Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[satyenpoojary]

Mithun, wont the Bionic ones scratch the tank as they are to be worn outside ur jeans/pants...!???

*Cough* this ones is probably the best option that i could search.... but yeah no Shin guards on them
EVS Knee Gliders LT at BikeBandit.com

[Aryan]

@Cyberpunk: Would really appreciate if you could quote the price of the riding jacket that you have posted. Thanks!

[Ananth]

So, I've ended up ordering my gear online and would like to thank all (esp. Manson) for their suggestions and help.

Camelbak Octane Hydration Pack

Can you elaborate the actual Use of this?? What does hydration Pack refer to

[kriss]

Is there any place where we can get just cushion or padding for an existing jacket.

I have a joe rocket's suzuki jacket. But it has got no padding anywhere... Can it be done ??

[manson]

Kriss, if its a leather jacket, see if you can manage to get stanley to hely you on this. I have heard of someone getting his leather suit repaired by them, but then he apparently knew the owner really well.

manson.

[satyenpoojary]

Can you elaborate the actual Use of this?? What does hydration Pack refer to

its a portable backpack and waterbag

[kriss]

Kriss, if its a leather jacket, see if you can manage to get stanley to hely you on this. I have heard of someone getting his leather suit repaired by them, but then he apparently knew the owner really well.

manson.

Na ...its not a leather jacket. Its a textile one. But it has got those compartments to put padding in the jacket.

i want padding on shoulders, back and at elbow. Can you help on this... any contact details if possible ??

Here's the pic of it..

[inder.cool]

Kriss, i think only the inner liners(as spares) are available for the jackets...!! u can try online store of US maybe bikebandit, newenough or ridegear...!!

[Cyberpunk]

Can you elaborate the actual Use of this?? What does hydration Pack refer to

"Hydration Pack" Wikipedia (I've used them for some time now, they're great for biking!)

Is there any place where we can get just cushion or padding for an existing jacket. I have a joe rocket's suzuki jacket. But it has got no padding anywhere. Can it be done?

If the jacket has a provision for the armor, you only need to purchase the replacement armor for your Jacket model. (have a look here, "Dennis Kirk Inc. Joe Rocket Accessories")

[PlanetDSG.com]

Na ...its not a leather jacket. Its a textile one. But it has got those compartments to put padding in the jacket.

i want padding on shoulders, back and at elbow. Can you help on this... any contact details if possible ??

Here's the pic of it..

Checkout with the Joe Rocket dealers and get extra protectors. Your jacket should have had protectors inbuilt in it when you purchased it. No riding gear firm provides gear with just pockets for protectors. Where/Who did you buy your jacket from?

Check this link for your jacket specs if it's original. It might be a fake Chinese one if it has no C.E. protectors

JoeRocket.com

[Reuterian]

Would you say these are a practical option for use on a daily basis?

i ride with my knee guards on almost all the time, while commuting and moving to and fro. once i met with an accident and luckily nothing happened to my knee coz of the guard. my R15 took the full credit complete front portion and side fairing were damaged.

The point what i am trying to put here is that you never know when your luck will run out and you will hit the road!!!!

[Cyberpunk]

Guys I have a questions, Off late I have been riding about 140 KMs daily, I call it the Office - College - Work commute. Is there somethings which will help my knees and back against the shocks that it has to take?

Wow! thats a lot of riding! This is a good question you've asked as this kind of problem should not be taken lightly. If you're experiencing discomfort in the lower back and knees, first you should consult a doctor. Second you might want to look at getting a "Knee Brace" and "Lumbar Support Belt". Also, softening the suspension of your bike and a change in riding position should help.

The point what i am trying to put here is that you never know when your luck will run out and you will hit the road!!!!

I was referring to the practicality of the Alpinestars Bionic Knee Gaurds, not protective gear in general! (I'm very well aware of the consequences of riding without protection)

[kriss]

Checkout with the Joe Rocket dealers and get extra protectors. Your jacket should have had protectors inbuilt in it when you purchased it. No riding gear firm provides gear with just pockets for protectors. Where/Who did you buy your jacket from?

Check this link for your jacket specs if it's original. It might be a fake Chinese one if it has no C.E. protectors

JoeRocket.com

he he he... i didnt buy it. It came for free with busa

[kriss]

btw does anybody have the contact number or email id of the joe rocket store mumbai ??

[diffuser911]

I have a long history of back pains, specially in the lower back. Small rides like 200 km are okay if done on good roads, but the longer ones that I plan to take can be pretty painful. I have medical belt for supporting the lower back, but then, I think it would be as effective on the roads. I came across a few back/kidney protectors on PlanetDSG. Do you think they can be good enough a buy when planning for a long ride on bad roads?