The Riding Gear thread

Shakatak · 10th July 2008, 20:34

jackets (Joe Rocket, Shift & Fieldsheer)

Shakatak · 10th July 2008, 21:34

Komine Knee protector, Shift Redline Leather Pants

Sidi Vertigo and Wifey's Powertrip jacket

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straight6 · 10th July 2008, 22:01

Thanks. I like your Shoei X-11 but I think I'll go for an RF-1000 because it suits my head shape more.

Shakatak · 10th July 2008, 22:04

AGV Sports 1 piece suit

straight6 · 10th July 2008, 23:10

Cool! So your daughters ride too?

I like the full suit. Is the sizing similar to jackets? Those SIDI Vertigo boots have been on my mind for sometime. I like the new TCX boots too.

Shakatak · 11th July 2008, 10:47

My wife and eldest daughter rides but the youngest nope, she's still too young to ride I just brought the helmet for her to use when she back rides.

The suit sizing is different from jacket sizing sometimes the suit is either 1 size smaller or bigger than the jacket depending on the suit brand. For me I wear size 42 for Joe Rocket and FieldSheer, medium size for the SHIFT leather jacket. When I ordered the suit, size 40 fits me well. I just prefer that the suit hugs my body well for comfort and safety.

Yeah TCX is a great boots & nice choice. Which TCX boots in particular you have in mind? TCX SS Performance 2 or their 08 line the Competizione RS, S or the S GTX? Puma does also have a good boots (Puma 1000 V2).

straight6 · 11th July 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Shakatak

My wife and eldest daughter rides but the youngest nope, she's still too young to ride I just brought the helmet for her to use when she back rides.

The suit sizing is different from jacket sizing sometimes the suit is either 1 size smaller or bigger than the jacket depending on the suit brand. For me I wear size 42 for Joe Rocket and FieldSheer, medium size for the SHIFT leather jacket. When I ordered the suit, size 40 fits me well. I just prefer that the suit hugs my body well for comfort and safety.

Yeah TCX is a great boots & nice choice. Which TCX boots in particular you have in mind? TCX SS Performance 2 or their 08 line the Competizione RS, S or the S GTX? Puma does also have a good boots (Puma 1000 V2).

I like the Competizione RS.

straight6 · 14th July 2008, 07:02

One of the guys that used to ride with us crashed last night on his Hayabusa and is in ICU with face and head injuries. He never used to wear a helmet. Just goes to show how important it is to wear one and not take things for granted. I pray that he recovers soon.

bblost · 14th July 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by straight6

One of the guys that used to ride with us crashed last night on his Hayabusa and is in ICU with face and head injuries. He never used to wear a helmet. Just goes to show how important it is to wear one and not take things for granted. I pray that he recovers soon.

Please wear a helmet.

I pray that he recovers soon and others learn this lesson as well.

straight6 · 8th August 2008, 21:12

My leather gloves are getting fungus on it because of the rains. The Ponds cold cream didn't work

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arpandiv · 8th August 2008, 22:02

Were the other general precautions observed? Stored in a dry place etc.

straight6 · 8th August 2008, 23:01

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Originally Posted by arpandiv

Were the other general precautions observed? Stored in a dry place etc.

Ya, they were in my cupboard but its near the window. Maybe I should apply again and pack them up.

arpandiv · 8th August 2008, 23:04

get those vacumm bags. i think they cost 100 or so. Air tight bags.

straight6 · 8th August 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by arpandiv

get those vacumm bags. i think they cost 100 or so. Air tight bags.

Thanks. I'm going to try that. Did you get the helmet?

iraghava · 9th August 2008, 00:12

Also, to get rid of the fungus, keep them under direct sunlight when you have a nice, hot sunny day. the fungus will disappear within a couple of hours.

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10th July 2008, 21:34	#47
Shakatak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Out there Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	Komine Knee protector, Shift Redline Leather Pants Sidi Vertigo and Wifey's Powertrip jacket Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 15 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jaggu : 10th July 2008 at 22:09. Reason: Use EDIT option if posting within 15 mts
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10th July 2008, 22:01	#48
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Thanks. I like your Shoei X-11 but I think I'll go for an RF-1000 because it suits my head shape more.
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10th July 2008, 22:04	#49
Shakatak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Out there Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	AGV Sports 1 piece suit Attached Thumbnails
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10th July 2008, 23:10	#50
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Cool! So your daughters ride too? I like the full suit. Is the sizing similar to jackets? Those SIDI Vertigo boots have been on my mind for sometime. I like the new TCX boots too. Last edited by straight6 : 10th July 2008 at 23:13.
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11th July 2008, 10:47	#51
Shakatak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Out there Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	My wife and eldest daughter rides but the youngest nope, she's still too young to ride I just brought the helmet for her to use when she back rides. The suit sizing is different from jacket sizing sometimes the suit is either 1 size smaller or bigger than the jacket depending on the suit brand. For me I wear size 42 for Joe Rocket and FieldSheer, medium size for the SHIFT leather jacket. When I ordered the suit, size 40 fits me well. I just prefer that the suit hugs my body well for comfort and safety. Yeah TCX is a great boots & nice choice. Which TCX boots in particular you have in mind? TCX SS Performance 2 or their 08 line the Competizione RS, S or the S GTX? Puma does also have a good boots (Puma 1000 V2).
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14th July 2008, 07:02	#53
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	One of the guys that used to ride with us crashed last night on his Hayabusa and is in ICU with face and head injuries. He never used to wear a helmet. Just goes to show how important it is to wear one and not take things for granted. I pray that he recovers soon. Last edited by straight6 : 14th July 2008 at 07:05.
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8th August 2008, 21:12	#55
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	My leather gloves are getting fungus on it because of the rains. The Ponds cold cream didn't work .
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8th August 2008, 22:02	#56
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	Were the other general precautions observed? Stored in a dry place etc.
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8th August 2008, 23:04	#58
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	get those vacumm bags. i think they cost 100 or so. Air tight bags.
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9th August 2008, 00:12	#60
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Also, to get rid of the fungus, keep them under direct sunlight when you have a nice, hot sunny day. the fungus will disappear within a couple of hours.
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