Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[n_aditya]

Guys...I was looking to buy a headgear to be worn under the helmet, something that keeps the sweat away...not talking about a balaclava though..
Maybe this:EVS Sweat Beanie - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore
Anyone using such a headgear? Does it help?

Check this out : On The Rocks :: Products - Multi Functional

Contact person is Ritesh Ved. He advertises here in the classifieds section.

[darkknight]

Check this out : On The Rocks :: Products - Multi Functional

Contact person is Ritesh Ved. He advertises here in the classifieds section.

An excellent product & a very helful & positive man

[harishsangwan]

I did go through that site before but wasnt sure if that would serve my purpose...anyways, will get in touch with him sometime later..thanks..

[stefanm]

I need to get a riding jacket, I had contacted one of the online dealers in India and was offered an Alpinstars jacket for 5.5k, the jacket had no model name, so I forwarded the picture to A* to find out if it was a discontinued model or a fake, they had sent the following reply.

Dear Stefan,

Thank you for your email. We confirm that the Alpinestars jacket in question in indeed a fake jacket.
Would you be so kind to forward us the details of the dealer who is selling this jacket?

Thank you again for contacting us and highlighting this matter to us.

Best regards,
Deborah

Deborah Nichele
Outside Communications

Alpinestars S.p.a.
Asolo, Italy
ph. (+39) 0423 5286
fax. (+39) 0423 529571
email: [email protected]
www.alpinestars.com

After some googling, there seems to be a huge amount of a* fakes being manufactured in China, by one company and our local importers enjoy bargain hunting, please beware of other fake products in the market!

So now back to me buying a jacket, there's not much option here as I need a mesh jacket, RJ's and Crampster, crampster has dubious quality according to this thread and rj's is a little pricey. I wanted to order from US, but don't know if anyone is coming here to carry and have emailed ICCworld twice with no reply and with 20north I have heard both good and bad, any other options?

[Vaisakh_SP]

I need to get a riding jacket, I had contacted one of the online dealers in India and was offered an Alpinstars jacket for 5.5k, the jacket had no model name, so I forwarded the picture to A* to find out if it was a discontinued model or a fake, they had sent the following reply.

Dear Stefan,

Thank you for your email. We confirm that the Alpinestars jacket in question in indeed a fake jacket.
Would you be so kind to forward us the details of the dealer who is selling this jacket?

Thank you again for contacting us and highlighting this matter to us.

Best regards,
Deborah

Deborah Nichele
Outside Communications

Alpinestars S.p.a.
Asolo, Italy
ph. (+39) 0423 5286
fax. (+39) 0423 529571
email: [email protected]
www.alpinestars.com

After some googling, there seems to be a huge amount of a* fakes being manufactured in China, by one company and our local importers enjoy bargain hunting, please beware of other fake products in the market!

So now back to me buying a jacket, there's not much option here as I need a mesh jacket, RJ's and Crampster, crampster has dubious quality according to this thread and rj's is a little pricey. I wanted to order from US, but don't know if anyone is coming here to carry and have emailed ICCworld twice with no reply and with 20north I have heard both good and bad, any other options?

Not only China, Pakistan is also making superb duplicate Alpine jackets. Check the below mentioned website link. They actually come up with the warranty card also!!!



You can buy tons of similar fake jackets for Alibaba.com

http://www.alibaba.com/product-tp/112462762/Alpinestars_Jacket.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-tp/112292465/Alpinestar_Racing_Jacket.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/396674619/motorcycle_Alpinestar_GP_PRO_glove.html

[tanay]

Hello friends, just wanted to inquire whether the DSG range jackets large size is same as Alpine stars Large size or other brands, as i am planning to order it from RIDERS DISCOUNT: Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Helmets & Gear so please suggest.

here is the jacket Alpinestars Air-flo Textile Jacket - RidersDiscount.com which i am getting for 9400/- INR

Well I have the same jacket in size XL, and it fits similar to DSG XL sizes that I tried out. Just check the sizing chart on Alpinestars website and you can get a good idea.

[aargee]

So now back to me buying a jacket, there's not much option here as I need a mesh jacket, RJ's and Crampster, crampster has dubious quality according to this thread and rj's is a little pricey. I wanted to order from US, but don't know if anyone is coming here to carry and have emailed ICCworld twice with no reply and with 20north I have heard both good and bad, any other options

Stefan, its not Crampster, its Cramster lol!!!

You options in the range of 5-6K would be Scoyco from Raw Adventures, RJay's or even Planet DSG. Most others like JR's & A* are in expensive bracket. Cramster, I'd say, stay away unless you plan to get one for temporary use for now.

Hope you've seen these posts - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/460440-post3062.html & http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/461380-post.html. Anyway, you know the links for RJ's, JR & Planet DSG

[n_aditya]

I need to get a riding jacket... So now back to me buying a jacket, there's not much option here as I need a mesh jacket, RJ's and Crampster, crampster has dubious quality according to this thread and rj's is a little pricey. I wanted to order from US, but don't know if anyone is coming here to carry and have emailed ICCworld twice with no reply and with 20north I have heard both good and bad, any other options?

Since this is a one time investment, go with DSG or RJays or Joe Rocket. You wont be disappointed.

I bought the crapster raptor for 5.2k and i wish i went with the DSG Nero.

Stefan, its not Crampster, its Cramster lol!!

:P

[aargee]

Since this is a one time investment, go with DSG or RJays or Joe Rocket. You wont be disappointed.

+1

Stefan - owning a JR myself, I'm very much happy with my decision. If at all I regret, I only wish I could've bought RJ for the same quality & lesser price.

I bought the crapster raptor for 5.2k and i wish i went with the DSG Nero.

Lol

[nagoo]

i brought the GPR racing mesh jacket [with paddings] 2.5 years ago .. and since then i am using daily for office ...litterally i extracted every bit of money from it .. the only downside is its slightly big for me . i got it that time for 4K

[d@rk nemesis]

Got Scoyco MC09 Gloves for 700 bucks and Axo Guards for 950 bucks.

[chinmayscorpion]

Got Scoyco MC09 Gloves for 700 bucks and Axo Guards for 950 bucks.

Dude, where did you get the axo knee guards??

[lijok]

.....crapster ....
:P

They are that!!
Though most of us from KL has Crapster, they declined to sponsor us for the Road Safety Awareness Campaign we held last week. Guess what their justification was? That they were always disinterested in xbhp and its activities! I'm ditching all my crap gear at the fist opportunity!

[spidy23]

Got Scoyco MC09 Gloves for 700 bucks and Axo Guards for 950 bucks.

@dark nemesis.... the gloves look tempting,at that price...where did u buy it from, did u use them on any of your rides,whats the feedback??

[d@rk nemesis]

Dude, where did you get the axo knee guards??

AH Helmets Oshiwara Mumbai

@dark nemesis.... the gloves look tempting,at that price...where did u buy it from, did u use them on any of your rides,whats the feedback??

Got it from AH Helmet.Tried Probiker,Cross,this one was the most comfy with its cotton padding.Will use it for first time on upcoming ride.

The knuckle projectors on this one is made of carbon fiber.