original

some parts below the armpit

Also ushar Campbell nearby. I used to send my t-shirt for alteration there last time.

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.

High cut is all high like that.

Falco liberty is gonna be slippery in mud and dirt. Not suitable adventure off the tarmac.

For a street bike with sporty riding position definitely not suitable.
For an upright sitting position in a touring bike it's quite comfortable.



I sometime walk around the lab for 4 hours in these and still feel fine. One of the most comfortable boots (of any boots) that I have. Definitely more comfortable than my high cut safety boot

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.

Sorry. Mistaken you with jaycee.
My bad

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

Looks suspiciously like my knockoff Benkia boots. Hahahaha.



Given how remarkably similar they are , I won't be surprised they are from the same OEM. No doubt the Revit will be made with better materials, given it's gore Tex and to justify the price and branding.

Mine is pleather, and leaks...despite big waterproof logo on the shoe.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jul 15 2023, 06:39 PM

And that makes all the difference. Haha

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.

Haha.

No secret Benkia cribs off Revit and other brands.

My current benkia glove is a doppleganger of a Revit glove as well.

hi guys, i need some advice from you all

i was planning to buy a long glove, also i scare of hot weather and my hand will sweaty.

which one will be more better choice

= Clover SR-4 Long Summer Motorcycle Gloves - Black
https://shopee.com.my/Clover-SR-4-Long-Summ...77-ad7fbb68b671

= IXON RS Tempo Air GLOVE RACING
https://shopee.com.my/IXON-RS-Tempo-Air-GLO...3c-e81568a6fbaf

and both the glove price are very similar

I carry Komine fabric gloves for wet weather riding, coz gloves will get wet no matter what anyway. Just squeeze out all the water and place them on the hot exhaust when you stop to dry them quickly.

If the gloves are of all-leather construction, some mink oil will make them water repellent... up to a point.

This post has been edited by ZZR-Pilot: Jul 22 2023, 03:16 PM

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

i do need touch screen capabilities when using phone for navigation.

how was the protective on your Clover SR-3 glove compare to Five5 and Alpinestars glove ?

anyways thx for your info and suggestion as well.

This post has been edited by Vincent6596: Jul 22 2023, 07:27 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

okay understand that

Came across Alpinestars base mesh jacket for RM399, comes with CE level 1 shoulder and elbow armor.

Relatively cheap for original Alpinestars. Anybody using it? Really curious if the jacket itself has CE rating for abrasion and how it wears.

Using a mesh jacket now that’s a bit difficult to take off and wear again when sweaty.

i just pull the trigger for my 1st riding jacket which is mesh style
BENKIA JW562 Air Mesh Fabric Riding Jacket
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/benkia-j...0593867594.html?

feel really nice and can feel the wind go thru the jacket
with a little sweaty body, i still can easily take off and wear again for the jacket

This post has been edited by Vincent6596: Jul 23 2023, 10:11 AM