Dainese & Alpine star riding gear in Tachilek

[jonadda]

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On a recent visa run I noticed that they have Dainese and Alpine Star leather riding gear and boots and also some other nice riding jackets, the Dainese leather looks reasonably solid but the Alpine star stuff looked a little thin, I would presume that it is all copy stuff from China but it sure looks like the real thing and the price is right (jackets less than 4000 Baht) The owner of G3 tried to tell me that they were factory seconds which could be possable but not sure. Also their was another shop that sold Harley stuff if your that way inclined. Go down the steps, turn right then left into the next alley and its down around there some where, the Harley place is on the right and the Dainese place is a few shops further down on the left.
John

[tomdegerth]

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Jonadda,
Where is this place again? Thai-china border?
I'd very much like to go check that out. Instead of hauling them yaa-baa pills around Thailand in pick-ups, they should bring some of that a-star stuff down here to Bkk, i know it would sell like hotcakes.
Brgs,
Tom

[Captain_Slash]

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Its the Thai-Burma/Myanmar border at Mae Sai

[jonadda]

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Thats right
Thai, Burma, Thailand does'nt border China. I'm going back up in a couple of weeks time to source a leading link front end for my sidecar in Burma so i will swing by the shop and get some more info and prices.
John

[Davidfl]

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Was in Tachilek yesterday & checked out the shop.
It's called King & Queen Power - perhaps it's the name that first attracted John? Ha. Ha.
I was only impressed with the 4,000 baht "ankle" length Alpinestars boots.
All the other stuff is a bit suss, especially the "leathers," some of the cordura type jackets & pants might be ok for colder climates, but not for me in the heat here.
However the prices maxed out at 4,000 baht so would be alright for the "Cheap Charlies" like Jonadda.
Got some photos to upload, but in Chiang Khong right now so you won't see anything for a day or two.

[Davidfl]

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Well here they are

Laugh - was John looking for a handbag when we went in here, & then stumbled across the bike gear?


Alpinestars "Leather" Jacket


Alpinestars Leather Jacket & Pants


Alpinestars "Cordura"? Pants


Alpinestars Short Boots. Look ok for 4,000 baht.


Yamaha Camel "Leather" Jacket & Harley Cordura Jacket.


HRC Cordura Jacket


Harley "Leather" Jackets. (Who was # 56?)

IMHO, the boots might be ok, & the other stuff? The cordura sort of looks alright, but I'd have to pass on the leather stuff.
But if you're up there, duck into King & Queen Power & check it all out.

[Moto-Rex]

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Here's a bit of an update, 2 weeks ago went up to taskilek market and came across 3 shops selling motorbike gear (there is one other but couldn't find it). The shops where not to keen on me taking photo's so only got a couple, but did find some photo's on the internet to show some of what's available there. Finding these shops is not easy, there's no signs and the gear is not displayed out the front of the shop, so I've also drawn a ruff map to help out.

There is many HD jackets like these, one shop had about 40 of them, maybe a little hot for thailand.
Im sure there genuine. There was HD women's gear as well.




There was a few of these Duhan jackets, and they looked pretty trick, but again maybe to hot for thailand.



Some alpine star boots, also looked genuine and only 4500 baht. There was also a lot of alpine star pants.



There's a lot of these "race jackets", looked like good quality but only small sizes. You would pull some chicks wearing these jackets in a thai disco....... staying alive...staying alive. Had Repsol, Camel etc.





Here's the map.(copyright 200
The 3 shops I came across are in the red, there all clothing shops and in all cases the motor bike gear is at the back of the shop, so you cant see from the front. They all however had a small Harley Davidson flag out the front.
All these shops also sold what looked to be genuine billabong, abacombie etc surf wear.

The yellow square is not bike related, but the best DVD/CD shop I've ever seen. Look behind the clothing stand, and you'll see a small sign that says "GUITAR MAN". The most amazing selection of music DVD's I've ever seen. Most DVD,s 40 baht, and also sells box sets cheap. Has artists as far back as the fortys to today. Tell them your a GT-Rider/Rocker.



HD flag......the secret symbol.



Took this photo while walking back across the bridge to Thailand, check out how close the water is to flowing in to the restaurant.

[tomdegerth]

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Again i want to let u guys know about www.probigbike.com small home shop with jackets etc. Bangkok.
Bought "Alpinestars" gloves from him before, they are really comfy. 2 weeks ago i got myself a Astars GPU suit in singapore, 700s$ at Reginas. Old model with no hump, but it works.

[monsterman]

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None of it is genuine especially the HD clothing ,that i can assure you.

last tear HD s lawyers in Bangkok confiscated over 10m bahts worth of copy stuff from Pattaya shops alone and another 14m baht from a supplier in Phuket.the Dainese is probably Chinese or Pakistani copy.

[Davidfl]

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In response to
fake-alpine-stars-boots-t8251.html#p48554
here are some photos from Tachilek in Feb 2010..

An update on the Tachilkek shop selling bike gear...quite a lot of it now is good quality = "The Real Thing."

Alpinestars saddle bags




Gloves & knee protectors




Boots & Shoes






Helmets ""Chinese"




Jackets


There are quiet few different types of good quality mesh pants too, but only 1 or 2 pieces & if you're a bit bigger, then it's not easy to find the right size. I have tried ordering, but no luck - what is available would appear to be whatever comes out the back door. Piece by piece. Brands I have seen are Joe Rocket, Dainese, Kushitani.
You can sometimes get genuine Alpinestars Mesh jackets for 4,500 baht, half the price of Bangkok, but getting the colour & size you want is not always possible.
They also have good quality tank bags.
There is some junk copy gear, but the obvious low quality + low prices are easy to spot.

Check it out sometimes.

[rmbike]

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nice update thanks

[alrikki]

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went there on saturday
unfortunately most of the market was knee deep in water, so I didnt get to the shops
annd I had to pay 500baht(not $10) for the pass,"because it was after 12".Not sure how legal that was.
anyone see MX boots there?

[Davidfl]

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went there on saturday
unfortunately most of the market was knee deep in water, so I didnt get to the shops
annd I had to pay 500baht(not $10) for the pass,"because it was after 12".Not sure how legal that was.
anyone see MX boots there?

It costs you 500 baht for the visa fee every time you cross into Burma at Tachilek. It's legit & not a rip off.
M-X boots I can't remember, but if there were some I would have thought I'd taken photos.

[Davidfl]

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4th August 2010

A useful item spotted in the Tachilek shop




A handle bar map / documents holder.

According to the shop they have a new shipment of motorcycle accessories coming in on the 9th or 10th August 2010.
Well worth checking out for some.

And the shop
http://www.jinchenfa.com/

[backdoorphil]

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Motorcyle gear shop in Myanmar across from Mae sai

I've talked to a few people who are curious about the motorcycle gear shop in Myanmar across the border from Mae Sai.
First thing to mention is you DO NOT need a re-entry permit for your Thai visa to go there. You take 2 copies of your passport to Thai immigration at the border they stamp them and issue a VIP slip, you then walk across to the Myanmar border immigration, pay 500 baht, they keep your passport and one of the copies. when your done in the Myanmar market, you pick your passport up from the THAI side of the border, all very easy.

Here's some photo's of what they sell:











The one on the right is a copy 1,500 baht, the one on the left real 3.200 bht. They will tell you what is original


To find the shop, after the Myanmar border crossing go down the steps to the right, walk back towards Thailand in the market to the corner of the market, turn left and the shop is about 10 shops down on your right.

[Tom Forde]

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What were the prices like Phil?
Going up next week.
Tom

[backdoorphil]

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Better than thailand by about 25-50% depending

What were the prices like Phil?
Going up next week.
Tom

[2wheels]

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Thanks for the info Phil.
Did you notice 'big guy' sizes available?
ie XXL.

[backdoorphil]

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Seem to stop at XL and the XL gloves run small, maybe Chinese have small hands

Thanks for the info Phil.
Did you notice 'big guy' sizes available?
ie XXL.

[JohhnyE]

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Don't worry about the quality, only concern yourselves with the "cheap" prices eh!?