Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[NeVi77e]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Any has any view's about the Tarmac One riding jacket manufacturer and marketed locally by Bachoo Motors?

Their 4XL is the only one that fits me... Although the build looks great.. I'm a little apprehensive about the quality of this jacket

[AngadV]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys I'd like some help with my riding gear (I am purchasing GLOVES and JACKET only), and would really appreciate some suggestions:

Budget: 12K total for gloves and riding jacket, which could be extended if something really worth it would be available at a slightly higher price.

Riding condition: Purely city riding 100%, no highway use at all. I live in Bangalore, which gets really hot at times, really cold at others, and rains a lot too, so I would need waterproof gloves and jacket, thats a must, and something which wouldn't be too hot in hot weather, but also give warmth in cold weather (is that even possible lol? I remember seeing something like removable liners, is that a thing or what?)

Thanks!

[cep]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys I'd like some help with my riding gear (I am purchasing GLOVES and JACKET only), and would really appreciate some suggestions:

Budget: 12K total for gloves and riding jacket, which could be extended if something really worth it would be available at a slightly higher price.

I am looking for a jacket and gloves myself, and the TBG Street + TBG ADV Breed jacket are my primary options so far. There is a review about both here on xBhp: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...es-review.html

Riding condition: Purely city riding 100%, no highway use at all. I live in Bangalore, which gets really hot at times, really cold at others, and rains a lot too, so I would need waterproof gloves and jacket, thats a must, and something which wouldn't be too hot in hot weather, but also give warmth in cold weather (is that even possible lol? I remember seeing something like removable liners, is that a thing or what?)

Thanks!

While all-weather jackets seem to be available (ADV Breed being one), there are no truly all-weather gloves. If you pick up winter/waterproof gloves, they will be too hot for city riding in hot weather; you will sweat, and it is unlikely to be anywhere near comfortable. If you pick up leather dry-riding gloves, water will get in during moderate to heavy showers. And it seems leather gloves need a lot of care, especially after getting wet (you have to dry them without keeping them in the sun, or squeezing them).

If you can extend your budget, go for two pairs of gloves: one for rains, and one for dry-riding. If you cant, then some jugaad is in order: wear a pair of surgical gloves or waterproof garden gloves over your riding gloves to keep water out. I haven't seen any pictures of people doing this, though I have read this tip on many blogs and xBhp posts.

The removable liners do exist, and they come in handy for all-weather jackets. But I prefer the external rain-coat of the ADV Breed, because it keeps the jacket dry as well. Another advantage of this is that you can stop and wear the rain cover on-road in a minute; whereas, internal liners take a lot of time to put on and take off (considering you have to remove the jacket and all). For cold riding, you can attach the internal thermal liner.

Please note that I don't own any of this gear, nor am I associated with TBG. My views here, are solely based on what I have read so far. Do let us know what you pick up

[AngadV]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I am looking for a jacket and gloves myself, and the TBG Street + TBG ADV Breed jacket are my primary options so far. There is a review about both here on xBhp: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...es-review.html



While all-weather jackets seem to be available (ADV Breed being one), there are no truly all-weather gloves. If you pick up winter/waterproof gloves, they will be too hot for city riding in hot weather; you will sweat, and it is unlikely to be anywhere near comfortable. If you pick up leather dry-riding gloves, water will get in during moderate to heavy showers. And it seems leather gloves need a lot of care, especially after getting wet (you have to dry them without keeping them in the sun, or squeezing them).

If you can extend your budget, go for two pairs of gloves: one for rains, and one for dry-riding. If you cant, then some jugaad is in order: wear a pair of surgical gloves or waterproof garden gloves over your riding gloves to keep water out. I haven't seen any pictures of people doing this, though I have read this tip on many blogs and xBhp posts.

The removable liners do exist, and they come in handy for all-weather jackets. But I prefer the external rain-coat of the ADV Breed, because it keeps the jacket dry as well. Another advantage of this is that you can stop and wear the rain cover on-road in a minute; whereas, internal liners take a lot of time to put on and take off (considering you have to remove the jacket and all). For cold riding, you can attach the internal thermal liner.

Please note that I don't own any of this gear, nor am I associated with TBG. My views here, are solely based on what I have read so far. Do let us know what you pick up

I read about it too, because I remember you mentioned these same ones to me on an earlier post, and it seems to be really good from the reviews. As a matter of fact, I went to the store today but it was closed, maybe because its a Sunday I guess? I'm pretty interested in these too

[HyperRetard]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

bro, spartan just increase the prices of all the gears almost 1000k more. no idea about TBG as this is new in market & never heard much about it.
I came to know about TBG from you itself. I think now in market the brands which are offering reasonable pricing are cramster/rynox/solace

A 10 lakh (1000k) is one helluva price increase.

[Shaktiv3]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys I'd like some help with my riding gear (I am purchasing GLOVES and JACKET only), and would really appreciate some suggestions:

Budget: 12K total for gloves and riding jacket, which could be extended if something really worth it would be available at a slightly higher price.

Riding condition: Purely city riding 100%, no highway use at all. I live in Bangalore, which gets really hot at times, really cold at others, and rains a lot too, so I would need waterproof gloves and jacket, thats a must, and something which wouldn't be too hot in hot weather, but also give warmth in cold weather (is that even possible lol? I remember seeing something like removable liners, is that a thing or what?)

Thanks!

Rynox Tornado Pro (Rs 6999) & Zeus Aqua pro (Rs 2700) should serve u well. check them out

[cep]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I read about it too, because I remember you mentioned these same ones to me on an earlier post, and it seems to be really good from the reviews. As a matter of fact, I went to the store today but it was closed, maybe because its a Sunday I guess? I'm pretty interested in these too

Oops! Sorry, I didn't see your name either of the times; just saw the post and replied I have heard they are available on Facebook. Send them a message and confirm.

[arjunrtr2625]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Finally after a lot of blood sweat and tears and ofcourse savings, Managed to upgrade to these babies...
will follow up after a few kms whenever I can

[jRay]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Finally after a lot of blood sweat and tears and ofcourse savings, Managed to upgrade to these babies...
will follow up after a few kms whenever I can

Waiting brother
For how much did you get them ?

[arjunrtr2625]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Waiting brother
For how much did you get them ?

Got the gloves and jacket for $299 and gloves for $240.
And yea, I also have upgraded to the Alpinestars Nucleon Chest and back inserts, got em from DSG for Rs.2499 and Rs.3750 respectively.

[madNS]

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I want to buy a good riding pant. My Budget is 7000. What options do i have ?

[Dixant Thakore]

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Guys today i bought the SOL Unicorn S68 II from Sunshine Auto, Thane.
And this helmet came with button type mechanism instead of D-ring..
Mine is without LED(₹700 cheaper) so does sol unicorn(without led) comes with button type mechanism or d-ring straps?
PS: pic attached below

[Divya Sharan]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys today i bought the SOL Unicorn S68 II from Sunshine Auto, Thane.
And this helmet came with button type mechanism instead of D-ring..
Mine is without LED(₹700 cheaper) so does sol unicorn(without led) comes with button type mechanism or d-ring straps?
PS: pic attached below

Should have a D ring mechanism. Get this piece replaced. See if Sunshine Auto is the authorized re-seller.
Review by a member here - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...et-review.html

[Dixant Thakore]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Should have a D ring mechanism. Get this piece replaced. See if Sunshine Auto is the authorized re-seller.
Review by a member here - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...et-review.html

Thanks for the quick reply,
I did changed the pads from large to medium would this be a reason that they by-mistakenly put on the pads with button-type system?
And he is Authorised SOL re-seller(i think will confirm it)

[Divya Sharan]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks for the quick reply,
I did changed the pads from large to medium would this be a reason that they by-mistakenly put on the pads with button-type system?
And he is Authorised SOL re-seller(i think will confirm it)

Rings/latches are attached to the shell, independent of the cheek pads.