If you are a superbiker the chances are high that you have not gifted yourself anything that does not have to do with biking. Invariable all you money is spent on two things. 1, customizing your bike and 2, collecting riding gear. Most of us believe that buying the bike is the most involving process, however once the bike is bought, one soon realizes that the desire to collect gear and accessories become an addiction.Hence like a kid getting lost in the candy store, a biker gets lost within Performance Racing Store, the place to be to satisfy all your biking needs
Almost every superbiker has been to this shop around the corner in Tardeo, Mumbai.Started in 2004 by Vivek Jaisingh and Prasad Divadkar purely because they realized that India is seeing a growth in the number of superbikers and no one had any access to riding gear and accessories. Being bikers themselves they labored to convince major brands to look towards India and the hard work has certainly paid off. This post is to educate riders on what components constitute good riding gear and what are the good to have accessories that your bike requires.
Let me start with Riding Gear and will do a post on accessories another time as it would be a huge post otherwise. When I began riding, I was of the opinion that riding gear meant just a Helmet. However owning a superbike and riding with a larger group exposes you to more mature riders who inspire you to be fully geared at all times. The picture below gives you a snap shot on what all components together make up a good riding gear.
HELMET
Lets begin with the Helmet. I bought a brand called BEON from Chopra Automobiles in Karol Bagh. It costed me around Rs 3500. Being a bulleteer all my life this was a princely sum for a Helmet. I presumed that it would do the job amazingly well. When I tried it on, it fit snuggly and the overall feel was brilliant. I was happy with my purchase till I tested it on my bike. The minute the speedo crossed 120 the entire helmet began to wobble and was unbearably noisy. I thought this was acceptable and all helmets will behave in a similar manner. I was wrong.
I had the chance to try on a friends ARAI and the difference was immediate. It was incredibly stable and ultra silent. Over and above, it was actually comfortable to wear for a long time. Helmets for superbikes are designed to perform at high speeds, they have to pass stringent tests to be sold on the streets. It might be five times as expensive as the one I bought from Karol bagh but trust me, it’s the first investment one needs to make. There are plenty of great brands in the market. A good way to judge if the helmet is great or not is to check if they are connected with MotoGP or WSB. If any of those riders can wear it then id say its perfectly good for you to use. Else look for the rating, if its made in the USA then it would be certified by DOT(department of transportation), In Europe it would be certified by ECE 22.05 Some of the brands you choose from SHOEI, ARAI, SOUMY,NOLAN, XLITE,SPARX,HJC,KBC,SHARK,AGV,JOE ROCKET,ICON, RJAYS and a few other equally good brands. The range of helmets begin at around Rs 10,000 and go all the way to Rs 40,000.
Few tips to keep in mind when choosing your helmet are the following
1. Ensure its a little on the tighter side when you try it on for the first time. It might be a bit uncomfortable for the first few rides but it would loosen up and become a good snug fit.The last thing you want is a helmet that hangs loose over your head.It could get very uneasy while at higher speeds
2. Never choose an open face helmet if you plan to ride a bike that capable of doing great speeds. I can understand that on a Harley they look cool but still, it wont really save your face in a crash.
3. Buy an extra visor, in our conditions they tend to get scratched too quickly and getting a new visor can be a pain.
4. By clear visors. Tinted visors are great in the sun but usually superbikers are up early and in the dark they can be of no use.
5. Straps. they usually come in two types. one is the quick release type and the other is the double D. the former is easier and more user friendly but most good helmets come with double D as they give a tigher hold to your helmet.
JACKET
The second most important part of your gear is the Riding Jacket. A good riding jacket is an armored jacket.This means that it comes with protective padding usually made of high quality plastic polymer. The shoulder/elbows and Spine are protected. The outer skin of the jacket is either leather or mesh depending on the climate. Leather jackets are heavier and offer a little more protection in case of a fall, however for daily riding in warm weather this could be task which will sap the joy out of biking. Mesh jackets are preferred by riders in India and they come with a removable warm liner inside that can keep the chill out if need be. The brands that make good Jackets are DAINESE, ALPINE STARS, JOE ROCKET, KOMINE, SPEED & STRENGTH, SCOTT, FOX, AXO,RJAYS and a few others. Couple of Indian brands that make very decent Jackets are CRAMSTER and PLANET DSG. The cost of the Indian Jackets would in the range of Rs 5000 and the international ones begin from Rs 7500 and can go all the way to Rs 20,000 if its leather.
tips to look out for in a jacket
1.look for your size, you rather buy a less cooler looking jacket that fits you perfectly than a pretty one thats one size larger. the paddings will fit snuggly only if the jacket is your size.
2.Leather is strictly for the track or if you are in Delhi in the winters.Else it would suck all your energy out and in no time begin to stink like mad
3.look for jackets which come with reflectors on them. In India that little strip can save your life.Most good jackets come with it as standard
GLOVES
The Third in the list would be a good glove. Riding gloves come with knuckle protectors that are made of either Kevlar, Carbon Fibre or Steel. Usually the first point of impact in a crash are your fingers so its extremely important to have a good pair of gloves. All the companies who make the Jackets make gloves too. The Indian gloves begin at Rs 1300 and the International brand start from around Rs 2500 and go upto Rs 7500. They come ventilated for summer and you’ll find the leather full gauntlets for riding in winters.
Tips to look out for in a good glove
1.Ensure they are well padded. As far as possible look for good quality padding like kevlar or carbon fibre. Rubber padding wont really help
2. gloves should be well ventilated,they can be leather as long as they are ventilated. Sweaty palms can make your ride most uncomfortable
3. Get your size right. Else the knuckle protectors wont sit over your knuckle and it will not do the job its meant to do.
4. A full gauntlet( one that has extentions over the jacket) is best when the weather is chilly else it would not let any air enter your jacket.
KNEE& SHIN Protectors
The next in your list should be a good pair of knee and shin protectors. This is an often ignored part of the gear. One reason being that its not a very comfortable accessory to have and second it tends to scratch the tank as its worn over the jeans. I usually wear them under the jeans. As far as Brands go, you will find them with AXO,FOX, CRAMSTER,ALPINE STARS and a few others. This again begins from Rs 1000 onwards.What makes this very important to have is that your knees are extremely exposed while riding and it could result in permanent injury unless protected.
RIDING BOOTS
Riding Boots come next and they are perhaps the most stylish of all the above mentioned accessories. A good boot today is so well engineered that it would take an extremely terrible crash to injure your foot. They are made from leather and specially researched polymers. Most good boots come with a toe slider. Not only do the boots protect your feet they also help in shifting gears accurately. The good brands are SIDI, ALPINE STARS, JOE ROCKET, AXO, KOMINE,RJAYS and a few others. A decent boot will start at around Rs 8000 and go all the way to Rs 25000.
Points to keep in mind while choosing a good boot
1.Never buy a boot that one size smaller, its better to have one that right fit or maybe a little bigger
2.Get ventilated Boots if your riding in warm weather.
3.Go for comfortable Boots, Style should follow comfort and not the other way around.
4.If you plan to tuck your jeans into your Boot then ensure the boot is big enough else you'll stress you ankle out and limit the blood flow to your feet.
RIDING PANTS
The other lesser used items in India are Riding Pants . While a good pair of denims and knee guards will do the job just fine, the riding pants is a more complete deal it comes with hip protection also. The only down side to Riding Pants are that the fit may not to be everyone’s taste .All brands that make Jackets usually make Riding Pants also. They begin from Rs 7500
A full riding suit is not advisable for everyday riding as its heavy and can be a pain in traffic for they are made of high quality leather and it could get extremely hot. However if you plan to ride on a track, A full suit is a must.
Performance Racing Store is the sole Indian distributor for JOE ROCKET apparel, ARAI and SPARX helmets and SIDI boots. All these brands make extremely high quality products. They have a fair amount of stock and choice with them at all times. If there is any product you don’t find in their store they will be more than happy to order them for you. As far as pricing goes they may be on the higher side but one needs to always keep the rule of 10% in mind. Spend at least 10% of your bikes value in Riding Gear for that would ensure you remain riding for all your life.
Vivek Jaising can be contacted on Vickyj@performanceracingstore.net
You could also check out their site www.performanceracing.in
Almost every superbiker has been to this shop around the corner in Tardeo, Mumbai.Started in 2004 by Vivek Jaisingh and Prasad Divadkar purely because they realized that India is seeing a growth in the number of superbikers and no one had any access to riding gear and accessories. Being bikers themselves they labored to convince major brands to look towards India and the hard work has certainly paid off. This post is to educate riders on what components constitute good riding gear and what are the good to have accessories that your bike requires.
Let me start with Riding Gear and will do a post on accessories another time as it would be a huge post otherwise. When I began riding, I was of the opinion that riding gear meant just a Helmet. However owning a superbike and riding with a larger group exposes you to more mature riders who inspire you to be fully geared at all times. The picture below gives you a snap shot on what all components together make up a good riding gear.
HELMET
Lets begin with the Helmet. I bought a brand called BEON from Chopra Automobiles in Karol Bagh. It costed me around Rs 3500. Being a bulleteer all my life this was a princely sum for a Helmet. I presumed that it would do the job amazingly well. When I tried it on, it fit snuggly and the overall feel was brilliant. I was happy with my purchase till I tested it on my bike. The minute the speedo crossed 120 the entire helmet began to wobble and was unbearably noisy. I thought this was acceptable and all helmets will behave in a similar manner. I was wrong.
I had the chance to try on a friends ARAI and the difference was immediate. It was incredibly stable and ultra silent. Over and above, it was actually comfortable to wear for a long time. Helmets for superbikes are designed to perform at high speeds, they have to pass stringent tests to be sold on the streets. It might be five times as expensive as the one I bought from Karol bagh but trust me, it’s the first investment one needs to make. There are plenty of great brands in the market. A good way to judge if the helmet is great or not is to check if they are connected with MotoGP or WSB. If any of those riders can wear it then id say its perfectly good for you to use. Else look for the rating, if its made in the USA then it would be certified by DOT(department of transportation), In Europe it would be certified by ECE 22.05 Some of the brands you choose from SHOEI, ARAI, SOUMY,NOLAN, XLITE,SPARX,HJC,KBC,SHARK,AGV,JOE ROCKET,ICON, RJAYS and a few other equally good brands. The range of helmets begin at around Rs 10,000 and go all the way to Rs 40,000.
Few tips to keep in mind when choosing your helmet are the following
1. Ensure its a little on the tighter side when you try it on for the first time. It might be a bit uncomfortable for the first few rides but it would loosen up and become a good snug fit.The last thing you want is a helmet that hangs loose over your head.It could get very uneasy while at higher speeds
2. Never choose an open face helmet if you plan to ride a bike that capable of doing great speeds. I can understand that on a Harley they look cool but still, it wont really save your face in a crash.
3. Buy an extra visor, in our conditions they tend to get scratched too quickly and getting a new visor can be a pain.
4. By clear visors. Tinted visors are great in the sun but usually superbikers are up early and in the dark they can be of no use.
5. Straps. they usually come in two types. one is the quick release type and the other is the double D. the former is easier and more user friendly but most good helmets come with double D as they give a tigher hold to your helmet.
JACKET
The second most important part of your gear is the Riding Jacket. A good riding jacket is an armored jacket.This means that it comes with protective padding usually made of high quality plastic polymer. The shoulder/elbows and Spine are protected. The outer skin of the jacket is either leather or mesh depending on the climate. Leather jackets are heavier and offer a little more protection in case of a fall, however for daily riding in warm weather this could be task which will sap the joy out of biking. Mesh jackets are preferred by riders in India and they come with a removable warm liner inside that can keep the chill out if need be. The brands that make good Jackets are DAINESE, ALPINE STARS, JOE ROCKET, KOMINE, SPEED & STRENGTH, SCOTT, FOX, AXO,RJAYS and a few others. Couple of Indian brands that make very decent Jackets are CRAMSTER and PLANET DSG. The cost of the Indian Jackets would in the range of Rs 5000 and the international ones begin from Rs 7500 and can go all the way to Rs 20,000 if its leather.
tips to look out for in a jacket
1.look for your size, you rather buy a less cooler looking jacket that fits you perfectly than a pretty one thats one size larger. the paddings will fit snuggly only if the jacket is your size.
2.Leather is strictly for the track or if you are in Delhi in the winters.Else it would suck all your energy out and in no time begin to stink like mad
3.look for jackets which come with reflectors on them. In India that little strip can save your life.Most good jackets come with it as standard
GLOVES
The Third in the list would be a good glove. Riding gloves come with knuckle protectors that are made of either Kevlar, Carbon Fibre or Steel. Usually the first point of impact in a crash are your fingers so its extremely important to have a good pair of gloves. All the companies who make the Jackets make gloves too. The Indian gloves begin at Rs 1300 and the International brand start from around Rs 2500 and go upto Rs 7500. They come ventilated for summer and you’ll find the leather full gauntlets for riding in winters.
Tips to look out for in a good glove
1.Ensure they are well padded. As far as possible look for good quality padding like kevlar or carbon fibre. Rubber padding wont really help
2. gloves should be well ventilated,they can be leather as long as they are ventilated. Sweaty palms can make your ride most uncomfortable
3. Get your size right. Else the knuckle protectors wont sit over your knuckle and it will not do the job its meant to do.
4. A full gauntlet( one that has extentions over the jacket) is best when the weather is chilly else it would not let any air enter your jacket.
KNEE& SHIN Protectors
The next in your list should be a good pair of knee and shin protectors. This is an often ignored part of the gear. One reason being that its not a very comfortable accessory to have and second it tends to scratch the tank as its worn over the jeans. I usually wear them under the jeans. As far as Brands go, you will find them with AXO,FOX, CRAMSTER,ALPINE STARS and a few others. This again begins from Rs 1000 onwards.What makes this very important to have is that your knees are extremely exposed while riding and it could result in permanent injury unless protected.
RIDING BOOTS
Riding Boots come next and they are perhaps the most stylish of all the above mentioned accessories. A good boot today is so well engineered that it would take an extremely terrible crash to injure your foot. They are made from leather and specially researched polymers. Most good boots come with a toe slider. Not only do the boots protect your feet they also help in shifting gears accurately. The good brands are SIDI, ALPINE STARS, JOE ROCKET, AXO, KOMINE,RJAYS and a few others. A decent boot will start at around Rs 8000 and go all the way to Rs 25000.
Points to keep in mind while choosing a good boot
1.Never buy a boot that one size smaller, its better to have one that right fit or maybe a little bigger
2.Get ventilated Boots if your riding in warm weather.
3.Go for comfortable Boots, Style should follow comfort and not the other way around.
4.If you plan to tuck your jeans into your Boot then ensure the boot is big enough else you'll stress you ankle out and limit the blood flow to your feet.
RIDING PANTS
The other lesser used items in India are Riding Pants . While a good pair of denims and knee guards will do the job just fine, the riding pants is a more complete deal it comes with hip protection also. The only down side to Riding Pants are that the fit may not to be everyone’s taste .All brands that make Jackets usually make Riding Pants also. They begin from Rs 7500
A full riding suit is not advisable for everyday riding as its heavy and can be a pain in traffic for they are made of high quality leather and it could get extremely hot. However if you plan to ride on a track, A full suit is a must.
Performance Racing Store is the sole Indian distributor for JOE ROCKET apparel, ARAI and SPARX helmets and SIDI boots. All these brands make extremely high quality products. They have a fair amount of stock and choice with them at all times. If there is any product you don’t find in their store they will be more than happy to order them for you. As far as pricing goes they may be on the higher side but one needs to always keep the rule of 10% in mind. Spend at least 10% of your bikes value in Riding Gear for that would ensure you remain riding for all your life.
Vivek Jaising can be contacted on Vickyj@performanceracingstore.net
You could also check out their site www.performanceracing.in
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