What I can fit into rear seat compartment...
i) Naza Blade 250R - factory provided toolpack + 1 pack of food in polystyrene packaging
ii) Ninja 250R - can't recall, but the space is smaller than Blade
iii) R1 - factory fitted toolpack only...raincoat maybe fit too if folded

I'm using Michelin Pilot Power 2CT on my R1..superb grip on dry and wet roads, cruising at 160km/h in heavy rain without problem
Ohh and it's good on the track too 


i installed it in April and it's now clocked close to 8,000km...thread is still good but i think not as good as Michelin Pilot Road 2 i used on my Blade last time...clocked close to 15,000km but still looks like new!

never rode at night or early morning, so no bugs to eat

but should it get dirty, mebbe gonna take out the armor pads, soak the jacket in cold water with very mild soap, then rinse. dun want the color to fade... 

i have to agree leather jackets look sharp - just like in the movies. but it just don't make sense wearing it under our hot sun, in slow moving traffic

i tried with a heavy denim jacket, but i end up with kurap / white spots on my arms due to sweat

For me, not need leather jacket for short distance ride. Decent mesh jacket will be enough. I still ride with only mesh jacket at 10deg cool season. Better save for a good leather suit.

No comments for 2 pcs suit but IMO, it never better as 1 pcs suit. Dainese or Alpinestar is always preferred brand. Check at local store. There are too many range to choose. If really serious, get the replica 

Many custom made and tailor to size available at the market. And most popular supplier if not mistaken is from Pakistan or India. They supply to our local dealer and you can custom anyway you like. Just be aware that they might use synthetic or artificial leather. Quality wise im not sure. My friend bought a custom jacket and he seems feel regret about the quality. Price is the winner.

I use Alpinestar Tech 1-R leather suit. Good deal from Paksu@Mecinda including Alpinestar 1 pcs inner suit. And i have GP R air jacket bought from online. So far, it is the best for me.

Alpinestar suit
Alpinestar jacket

Try to look for MotostyleStore in facebook. They sell some ready made and many custom made suit.   

It is individual preference. Choosing a perfect suit is not always easy esp when you are about to pay 3-4k of money 

Normally, it is price vs size vs availability. I checked before cheaper Dainese and even expensive Berik (kangaroo) but at the end I choose the most comfortable with me.   

I own a GMX motion jacket paired with a RSY817 pants for touring/distance rides as my 2pc gear. For 1pc, I have a Spidi Track Wind Pro.

My advice:
1. Go leather for maximum safety. Besides acting like a 2nd skin to your precious skin, you would surely look darn good in a suit
2. Fit. Must be skin tight! I am 65kg at 165cm - my GMX is size 48 and Spidi is at 46. After my 1st crash, I tailored my GMX for a skin tight fit on both my sleeves
3. Ventilation - get a suit with proper ventilation to maintain temperature composure. Always wear a baselayer
4. Inner linings - better still if it can be detachable for proper sanitation. Baselayer helps in this area as well
5. Budget - get one which fits your budget

I send my leather wear to laundry where they will dry clean the inside and treat the leather with mink oil.

Initially I was also contemplating on getting a 2pc Dainese Laguna Seca - but the fit & vents is not exactly to my liking though it look damn good.

2. Yes - super snugly fit. For flex zones, like the waist, knees, elbows and shoulders just make sure they have flex
3. Yes, it is perforated. Comes with a windproof liner - i dont use it unless weather is gloomy or I just dont feel like having a windblast
4. Yes, inner suit.
5. Budget 3K u can get both the GMX jacket and pants. Good for long rides and can take it down to the track as well.

My personal review for my GMX setup is pretty good. Since I had a mild crash with it (on the right side shoulder) it held up pretty well. Leather is quite supple and the jacket vents well when you are moving. I ride a naked bike, hence wind blast is a plenty.

If you flash lots of Renmimbi, maybe. My last trip there I did not have enough time to shop around, though I source many retail outlets from ibike.com.hk. What I can say is that they have lots of variety from top brands. Hence, I could not comment if it is a lot cheaper - but I would say I got my RX7RR5 for a steal!

alwasy keep us update about great deals. maybe a few of us will be interested and might ask you to tumpang buy

Looks good, hope you would cart back a cartload of goodies. Dont forget to flash flash them.

About your Shoei RF1100 - have you tried emailing Shoei customer support if the problem can be rectified by changing the cheek pads or head liner?

If you are going to shop for helmet, just be mindful to bring a head liner, balaclava or similar when you try it out. HK folks are pretty cautious when it comes to hygiene.

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Added on August 11, 2012, 1:37 am

First advise - ride as often as you can.

folks, riding jacket.. to mesh or not to mesh?

Id be out from home for work around 6:40am KL time, does mesh can give some warm feeling?

hahah... org kaya

me only spent rm 300 for a replica dainese padded mesh jacket, rm 60 for a replica alpinestar glove, rm 150 for a custom made riding boots (which doubles as my office shoes), and rm 850 for a nolan n85 - all used on daily basis since i commute to office on bike

no place to buy original in my hometown. scared if buy online, won't fir properly. it's just by pure luck that the nolan fits me correctly (bought from facebook guy from penang)

small town call sibu. it's a gangster town, where people getting slaughtered, shot at, killed by hitmen is normal, and the latuk polis say achieve NKRA and KPI... 

Makeover and installation completed   
Fully airbrush cost me nearly RM2k with some extra bits but satisfaction is above all.

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Added on September 1, 2012, 5:58 pm

My preference - One Goal One Vision 

Alpinestar Tech 1-R one piece leather suit (RM4300), Alpinestar Tech Race one piece underwear (RM500), Alpinestar Bionic Race Back Protector (RM300), Alpinestar T-GP Plus Air Jacket (USD250), Alpinestar Open Face Balaclava (USD25), Alpinestar SMX 5 Water Proof race boot (USD270), Alpinestar GP Pro racing glove (USD240), Berik Kangaroo Titanium racing glove (GBP120), AGV Ti Tech helmet (USD450), AGV GP Pro helmet (USD499), AGV GP Tech helmet (USD499),

Like Phobian said, use the money wisely for a great returns and last you long. 
Some item which I paid USD was bought online because cheaper or size availability. Like GP Pro gloves, Alpinestar KL selling around RM1K and no size available. And Cheaper SMX boots when I can combined shipping with other gears bought. Vice versa like my race suit, size is a matter and I can get cheaper in KL.

And Im jelly with your X-lite . I already check with StunningBike Online Store FB a month ago for their X-Lite 802 JL Rockstar but decided to KIV. Either I go for Corsair V and get Tech 1R jacket and Tech R boot, then I will stop getting additional gear.

Now with money already spend on the makeover, I need more fund preparing my machine for the coming TD. Winter is about to start and Im hunger for more Hp   

what? don't tell me u r in sibu too? 

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Added on September 1, 2012, 11:39 pm

if u go to rafie cafe, my shop is just nearby him lar. weekend my bike park in front - a small yellow 6n.

Does not matter, so long as you are properly geared. Dress for the crash, remember?

I learn through the hard way and observe closely what is happening around me. Ask alkt if he would dare to ride without his gears. We have seen many friends whom got into a crash without proper gears and it is just not worth it. If I am lazy to gear up, I will just use the car then.

I have a mini closet packed with riding gears and lets not get to how much I have spent. Not about bragging rights, but I have different priorities and viewpoint in life that I would want to mitigate as much risk as possible.

My list:

1. Helmets - Arai RX7RR5, Shoei Z6 & KBC Force RR. Clear & smoke/tinted for all 3.
2. Jackets - Fake Dainese Air2Tex, RS Taichi RSJ827 Racer & RS Taichi RSJ825 GMX Motion (crashed tested & still usable). Furygan cordura (unusable due to low speed crash)
3. Gloves - Fake RS Taichi GP WRX (leather), RS Taichi NXT-051 (leather), RS Taichi Velocity (leather & mesh) & Komine mesh glove
4. Boots - Sidi ST & Forma Boulevard
5. Pants - Kushitani mesh, RS Taichi RSY817 leather & riding jeans with hip, knee and kevlar stichings
6. Suit - Spidi Track Wind pro
7. Protectors - RS Taichi TRV033 (chest) & Knox Contour Back protector

Not forgetting inner wears, got mix and variation of here and there. I tend to sweat a lot and this helps a lot to regulate body temperature, feel good and risk of smelling like a stench of a sweaty pig.

If you folks plan to get similar gears as to what I have, drop me a PM and I would be more than happy to share my personal thoughts and opinions.



Taken last year October just couple of KMs away from Sadao border, on our way to Phuket.



Left at 6.00am (if I recall correctly), reached Phuket at 9.30pm (MY time). 1000KMs and time to hit Tora-Tora. Priceless!