sigh...wat a disappointing day...

went to a few shops looking for goretex boots. none had them in my size (44) except 1 shop had an old alpinestars air plus v2 which i didnt really fancy.

this weekend will check out the TCX at LSH...hopefully ada something for my size la.

I dont do offroad....but i tried looking for Alpinestars rt-8...has a more offroad friendly sole.... everywhere no size....sigh

LSH n their TCX boots may be my last hope.

my search finally ended last weekend...got my replacement for my Rev'It Trail H2O boots which is literally disintegrating. damn bang for buck boots. Bought at RM369 during some phased off clearance sale 5 years ago, done thousands of KMs with those boots.

checked out 3 TCX Waterproof boots:

1/ TCX S-TR1 Waterproof
- just looked ugly
- but looks to have the best protection as its more race inspired.
- also more expensive at 1.8k

2/ TCX Airtech 3 Gore-tex
- Looks good in pictures but IRL is really ugly.
- had a bit too much textile on the outer layer to have any confidence in it. prefer a more leather or leather-ish type outer layer.
- also more expensive at 1.8k

3/ TCX Explorer 4 Gor-tex
- Looks better than (2) but when walking around the sole felt really thin. and i have feet aches so no go for me
- the sole also looked to be the slippery kind.
- the ortholite inner sole is quite soft when pressed with fingers, but again, when walking around, sole felt really thin

so instead i got me Rev'It Link GTX Gore-tex boots from LSH (RM1539 iirc)
- full grain leather outer layer and looks more robust than the 3 TCX boots, especially when on the feet
- also has ortholite soles but not as soft as the Explorer 4 when pressed with fingers.
- overall thicker sole making walking more comfortable for me
- sole also is a little more "studded" so abit more confidence especially on wet surfaces.
- suspect itll be the warmest of the boots as it has zero textile outer layer so lesser ventilation compared to (2) & (3).






also picked up Alpinestars Andes V3 Waterproof pants from Bikeworld Kepong (RM1099 before 5% discount)


This post has been edited by mADmAN: Jul 15 2023, 04:23 PM

Goddamn!! Ahahahahhahahaha

They look so much alike....

I havent even had a chance to ride with the new gear yet...no rides in the near future as of now.

instead of the exhaust, put them on ur engine. engine retains heat longer than the exhaust which dissipates heat quite fast.

also engine isnt as hot as exhaust that can burn ur gloves....but hot enough to dry it rather quickly.

id go for clover since its looks like more mesh so should be cooler.

if touch screen capabilities isnt important to u... can look at Five5 RFX Sport gloves as well
https://www.mytakongracing.com/collections/...five5-rfx-sport

i have these and they are one of the most comfortable gloves i own... even more comfy than my Alpinestars SP2 V3 gauntlets.

i dont have sweaty hands so i dont really feel my hands get sweaty in both the Five5 n Alpinestars.

EDIT: just remembered i actually have the Clover SR-3. although they are longer, they arent gauntlet long. the IXON will be longer. got the SR-3 for super cheap coz it had a material flaw (cosmetic) and the shop owner just wanted to get rid of the stock. SR-3 is very airy n comfy to use also. i assume the SR-4 would be good for ur use.

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Jul 22 2023, 05:45 PM

The protection on the Five5 n Alpinestars definitely way better than the SR-3 as they r full leather vs textile gloves on the clover

Whats the model or any link?

i think... it actually is a base layer... the word base is kinda in the name hahaha

u talking about jacket or pants? my andes v3 is the pants.... and.... i have not used it yet...even the tags are still attached




as for jacket sticking topic... i use long sleeve compression shirt. bought cheap cheap from shopee. damn comfortable that i use it for all my rides even wiith jackets that dont stick.

basically i use long sleeve compression shirt + long compression pants (both bought cheap cheap from shopee) under my pants and jacket... no other pants, no other tshirt, no underwear oso. the compression wear is my inner/underwear.

so my pants and jacket dont stick to my skin.. and im comfortable the entire way... on super hot long rides i actually splash my compression shirt with water and just continue riding with it wet... dries fast enough and the process keeps me cool oso.

should try out compression wear... its supposed to help reduce fatigue as well.... not sure if it works for me, but i think it does as i feel less tired during long rides....but may just be placebo...somemore my compression wear is cheapo shopee items.

i think almost any tepi jalan cobbler oso can stich. ive even sent my alipansetar boots to be sewn at those side walk cobblers. takes them a couple of hours je.

otherwise, theres always those in pertama complex.

Id get a compression long sleeve shirt...normal tshirts will probably be drenched in sweat n take forever to dry...this way u wont be too hot in the jacket n itll be quick dry...compression wear will also help reduce fatigue

just an update...after a long 10 hour ride in the rain....i can confirm that my revit doesnt leak hahahahahahahhaha

1/ easier to do if the jacket doesnt have a back protector. but itll be tight... n consider the fact that you may also keep your rain suit in there, so helmet + jacket + rainsuit = probably no.
2/ if u wanna keep dry... then yeah
3/ only for the parts its covering... the rest will still be exposed and will tear super easily in a slide...and in a slide, those guards may also slide off.
4/ if u have easy access to both, get both. no need to buy stuff in 1 place. shop around n ull get damn good deals
5/ RM3k for 2 sets will be tough. doable, but tough and may not get 2 full sets.
6/ whichever one that has the biggest underseat storage n "dear god, no" to vespa.

u should spend the 3k for just 1 set which u can use for both. this way u can get decent full set of gear and u can use the gear for both leisure n work. dont understand why u need to separate them as ull need the same amount of protection for either kind of riding.... if anything, leisure ride i feel need more protection, especially for long rides.

as for budget, considering cheap, but ori stuff.

helmet mebbe 600/pc, x2 = 1.2k
jacket mebbe also 600/pc, x2 = 1.2k
gloves mebbe 250/pair, x2 = 500
boots aint cheap. expect around 500 or more per pair, x2 = 1k
pants oso aint cheap... ard 600/pair, x2 = 1.2k
rain suit only 1 is enough around 120-150 for givi.

u can see how 3k isnt really gonna fit for 2 sets. rather than splitting the budget to get 2 sets n end up with cheap/fake stuff n nonsense stuff like those guards, better u get a full set of properly covered, protective gear which u can use for both. further down the road u can add on stuff for specific use if n when u have the budget.

only thing id get 2 of is mebbe the helmet. coz thats gonna have lots of sweat on it and can be a lil annoying to clean.

1/ yes...lazer mh6 is below that...can get at lsh racing world
2/ yes, but not sure if their prices is within ur budget
3/ rs taichi or komine from hodaka motoworld or motogear malaysia...can also check.out hevik at lsh
4/ between boots n pants, id get boots first...dont forget ur gloves

Only for ur upper body...ur pants, n shoes will be soaked. Only affects riding if ur bothered by it

Also those long coats... normal ones will tear in the wind quite easily.

Benkia is a china brand iinm... they do copy other brands...so....

mentioning ur total budget (exact numbers) for helmet n whatever other gear u need could help people give suggestions.

Shit.... thankfully ur alright man

the Khan recommended 32/38 cold for both my v1k n my z900

dont quite like it as i feel i have to fight the handle bar at lean with 32 front... i quite like 36...

so i just compromise abit n go in the middle....34.

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Feb 6 2024, 06:17 PM

both the z900 and the v1k

kinda... considering i do alot of highways.

Geng..aiming to go serdang motorcycle this coming sabtuday to look at some stuff..

Them benkia rain suits ada gooding? I think they have starfield knight rain suits jugak kan?

Anyone have experience with these rain suits? They last well? Coz they ain that cheap either

Also besides benkia in serdang motor....any other places to find decent, cheap womens riding jackets?