Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[sheelpriye]

,I didn't want to give my business to the brusk and indifferent owner of DSG Pune.Also,I don't trust DSG , after the Daijya fiasco . Also,the Motomesh gloves i purchased last year haven't fared very well. I don't see why I should buy anything from DSG.

so true,
waiting for his replies here

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[kaynmantis]

hey people need some help from u all....... i am very much intrested in buying a riding
jacket ..... have shotlisted cramster Brezzer and DSG nero.....so which one u think is perfect buy...
what i need is better ventalation and better looks .....i found brezeer very good in looks..

While purchasing jacket, you have to consider some of the following things:
1. How often do you intend to wear. All the time?
2. The local climate
3. Your budget
4. Use for race tracks

There are jackets available today in India to meet all these requirement, provided you can/willing to pay.

To answer briefly on the following above points.
1. You will need an all weather jacket. Simple. Such jackets are available. This jacket would be characterized as being Mesh+Removable air/water proof lining. Mine is such a jacket. If linings are not removable, then it will not serve its purpose well. If you intend to use it once in a while while like going on a tour, then you don't have to be very picky.
2. Hot most of the time? Then, you cannot compromize on mesh. To understand how non-mesh will feel. Just put on wind-proof ordinary jacket or windcheater, zip it up, and get stuck in heavy traffic on a hot day. You'll most likely find yourself prefering to not wearing a jacket in such condition.
Note: Some non-mesh jacket provides some form of ventilaion in the jacket for breathing. It won't help in hot traffic. The difference when it come to mesh is, the entire jacket is ventilated so it performs much better than non-mesh with ventilators.
Cold most of the time? Leather or corda with air/water froof lining.
3. More money, more choice .
4. Preferably a one piece leather riding suit.

Don't know if either Cramster or DSG have jackets as mention in point 1.

[Prakritij]

@Prakritij: Nice

all credit goes to the poet bro

[MaSh]

A mesh jacket with a removable winter liner is all one needs unless riding to the Himalayas. Waterproof jackets, most of the times, its taken in wrong sense. It does not mean the jacket will protect you from Rain. So while buying, keep that in mind.

[malliah]

A mesh jacket with a removable winter liner is all one needs unless riding to the Himalayas. Waterproof jackets, most of the times, its taken in wrong sense. It does not mean the jacket will protect you from Rain. So while buying, keep that in mind.

Absolutely right, You need a seperate rain jacket and pants in case you want to ride in heavy rains. There is no way you will get a mesh jacket which is 100% rain proof.

[kaynmantis]

A mesh jacket with a removable winter liner is all one needs unless riding to the Himalayas. Waterproof jackets, most of the times, its taken in wrong sense. It does not mean the jacket will protect you from Rain. So while buying, keep that in mind.

+1. Though the confusion regarding water proof thing is mis-interpreting
"Water resistant" & "Water proof" unless manufacturers/sellers want to mislead the customers. It is very easy to make out whether linings are 'water resistant' or 'water proof'. The former lining will be made of material similar to windcheaters while the latter will have some sort of rubberlike thin coat + all stitches are sealed with some sort of ....err thing .

[sagarraikar]

finally bought cramster breezer...... after thinking that i'll not ride my bike in rainy season......if i will ride i can buy rain jacket any time....
here are some pics...

he also gave me some stickers so pasted them to my helmet...

[mfi]

finally bought cramster breezer...... after thinking that i'll not ride my bike in rainy season......if i will ride i can buy rain jacket any time....
here are some pics...

he also gave me some stickers so pasted them to my helmet...

from where u got this jacket. I am also looking but of small size, its out of stock.

[kaynmantis]

@sagarraikar: Congratulation dude. Like the colour. Next perhaps gloves if you don't already have one.

[sagarraikar]

from where u got this jacket. I am also looking but of small size, its out of stock.

I got this jacket from DSG preferred dealer in mumbai(wadala)
he got his stock just a day before i visited him so
i was lucky that i visited that place in time.
I just went there to check his stuff and ended up buying what i wanted...
he was also havin cramster pulse in various size including small size.....
also various DSG jacket and yes even Astar....

[sagarraikar]

@sagarraikar: Congratulation dude. Like the colour. Next perhaps gloves if you don't already have one.

now i have cramster brezeer and a some cheepster gloves with 46 written on it
will go for DSG Revive worth rs. 1999/-.......i tried that out ....
looks and feel of it is awesome.......

[malliah]

now i have cramster brezeer and a some cheepster gloves with 46 written on it
will go for DSG Revive worth rs. 1999/-.......i tried that out ....
looks and feel of it is awesome.......

Guys - have a look at www.ridersdiscount.com, there are some great deals on gloves and shipping is a flat 25 usd. So if 3-4 of you get together - you will get some fabulous gloves at throw away prices.

[sagarraikar]

Guys - have a look at www.ridersdiscount.com, there are some great deals on gloves and shipping is a flat 25 usd. So if 3-4 of you get together - you will get some fabulous gloves at throw away prices.

i had checked this website earlier but found nothing in 40$ range .......

[dj_666]

something interesting to read in office :

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[malliah]

i had checked this website earlier but found nothing in 40$ range .......

There are atleast 20 pairs under 40 US, not sure if you will like any - but they are there for sure.