Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[n_aditya]

Possibly in the next major G2G we can distribute these

Just ensure the instructions are clear. Some might swallow them thinking its a piece of chewy candy.

[bluevolt]

Not going to be a problem on the state highways of Karnataka, because the roads will ensure you won't be going fast enough to face windblast

Lol - at least the earplugs will shield you from the noise of parts falling off your bike.

[Praful]

10 pairs is actually 20 pieces of earplugs. So that means Praful is Ravan in disguise. LOL.

ROFL!

The rest of my 9 heads flout the helmet rules

[bluevolt]

I checked my earplugs - the one I bought recently was the 80 pair pack of AO safety disposble earplugs with a NRR of 32 decibels. Got it for $20 a pack from the US.

Will buy the 3M ones when they run out.

[sheelpriye]

Having been personally using the S07, I think the visor vents are the reason for this. Wither you had them open (), or there was a tiny gap between the rubber clip & the visor hole.

Didn't cross check. May be the rubber-clip and the visor hole might be a culprit.

Were you wearing a balaclava by any chance?

No robber masks for me
^ My helmet is too tight for anything else to fit in.

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Somehow the ear-plugs don't fit in my one ear (forgot which one), it keeps popping out, so haven't used one.

[rossiter]

Thats neat... Possibly in the next major G2G we can distribute these along with the Tshirts. How many do we have to order to get that price?

Quite a bit. We usually order about 10000 a month last time I checked.

10 pairs is actually 20 pieces of earplugs. So that means Praful is Ravan in disguise. LOL.

Last time I checked, Ravan almost got the babe in the end, instead of Ram. Being Ravan is in vogue these days

Just ensure the instructions are clear. Some might swallow them thinking its a piece of chewy candy.

ROFL!

Lol - at least the earplugs will shield you from the noise of parts falling off your bike.

ROFLMAO

[kunnu@cbz]

Guys, just got my driving license renewed and now badly need to go for some rides. Last month got a LS2 chrono and now planning for some riding gears.

Have been riding for quite a few years now, but, never felt a need for gears (always wore a helmet, though); however, following xbhp for sometime, I am quite convinced on using some basic armors. My confusion- I'm not sure what I require what I don't.

Need suggestions/help on picking up the following (may be):
1. Riding jacket
2. Golves
3. Knee guards

I've been through the planet DSG and Cramster websites but not able to make up my mind-
DSG Phoenix, Maze or Nero?

Cramster MX3 or DSG revive?
Are gloves comfortable enough- Once I used some local stuff and couldn't handle the bike well, forget about 'extra' safety!

Knee-gaurds- do I really need those- I don't go touring hundreds of kms nor do I do tracks? I'm really not sure on the knee-gaurds!

Am planning to pick the stuff this weekend, can someone help me out? Better if somebody could join me

Cheers!

[JonnyRider]

@kunnu: dude, you can check out this website [http://www.bachoomotors.com]. I bought my second jacket from there...it's a good stuff, with necessary protection & very much breathable & with a inner layer for rains/winter...Zulfi, the owner, is a jolly guy...he might help you out...

[bluevolt]

Knee-gaurds- do I really need those- I don't go touring hundreds of kms nor do I do tracks? I'm really not sure on the knee-gaurds!

Cheers!

One of the riders in our group spilled his bike on the road and the only place he got hurt was on his knee, a deep gash. Luckily, I had my first aid kit handy.

A must. If not in the city, then for short rides outside the city.

[abhayshanu]

One of the riders in our group spilled his bike on the road and the only place he got hurt was on his knee, a deep gash. Luckily, I had my first aid kit handy.

A must. If not in the city, then for short rides outside the city.

Hey, I think you still havent posted a pic of your Tron like Jacket

[neil.jericho]

Guys, just got my driving license renewed and now badly need to go for some rides. Last month got a LS2 chrono and now planning for some riding gears.

Have been riding for quite a few years now, but, never felt a need for gears (always wore a helmet, though); however, following xbhp for sometime, I am quite convinced on using some basic armors. My confusion- I'm not sure what I require what I don't.

Need suggestions/help on picking up the following (may be):
1. Riding jacket
2. Golves
3. Knee guards

I've been through the planet DSG and Cramster websites but not able to make up my mind-
DSG Phoenix, Maze or Nero?

Cramster MX3 or DSG revive?
Are gloves comfortable enough- Once I used some local stuff and couldn't handle the bike well, forget about 'extra' safety!

Knee-gaurds- do I really need those- I don't go touring hundreds of kms nor do I do tracks? I'm really not sure on the knee-gaurds!

Am planning to pick the stuff this weekend, can someone help me out? Better if somebody could join me

Cheers!

Hi Kunnu,

Good to see you investing in riding gear. Reviews of all the products you have listed are present in this thread. My recommendation would be
1. DSG Nero
2. Cramster TRG2 or DSG Revive (depending on your requirements / fit of the gloves. Once you start using a good pair of gloves you will wonder how you rode all these years without them! )
3. Cramster knee guards (OT - Sorry Aditya !)

+1 to Bluevolt

[Praful]

Thanks! ordered 10 pairs for myself.

These guys are FAST!!

I'm getting my order tomorrow.

Dear Sir,

Greetings from emahendra!

We thank you for your valuable order!

Further to your query Docket Id:xxxxxxxxx, we would like to inform you
that, you would receive the material on 14.01.2010.

Thanks & regards

Radhika Kini
Customer Service Desk
emahendra

[rameshmadhavan]

Guys, just got my driving license renewed and now badly need to go for some rides. Last month got a LS2 chrono and now planning for some riding gears.

Have been riding for quite a few years now, but, never felt a need for gears (always wore a helmet, though); however, following xbhp for sometime, I am quite convinced on using some basic armors. My confusion- I'm not sure what I require what I don't.

Need suggestions/help on picking up the following (may be):
1. Riding jacket
2. Golves
3. Knee guards

I've been through the planet DSG and Cramster websites but not able to make up my mind-
DSG Phoenix, Maze or Nero?

Cramster MX3 or DSG revive?
Are gloves comfortable enough- Once I used some local stuff and couldn't handle the bike well, forget about 'extra' safety!

Knee-gaurds- do I really need those- I don't go touring hundreds of kms nor do I do tracks? I'm really not sure on the knee-gaurds!

Am planning to pick the stuff this weekend, can someone help me out? Better if somebody could join me

Cheers!

bachoomotors.com, adventureontherocks.com, performanceracingstore.com, cramster.in, planetdsg.com

[kunnu@cbz]

@kunnu: dude, you can check out this website [http://www.bachoomotors.com]....
...he might help you out...

Checked the website, the jackets look very good would try visiting them- any idea how are they compared to DSGs?

One of the riders in our group spilled his bike on the road and the only place he got hurt was on his knee, a deep gash. Luckily, I had my first aid kit handy.

A must. If not in the city, then for short rides outside the city.

Bluevolt, got your point; would pick it up, as you mentioned- for short rides outside the city.

OT (please excuse me)- BTW, have been following you, Nikhil, Aditya an others' trips/posts for sometime, wanted to join you guys long back but couldn't as my DL had expired- I hope you guys don't mind me joining you guys!

Hi Kunnu,

Good to see you investing in riding gear. Reviews of all the products you have listed are present in this thread. My recommendation would be
1. DSG Nero
2. Cramster TRG2 or DSG Revive
3. Cramster knee guards
+1 to Bluevolt

Thanks for the list Neil- It helps!

Yes, I've been through several pages of reviews and doing so more now. Wanted some quick suggestions as am unable to make up my mind coz its my first time buy.

bachoomotors.com, adventureontherocks.com, performanceracingstore.com, cramster.in, planetdsg.com

Ramesh, I've checked the websites listed by you, thats what adds to the confusion! Thanks for the helping hand, though!


Apart from the above, now, I'm somehow inclined towards the RJays Swift jackets sold at Bachoo, so asking again- How are they compared to DSGs- say Nero?

[n_aditya]

Answers to your queries are inline below.

Need suggestions/help on picking up the following (may be):

1. Riding jacket - DSG. The Nero is very popular but check out the other variants too.

2. Gloves - DSG Revive or Carbon. Search for my review on the revive. Best VFM gloves. Revive costs only 1900 bucks but superb gloves for that price.

3. Knee guards - Alpinestars Bionic Knee Guards (5.2k INR) or go for pants with built in armor (RJays).

Knee-gaurds- do I really need those- I don't go touring hundreds of kms nor do I do tracks? I'm really not sure on the knee-gaurds!

Am planning to pick the stuff this weekend, can someone help me out? Better if somebody could join me

You definitely need them knee guards cos you never know when luck can run out. Better safe than sorry huh

I would advise you to stay away from Cramster owing to the string of quality issues i faced.

You can get most of the stuff at Orion motors. Have sent you a PM.

have been following you, Nikhil, Aditya an others' trips/posts for sometime, wanted to join you guys long back but couldn't as my DL had expired- I hope you guys don't mind me joining you guys!

The more the merrier. Welcome anytime

Apart from the above, now, I'm somehow inclined towards the RJays Swift jackets sold at Bachoo, so asking again- How are they compared to DSGs- say Nero?

My suggestion is try it out and see for yourself. RJay's jackets are of good quality if not better than DSG. Someone who has an RJay's jacket can provide more information though.

P.S. The red n white R15 in your profile... have seen that bike plenty of times on hosur road.