Thread: Motorcycle Gear - What Do You Have/Recommend?

Originally Posted by draco888

There's a test of the klx250 vs wr250 vs crf250 in this weeks cyclenews online magazine. The cheapest bike wins - the Thailand built crf250. It uses the road based engine from the cbr250 apparently which makes it a bit heavier. Should also prove to be a bit more long lasting I would have thought as well. Yamaha too expensive.

Not the one i read from mcn here is the link as its a pdf. Hope i am allowed to link it if not mod can delete...

[mcn]

Interesting read, thanks.

Originally Posted by yankee99

Originally Posted by draco888

There's a test of the klx250 vs wr250 vs crf250 in this weeks cyclenews online magazine. The cheapest bike wins - the Thailand built crf250. It uses the road based engine from the cbr250 apparently which makes it a bit heavier. Should also prove to be a bit more long lasting I would have thought as well. Yamaha too expensive.

Not the one i read from mcn here is the link as its a pdf. Hope i am allowed to link it if not mod can delete...

[mcn]

Honestly very similar review. For me it was the amount of aftermarket options is why i got a dtracker/klx. That will soon change as the honda market will be big.

Perhaps you could do a short review of your impressions of dtracker, always good to hear real life experiences with bikes rather than some of the bullshit put out by some magazines to either sell their publication or favoured advertisers. Or is it the Klx you have?

Originally Posted by yankee99

Honestly very similar review. For me it was the amount of aftermarket options is why i got a dtracker/klx. That will soon change as the honda market will be big.

Actually i have both thats the beauty for about 15,000baht i purchased a new complete set of klx wheels. So for a little extra i have two bikes. If i want to do track or dirt its about a 25minute job to change.

Most info has been covered but heres my quick 2cents.

Legal in thailand
Cheap for thailand and cheapest parts anywhere
Proven and reliable
Lots of mods if you enjoy that sort of thing (i do)
It is a entry level enduro/motard no more no less.

The seat sucks. I replaced it.
Limited fuel range
The power suck. I increased it
Riding posistion is high for me. I lowered it.

To sum it up if you want this type of bike honda and kawasaki are your only choice unless you want to spend stupid money. Its a fun bike and even though i have others i dont see selling it as it has its own purpose.

what did you do re power? filters, jets and exhaust or big bore?

Originally Posted by yankee99

Actually i have both thats the beauty for about 15,000baht i purchased a new complete set of klx wheels. So for a little extra i have two bikes. If i want to do track or dirt its about a 25minute job to change.

Most info has been covered but heres my quick 2cents.

Legal in thailand
Cheap for thailand and cheapest parts anywhere
Proven and reliable
Lots of mods if you enjoy that sort of thing (i do)
It is a entry level enduro/motard no more no less.

The seat sucks. I replaced it.
Limited fuel range
The power suck. I increased it
Riding posistion is high for me. I lowered it.

To sum it up if you want this type of bike honda and kawasaki are your only choice unless you want to spend stupid money. Its a fun bike and even though i have others i dont see selling it as it has its own purpose.

There is a clutch mod to derestrict
A cam.shaft mod which is basically free
Changed the snorkel
Changed exhaust to thai version full system
Added a power comander v
Dropped 1 tooth on the front sprocket

No jets as the thai version is efi

Under 18000 baht and the bike has respectable power

should have done a thread on it if you did the work yourself

Originally Posted by yankee99

There is a clutch mod to derestrict
A cam.shaft mod which is basically free
Changed the snorkel
Changed exhaust to thai version full system
Added a power comander v
Dropped 1 tooth on the front sprocket

No jets as the thai version is efi

Under 18000 baht and the bike has respectable power

Went to the motor.show at central world yesterday and added a few things to my collection.

alpinestar gloves 2200baht



New handlebars 2000baht they asked 3000 in pattaya



protaper grips 490 baht

I also picked up body protection by fox. 4000baht

I don't know about the bars or the grips, but that was a great price on the A* GP-X gloves- they're $95-$120 everywhere else.

^^^ I hate to overpay maybe that makes me a cheap bastard. The bars would cost at least $30 to ship plus any duty so at 2000 they were a good deal. My old ones were bent from my accident. Grips i dont know but were still cheaper then the mx shop in pattaya.

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Buying inferior gear and being willing to compromise on safety to save money makes one a cheap bastard- finding the best gear at a great price (like we do) is smart.

Bike shows are always an excellent place to find bargains- I never missed them when I was in NY or CA.

I'm flying out next week so bought myself some kit here in the UK before I leave.

Helmet wise I bought an Airoh S4:

NEW AIROH S4 WHITE LARGE MOTOCROSS ENDURO OFF ROAD ON ROAD HELMET | eBay

And bought a Held tropical jacket:

Motorcycle Clothing - HELD Tropic Summer Airflow Motorcycle Jacket

I have some Sidi Verteba boots and Dainese gloves but no pictures of those. Only thing I am lacking is trousers now, any suggestions? Of course I want something as cool as possible, I was perhaps thinking of some 'Draggin Jeans' ?

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I would consider the Held summer trousers that are specifically made to connect to your jacket:

HELD 6466 Summer Motorcycle Trousers Zeffiro

If you go with another company for pants, the connection zipper might not be compatible (different size, male/female ends reversed, etc) and you'll have to go to the hassle of having a tailor put in a new one (which I had to do recently).

Ebay is indeed good for bargains I got this helmet for Baht 2,000. Other places its listed at Baht 9,500

Caberg Justissimo GT Matt Black Motorcycle Helmet Crash Lid Motorbike

Originally Posted by supernovadw

I'm flying out next week so bought myself some kit here in the UK before I leave.

Helmet wise I bought an Airoh S4:

NEW AIROH S4 WHITE LARGE MOTOCROSS ENDURO OFF ROAD ON ROAD HELMET | eBay

And bought a Held tropical jacket:

Motorcycle Clothing - HELD Tropic Summer Airflow Motorcycle Jacket

I have some Sidi Verteba boots and Dainese gloves but no pictures of those. Only thing I am lacking is trousers now, any suggestions? Of course I want something as cool as possible, I was perhaps thinking of some 'Draggin Jeans' ?

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I still don't trust modular helmets enough to buy one, but that's my issue as I'm sure they're as protective as any other helmet.

Now I'm putting together a first aid kit- I think I can source just about everything in LOS except for one thing- I haven't been able to find QuikClot (or its equivalent) in any pharmacy- I think it's an essential part of any kit- I've seen two accidents where it was really needed but wasn't available, and one guy died from blood loss.

I can order it from the States if necessary.

Actually you are right, they cannot be as strong and rigid as a traditional full face. Does this mean I can look for another helmet

Originally Posted by FailSafe

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I still don't trust modular helmets enough to buy one, but that's my issue as I'm sure they're as protective as any other helmet.

Now I'm putting together a first aid kit- I think I can source just about everything in LOS except for one thing- I haven't been able to find QuikClot (or its equivalent) in any pharmacy- I think it's an essential part of any kit- I've seen two accidents where it was really needed but wasn't available, and one guy died from blood loss.

I can order it from the States if necessary.

webBikeWorld

Useful site for bikers.

I'm working on my bike-oriented trauma kit- I ordered several 'Israeli bandages' and some QuikClot wraps yesterday- 600 baht shipped for 5 bandages (which seemed cheap) and 600 baht for each QuikClot wrap (which are pricey everywhere- cheap deals are either for an expired product or for one that's expiring this year)- now I need a CPR mask and some supplies for lesser injuries.

Just back from the.post office. Value 5000baht (same as invoice) tax 30% 1500baht Vat 455baht. Did i get screwed.on the vat or maybe they added the shipping cost.



Think the thais will know what this is?



These didnt get taxed

Which model Arai is that?

Are those GoPro mounts different from the ones that come with the Motorsport edition? I've had mine for months and still haven't taken it out of the box.

Its a arai rx-q

They are extra gopro mounts. I think motosprts comes with 2 curved and 2 flat. The shop here wanted 1000baht for a bag of 5. I paid 300baht from amazon