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Just put deposit down on a hypermotard...will receive in late Jan!!

Do you still have your track S1000RR?

I hate to say it, but Ducati is just going to claim you rode over a surface rougher than what you've stated- warranties don't cover abuse, and it's an easy-out for a manufacturer- I'm not saying your version of what happened is anything but the truth, but it will require some sort of proof.

I'd do everything I could to get Ducati to cover it, but I'd also be shopping for replacement wheels- I sure wouldn't ride my new Multistrada on repaired wheels of questionable quality.

I'm looking into a pair of the new Alpinestars Ablaze jeans, or possibly the Dainese D6 jeans- both look like pretty good new entries to the market.

Great pics, Villagefarang.

I've got a pair of Knox Handroid gloves- they're made to help your grip remain neutral- Panda sells them and they're worth checking out- a bit pricey, but very protective:

this model of knox looks great and feel like a tank and actually they are not very expensive but no size for me.

But, the adjustment knob on the wrist looks like a wrist breaker and it disturbed my wrists while trying the XL size which is too big for my hands.

do you think that knob creates problems in case of an accident?

I don't see the adjuster as being an issue having ridden with them quite a while.

They run $250 in the States and 9K at Panda- to me, that's pricey for a pair of gloves.

thanks.

I attached another photo of knox android which shows the knob clearly on the wrist. It feels and looks dangerous if you ask me and even if it is not, i do not feel mentally comfortable wearing it.

And i remember Panda sells them around 6000 thb now.

Also, I don't know where your pic is from, but these are my gloves, and the adjuster is not anywhere near that position- those don't even look like the same model:

I've got a pair of Knox Handroid gloves- they're made to help your grip remain neutral- Panda sells them and they're worth checking out- a bit pricey, but very protective:

this model of knox looks great and feel like a tank and actually they are not very expensive but no size for me.

But, the adjustment knob on the wrist looks like a wrist breaker and it disturbed my wrists while trying the XL size which is too big for my hands.

do you think that knob creates problems in case of an accident?

I don't see the adjuster as being an issue having ridden with them quite a while.

They run $250 in the States and 9K at Panda- to me, that's pricey for a pair of gloves.

thanks.

I attached another photo of knox android which shows the knob clearly on the wrist. It feels and looks dangerous if you ask me and even if it is not, i do not feel mentally comfortable wearing it.

And i remember Panda sells them around 6000 thb now.

OK- don't buy them, then.

I like stuff that's CE-rated, and not many gloves are- the Handroids make the cut.

Here's the Panda link- you might be thinking of a different model:

http://www.pandarider.com/Panda/Product_Glove_Knox.htm

I've got a pair of Knox Handroid gloves- they're made to help your grip remain neutral- Panda sells them and they're worth checking out- a bit pricey, but very protective:

this model of knox looks great and feel like a tank and actually they are not very expensive but no size for me.

But, the adjustment knob on the wrist looks like a wrist breaker and it disturbed my wrists while trying the XL size which is too big for my hands.

do you think that knob creates problems in case of an accident?

I don't see the adjuster as being an issue having ridden with them quite a while.

They run $250 in the States and 9K at Panda- to me, that's pricey for a pair of gloves.

I've got a pair of Knox Handroid gloves- they're made to help your grip remain neutral- Panda sells them and they're worth checking out- a bit pricey, but very protective:

If they're really tight, Garry is probably right when he mentioned muscle-fatigue- having to expend extra effort to keep your hand properly closed will take its toll after a while, and your grip will loosen.

That shouldn't happen with any motorcycle-specific glove- are you using aftermarket grips with metal on them? Are the palms getting worn?

I looked at those gloves just now, and I didn't see anything wrong with them (though I like a glove with a bit more scaphoid protection and some plastic sliders to reduce friction in a slide). The reviews say it's a good warm-weather glove- I only saw one that mentioned your issue, and it seemed to be due to the grips rather than the gloves.

Congratulations!

Most probably the best race bike for everyday use ever made. Much easier to handle than the Panigale.

I looked at the Panigale, but Ducati is really joking with their Thai prices- using the US for comparison, the HP4 and the Panigale S are the same price in the States, but the Duc is 400K more in LOS- the base Panigale is the same price as the HP4 in LOS, but it's $6,000 less in the States, and the BMW is a much better bike performance-wise.

In terms of performance according to every comparison I've watched or read, only the Panigale R is really in the same ballpark, and it's 800K more in LOS ($5,000 more in the US).

I just couldn't justify the cost to go Red- yes, Ducati makes some gorgeous bikes, but they're taking advantage of people that live in Thailand and are charging beyond what import taxes indicate they should as far as their superbikes go.

The one I posted is Newf's bike brought in from France- there might be more than one.

In regards to S1000RR's. Did a training day at CR Circuit just recently and had my mates ex-BMW France Production Racer as the loaner bike. Now I know what all the talk is about. What an eye opener. Most powerful road/race bike that I've ever ridden, super smooth mapping, nimble like a 600 and fantastic brakes. I want one.! BMW France Dynoed 190+ at the rear. Has production suspension, but feels very nice, excellent feel. There were guys coming over and saying that the bike has a lot of power (Yeah no kidding.! ) after seeing me give it the berries with power wheelies in first and a partial second before hitting the anchors on the short straight. Super stable under braking, massive brakes and good feel as well. I was suffering the first couple of days after, as I hadn't ridden in nearly 4.5 months and only rode probably 250 kms in the last eight months. Enjoying the pain mind you :DSent from my SM-T211 using Tapatalk 4

I know the bike- it's set up really well:

They had one at Barcelona Viphavadi when I was there (a Competition) but I believe it was a customer's bike, and that was over three weeks ago so if they told you they don't have one at the moment, it must be gone. They had no S1000RRs either- apparently they're not getting new stock until January, which is why they weren't at the show- they didn't have enough bikes to display.

I might do a friendly track day or two- I haven't done one for years- I'll have to see how 2014 goes.

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Yup, that's pretty much it- a real track rider would prefer to set up his own suspension, but I'm content to let it be handled electronically- I also like the fact it instantly adapts to changing road conditions, which is nice on the street.

Something like the Panigale is a track weapon, but nearly every review and comparison I've read says it gives up quite a bit to the HP4 on the street- it was an easy choice for me- for other people, they could only go for Ducati.

They're both above my head in any case, but I think I'll be better on the BMW.

I just emailed Shoei to ask whether they manufacture different shell and pad shapes for different markets- if they reply, I'll post it.

Yes they do, see here

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/faq.aspx

Well, OK, then- fair enough, but it doesn't confirm that, say, the GT-Air produced for the US is different than the GT-Air produced for Asia- it mentions different helmets, not different sizes/shapes within specific models. Maybe that is indeed the case, but hopefully they'll confirm it via email..

Yes, Shoei produces completely different helmets for different markets around the world. Not only are the physical shape and fit of the helmets different for the various markets, but homologation standards vary as well. Since the homologation standards vary by country, a helmet produced for one market may not be legal for use in another. Shoei recommends that our customers purchase helmets only from authorized Shoei dealers within their own country to ensure homologation compliance.

I just emailed Shoei to ask whether they manufacture different shell and pad shapes for different markets- if they reply, I'll post it.

Hmmm.. I don't need another jacket, but I've always liked the RS Taichi RS825 (GMX Motion) jacket- it's in their sales circular, but the price hadn't been reduced, though.

Can anyone who went to the bike festival at Central World last year comment on the gear prices and selection? Were the prices in line with the current Paddock deals? Did the have high-end stuff on display like Dainese and A*? I'm planning on going in February, but I've haven't been to it before.

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They're pretty equivalent with the SMX-2 offering more ankle protection.

I just checked their site- I looks like they've dropped international shipping for everywhere but Canada, UK, and OZ- that has to be recent as I bought a jacket from them not long ago and shipping to LOS was no problem- they were probably getting screwed by Paypal scams.

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OK- I agree it looks like a nice helmet- Motorcycle Superstore is closing some models out, and they ship to LOS- the reviews are pretty mixed, though:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/18264/i/arai-corsair-v-helmet

Wait they don't seem to ship to LOS - at least I don't see it in the checkout options...?! Or maybe it depends on the model chosen? Bell RS-1 for $200 would be quite the deal.

It's possible- some manufacturers don't allow their products to ship overseas- they won't ship a Shoei helmet, i.e.- I forgot about that.

This is what Revzilla says about Shoei and Arai head shapes:

Another consideration as we look at this list of helmets is head-shape. Arai covers a broad variety with a long-oval Signet-Q, intermediate-oval RX-Q, and neutral oval Vector 2. Shoei comes close, but is missing a true long oval. Round oval is covered by Shoei with the Qwest or the Multitec, the RF-1100 and the GT-Air are on the long side of intermediate-oval, and the rest fall in-between. Arai has consistently been heralded as the master of fit and this is evidenced by their commitment to running the gamut of headshapes.

http://www.revzilla.com/shoei-helmets-vs-arai-helmets