Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Zapps]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Although these might not be called riding gear, but I need suggestions for some Tank grips for my P220. I need something that would lock my legs around the tank well.

[Zapps]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I'd suggest buying your gear in this sequence. Gloves and helmet first, then jacket, then pants and then boots.
Also spend money on the gear according to your riding style. Commuters have less accidents than Tourers, Tourers have less accidents then Track guys. No point buying a leather racing suit if you don't go above 80kmph.
Spend the most on gloves, those with helmet make the most important part of your motorcycle gear. A crash at even 20kmph can **** your hands up, look for palm protection. Don't spend too much on jackets either if you are not a tourer.
Also, how many falls/accidents you've had in past 10 years, keep that number in mind and then spend on gear.

Well, since 2010, I can remember only 2, earlier this year a guy decided to speed up from behind and turn left just as he was a few inches ahead of me. And 4 yrs ago in Delhi, my leg hit a car when a guy just sped up and there was no space for me to squeeze into. The bumper came off, since it was a Toyota Camry, the guy was pissed due to some sensors knocked off.

I plan to make 200 kms work trips 2-3 times month. So, not much of a tourer but I commute 50-80 kms daily. So I guess I'll add some gloves that offer good protection.

[krishna77]

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Hi, I'm looking for a riding jacket in the price range of 6K-7K. I'm not a hardcore tourer(mostly short weekend rides - 5-6 times in a year). I live in Kolkata - hot and humid. Requirements are - level 2 protection, durable, well ventilated, rain/winter liners and should not look sore to the eye. I've zeroed in on the following after doing my part of research and going through the last few pages of this thread. I know some of these do not meet all my requirements but then I should not ask for all the features at such a price point.

1. Mototech Scrambler/Contour(I do not have much idea about Mototech products apart from the fact that they are VFM). Liked the Trailblazer too but beyond my budget.
2. Zeus All Terrain(offers many things together - not sure about whether the quality is good)
3. Aspida Nemesis 2(specs are good)
4. Rynox Tornado Pro L2(slightly beyond my budget)

Apart from these, I had shortlisted Alpinestars AST Air, RYNOX STEALTH EVO and Zeus Airdrift which I wish I could've afforded at this point!

Need suggestions.

[hamadryad]

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Well it also depends if someone got a multi lac bike, he'd be willing to spend a fraction of the price on gear.

45k gear for impulse [emoji15] wow. Could you suggest me some low budget gear - gloves and boots, I recently got P220.

I'd suggest buying your gear in this sequence. Gloves and helmet first, then jacket, then pants and then boots.
Also spend money on the gear according to your riding style. Commuters have less accidents than Tourers, Tourers have less accidents then Track guys. No point buying a leather racing suit if you don't go above 80kmph.
Spend the most on gloves, those with helmet make the most important part of your motorcycle gear. A crash at even 20kmph can **** your hands up, look for palm protection. Don't spend too much on jackets either if you are not a tourer.
Also, how many falls/accidents you've had in past 10 years, keep that number in mind and then spend on gear.

[sounakray]

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Hello. Can anybody shed some light on the rynox air gt v 2.0? I am thinking to get one.
Your comments on the product is valuable and appreciated.

I have been using this jacket since last 6 months regularly and am very happy with it. The big mesh areas make it very practical for daily city use in our hot and humid climates. I wear it daily on my 23Km each way office commute.
It offers superb value for money! The 2 useful liners - rain and thermal - make it an even more practical choice.
In my research before the purchase I didn't find any other jacket from any other brand offering CE L2 armours at this price point.

I also got the matching Rynox Airtex Riding Pants too, that can be attached to this jacket with built in zips.

TLDR: Excellent VFM light jacket for daily use. May not be suitable for very heavy touring.