Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[n_aditya]

What about army boots for riding which we get in pune? Have a look at these boots

These are awesome looking boots. However it is important to ensure that either you have secured the laces inside the boots after tying them (so they dont snag in the pedals or pegs) or buy boots which have no laces. I prefer the latter. Had a couple of scary moments with laces getting entangled in the gear lever earlier.

When it comes to a helmet, buy the best helmet you can afford. It is that simple.

+1. Its an investment and any day cheaper than hospital bills.

I use the TRG2 and find it a much better fit for my hand as compared to the DSG. Others feel the opposite.

Somehow I lost confidence with Crapster

See Neil, I'm not the only one who feels so.

Looking for a pair of gloves with a max budget of 3k. Usage would be mostly for touring but will use it in city riding too moderately. Looking at RJays & DSG. Any other suggestions would be a welcome. Would be using it under bangalore climate conditions (mostly rainy ). And obviously VFM is a must have quality .
Any suggestions people??

I would suggest DSG revive (2k) or RJays Canyon (3k). But these are leather and not suited for rains. You will need a waterproof glove for rainy conditions. Check on planetdsg.com. They have a waterproof glove but you will find it extremely uncomfortable in summers.

[aargee]

See Neil, I'm not the only one who feels so.

Its not only that; MX3 costed nearly 1.2K & they lasted only for few 1000 Kms & the stitches gave up after 6-7 months; while Revive costed about 2K, they lasted about 12.4K on CBR & 4K on Rx in a span of 6 months, which is as much true from your post - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/475006-post.html

[n_aditya]

Its not only that; MX3 costed nearly 1.2K & they lasted only for few 1000 Kms & the stitches gave up after 6-7 months; while Revive costed about 2K, they lasted about 12.4K on CBR & 4K on Rx in a span of 6 months, which is as much true from your post - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/475006-post.html

Glad you are happy with the revive. I tried the RJays canyon in "M" size and the palm area is fine... snug fit. But fingers are longer by half an inch. Yet to buy a pair of gloves. The existing ones (revive's) are still doing duty so its not much of an issue. Will stitch up the tear so it doesn't become worse. I'd still say these are THE best gloves for the money you pay.

[men_in_jean]

Good to see you investing money on riding gear after your crash. Wrt gloves, I would say try out both the TRG2 and the DSG pair and see which is more comfortable. I use the TRG2 and find it a much better fit for my hand as compared to the DSG. Others feel the opposite.

When it comes to a helmet, buy the best helmet you can afford. It is that simple.

Well I am using the TRG2 for the past 7 months and no complaints what so ever. One of the perfect fit and comfortable gloves I have used. Not sure about the MX3 that the people complaining here, but the TRG2 I am using is really of good quality and am happy with it. I would suggest these gloves for anyone unless I find better ones through our sunny from chennai

[SARAB_FI]

Guys it will be of great help if anyone of you here can provide the details of reliable online stores operates in UK for buying motorcycle riding gears.

Please do share your experiences if anyone had any past experience with any of these online stores in UK.

Regards

[UTKARSH STUNTY SHARMA]

Good to see you investing money on riding gear after your crash. Wrt gloves, I would say try out both the TRG2 and the DSG pair and see which is more comfortable. I use the TRG2 and find it a much better fit for my hand as compared to the DSG. Others feel the opposite.

When it comes to a helmet, buy the best helmet you can afford. It is that simple.

thanxx brother, i have decided for the trg2 as my main purpose is city street racing and stunting. For the helmet, i will buy it once i go to delhi, so that i can try it before buying. The most imp for me is that helmet shoud be comfortable, protective , white in colour and should have a shiny visor. As this theme matches my bike.

Anyways no biking for 3 months as some pandit has advised my parents to not let me drive a 2 wheeler as there are some evil stars in my kundli.whoooosh i dont believe all this still have no option other than riding a car. The other reason being that 12th boards are approaching and if some accidents happen before that i may result in spoling my career. So no regular biking but will ride my frends rtr occasionaly.

Will update on the gears once i get them



btw i visited, dsg, performance racing stores, dsg was still withing price limits but prs had helmets of 50k i wonder wat those helmets are made of, or is it just the brand name..??

[aargee]

riding a car

Wow!!! Show us how

but prs had helmets of 50k i wonder wat those helmets are made of, or is it just the brand name..??

Worthy enough + ofcourse add a few K's for import duty, taxes & branding

[jvh]

Guys it will be of great help if anyone of you here can provide the details of reliable online stores operates in UK for buying motorcycle riding gears.

Please do share your experiences if anyone had any past experience with any of these online stores in UK.

Regards

Someone has recommended me www.georgewhite.co.uk

I do not have any first hand experience though. Stores available in Bolton, Plymouth, Donington and Swindon.

[madhav krishna]

Guys am still confused between the gloves. A few are saying the TRG2 is more comfortable and durable & a few are suggesting that cramster produces bad quality of products . Anyone here who used both??

@aditya. Thnx for the suggestion. I was rather thinking more about a full gauntlet gloves like primal. In case of an accident wont they provide a better protection?? How durable are they??

[aargee]

Madhav - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/coffee-l...-cramster.html, show a similar thread on PlanetDSG

[madhav krishna]

Madhav - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/coffee-l...-cramster.html, show a similar thread on PlanetDSG

Am having nothing against DSG . And neither do i have any complaints regarding cramster. As everyone does, even am trying to get all my confusions cleared and to buy the best i can for the time being. Afterall 3k aint a small amount and one doesnt replace his gloves frequently too

Anyways am more inclined towards DSG & rjays only but just confused between the various gloves provided by both the brands in sub 3k category.

[UTKARSH STUNTY SHARMA]

Wow!!! Show us how

Worthy enough + ofcourse add a few K's for import duty, taxes & branding

ah...!!. posted in haste, it was driving.

Maybe worthy , but im happy in getting a ls2 or daijya for around 4-5k.

BTW which knee and elbow protectors are best, i am getting axo here for 700. i suspect it to be fakes. can anyone tell me about affordable original ones.

[men_in_jean]

Madhav - Bad experience with Cramster. - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community, show a similar thread on PlanetDSG

@aargee --> link (Honda CBR ENGINE SEIZED - BAD Experience), show a similar thread on Yamaha.

So HONDA's are bad/worthless.. In my opinion it does not work that way. People have had bad experiences and good experiences with same products. I don't think Cramster could be said all bad because there are people with good experiences as well. And no one is faking it here. In-fact products like knee-guards from cramster looks more VFM to me.

However, Your feedback on what you have used is highly welcome.

BTW, I do not work from Cramster

[Varun.Lamba]

BTW which knee and elbow protectors are best, i am getting axo here for 700. i suspect it to be fakes. can anyone tell me about affordable original ones.

Even I am on a lookout for AXO knee guards. Could any one please update on the current price and dealers from where we can get AXO knee/elbow guards ?

[madhav krishna]

Guys after a lot of thinking and analyzing i zeroed down between DSG primal & Rjays tempest 2. Any idea on the guards used in tempest 2??