BIGGEST MYTHS about Riding Gear BUSTED

Biggest myths about riding gear are about to be busted! Most influencers won't tell you this. Here's a review of all the riding gear I own. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about road safety and riding gear in the motorcycling community that are very obvious only after brought to notice. For all the riding gear I own now, a helmet, riding boots, riding gloves, riding jacket, knee guards, riding pants, from different brands like MT, AGV, Rynox, Viaterra, FK-R, Royal Enfield, I very recently learnt a lot of new things about riding gear from my experience using them and some heavy research about riding gear. Here's me sharing my learnings about road safety and riding gears and an elaborate walkthrough of all the riding gear that I own. In order of importance.
Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - The Reality
02:14 - Why should you bother
03:33 - Fundamentals
04:45 - Helmet
06:37 - ISI safety ratings Drama
11:49 - Riding Jacket Myth
13:07 - Riding Boots
17:36 - Gloves
20:48 - Knee Guards or Riding Pants?
21:59 - Riding Jackets
31:17 - Riding Pants
35:58 - BONUS
Here's a mention to all the clips I've referenced in the video as per order of appearance.
TheEvilArchitect: • BMW S1000RR Wreck
LeveyAngeles: • Video
Please help Levey Angeles recover from this brutal accident. Donate on his gofundme: gofund.me/1e1d00aa
Alisson MV93: • Filmei meu acidente de...
SA Police News: • Extreme Speed motorcyc...
Quote about riding skills comes from Shumi from MotorInc: • Safety tech: the good,...
praveen fageria: • Desi bike stunt (old m...
Krunal Returnz: • KrunalTV: "OLD INDIAN ...
RushLane: • Harley Owners Group In...
Shamshad Khan: • #Funny cow and bike ac...
Snell Memorial Foundation, Inc.: • Helmet Chinbar Test
EVO Helmets Philippines Official: • Evo Helmets - ECE Helm...
Nolangroup Spa: • 08 3 SAFETY AND QUALIT...
PANDA RIDER: • ECE R22.05 HELMET TEST...
Express Drives: • How are helmets made? ...
Snell Memorial Foundation, Inc.: • How Snell helmets are ...
MT Helmets: • MT Thunder 4 SV | Tech...
Arai Helmet Europe B.V.: • RX 7V EVO 2023 IoM TT
ShoeiHelmets: • SHOEI RF-1400
Lockk9 TT Racing: • ⚡️LAST LAP✔️ ISLE OF M...
Prokospit: • Video
TCX Boots: • TCX Corporate Video
Wheelsguru: • New CE Rating For Moto...
evo India: • Royal Enfield Himalaya...
MotoGP: • HUGE highside for Marc...
Knox: • Knox SPS Scaphoid Prot...
CORDURA® Brand: • CORDURA(R) Brand Fabri...
RYNOX GEARS: • Rynox at Rider Mania 2022
Faisal Khan: • Deciding The FK-R Ridi...
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Along with this are meme compilations with close calls, bad drivers, funny people, bad roads, crashes and everything that you'd ask for in an entertaining episode of my daily observations Road Rage edition 2021!
These videos are getting so much fun to make. Thanks to the funny and bad drivers of India. Hope you guys have fun watching it the way I have making these videos. Thank you for the support and love you have been showering through likes and comments.
WE ARE 200K STRONG NOW!! ISN'T THAT AMMAZING?? THANK YOU!!
Also, don’t forget to check out my other daily observations on this channel. I have made a few motovlogs as well which you might like watching next. Type down your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. Helps me a lot to improve my craft. Cheers!
Check out my daily observations playlist:
• Daily Observations
Check out my motovlogs playlist:
• Motovlogs
Gear I use:
HELMET:
www.spartanprogear.com/collec...
GLOVES:
www.rynoxgears.com/collection...
CAMERA:
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MIC:
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GOPRO MIC ADAPTOR:
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GOPRO CASE:
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RAM MOUNT:
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[@Kakashihatake_295]

I have helmet , jacket and gloves and I ride hero honda splendor 2000 model ironically the valuation of my riding gear is more than my bike 😂

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

That makes you 10x better than a Suzuki Hayabusa rider rocking a tight T-shirt and sunglasses. I'd any day, come talk to you than any one of those.

[@anuradhajewalikar7896]

@@AnuragSalgaonkar 😉

[@Kakashihatake_295]

@@AnuragSalgaonkar Thank you 😊

[@aayushrana29]

@@AnuragSalgaonkar absolutely right 😂🤣

[@bullymaguire8518]

@@AnuragSalgaonkar facts

[@omkarbothare1346]

Jokes apart, working a 9-5 job and uploading videos with such great quality is not an easy task . Great work dada!

[@ashwinkale473]

Pappi de paru laa

[@harshgandhi966]

FR , hats off

[@ppandgg]

this brother's working besides this?! my god! good job man

[@christopherbiomass7155]

Very nice video. Informative, humorous, and well put together. First time viewer from the US here. I've been riding for 35 years. The PPE I started out with was just a helmet and gloves, rounded out with tennis shoes, jeans, and a fashion weight jacket. I now own 4 helmets, 5 jackets, 5 pants, 4 pairs of gloves, and 3 pairs of boots. Part of the reason for multiples is finding something comfortable. The other main reason is purpose. The same gear doesn't always meet your needs, depending on the situation. I've had 35 years accident free, but still wear full gear if I'm going more than a km. Looking forward to watching more of your content. 🙂

[@chinwakebhai]

Any attempt to educate the riding community is commendable. Specially in a country where there are millions of riders and even more hazards. Almost no enforced traffic rules and unlicensed riders, not to mention the commercial traffic all on poor roads. Great job on the video: you will reach the new generations who are net savvy.

[@funnyman929]

Look we live in a democracy. People can do whatever the fuck they want. You do what you want and wear the gear. People laugh at us when we tell them that while commuting on bike you should wear this jacket and shoes and spend 20000 on shoes with no style and only protection. They will slap you on the back of your head and call you a fucking moron. You do your part. Rest will either follow or you will see their innards on the road.

[@MrMiyagi005]

See, India has a herd mentality. When enough people start following rules and riding with safety, others will join in just to not be a standout and feel part of the crowd. I am seeing more and more people riding with helmet and gloves. stopping on signals even there's no traffic. Things are changing for sure.

[@Sid-zd8um]

I am quite surprised that I found myself watching the entirety of what was nearly 40 minutes of video solely because of just how good the quality of the video was, I don't own a bike (yet), but I think it's great that just by talking about this in the manner that you did is going to make me a significantly safer rider when I do eventually get on the saddle.

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

Thank you! Sitting through that long of a video is not easy. And I'm not being sarcastic. ❤️

[@dhairyasingh9783]

hey no reply except from the owner of this channel hmmm

[@Notblindbeliever]

Bro ur not alone watching Even i don't own a bike still i didn't skip video for a sec

[@MCPerez]

Dude same , usually I get bored but this content is very entertaining

[@Abhilash.T.S]

40min i just realised now😂 its very long i just clicked on this watching thumbnail and never skipped anything because he keeps us entertained and informative the whole time

[@AbhisarRawat]

"A rider wears safety gear not because he lacks faith in himself, he wears it for he lacks faith in other's hubris" - Hugh Cox (Famous rider and provider)

[@pranav6566]

Hey whats provider?

[@silent_wings]

Dude, your KZbin channel is truly remarkable! Your videos are not only meaningful but also infused with a delightful sense of humor. What I find most intriguing is the way you maintain that mysterious persona behind the mask, adding an extra layer of excitement to your content. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@bapynshngain]

Bro, you're a life saver. I'm a new motorcycle enthusiast and really love every single tip you gave. Stumbled upon your videos through KZbin recommendations and I'm loving all your videos because you have a great sense of humour and you're also a safe rider! Keep on going!

[@omkarbothare1346]

Anurag doesn’t come daily but when he comes he kills it 🌚

[@Anon-ee6ir]

That's what she said

[@gopalakrishnanbalasubraman2463]

@@Anon-ee6ir OG one 🤣😂😆

[@akashramesh5404]

@@Anon-ee6ir Dude, Nice one🤣🤣🤣. Nice reply in typical anurag style....

[@devsamyajit6057]

@@Anon-ee6ir 🔥

[@omkarbothare1346]

@@Anon-ee6ir ahem ahem !

[@jacobpaxson7472]

I sell riding gear for a living in the US. You hit EVERT single major point and misconception. Hearing you talk about the importance of boots made me very happy. Its often the most used part of gear in any crash, and can help you keep your foot in the bad crashes. Even pointing out the useless label of DOT. This entire video was spectacular. I ride a Yamaha MT-07, and i wear an Arai Signet X, Dianese jacket and pants, as well as alpine-stars boots and gloves. Ironically i spent more than half of the cost of my motorcycle on the gear i wear. The only other thing that i would have pointed out, is that the most broken bones are in the Tibula and Fibula. So getting riding boots that come up to your shin, and meet the armor in your pants is a much larger improvement than simple riding shoes. You also did a great job showing that the only differences in a cheap and safe helmet and a expensive and safe helmet is build quality and comfort. This was by far the best safety gear overview i have seen on KZbin, Including channels like Revzilla, Fortnine, and any motovlogger.

[@Purushottam-po2dc]

Is dragon riders stealth a good jacket sir?

[@cpostclothesrack2012]

No 😞 👎 ​@@Purushottam-po2dc

[@deepak4blue]

A very good narration with precise information. I never realized the video was so long until I completely watched it. Kudos to you my friend. It's not easy to make such a video while you work in a 9 to 5 job on the other hand and it's not easy as well to make people watch such a long video without skipping anywhere.

[@casualgamer5599]

I am a new rider and i was looking for videos regarding riding safety when i accidentally came across this video, but damn i was mind blown from not just the amount of valuable information, but the editing, the script, even the bloopers. Amazing work done, much much respect for you and your team. Do let me know whenever u come to J&K next time. There are plenty of routes here to experience on ur bike.

[@brijesh1596]

Watched through the entire video without skipping. Don't remember when that has ever happened to me. This is F9 level of storytelling, humor and editing. You deserve a much wider audience than you have my friend ♥

[@theautochronicles2357]

This video is a goldmine not only for educated biking enthusiasts but also those who are aspiring to become video creators in the future. Absolutely loved the way you delivered the message, capturing the sentiment of the motorcycle enthusiast, but also passing on detailed, vital, and credible information about the laws, safety standards, and things to look out for when buying riding gear. Not to mention the appropriate shots, easter eggs, graphics, and memes scattered throughout the video. I can't even fathom how much work you put into this video by means of scripting, editing, adding subtitles, and what not! Bravo Anurag! This is top-tier stuff 🙌

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

Thank you! You’re too kind

[@anisquraishi2608]

As a new rider . I'd say I've landed here by chance and found your video to be very educative , unlike the few I've seen where people are just selling or promoting . I got back into riding after 25 years . And so much has changed . This has been a great experience 👏

[@PNH-sf4jz]

My position is very similar. Returning to riding after a long time. Agree, a lot has changed and improved for the better. PNH, 🇦🇺

[@rob5129]

Getting into bikes myself and I was thinking about the gear I should get. I thought helmet and a jacket is fine but this video opened my eyes. Thanks for this great cinematography and the éclaircissement. Keep up the good stuff and ride safe!

[@kriesh07]

from my personal experience, I always wear complete riding gears, but that one time I did not use anything except a helmet and glove I had a crash unexpectedly 100% not my fault it was opponents mistake I was injured severely like in bed for 7 months, so u don't know what will happen at any point even if u have a perfect riding sense, I lost my GT(total loss), lost my right arm skin, multiple fractures, lot of unwanted medical expenses, and am still not able to ride any bike, I would have taken less fall damage if I had a riding jacket, pant and boot on, so don't be like me

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

Sending you hugs my bro. Hope you are doing fine now. Ride safe

[@suryateja2k11]

My prayers with you bro. Hope you recover ASAP and ride your bike safely. Ride safe

[@rahulrichard1258]

U have my love

[@Sujal_Yadav29]

Opponents mistake Bhai kya kar rahe the dono lol

[@andymotovlogs546]

Same happened with me too but luckily had only minor injuries. What I did not get is what you meant by the word opponent. How does the other person become an opponent unless you were playing a match against them or something? Just kidding😊 I hope the other person was just another commuter or something.

[@ronnierana4404]

First things first, it’s generous of you to make such informative as well as entertaining content while working your job. You could’ve easily taken the solidified “Indian BiKe Content” route once you got to a certain number of subscribers but you go out of your way to provide such great content for us! Can’t thank you enough for making these videos for us! At the end of the day we can rest easy thinking Anurag will take his time but will never disappoint with the quality of his content! Love from Uttarakhand!

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

Thank you! This means a lot

[@saisathvikkatam6250]

yeah the last sentence is absolutely true

[@md.salman233]

The video is already very informative and the calmness in the voice makes it more interesting to watch. Not a single second of this video was boring for me. You have done it very professionally. Thanks for such amazing content.

[@masereel1126]

Really good video, thanks. I started riding a year ago and good riding gear is a must. The tricky part as you say is working out what’s safe, what’s comfortable and what looks good, so that I’ll want to wear it. It’s videos like this that give us the knowledge to know what to look for among all the gear out there, thanks again Anurag, from New Zealand.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Greetings from Buffalo, NY US! Great video. The riding conditions on your streets and roads are challenging to say the least! You guys sure can use some dedicated driving rules and infrastructure to aid in helping, and safely guiding motorists on their way. That being said, I really appreciate your thorough approach to educating the viewer (me) on better ways to protect myself while riding. Like you, I am a fan of quality protective gear and choose to use it al of the time. I ride an 02’ Triumph 955i and the cost of my gear equals the value of my bike. 😅 I trust my skills but mishaps can always occur and I’d rather be safe with gear on than sorry and wishing that I wore it in the first place. Not to mention how badass you look when you are wearing proper riding gear. All of your gear is spot on and looks great too! I am going to check out a couple of the brands that you point out in your video. Thanks.

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

Summarizes my sentiments perfectly! Glad you liked the video, cheers!

[@richardahola692]

Hope you aren't freezing in Buffalo. Last time I ride through I hit snow. My main concern in gear is warm enough in winter and not dying from the heat in summer. How is your 955i holding up? Many electrical problems? I looked at a 955i on cycle trader yesterday but with shipping was a little too much. I'll be riding through Buffalo in April. I always go to Niagara Falls Canada to buy my insulin. Good riding and stay warm.

[@confused.cat.]

​@@richardahola692save up and get separate gloves, a separate jacket for Summers.

[@richardahola692]

@@confused.cat. I often ride through summer and almost winter conditions in Wyoming an Montana. Most summer days are hot but early mornings are cold. I have heated grips on my bike that make a huge difference. When it is cold and wet I put on handlebar muffs that keep my gloves dry. Most of my rides are fairly long distance so I have been trying to find a layering system that works.

[@stark469]

That's pretty long video, full of information, Full of good to have on point sarcasm, slow and constant pace of explanation, showing product with actually wearing it and comparing all of them with ranking and pricing. Finally editing skills in this video. Everything was on point. I would definitely going to share it among my friends groups❤

[@samriddhasaha4025]

Most underrated biker youtuber. Been watching your videos for some time now. You’re the best! All the best to you and no matter how much views or likes you get now, don’t ever stop making good content because that’s what actually takes time to grow.

[@user-gc9mf7tk6h]

As a new rider . I'd say I've landed here by chance and found your video to be very educative , unlike the few I've seen where people are just selling or promoting . I got back into riding after 25 years . And so much has changed . This has been a great experience

[@venukrithish007]

1L is insane for a riding gear set. 20k-25k should be enough go get almost 80% of the safety of what the premium ones offer. My setup is Axor apex: 5000 Urban x gloves: 3250 Airtex riding pants: 6500 Raida boots: 4250 Rynox jacket: 5750 This should be enough to get anyone started

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

The good thing about riding gear is that there's everything for everyone. Get the best thing you can afford.

[@ChethanSrinivas]

That's nothing compared to the hassles once people are in accident. Hospital bills. Family anxiety. Broken bones. Mental trauma. Red tape /processing to get things done. Along with that comes safe practice of riding. Patience. Being vigilant as much as possible. Look at the rear view mirrors as much as you should. Don't use phone duh ( but people do use watching web series while the phone is on the speed console in a car)

[@harshbhanushali22]

Me being a 19 year old who still rides my fathers pulsar150, always ride it with my personal helmet on and a pair of gloves and plannig to get myself a jacket soon. I ended up watching the whole video despite the fact i know how important riding gears are...just because of the quality of content i get on your channel absolutely love your videos♥♥♥

[@andymotovlogs546]

Buy riding boots before the jacket bro. Because feet are one of the most commonly injured body parts while riding bikes. Then you can buy the jacket too.

[@harshbhanushali22]

@@andymotovlogs546 Yeah exactly...thanks man✌🏻

[@saikrishnavits]

These are certain things not everyone will talk about. Thanks bro for creating this extremely well put and an honest video on the importance of safety equipment while riding. I loved the sense of humor btw. Became big fan after this video.

[@nishantkhaklari83]

Humour is through the roof. Right from the get go. Very well made video through and through. Information, delivery, composition, everything. The efforts put into the video are clearly visible. Subscribed.

[@KanishkDBhaumik99]

Apart from being highly informative and well edited, Anurag's videos have a very high standard of wit, humor and storytelling that keeps his audience mesmerized or engaged till the very end.

[@deeptiranjanbehera537]

It was great to see you prioritising comfort and safety equally and also taking the scientific approach rather than asking everything I got to put into all the riding gears. F9 made a similar story. Also, mentioning brand names and models really elevated the video. Sad FKR stopped making gears.

[@Raguram3]

I own a RE Bullet 500cc and have been riding without any riding gear and a normal helmet. This video has given me so much clarity on the purpose of these gears. Thank you, Anurag. Love your editing and humour. Keep up the good work. You got yourself a fan and a follower. also, i paused and read your disclaimer. so you owe me a hug :)

[@confused.cat.]

You wearing riding gear now?

[@SasquatchRumble40k]

Hello from Phoenix, Arizona USA! Our winters are very very short here and our summers 110F+ (43C) but I ALWAYS wear a helmet, boots, and gloves. I do have a mesh riding jacket that is awesome in the summer, but in slow traffic (it is illegal to lane split here) it gets hot fairly quickly. Overheating is a real risk in these temps, so it's a balancing act between the protection from the road and the protection from the heat. Also, I love the editing in the video. I wish I had found your channel sooner!

[@MrBudge72]

I really enjoyed your video. One piece of advice I can offer about breaking in new leather gloves: soak them in water by submersing them completely for a few minutes, then wear them until they dry. This cuts the break-in time dramatically and will even help stretch tight leather gloves.

[@desi_bhai_]

i had a minor accident on bike a year ago, i was wearing helmet, but the most damage was done to my hands and feet, so your analogy was clear and really understandable

[@TommyLoaded]

I'm impressed that you make a long video about safety gear entertaining and engaging to watch. Two thumbs up, and thank you!

[@blibz69]

here from AUS recently just binged watching a whole lot of motorcycle vids. This is the best one that I've seen so far for gear and information. it's a magnificent vid keep up the good work !!!!

[@vineshvance8696]

This is the first video I watched from this channel.. and I am super impressed with the content 😊 Dropping this comment just to say thank you for this interesting and informative video!! Having slowly built-up my riding gear collection over the years- currently have a MT Hummer helmet, RE streetwind V2 jacket customised with L2 Knox+D3O armours, RE Levis Jeans with Knee armour, Rynix Tornado pro gloves and a orazo boot (watching this, I'm tempted to upgrade them to something better), loved every bit of this video!!

[@CreativoErratico]

Thing is, in India, you dont need riding gear. You need a full cage around you.

[@harikrishnanchandramohan4209]

I knew this is a top notch content provider within the 1st minute of this video. Conversation style explanation, Seamless cuts, Animation when necessary, Curiocity inducing music, just like your western counterparts. You have earned one more subscriber.

[@luc1ferblack]

helmet: pinlock to stop fogging. removeable liner to allow washing. add a strip of black vinyl or electrical tape along the bottom of the visor so in bright sunshine you can adjust the visor to work as a peak and block the sun. boots: steel toe capped high work boots with ankle support to prevent twist. Gloves: palm sliders. great gloves for rain are knox coverts. jackets: mesh for summer. for rain either a goretex pro or a motorbike hoodie with rain cover. richa infinity pro 2 is the cheapest goretex pro jacket. upgrade your horn to an denali soundbomb and upgrade your headlight to novsight led. also worth adding switchback indicators

[@revmachine2662]

🤝🏻

[@devanshsharma4828]

The efforts behind making this video are remarkable. Thank you for enlightening and helping out everyone 👍

[@susandavis5833]

Really enjoyed your video. I've been riding cruisers most of my life and had minimal protection gear. Just got my 1st sport bike and realized I've been stupid and lucky. Thanks for all the information.

[@adityasaraswat8047]

The is what moto vlogging should be like. The fun, the humour, the story telling and obviously funny incidents as well as catastrophic incidents merged all in one. Bingo! You're rocking this brother! Fan I am!

[@Design_Coder2]

Appreciated for the awareness. I am riding bike more than 17 years, now 34. Got accident at least 4 times, obviously during teenage, but now experienced and daily commute needs it.

[@TachOnRed]

This is the best quality motorcycle content I've seen out of India yet! The scripting and production quality is TOP notch for a 1-man channel!

[@Rahul-gb6il]

As Jeremy Clarkson once said, "Going fast never killed anyone. It's suddenly becoming stationary that gets you". Road awareness and not suddenly halting but slowig down at a reasonable pace kepps us safe. But in the event it is not possible, having quality riding gear is the best way to go about it.

[@mubarak0210]

Amazing . I am yet to make a trip on bike . I have done long distance cycling and looking forward to gain proper insights on safety . Your video has helped me immensely on how to make the safety kit . Thanks

[@darshan_15]

Hey, Anurag I have planning to buy a bike in next 2 months and wanted to get the riding gear first as I cannot afford to by everything at the same time and didn't want to ride without the riding gear and just the bike. This is the most detailed and beginner friendly video about gears i found after searching for ton of videos thank you for this and Happy Riding : )

[@RonniesRambles]

Really fantastic presentation full of excellent information. After many years of casual riding I'm finally feeling that it's time for me to get some safety gear before I go on anymore scooter doing touring here in Thailand. 70 years of age on an in Max 155 😊. Several years ago I left my Enfield bullet in Varanasi, I'm looking at pick me up a Himalayan maybe this year for more practical. Thanks for this great demonstration and very cool presentation

[@tchazgo]

Tysm for taking your time and expand the whole gear review. Very very insightful I hope u enjoying the ride. Ride safe ✌️

[@PG01]

the videography, editing and quality of research just makes this such a great video

[@zerxville]

Much needed video Anurag! ✨ Just one correction which if I’m not mistaken is that on a racetrack as per recent modifications to the law only one piece leather race suits are allowed and mesh or two piece jackets and pants are no longer allowed!

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

I did realise it later. Earlier two piece used to be allowed but now it's strictly leathers. Thanks though!

[@Maxwrist_Manthan]

two piece leathers are allowed for open track sessions , and only one piece leather suit is allowed for RACE or any FMSCI events.

[@adam346]

I heard something interesting from a friend the other day... getting all the heaviest, most protective gear actually makes it harder to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Much like getting a heavy bike to start.. it's easier to learn with lighter gear, get the feeling much more and once you have engrained how to ride into your muscle memory, then go out and get the heavy, stiff gear because while you may need to retrain a bit, it won't be nearly as alien as if you started with the heavy gear and *no* skill on a bike. Edit: not saying don't wear protective gear.. but wear protective enough but light enough that you are both safe and able to learn how to ride.

[@miros3178]

Just discovered your channel with this video. Your realisation is extremely qualitative, love it. Ride safe. Cheers from France

[@nikethagiri4249]

I'm recently getting into gears and this helped a lot. A lot of your thoughts align with my dad's. Dad always says that he trusts my riding skills but doesn't trust the people who ride around me. Bikers do thunk alike, ig.

[@PublicComment]

Despite the fact that I live in Europe, it was really interesting to watch your video for understanding how it works in India 🙂 The Indian government seems to look further for the safety and pollution than before, and I think it's matter. Ride safe ✌

[@AntipodeanDad]

Possibly the best, most sensible and balanced riding gear video of all time, with a specific focus on tropical riders. Well done! I learned some new brands and construction details that will translate well to Australian conditions.

[@stroppy7]

Super fun video! I loved the street fighter/mortal combat clothing options segment:D

[@bigmanrockin7327]

Always a treat to watch your vlogs man! Thank you.🌸

[@LittleMissDesmo]

As a very petite person it can be difficult to find gear that fits and is in stock. I ended up with an Aria Corsair-X for my helmet for its fit and safety. And that has been the drive behind all my gear.

[@gurugulab1414]

Not a generic moto vlogging channel. That's why I'm here. This channel needs more love and support. Anyone can pickup a camera and shoot but what Anurag does is the actual art. And this is what should be encouraged, to be creative.

[@SteveVlogs2496]

Video was so well put. I can see the effort you put in. Great work!

[@rajvishwakarma1469]

that 'adakli' in the blooper scenes got me🤣🤣🤣. Good video though keep up the good work mr.salgaonkar🙌

[@knp44]

This video was packed with so much useful information...This is why Anurag is truly the best motovlogger out- not only does he deliver top tier content and keep us entertained, he also educates us (and hopefully insouciant riders too). Keep up the good work! Stay safe too! ❤️

[@MrHoffmanandrew]

Agreed!

[@BazilDay]

Another banger that was long into baking, Thank you Anurag!

[@Nitesh651]

The start of the video edits made my day, I just found your video or rather I could say you tube found you for me.....Great Job with video, editing, dialogues, (Imp : Information), etc....😁😁 I am subscriber now......

[@cjeevs]

Well presented Anurag. Very informative and detailed. Absolutely with you on the importance of riding gears when on two wheels

[@bikegeist]

I'm brand new to your channel and I have to say, this video is so well made and clearly carefully planned. With 205k subs, you're obviously not an up-and-comer, but I thought it was worth mentioning nonetheless. You guys and girls that ride in India are all superheroes in my mind. 😉😉

[@ayan59dutta]

I remember Shumi's reply to someone's comment somewhere. The other person commented that he'd rather save the money than spending so much of it on ridings gears, just for that one day. Shumi's reply was something like, "You'll be surprised at how fast hospital bills stack up". The UrbanX gloves saved my palms twice, and the scratches on the palm sliders act as a reminder that it could've been my skin instead of the sliders.

[@krishnanagarajan7036]

love your content Anurag, appreciate your efforts in making such videos. much love!

[@ronnibarber4818]

I'm glad I came across this video. Keep up this kind of work man!

[@BrownLenny]

OMG!, somebody get this man a sponsorship - he was using plain paper as money - What a champion and I respected that!

[@namannandurkar]

Looks like you and your team have worked so hard for this video, the entro, the script and all the things which are making this above than professional standards... While watching this i never left that something was missing or something was too much, everything was more than perfect and necessarily to explain... This video is a masterpiece for me there are many things that i can learn and use in my upcoming videos... Happy to subscribe ❤️

[@akshaydhawan3579]

Who ever is behind production of this high quality content. Kudos

[@3yolafeddy654]

great video! info, and edits. i appreciate you for this

[@twisted_void]

Great video. Fascinated to hear about things specific to India. Realised my new Shoei helmet (which is latest ECE 22.06 standard) will not be legal to ride in India , when i come for my planned trip there next year, as it does not have ISI mark :))) I also preach to always wear proper gear when on the bike. It saved my ass (literally) many times. I prefer to wear full leather two piece suite in any weather as it makes me feel most safe. But even most simple textile gear will do a good job in 90% of crashes. These days there is such a large variety of gear, even for hottest climate like in India, there is no reason not to wear any. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@chezhian400]

@twisted_void you can use your Shoei here in India....nobody will stop and fine you. The rule is that non ISI helmets cannot be sold in India but the cops will not penalise riders wearing an obviously high quality helmet. So ride safe and have great time here

[@hemajoshi4879]

Man...this guy puts pure efforts in his videos

[@thiago_oliv]

All my gosh, that was a great video! Very instructive (and funny at the end 😁). Thank you! Cheers from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@hsidhwa]

I really enjoyed this very simple, but still very indepth & discriptive video, it answered a lot of unanswered Qs that I had in mind. Thank you, and looking forward for more such informative biking 🏍 videos.😊👍

[@omkarbothare1346]

Anurag's consistency is just like my career

[@omkarbothare1346]

Dead

[@Aayush_dab]

Lol 😂

[@apoth3caryy]

Non existent

[@jish_prakash5428]

🤣🤣ouchhh

[@Sudeep.Manerkar]

🤣🤣

[@AayushmaanJoshi]

I ride a Yamaha FZ - S, I just bought it last year and it is my first bike. Although I've loved bikes for a long time, only last year was the time I could afford it. I used to consume a lot of your and Shumi's content from where I understood about the quality of riding gears and decided to upgrade my helmet after riding with the stock helmet for 3-4 months. I got an Axor helmet which comes with DOT, ECE and the ISI mark. That's the only riding gear I could afford and I got a pair of gloves (RE Urban Hustler) as a gift from my girlfriend. I ride from Chembur to Airoli and back for work and I'm getting into the night shift. I am genuinely wanting to purchase riding gears but it seems to me that they'll be costing more than the cost of my bike. I'm hoping after a few years and promotions, I'll be able to upgrade my bike and my riding gear as well

[@vaibhavdlv]

I had a couple of falls thanks entirely to our roads full of gravel, oil, used condoms and what not! These were low speed crashes. But without the gloves I had on, my hands would have been ripped very badly. And for an IT engineer with literally earning a living on working hands, it was a no-no!! After the first crash I got myself a good pair of shoes that would take some beating and a riding jacket to save my torso!

[@AayushmaanJoshi]

@@vaibhavdlv Trying to get them buddy, my pocket won't allow me to get them any time soon😅

[@GauravYadav-qe3hn]

@@AayushmaanJoshi instead of riding pant you can buy knee covers

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

Just found this video and LOVE how comprehensive it is!! And i think you helped me realize what my new boots are gonna be!! ( IF they have my size 😤)

[@papaduck1000]

Very good vid. One more thing to add is abrasion testing - garments that are tested go from A to AA to AAA. Your average leather jacket from Alpine Stars has a AA rating while some, but not all of their racing suits are AAA.

[@revmachine2662]

Could you please explain a bit more regarding that? Thank you so much for the info! 😇

[@vaibhavmugulavalli3366]

Coincidentally I just got my 1st riding gear a few days ago which was a hand me down dainese jacket from my dad. I got it repaired and is as good as new. I also completely agree with you on the helmet front. I have been able to convince sooo many of my friends to get decently safe helmets by spending 5k and they say after wearing such a comfortable helmet they do not feel like riding without helmet anymore. I think it's more of a perspective thing they are soo used to the substandard isi helmets that they do not preffer wearing them. Give them a tightfitting helmet and a balaclava and they will wear their helmets for life

[@AnuragSalgaonkar]

That’s such a great point!

[@dakshsaroha7447]

Kindly do drop names of these 5k helmets! thankyou

[@vaibhavmugulavalli3366]

@@dakshsaroha7447 I personally use a SOL but I dont recommend them now as spare parts are hard to come by. In my opinion axor apex is one of the best helmets under 5000 as they provide a very comfortable liner and one of the only brands to provide a double d ring at this point. U can always go for an MT or SMK but id stay away from them due to brand reputation(racer wearing MT was killed in MMRT). Apart from that if you can afford a fiberglass helmet with a double d ring like a SOL that would be the safest

[@bhavyadeepyadav1620]

The videos just teaches a lot and inspires me to know about more riding and how do I enjoy and be safe at the same time. You're the best Anurag Bhaiya!

[@warrenclarke9051]

Thank you for all your insight. Gained a subscriber from here on out. I am being my biker journey and I am grateful for you sharing all the ways us fellow riders can protect ourselves. God bless

[@BendApparatus]

Amazing video. Enjoyable and informative throughout.

[@evenlucky]

Love the work you make on this video! im Indonesian, and i get the knowledge about motorcycle riding from Canadian, US or European youtubers, but they are not living on our kind of climate and traffic which Indonesian have pretty similar traffic condition to india with the "do whatever i like when there's no police around" attitude. so, yea i can relate so much with what youre trying to deliver. And the knowledge you share is pretty much accurate with what some other western youtubers believe in.

[@italianfirecracker4005]

Dude what a great quality video! And fantastic topic to discuss. Way to go!

[@jodiac]

This is an excellent video! Love the production quality and all of the valuable info you share, it’s useful even for someone in the other side of the world :)

[@TheLiamis]

My first helmet was a £45 ece certified helmet my second was a £600 shoei and the difference in weight noise and comfort is staggering. Yes the first 1 was safe and tested but it's worth spending the extra cash if you can.

[@mashok1672]

Model please

[@TheLiamis]

@@mashok1672 nxr2.

[@cquilty673]

Excellent. I never even noticed the length of the video. It was informative, engaging and well made. I'm an unfortunate idiot that learned most of these lessons the hard way and got very, very lucky, each time coming away without any permanent injury. I've been challenged repeatedly with the "Aren't your skills up to scratch?" saw. I answer, "Maybe, but first, no amount of skill will protect me from an unpredictable idiot and second, there's always more to learn." I survived two years of riding around Izmir Turkey in the 1980s on a mid-sized Kawasaki cruiser without incident. It was insane there with no apparent rules of the road. I was run off the road twice in Oklahoma City at the same intersection in my jeans and tshirt days. I had my bike removed from my control and destroyed by a teenager in a rush in Chicago which only cost me a day in the hospital. (Only! Ha!) Older and wiser now, Quality brain bucket, Hard, practical protective boots, Quality leather jacket with armor and solid gloves are my minimum now for a jaunt to the corner store. Longer, higher speed rides get me into even more gear. Considering my allergy to pain and my desire to remain among the living, I consider riding gear worth the investment. It's certainly cheaper than the hospital bills. The ambulance ride, ER, MRI, and lost work days cost much more than all my gear put together.

[@pcat1000]

I'm 73 yrs. old, bought an 09' Triumph Srint ST recently. Broke my right foot twice in past crashes. I bought a pair of Sidi Rex air road race boots and white leather jacket, helmet and gloves to reflect sun/ heat in the hot summer of Oklahoma.

[@Rav3nclaw43]

Great video man. About to get my first street bike in the Pacific north West of the States. Our traffic is not as bad. But, I have had a lot of crashes on off road bikes before so I am being as cautious as necessary.

[@SpandanDas417]

A beautifully put video! I have learnt more through this single video, than watching 10 videos previously for similar info, great job man.

[@vicpnut1]

As I’ve gotten older I’ve gravitated towards more safety gear.. the paradox I had to figure out was the helmet . From mid 1980’s till around 2003 I wore a helmet only when I didn’t have clear glasses (@ night ,occasionally ) . The paradox was a helmet makes an accident a bit more likely to happen due to restriction of view . But a helmet makes crashing much more likely to be survivable ..also helmets take away a huge part of my riding experience personally.. so since I’ve started riding again ,and I’m much older than in 2003, I’ve gravitated towards Almost always wearing the helmet …and I never wore gloves unless I was cold back then , now I put ‘‘em on every ride along with 1 of 3 jackets ..occasionally I’ll take a quick short trip around the block with only glasses on . Which I have to stop doing as glasses are the only legal requirement in my state and makes for a hugely improved riding experience …the more I do this ,the more I do this 😬, so I’m trying to not do it at all … a lot of good info in this video ,thanks for the obvious work you put in making it

[@kkhalifah1019]

Gloves are absolutely vital, because you will naturally hold out your hands to protect yourself when you fall off. Boots are the next vital thing, because normal shoes are likely to come flying off the second your feet hit the ground while sandals/flip-flops are the absolute worst coz they're as good as going barefoot in a crash. Helmets, well everybody knows why it's important.

[@abhishekkarmakar6148]

Riding gear is extremely important in my opinion. My dad had a Yamaha FZ and broke his ribs in an accident. He survived luckily. He could've lost his life and would've left me fatherless. So, people, even if it is for veggies from the nearby grocery, make sure you're protected.

[@fallnplays]

dude you just did a better more educated run down of basic gear than half the big name biker channels like revzilla and others bravo and thank you so much

[@shivakate1084]

So much of hard work in making this video informative, relative along with fun.. RESPECT! 👏🏽

[@demonff111]

And the biggest advantage goes to us Introverts, nobody's gonna recognize us in the riding gear and we can Avoid small talk and mind our own business 😄😄