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thai4me
Advanced Member Posted 2012-02-05 01:46:33
i prolly wont get laid right? but will it also look too hardcore if im geared hard riding a scoopy-i??? or flora.... i wanna get those armored looking types, but the arms are only covered with cloth eh Don't dress for the ride, but dress for the crash. #27
monty1412
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-05 06:35:21
i totally agree with protection gear, i dont want permenant nasty looking peeled skins... i prolly wont get laid right? but will it also look too hardcore if im geared hard riding a scoopy-i??? or flora.... i wanna get those armored looking types, but the arms are only covered with cloth eh There's those who have been down and there's those who are going down. Sooner or later everyone crashes. When that time comes you'll be happy you're wearing decent gear or lamenting the fact that you aren't. No need to dress up in expensive leather head to toe, but it would behoove you to invest in some decent riding abrasion resistant pants and a simple armored jacket. Jeans won't cut it! No matter how heavy the denim jeans come apart like paper when they hit the pavement and road rash flippin HURTS! You'll want to look for pants that have para-aramid (aka Kevlar) panels- usually in the knees are butt. Popular brands such as Draggin Jeans, Sartso, Iicon and more can be found in Thailand, but they aren't cheap... You might be able to find some second hand on eBay for cheap, or order from abroad and you can save a lot by avoiding Thai retail. I recently got a great deal on some Cortech CPX Water Resistant Cargo Pants that are on clearance at motorcyclegear.com They still have some stock. Here's the link: http://www.motorcycl....cle_pants.html They've got Kevlar® Armortex® panels in the knees and butt and the legs zip off so you can chill in shorts when you reach your destination. I got a pair in Black and another in Khaki-  I think it was KSR1 who had mentioned he found some very inexpensive Cordura pants in CM recently. Perhaps you can PM him to ask where they were. You MUST get some decent footwear to protect your feet! It's so easy to mash a foot, and a busted foot can take forever to heal if you're lucky, or will leave you crippled for the rest of your life if you're not. No need for expensive riding boots- You can pick up some sturdy steel toe leather work boots from almost any department store for 1-2 thousand Baht. Just make sure you keep the laces short so they don't get tangled up with your bike. There are some shops in CM that sell second hand boots and jackets for cheap. The one I'm familiar with that seems to have a good selection is on the little alley off Loi Khor Road that goes to the #1 Bar. You can get a DOT rated REAL brand helmet for a couple thousand baht. I don't trust the other cheap Thai brands like Index though some say they are ok... So- all together I know that this is more than you want to spend, BUT, if you value your hide you should really dig deep and invest in some decent gear. If you buy quality gear it will offer you years of protection. If you're just here for a short time there are shops in Chiang Mai, like the one I described above, that buy used gear. Hope this helps! Happy Trails! Tony  Had dinner one night at Euro Diner CM and got talking to older guy who had permanent dead right foot.. simple crash many years ago on a scooter at 20km/h left his right foot mangled and useless for the rest of his life....he was wearing sandals at the time and firmly believes that if he had of had on something more substantial he would have walked away rather than having his foot bent back around. There are some great looking jackets out there now without having to look like your in a moto GP. Paddock/ Panda and others have ranges of real nice safety foot wear that doesn't make you look like your just off a Harley.... you can get these all at reasonable prices so I just don't see an excuse these days for not being able to dress for safety without looking like your at a track day at Bira. cheers #28
KRS1
Don't You Type At Me In That Tone Of Voice Posted 2012-02-05 10:01:55
Speaking of boots, these are what i wear when touring. Really good casual ankle high riding boots. Covers the achilles tendon as well as those two big ball joints on both sides of the ankle. Really light and grippy too, i can jog in these or run from soi dogs if necessary. Highly recommended.
http://www.sierratra...or-men~p~3314r/ #29
gravion
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-05 18:52:36
i totally agree with protection gear, i dont want permenant nasty looking peeled skins... i prolly wont get laid right? but will it also look too hardcore if im geared hard riding a scoopy-i??? or flora.... i wanna get those armored looking types, but the arms are only covered with cloth eh The cordura pants i saw a couple months ago were at Central airport plaza, at either the 'export' shop or 'xl shop'...both shops sell similar items. Under 1k baht, more likely around 500 baht. Kinda ugly though.
i totally agree with protection gear, i dont want permenant nasty looking peeled skins... i prolly wont get laid right? but will it also look too hardcore if im geared hard riding a scoopy-i??? or flora.... i wanna get those armored looking types, but the arms are only covered with cloth eh The cordura pants i saw a couple months ago were at Central airport plaza, at either the 'export' shop or 'xl shop'...both shops sell similar items. Under 1k baht, more likely around 500 baht. Kinda ugly though. cordura pants are those normal pants???? and they are good for abrasion resistance? #30
KRS1
Don't You Type At Me In That Tone Of Voice Posted 2012-02-05 19:10:41
Cordura is tougher and thicker than jeans but not as strong as Kevlar, they are good for abrasion and should be good for atleast one slide on pavement.
I saw those pants about 2-3 months ago, so they may not be available any longer. #31
gravion
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-05 21:21:31
conduras are clothing with those netting styled cloth?
i saw one at helmet shop on siridonchai road, around 2900thb... armored chest, back, elbow pads with some sort of cloth for 1900thb, bit pricy for what it is... #32
gravion
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-05 21:21:31
conduras are clothing with those netting styled cloth?
i saw one at helmet shop on siridonchai road, around 2900thb... armored chest, back, elbow pads with some sort of cloth for 1900thb, bit pricy for what it is... i thinnk probably can get it off supplier, china for like 500thb am i right? Edited by gravion, 2012-02-05 21:22:29. #33
KRS1
Don't You Type At Me In That Tone Of Voice Posted 2012-02-05 21:36:24
nah, cordura looks like canvas/burlap not netting/mesh.
Not sure about china prices, by the time it gets to thailand there is shipping and tax to pay. #34
Dave9000
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-05 21:47:25
There is an old adage; 'What do you put in a $20 helmet'?..Answer; a $20 head. Cheap protective gear is a false economy if you come off your bike. Kevlar jeans with armoured knee inserts (Brand is Sartso) are available from Fast Corner in Panthip Plaza. Helmet2home, has good jackets and quality helmets and so does Kawasaki Chiang mai on Chang Lo road (They have Alpinestar....excellent protection). You need good gloves with extra protection on the knuckles and heel of the palm. You need good boots with ankle protection but, do not get boots with steel caps or heavily tredded rubber soles. Boots need to slide, not grip and industrial style work boots are just plain dangerous as motorcycle boots. Also you need a good pair of polarised, polycarbonate lensed sunglasses. If you care about yourself, you need to spend as much as you can afford on good gear. Cheap leather jackets, scooter helmets, jeans, training shoes and flannel shirts are of no use if you hit the bricks.
3000baht as a budget is unrealistic. You can't buy even a half decent helmet for that much. Sorry to bear such negative news but quality protection is not cheap...and quality protection is necessary. Stay upright. Dave. #35
thaicbr
fat member Posted 2012-02-05 23:09:46
op.. try these guys http://mocyc.com/sto...assified=637893
they are not in CM but they do supply loads of shops so may be able to hook you up.. the nerve jacket is probably what your looking for.. nothing special but adequate. They also do some lower cost name brand helmets. But if you want very low cost with some quality then REAL brand helmets are probably the best. #36
gravion
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-06 03:20:33
oh so lovely answers... yeah im sure i will look into getting the right gears man, not sure about gloves though.. although i only own wave 125cc, i hire 600cc class on weekends etc. maybe once in 2 weeks...
these days i see young thai kids with clutches, their foot being <snip>, even once i saw a young dude in his 20s without right leg at nimahemin... saw another young dude on wheel chair on huaykaew rd, near 7 eleven... hard life eh. if im like that, i will prolly stab myself in the neck after heavy consumtion of leo... truely true .. +another question: what if i crash a rented bike for eg er6n, f? how much would the dealer usually charge? how would one save oneself from those heavy repair bills...?
Edited by metisdead, 2012-02-06 07:36:53.
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thaicbr
fat member Posted 2012-02-06 07:18:17
'+another question: what if i crash a rented bike for eg er6n, f? how much would the dealer usually charge? how would one save oneself from those heavy repair bills...? '
1st answer .. don't crash 2nd answer take it to Kawasaki and pay for the the repair BEFORE taking it back. 3rd. Try and get insurance on yourself to cover accidents 4th. buy your own bike, your paying what ? 4,000b + each month to rent. that will buy you a Cbr250 on finance or 6,000b will get you a er6 #38
metisdead
Titanium Member Posted 2012-02-06 07:37:29
Profanity post has been removed and other profanities have been edited out.
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