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

Originally Posted by FailSafe

obviously you don't know how to put them on properly, otherwise you wouldn't have a problem with them- the brace goes in the boot first, then you put your foot in and tighten the quick-laces- it sounds like you were putting on the brace first and then attempting to put the boot on, which makes them very difficult to put on.

Again you're wrong.
I am putting them on in the correct manner. ie the inner boot is already in the outer boot, slip foot in tighten the laces, zip it up. fasten buckle on rear.

You will not get them on faster than Sidi, period. So stop kidding yourself, as you usually do to justify any of your random purchases which are usually against the norm of common sense.

Long winded justification of numerous motorcycle products and yet you don't own a bike!

This is from Sportbike Track Gear- skip to the 6:40 mark- wow, those boots are really tough to put on, aren't they?:

Originally Posted by FailSafe

those boots are really tough to put on

Not tough, just a PITA!

Originally Posted by Exige

Long winded justification of numerous motorcycle products and yet you don't own a bike!

You mean other than my XR-250R supermoto or my X11 (which is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth, admittedly)? I'll also be ordering a new bike (probably a ZX-14R but not 100% on that yet) in January, and might consider one of the new Ducati 820cc supermotos later in 2013 if a couple things go as planned.

Keep grasping at straws.

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30 seconds to get them on properly is a PITA? How long does it take to adjust the Vortices?

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Originally Posted by Exige

Long winded justification of numerous motorcycle products and yet you don't own a bike!

You mean other than my XR-250R supermoto or my X11 (which is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth, admittedly)? I'll also be ordering a new bike (probably a ZX-14R but not 100% on that yet) in January, and might consider one of the new Ducati 820cc supermotos later in 2013 if a couple things go as planned.

Keep grasping at straws.

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30 seconds to get them on properly is a PITA? How long does it take to adjust the Vortices?

Crikey you do have good tastes in bikes!

30 secs way too long in my book. Taking them off takes longer. Clearly you're not a regular user of these boots.

Done 50,000kms in Sidis, to date done 20,000kms with Alpinestars. There is no comparison. Alpinestars are at the bottom of the totem pole compared to Sidis.

You'll get a ZX14R when? You not sure? Oh you might get a Thai Ducati? Oh you might get this or that?

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Again, they come off without a problem. It's amazing how your opinion is completely the opposite of so many others (not that the Sidis are good- they are- but that you think the Alpinestars are so bad- they're actually about the best you can get). 30 seconds is too long... is that a joke?

Again you severely lack real world experiences.
After a day long ride, the Alpines mold to your feet. Making it a PITA to take off. Heavens forbid an accident as this will be a hindrance. Sidi slip on and OFF with ease, you can kick them off very easily. With Alpines the inner boot remain on your foot when kicking off your boots. Thus you repeat the same exercise twice. Problem is the laces do not unlace all the way down to the top of the foot. Just the shin area unlaces with ease.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Thai-made 820cc Ducati supermoto as I enjoy a lighter bike

Lighter bike against what? It ain't a supermoto. That for sure.

Originally Posted by Exige

Again you severely lack real world experiences. After a day long ride, the Alpines mold to your feet. Making it a PITA to take off. Heavens forbid an accident as this will be a hindrance. Sidi slip on and OFF with ease, you can kick them off very easily. With Alpines the inner boot remain on your foot when kicking off your boots. Thus you repeat the same exercise twice. Problem is the laces do not unlace all the way down to the top of the foot. Just the shin area unlaces with ease.

It's true I've got less than 1K on them, but all of that was in hot weather and I never had a problem slipping them off (the inner boot has stayed in place- they are sized perfectly for my feet)- I also haven't read one single review that has made mention of that, and I read everything I could find before purchasing them- I'm satisfied they have the best available ankle protection and shock absorption.

Originally Posted by Exige

Lighter bike against what? It ain't a supermoto. That for sure.

Against the other bikes I've owned (minus my current 250)- less than 200kg wet is light for a streetbike above 600cc. Ducati calls it a 'hypermoto' (and KTM calls their 990cc bike a supermoto- maybe you can contact them and tell them their error)- you can call it whatever you want- I think it's an interesting bike, and I'm looking forward to some real world reviews and getting to at least sit on one (if not test ride one- I doubt Ducati of Thailand allows that, but maybe they do- I have no experience with them) eventually.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

less than 200kg wet is light for a streetbike above 600cc.

Quite a high benchmark for a Supermoto. My bona fide supermoto weighs 138kgs and it's above 600CC.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Ducati calls it a 'hypermoto

Correct.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

KTM calls their 990cc bike a supermoto

And KTM will not be disputed as they are king of supermotos.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

etting to at least sit on one (if not test ride one- I doubt Ducati of Thailand allows that

You can sit and ride all of their bikes, except prolly the Panigale.

138kg? The 690? If so, that's dry weight- add probably another 20kg for wet weight (though it would still be light, and it's a nice bike- I'd rather add another 40kg if it means another 50hp as I would mostly be using it on-road, but that's my preference- another 130cc has to add weight).

If you are willing to call the 990 a supermoto (at probably 215kg wet) you can't knock the new Ducs off the list (though I see your point).

You see- we can discuss bikes civilly- I would prefer that.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

I'd rather add another 40kg if it means another 50hp as I would mostly be using it on-road, but that's my preference).

Supermotos believe it or not is a road bike.
Weight has a bigger impact on the handling and feel of the bike oppose to bigger power.

But then you're American, so it's all grunt versus weight.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Both of you need to post make/model and prices, please- that's the point of this thread.

Those are nice off-road boots- I love my Alpinestars Hypertech R boots- they fit so well I doubt I will ever switch to another manufacturer.

UFO knee protectors CE rated bought off a bloke who wore them twice then sold his bike 550 bht

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The 1100, 820, or 796? I don't recall seeing that mentioned on TD- a search for Hypermoto or Hypermotard doesn't bring up anything related to ownership or travel (it's only mentioned in a couple of threads re: availability)- maybe it was another model- I know someone owns a Monster and posted a travel thread recently.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

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The 1100, 820, or 796? I don't recall seeing that mentioned on TD- a search for Hypermoto or Hypermotard doesn't bring up anything related to ownership or travel (it's only mentioned in a couple of threads re: availability)- maybe it was another model- I know someone owns a Monster and posted a travel thread recently.

I dont think the bike gets many mentions in his thread though.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

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I take my 250 off-road (on hard packed dirt- nothing too soft or muddy as the tires can't handle it) all the time- a supermoto, believe it or not, is a dual-sport bike capable of being ridden off the pavement. It weighs about 120kg wet, so is it more of a supermoto than your 690? Of course not, but it's incredibly light, and I don't really love it. The new Ducs look like a lot of fun, and I've never owned one, and it's on the list for a possible second bike- the KTM line is fantastic, but it's too narrowly focused for me (though I wouldn't mind the 990 if the price was right).

And yes, I like horsepower- I make no apologies for that- but I would consider a 110hp bike at under 200kg (supermoto, hypermoto, standard- whatever you want to call it) to be (personally) a good choice, and a departure for me.

17' wheels meant for roads, 21" for dirt. You'll go over the bars when the 17" finds a hole in the dirt. fact it never happened to you, suggest you ride slow and thus horsepower is lost with you.

Harley Davidson is the perfect Motorcycle for you. You can all it motard if you like. Most Yanks do.

I went crazy with the credit card today and purchased a high end, anti drip oil tray. State of the art technology.

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What multi-tool is that?

Originally Posted by FailSafe

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What multi-tool is that?

It's just a cheap one Failsafe, I keep it in my fishing box normally. I think I paid 200 baht for it about 6 years ago and it's still working fine now!

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They're an important piece of gear, and always come in handy.

I'm letting myself get distracted- this thread needs to get back on track.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

et off the dirt!!! You might find a hole!!! Did you really buy a supermoto with no intention of ever taking it off the pavement

defo a twat at the extreme.
Dirt I buy a dirt bike.
Road I buy supermoto.

And yet you post race clips! And yet you don't race. Anyone who ridden hard packed dirt with 17" wheels myself included is not pleasant at all. You need to ride it flat out on the back wheel, keeping the front light.
Or you go real slow, while proper dirt bikes with lesser power pass you by.

Keep trying, you're being typically American......