Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[prateek2210]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thank you all for clearing my doubt . I guess I will just go with a mesh jacket and get a pair of knee guards. As for everyone who were generous enough to point me of the shortcomings of my Studds Ninja 3G Helmet (Studds Ninja 3G Economy Full Face Helmet (Matt Black, L): Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike is the one btw), I need a few suggestions . I got the Ninja because I was clueless. The showroom people provided me with this so called "ISI Certified" helmet for gratis (I guess those 500 bucks cheap plastic ones, which was no different than riding without a helmet). Would use this for the pillion in short distances I guess. I need something that provides better protection, probably DOT or ECE certified (if protection was in question here). I am not much into styling and fancy colours. Something that is probably flip up similar to the Ninja which flips up into a half face (easier to stop and talk to people).

Head over to helmet thread to get some ideas based upon your budget or check my signature too.
Also avoid flip up helmet, they dont do the job of saving your chin and jaw area in case of crash. Dont keep you life at risk on the basis of just a "hinge" of the helmet.

[Skanda]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thank you all for clearing my doubt . I guess I will just go with a mesh jacket and get a pair of knee guards. As for everyone who were generous enough to point me of the shortcomings of my Studds Ninja 3G Helmet (Studds Ninja 3G Economy Full Face Helmet (Matt Black, L): Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike is the one btw), I need a few suggestions . I got the Ninja because I was clueless. The showroom people provided me with this so called "ISI Certified" helmet for gratis (I guess those 500 bucks cheap plastic ones, which was no different than riding without a helmet). Would use this for the pillion in short distances I guess. I need something that provides better protection, probably DOT or ECE certified (if protection was in question here). I am not much into styling and fancy colours. Something that is probably flip up similar to the Ninja which flips up into a half face (easier to stop and talk to people).

For knee guards, don't go with the plastic and fancy metal ones that you get on Amazon or eBay. Buy the ones with CE approved like, Cramster, Mototech or the best one would be Zeus Motorcycle pants based on your budget. I found the Zeus pats to be fantastic and have used for 18 day ride in Ladakh. I can vouch for it that is is really comfortable and life saving.

[Rakesh Rock]

Help in choosing Riding Jacket..

Hi Guys, This is my first msg in xbhp..

I was looking to buy a 4 season riding jacket for my long ride purposes. But i couldn't finalise the correct one.

I'm 6"1'. Hence I need a long jacket. My Budget is 10K. I got between Cramster K2K and Rynox Stealth Evo. I need ur expertise in selecting a good one between these two.. Please suggest me if u know something better than these too..

Thanks in advance.

[Divya Sharan]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

You mean buy new one and then throw this away right

Obviously, but throw this one ASAP!

[pratikthereddevil]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Mt Axxis or SOL unicorn ...in terms of quality, safety and stability ( at high speeds) pls revert wanted to buy one

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Mt Axxis or SOL unicorn ...in terms of quality, safety and stability ( at high speeds) pls revert wanted to buy one

Both are budget helmets. I would suggest, you try the fit in case you are purchasing it from a physical store as opposed to online. You have attractive variants of both MT and Kranos series from SPG, SOL is getting warmed up with new exciting decals, go for what fits your budget. Both are okay-ish helmet, but I'd suggest not to count too much on them. Just another budget stuff which does the job fine.

Cheers!
VJ

[shanthasoroobanr]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi mates. I am planning to buy knee guard, gloves and jacket.

My budget is 12k. Please advice me..

Is there any all season gloves available.

[deepak3565]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi Deepak 3565,

From my personal experience Singapore is not necessarily cheaper, but the quality of gear is much better. Also you will find brands that you would not necessarily get in India. Hodaka - Motoworld is where I picked up gear this time around.

Thanks mate.

[rahul_raj1990]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi mates. I am planning to buy knee guard, gloves and jacket.

My budget is 12k. Please advice me..

Is there any all season gloves available.

You can try to check out solace sprint with passion gloves having good reviews see below links,

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-accessories-riding-gear-review/34888-solace-passion-depth-review.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-accessories-riding-gear-review/34950-solace-sprint-riding-jacket-review.html

[Hammerhead02]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

You can try to check out solace sprint with passion gloves having good reviews see below links,

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-accessories-riding-gear-review/34888-solace-passion-depth-review.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...et-review.html

I actually own both of these and use them in Mumbai weather. Can say the quality on both is really good.

Have been using the gloves for the last 6+ months and had a fall today while wearing the gloves, no pain at all. Although it was at a slow speed, the gloves did their job very well. They didn't tear or anything either. Would definately recommend these.

The jacket has plenty of mesh to allow for ventilation and also comes with 1680D & 600D cordura which i didn't find in any other product for the price. The arms could have done with a bit more ventilation as your arms will start to feel a bit clammy after an hour of riding; maybe that's just me as I sweat like a pig. It also has CE lvl 1 armors for elbow, shoulder and back along with a thermal liner and rain coat. Used just the rain coat and it kept me bone dry and didn't cook me either.

Btw I was told by one of the company's local dealers that the gloves and jackets are actually made in Germany as my jacket took just over a month to arrive because they didn't have my size in stock.

[shanthasoroobanr]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks mates for the response. What about rain or winter protection of the gloves?

[Hammerhead02]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

The gloves are a mix of cloth and leather so would get wet in the rain for sure and probably would ruin the leather.

[shanthasoroobanr]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

The gloves are a mix of cloth and leather so would get wet in the rain for sure and probably would ruin the leather.

Thanks bro. So for winter and rain we have to get some other.. Any suggestions?

[Hammerhead02]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks bro. So for winter and rain we have to get some other.. Any suggestions?

Well depends on how cold the temperature is because even when I go for early morning rides (6am) my hands never feel cold even at speeds of 100-120kph; might feel warm but never cold.

The palm is all leather and on the top the fingers and knuckles are leather and CF followed by fairly thick cloth towards the wrist.

[shanthasoroobanr]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Well depends on how cold the temperature is because even when I go for early morning rides (6am) my hands never feel cold even at speeds of 100-120kph; might feel warm but never cold.

The palm is all leather and on the top the fingers and knuckles and leather and CF followed by fairly thick cloth towards the wrist.

Great.. Thanks for the info..