Goretex is the gold standard for Motorcycle Gear Waterproof providing durable waterproofing with awesome breathability which promote ultimate comfort and weather protection. We always saw the label of "Lifetime Warranty" at Goretex tags. How long actually is the so called "Lifetime"? This is often misintepreted by end users, where "Lifetime" mean 10 years, 20 years or the biker's lifetime. In fact, it mean the practical lifetime of a product, it is determined by the intensity of the usage and the nature of the product itself. For example: 1. User A bought a Goretex jacket for 15 years but only use it a few times, it is properly cleaned and stored everytime he use the jacket, the jacket still look pretty new. He encounter rain water leakage issue and submitted warranty claim and the warranty is honored. 2. User B bought a Goretex jacket for 2 years. He travel to more than 5000km and the jacket was not properly cleaned and maintained. It look ...

Among the must-have gear for motorcycle riders, a quality jacket is high on the priority list. While jackets are often a reflection of a rider's personality, there are more elements to take into consideration when purchasing a motorcycle jacket than simply whether or not you look good in it. Protection, quality, durability and a comfortable fit are as important as style. To help you make a sound decision before plunking down your hard-earned ringgit, we have developed this basic guide to make the decision process a little easier. Things to look for in a good motorcycle jacket: Proper fit - Remember that you're not going to be wearing a motorcycle jacket standing up. Different bikes will place you in different riding positions. This means a jacket should run a little long in the sleeves, it should have a little extra room in the shoulders, and needs to come down a little further so there's no gap between the top of your pants and the bottom of the jacket. ...

When it comes to buying riding gear, no piece of equipment is more important than a good motorcycle helmet. Protecting a rider's head is serious business, but with so many styles and brands on the market, choosing a motorcycle helmet can be as difficult as choosing the right motorcycle. Sorting out the helmet basics and what to look for when making the most critical of gear purchases can be tough, but dc biker is here to help. Helmet Ratings With all these technical details, how can a consumer know which helmet is best? Well, there are industrial standards to which motorcycle helmets must conform. In the Malaysia, helmet must at least conform with SIRIM, if have DOT and Snell Standard, it is a plus point. SIRIM is the minimum requirement that a riders helmet have to be compliant to be wear in Malaysia start from 1st Jan 2009. SIRIM certified helmet have undergone three major test which is Impact Enerygy Attenuation, Resistance to Penetration and Stength of Re...

Motorcycle Boots are an important piece of protective gear. Even a RM200 pair of boots is vastly superior to the tennis shoes, logger boots or whatever else you might be wearing. However, like the helmet market, with today’s level of advancement you get what you pay for with boot manufacturers. Many gear makers also produce their own boots such as Alpinestars, Fox, Thor, Fly, Shift and others. But, there are also dedicated boot companies which focus solely on producing quality footwear such as TCX, Sidi and Gaerne among others. Motocross and off-road applications are the same with no mentionable distinction between them in the market. There are some specialized segments for trials and dual-sport, but motocross and enduro kicks are the same for all intents and purposes so we’ll discuss those. Racing boots A racing boot Similar to touring boots, racing boots are designed for riding a motorcycle on hard pavement (either the street or a race track) and are usual...

I would say that gloves are the second most important piece of motorcycle gear next to the helmet. The gloves are important for two reasons. One, they keep wind and debris off of your hands wile riding. Two, the hands are usually the first part of your body to hit the pavement. I would not recommend skimping on this piece of equipment because it provides both safety and comfort while riding. Protection Features  The most important feature is a good solid leather palm. What I would look for is a thick top grain cow hide or, even better, kangaroo leather palms with double stitching. The palms need to be specially protected because of the natural reaction to catch oneself when falling off a bike. Cow-Hide is very protective and reasonable priced, so it is a good material for building the outer shell of glove, but it is a bit to stiff for palm. So, softer skin like goatskin, sheepskin, deerskin or kangarooskin is normally available in higher-end glove for better gripp...

When it comes to aftermarket motorcycle accessories, many think racing exhaust or power commanders, but one of the most practical enhancements to a motorcycle's utility is luggage. Just as motorcycles span the spectrum from 50cc scooters to gigantic 2000cc cruisers, luggage options vary from a small backpack to comprehensive multi-piece luggage systems. So what type of luggage is best? Well, it all depends on what a rider wants and what they are going to use it for. For long day rides, a simple tankbag or backpack should get the job done. An overnight trip may require the extra storage space provided by a pair of saddlebags or a purpose-built tailbag. If a round-the-globe multi-week expedition is on the docket, then some serious aftermarket help is required in the form of gigantic panniers. The choice is up to the rider, but here's a quick rundown of the basic options. Backpacks   The simplest motorcycle luggage is a backpack. Anyone who has graduated f...

For your KIT Fly away: The best way to remove swarms of dead flies stuck to your helmet, leathers  and visor is to soak some kitchen towel in water and leave it on for about 10  minutes. This loosens the tiny, twisted little corpses and they will wipe off  with minimal fuss. Alternatively, you can remove them using multi purpose cleaning liquid, eg. Muc Off Rescue Kit, especially for visor, which you need to ensure it is polycarbonate friendly to prevent undesirable chemical effect. Two in a bath: Clean your filthy, stinky helmet by giving it a bath. This is the easiest way  of renovating a previously horrible lid and it works wonders. Run a bath so it’s  about one foot deep with lukewarm water, submerge your helmet and go make a cup  of tea. On your return use a pH neutral baby shampoo to really work a lather  into the helmet’s liner. You’ll be horrified at the black scrunge and creatures  of the deep that come out. Clean...