am not saying that's the best but given my budget of sub 6K, its the best option available @ that pricepoint.

@Kunwar.g : those are some real neat ones... u may also like to google for safety shoe dealers in ur proximity. i checked on sulekha.com & found quiet a handful of em. one such dealer is located @ GPO, Fort, Mumbai. planning to visit that place in a week.

@sumitro_d : all b2c portals have some flavor of these. u may also wish to check out http://jcbfootwear.in/product.html