Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[teotia001]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I even suspect Mr. Devgun is alive (kidding) Even though I contacted him months back for a glove, he haven't even considered to reply, and apart from their Facebook page, their website is down for over a month now. Scoyco jk17 when it was launched was an excellent jacket w.r.t to the price you pay at 3000~ bucks. Personally I am a fan of Scoyco, but the avlblty is a big disappointment.

Cheers!
VJ

I saw you guys talking about Scoyco and after that i got this link suggested from one of my cousin.

See this link.. Scoyco Motorcycle Racing Gloves MC10 - Gloves & More - Bike Accessories - Auto Gears

How can we conform if the website is selling the original gloves from Scoyoco?? And are the gloves worth to spend 1100/- Rs. for them.

Kindly suggest.

[Divya Sharan]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I saw you guys talking about Scoyco and after that i got this link suggested from one of my cousin.

See this link.. Scoyco Motorcycle Racing Gloves MC10 - Gloves & More - Bike Accessories - Auto Gears

How can we conform if the website is selling the original gloves from Scoyoco?? And are the gloves worth to spend 1100/- Rs. for them.

Kindly suggest.

Those are cycling gloves! You get the same for 500-600 on eBay.

[skv]

Re: Riding Gear for day-to-day office commute

Hi,

I ride on my impulse daily to office, at present only riding gear is the helmet, a vega boolean. I always felt of the need of proper riding gear. What you guys think a proper riding gear should comprise of when it comes to daily commute having following conditions.

1. I am driving through a mix of freeway (5-10 mins) and city roads with full of traffic (15-20 mins) up and down.
2. I will be always wearing a formal shoe and formal dress.
3. Riding gear should not take much time to put on and off (in the busy mornings esp)
4. There will be atleast 5 mins waiting in stand still (put together all signals and traffics clogs) and chennai is hot 10 months a year, and it humid too.
5. Speed variations are like 40-65 kmph (70%) 65-75 kmph (30%)

So what kind of gears would be making sense in above conditions?

Severity and results of an accident does not depends upon how much you ride. It happens in a flash of moment. So I think your 1st point shouldn't/mustn't effect your choice.
Now considering other points. Here are my suggestions
1. Buy a mesh jacket, with good armours. Make sure its not just a fake local pdt.
2. A pair of leather summer gloves, something like cramster flux. Dont go for full gauntlet. However you may also look semi gauntlet gloves.
3. Get a good knee guard. Preferebly with knox armours. Such as spartan perseus.

Thats the minimum you should have IMHO.




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[joeantony]

Re: Riding Gear for day-to-day office commute

Severity and results of an accident does not depends upon how much you ride. It happens in a flash of moment. So I think your 1st point shouldn't/mustn't effect your choice.
Now considering other points. Here are my suggestions
1. Buy a mesh jacket, with good armours. Make sure its not just a fake local pdt.
2. A pair of leather summer gloves, something like cramster flux. Dont go for full gauntlet. However you may also look semi gauntlet gloves.
3. Get a good knee guard. Preferebly with knox armours. Such as spartan perseus.

Thats the minimum you should have IMHO.




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Sure, thanks it all make sense.

[skv]

Re: Riding Gear for day-to-day office commute

Sure, thanks it all make sense.

You are welcome.

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[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Riding Gear for day-to-day office commute

Hi,

I ride on my impulse daily to office, at present only riding gear is the helmet, a vega boolean. I always felt of the need of proper riding gear. What you guys think a proper riding gear should comprise of when it comes to daily commute having following conditions.

1. I am driving through a mix of freeway (5-10 mins) and city roads with full of traffic (15-20 mins) up and down.
2. I will be always wearing a formal shoe and formal dress.
3. Riding gear should not take much time to put on and off (in the busy mornings esp)
4. There will be atleast 5 mins waiting in stand still (put together all signals and traffics clogs) and chennai is hot 10 months a year, and it humid too.
5. Speed variations are like 40-65 kmph (70%) 65-75 kmph (30%)

So what kind of gears would be making sense in above conditions?

You can get good gears at following places.

SpartanProgear
Address: #9, Copper Beach Avenue, Panayur, East Coast Road, Chennai, State Highway 49, Tamil Nadu 600119
Phone:098 41 070274

Sri Velavan Motors
#45 Arcot Road, Virukambakkam, Chennai-92
+91 9566114488 | [email protected]
SERVICE:
#22 Kali Amman Koil St, Virukambakkam, Chennai-92
+91 9600114488 | [email protected]


Sri Velavan Motors-Greams Road
#152-A, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai-06
+91 8754553407 | [email protected]
SERVICE
#214 Pathari St, Anna Salai, Chennai-06
+91 8754553404 | [email protected]

Cheers!
VJ

[Sunnyside_up!]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Came across a Alpinestar jacket its complete pure leather, and the protection guards cannot be removed. Below is the image i found while googling.

Could not really find this jacket listed online. I asked the shopkeeper the model, and he didn't know it. Price quoted was 6.5K. I am not sure if this one is a fake or a genuine one but the leather quality was awesome. I tried this jacket and it fit me perfectly, i really like pure leather jackets. I can bargain and bring the price down between 5.5-6k but is it worth it?
Please advise.

Definite fake, please avoid. I'm sure that it's not genuine leather either. I recently saw a fake leather jacket that had a leather garment buyer confused about its authenticity - fake leather can be that good. If you want a genuine AStars, buy from the authorised dealers of PlanetDSG who are the authorised distributor for India. Don't be taken in by looks or the fake branding. You will feel silly after buying and then having everyone pull your leg about it when you meet up with other bikers.

[bbsrailfan]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@B7ACKTHORN, VJ bhai, I too have a fetish for leather. How good will be a custom-made leather jacket with armor? I know a reliable leather maker who is ready to make a custom jacket in any design. Apparently the guy is quite knowledgeable about leathers.
I asked him about riding leather, he offered a thick cowhide material which was thick & heavy and different from the soft goatskin leather used in fashion jackets. Checking online, most leather riding jackets were also from cowhide. He can also make pockets for armor, and I can always use the armor and back pads from my Cramster jacket.

Think it's a good idea? Suggestions welcome.

[joeantony]

Re: Riding Gear for day-to-day office commute

You can get good gears at following places.

SpartanProgear
Address: #9, Copper Beach Avenue, Panayur, East Coast Road, Chennai, State Highway 49, Tamil Nadu 600119
Phone:098 41 070274

Sri Velavan Motors
#45 Arcot Road, Virukambakkam, Chennai-92
+91 9566114488 | [email protected]
SERVICE:
#22 Kali Amman Koil St, Virukambakkam, Chennai-92
+91 9600114488 | [email protected]


Sri Velavan Motors-Greams Road
#152-A, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai-06
+91 8754553407 | [email protected]
SERVICE
#214 Pathari St, Anna Salai, Chennai-06
+91 8754553404 | [email protected]

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the info VJ. I live in ECR, will visit the spartan pro gear soon.

[Kunwar.g]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@B7ACKTHORN, VJ bhai, I too have a fetish for leather. How good will be a custom-made leather jacket with armor? I know a reliable leather maker who is ready to make a custom jacket in any design. Apparently the guy is quite knowledgeable about leathers.
I asked him about riding leather, he offered a thick cowhide material which was thick & heavy and different from the soft goatskin leather used in fashion jackets. Checking online, most leather riding jackets were also from cowhide. He can also make pockets for armor, and I can always use the armor and back pads from my Cramster jacket.

Think it's a good idea? Suggestions welcome.

Which place? Will be great.

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[globe2ride]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Any suggestions for a descent semi/mid gauntlet riding gloves? Will be mostly used in warmer climates.
The only one i have been able to find so far is the Rynox Kombat. Would like to get other suggestions and recommendations as well.

thanks riders!

Cheers!
g2r.

P.S. Budget not more than 2.5-3k so big brands cant be afforded as of now.

[xDa_nightfury]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Any suggestions for a descent semi/mid gauntlet riding gloves? Will be mostly used in warmer climates.
The only one i have been able to find so far is the Rynox Kombat. Would like to get other suggestions and recommendations as well.

thanks riders!

Cheers!
g2r.

P.S. Budget not more than 2.5-3k so big brands cant be afforded as of now.

SPG centaur.

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@B7ACKTHORN, VJ bhai, I too have a fetish for leather. How good will be a custom-made leather jacket with armor? I know a reliable leather maker who is ready to make a custom jacket in any design. Apparently the guy is quite knowledgeable about leathers.
I asked him about riding leather, he offered a thick cowhide material which was thick & heavy and different from the soft goatskin leather used in fashion jackets. Checking online, most leather riding jackets were also from cowhide. He can also make pockets for armor, and I can always use the armor and back pads from my Cramster jacket.

Think it's a good idea? Suggestions welcome.

Most jackets use cowhide rather than goat hide, goat hide is soft and supple and used for under palms of gloves and et al and they have good tear resistances too and are durable than goat hide, but cowhide is heavy and it has good abrasion resistance due to the thicker leather, whereas goat is lightweight, soft and supple. So I hope now you got the point of what's why.

Secondly there is not a problem in designing your custom jacket, provided the seams are stitched in the right manner with good quality rip resistant theads, at least not easily. And then removable pockets for armors, perforations (if any) for ventilation. It's a very good idea, indeed I contemplated for the same and posted a review of it long back in this thread. But if you can get it done, I see no problems. But make sure it's done with proper supervision and the guy is experienced in what he's doing.

Cheers!
VJ

[Anuj_Gupta]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

What. ..?
Does riding jacket contains any Cow part. ..?

[nadz11.ns]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

What. ..?
Does riding jacket contains any Cow part. ..?

Leather come from...?
Animals.. Goats, cows etc etc..