Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[krishan.adhikari]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Brother if it is water proof it definitely is going to be hot. Mesh jackets are also hot in summers. God forbid if you ride in a non mesh jacket in summers. I have done it for one season and it's almost torture. Check what feels good and fits your budget.

[arjunrtr2625]

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Did you find astar sizing one step smaller than your usual fit?
And again thanks for the info. GP pros are top of the line stuff==Track day!
Cheers

I had an Rjays in size M before the Astars mate. The M is Astars fit me properly. The S was bit too tight and I found that bit suffocative haha!! The M fits me like eerrr a glove hah!
YEa GP pros r lovely man!! super soft and supple leather. already did too track days with em! bit tough to wear but then its just fit it and forget it! moves so brilliantly!

[sunilg]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Adding one more company that is selling motorcycle riding gear in India - from basic gloves to a proper one-piece racing suit.

Motorcycle Riding Gears. Gloves,leather suits,body armour,accessories

[Naveen Vajja]

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Hi Guys,

I have a Wilson's leather Lamb skin jacket. I use it a lot for riding. It is pretty cool in terms of looks and doesn't microwave me inside during moderate temperatures.

Is it possible just to get the pads so that i can fit them inside the jacket. I can do the tailoring job myself. I just wanted to understand if i can get just the pads by themselves and how much would they cost.

They should be sturdy, thin (without needing too much alteration to the jacket) and provide moderate protection. My riding style is very linear and vertical :-)

Thanks in advance for your valuable inputs.

Regards
Naveen Vajja

[somenath1061]

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Hi Guys,

I have a Wilson's leather Lamb skin jacket. I use it a lot for riding. It is pretty cool in terms of looks and doesn't microwave me inside during moderate temperatures.

Is it possible just to get the pads so that i can fit them inside the jacket. I can do the tailoring job myself. I just wanted to understand if i can get just the pads by themselves and how much would they cost.

They should be sturdy, thin (without needing too much alteration to the jacket) and provide moderate protection. My riding style is very linear and vertical :-)

Thanks in advance for your valuable inputs.

Regards
Naveen Vajja

Yes, most armor parts are readily available individually. You should contact authorized dealers of various riding gear manufacturer, they generally keep upgradable armor parts. Cheers

[Shaktiv3]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Adding one more company that is selling motorcycle riding gear in India - from basic gloves to a proper one-piece racing suit.

Motorcycle Riding Gears. Gloves,leather suits,body armour,accessories

Also add these website as well Please

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[Astrix]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I have also narrowed down my search to a few Riding jackets. Some of them are mesh, but the bold ones are textile jackets or at least 70-100% waterproof ones based on reviews. This might help


1. Alpinestars T-GP R Air Jacket (mesh Jacket) 16 k
(Only rain liner for moderate rains as claimed by Alpinestar)
2. Alpinestars Alux Waterproof Jacket (Textile jacket) 17.5K
(100% waterproof claimed, also contains a cold liner, typically 3.5 season riding i.e. till 0 deg C)
3. Spartan Hyperion (Mesh jacket) 11 k
(Only rain liner, but with perforated leather at impact areas and KNOX lev 1 armor at shoulder, arm and back)
4. Rynox tornado pro (Mesh jacket) 7 k
(All weather liner, KNOX lev 1 armor at shoulder and arm)
Not so sure about
5. ADVBreed Riding Jackets 7.3-8 k (based on stock and the company mood )
(It has an external rain liner so the jacket will never soak and weigh a ton. Secondly it has SAS-Tech Level 2 Armour in back, elbow and shoulder: something to look at. Downside: Only available online and in Bangalore)
6. Zeus all terrain jacket (Textile Jacket) 7.2k
(Sports basic lev 1 armor and is a full textile jacket, but I have seen one or two good reviews, all season riding with capacity to work in extreme cold (-20 deg C Claimed using a thermal pack) )

Not considering JoeRocket and Rev IT: Because of widespread Zipper problems faced
Scorpion and Cortech Jackets not widely available here
DSG jackets: Not so nice reviews
Zeus Zeus all terrain jacket: review says its too hot for Mumbai climate and it is not really waterproof either

I know it is a mixed bag with Alpinestars at the top. We have to consider that Alpinestars charge a lot based as brand value and EU making charges. Indian jackets will be cheaper under any condition based on making charges. Alpinestars Bio armor is at par with KNOX armour that Spartan and Rynox provide and is up-gradable too.

A flexible armor is better rated than the nonflexible ones which can transfer a lot of force through while a flexible armor dessipates it by deforming. A flexible armor is reusable compared to a hard solid armor.

Hope it helps. Let me know which one you have chosen.

Hey!
Since you were keen towards water-proofing the Hyperion would not be a good choice as it has leather but then it is often difficult to maintain leather in rains. But yes the Knox armors are a good thing about this jacket.
The Zeus all terrain jacket: Since it is a tex jacket it would have certain level of water resistance than any Mesh jacket. But you can be sure of being fried inside it and the air vents will certainly not be enough for ventilation. Plus I have heard its not all that water proof.
Rynox Tornado Pro- Is again a Mesh jacket but it does come with a rain proof liner with a twin zip mechanism on the inner side which adds to the resisting the water from seeping in. I have been using the Tornado Pro myself and have served me well in rains also. Have tried it under moderate rain conditions though. Plus the jacket is decently priced at 7k with Knox armors which are again a very big advantage incase of a fall. Also another good part about it is that it has Du Pont Cordura at impact points which ensure more abrassion resistance.

I am vouching for the Rynox Tornado Pro as I have been using it and am much happy with it.

Hope this helps

[somenath1061]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hey!
Since you were keen towards water-proofing the Hyperion would not be a good choice as it has leather but then it is often difficult to maintain leather in rains. But yes the Knox armors are a good thing about this jacket.
The Zeus all terrain jacket: Since it is a tex jacket it would have certain level of water resistance than any Mesh jacket. But you can be sure of being fried inside it and the air vents will certainly not be enough for ventilation. Plus I have heard its not all that water proof.
Rynox Tornado Pro- Is again a Mesh jacket but it does come with a rain proof liner with a twin zip mechanism on the inner side which adds to the resisting the water from seeping in. I have been using the Tornado Pro myself and have served me well in rains also. Have tried it under moderate rain conditions though. Plus the jacket is decently priced at 7k with Knox armors which are again a very big advantage incase of a fall. Also another good part about it is that it has Du Pont Cordura at impact points which ensure more abrassion resistance.

I am vouching for the Rynox Tornado Pro as I have been using it and am much happy with it.

Hope this helps

Thanks a lot. Sure this will help

[Ajay Vishwanath]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

anybody here heard/use the Figo brand of boots?? heard they are from the UK, but no website, nothing.. any info will be great..

[ynike99]

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anybody here heard/use the Figo brand of boots?? heard they are from the UK, but no website, nothing.. any info will be great..

Check www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk
I remember seeing this name while i was seaeching for reviews of rst boots.

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[peeths003]

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anybody here heard/use the Figo brand of boots?? heard they are from the UK, but no website, nothing.. any info will be great..

Hey Ajay ,
I had the figo riding boots ... its comfortable and protection wise also they are good also water proof. Its looks good also . It comes around 7k. I used it for few rides. In one of the long ride to Kudremukh the toe protector came off on one side out of the screw with which it is attached to the boot. I tried unscrewing it and re-doing the stuff but wasnt sucessfull. The screw was jammed inside and applying more force would have resulted tampering the boot. So i replced it with alphinestart smx 6. I am yet to go on a ride with smx 6.
Hope this helps.

Adding a few pics of the same
In the first pic, the right boot you can see the toe protector came off from one side ..





Thanks
Peeths

[Shaktiv3]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, Any suggestions of boots under Rs 2000. Can't really afford a riding boot at this moment. so need a better alternative to my Sneakers. High Ankle & Water resistant/Proof will be useful.

Thanks in advance.

[somenath1061]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, Any suggestions of boots under Rs 2000. Can't really afford a riding boot at this moment. so need a better alternative to my Sneakers. High Ankle & Water resistant/Proof will be useful.

Thanks in advance.

May be you should check out Quechua forclaz

[Shaktiv3]

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May be you should check out Quechua forclaz

They are prices upwards to 3000 with forlaz 500 costing almost as the Tarmac street (4999).

[kdevdatta]

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They are prices upwards to 3000 with forlaz 500 costing almost as the Tarmac street (4999).

Forclaz 50 are also good. Not waterproof but are ankle length. Costs Rs. 1400 at Decathlon stores.