New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
These Alpinestars SMX plus V2 boots
Why??? Because I had a voucher and can’t justify £550 ont hr super tech R’s
So far these are brilliant, proper comfortable and can only see them getting better
Why??? Because I had a voucher and can’t justify £550 ont hr super tech R’s
So far these are brilliant, proper comfortable and can only see them getting better
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
I recently sold my Kriega back pack an bought this
https://www.klim.com/Nac-Pak-3319-005?cur=USD
Much more comfortable than the former
https://www.klim.com/Nac-Pak-3319-005?cur=USD
Much more comfortable than the former
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Helite Turtle 2 airbag vest, Feeling more vulnerable as I age, and on a tubed tyre bike:
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Just picked these out from M and P clearance as i need (another) new pair of gloves
Richa Extreme 2 goretex gloves reduced from 159 to 69 quid. I dont need thick gloves for winter as i have heated grips on both bikes but sick of leather ones soaking through so will give these goretex lined ones a punt
https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/richa- ... es-ch01167
Will update on how they perform over the next few weeks for work use
EDIT: Looks like they have gone back to almost full price so i might have got some that were wrongly priced ...bonus
Richa Extreme 2 goretex gloves reduced from 159 to 69 quid. I dont need thick gloves for winter as i have heated grips on both bikes but sick of leather ones soaking through so will give these goretex lined ones a punt
https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/richa- ... es-ch01167
Will update on how they perform over the next few weeks for work use
EDIT: Looks like they have gone back to almost full price so i might have got some that were wrongly priced ...bonus
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Those Extreme 2 gloves have a brilliant spec. What a bargain!
Have you tried DucksWax? Despite the inner Gore-Tex, I recommend using it on the Richa Extremes to stop the outer leather wetting out.
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
I havent tried that yet, i do have some old Nikwax in a tin i rub on leather gloves but i tend to use it on black gloves.....my most recent ones have lots of white and the other ones have red/white sections. I'll try it on these on the upper leather bits
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DucksWax
I found Nikwax disappointing and much prefer DucksWax. It can take several days to be absorbed – but it’s worthwhile. I doubt anything makes leather 100% waterproof (except Pittards WR100 and BMW Furka leathers), but DucksWax helps a lot of the rain to bead off.
Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
New helmet time and a quantum shift away from shoei, which I've used for the last 30 years. Trying out an AGV K5s - if it's not comfortable for 250 miles then I'll be gunning for another shoei, probably an x spirit.
Bought a daft visor too for the hellofit...
Bought a daft visor too for the hellofit...
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Bigyin wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:58 pm Just picked these out from M and P clearance as i need (another) new pair of gloves
Richa Extreme 2 goretex gloves reduced from 159 to 69 quid. I dont need thick gloves for winter as i have heated grips on both bikes but sick of leather ones soaking through so will give these goretex lined ones a punt
Will update on how they perform over the next few weeks for work use
EDIT: Looks like they have gone back to almost full price so i might have got some that were wrongly priced ...bonus
So, one week in and quite liking these gloves. Warm enough in current temperatures and should be ok when it gets colder but doubt they would be a proper winter glove as not insulated and warm enough for that. I have heated grips on both my bikes so they are enough for me all year round.
Today saw me doing 4 hours riding in biblical rain and despite the outer leather being absolutely soaked (not treated them yet with any coating) the inside of the glove remained dry due to the Goretex layer .....which was nice
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Good to know they are waterproof (Richa gloves). I bought these the other year but never ride in rain if I can help it, but I went the opposite route with leather palm with a textile back of hand. Being Goretex I'd hope they would shrug off rain though if I got caught out. Sounds like yours they aren't full on winter gloves but cut a nice balance of warmth/feel. On the 690 with heated grips they were great, I've not got heated grips on the Suzuki though. Then again rarely ride in the cold.Bigyin wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:57 pmBigyin wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:58 pm Just picked these out from M and P clearance as i need (another) new pair of gloves
Richa Extreme 2 goretex gloves reduced from 159 to 69 quid. I dont need thick gloves for winter as i have heated grips on both bikes but sick of leather ones soaking through so will give these goretex lined ones a punt
Will update on how they perform over the next few weeks for work use
EDIT: Looks like they have gone back to almost full price so i might have got some that were wrongly priced ...bonusSo, one week in and quite liking these gloves. Warm enough in current temperatures and should be ok when it gets colder but doubt they would be a proper winter glove as not insulated and warm enough for that. I have heated grips on both my bikes so they are enough for me all year round.
Today saw me doing 4 hours riding in biblical rain and despite the outer leather being absolutely soaked (not treated them yet with any coating) the inside of the glove remained dry due to the Goretex layer .....which was nice
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
One of these little bastards.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224143293946
Very handy when needed,but hopefully it'll spend most of it's life in a drawer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224143293946
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
https://www.motolegends.com/motorcycle- ... ellow.html
had this a good few months but its seen some proper rain, so far its been brilliant, no leaks or water getting through, its proper good.
ive been wearing it over my summer jacket and its chilly so its time to add a layer.
had this a good few months but its seen some proper rain, so far its been brilliant, no leaks or water getting through, its proper good.
ive been wearing it over my summer jacket and its chilly so its time to add a layer.
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
I'm trying to find someone with one of these, so I can get rid of my service reminder message on the armchair.Skub wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:19 pm One of these little bastards.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224143293946
Very handy when needed,but hopefully it'll spend most of it's life in a drawer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125420227066 ... media=COPY
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Oxford Hinterland kit arrived today, jacket and trousers.
Trousers are great, best fitting bike trousers I have ever had, knee and hip armour in the right places and really comfortable.
Jacket, OK, but lacking in pockets, and thermal liner does not close independently.
Waterproofness - not tested yet, haven't even taken the tags off.
Comfort on the bike - ditto.
Further comments in due course.
Trousers are great, best fitting bike trousers I have ever had, knee and hip armour in the right places and really comfortable.
Jacket, OK, but lacking in pockets, and thermal liner does not close independently.
Waterproofness - not tested yet, haven't even taken the tags off.
Comfort on the bike - ditto.
Further comments in due course.
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
My new jacket has a Reissa membrane which I’ve never heard of? It does look like its one of those jackets I don't normlly like? The outer layer gets wet and heavy but the water doesn't penetrate the membrane. Will have to see hwoo I get on with it. Might end up nikwaxing the outer shell.
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
Sarf Korean innit.Taipan wrote: ↑Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:02 pm My new jacket has a Reissa membrane which I’ve never heard of? It does look like its one of those jackets I don't normlly like? The outer layer gets wet and heavy but the water doesn't penetrate the membrane. Will have to see hwoo I get on with it. Might end up nikwaxing the outer shell.
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Re: New riding kit, what have you bought lately and why?
These are not a very warm glove. My hands were very cold over the last few days riding, so I reverted to my trusty lobster claws and despite the weather being colder still this morning, my hands were still warm at the end of my journey.
So I don't recommend the Oxford Montreal Textile Gloves as a winter glove.