Continuing this series, let us check out another brand, the world-renowned RS Taichi.
To recap, we wanted to know how the makers of motorcycle riding gear take steps to ensure that you and I buy are genuine. These major manufacturers have put in much effort and cost to ensure that their products conform to safety standards in order to protect us.
However, the advent of online shopping platforms have created the problem of dishonest sellers parading copied and fake wares. And these shopping platforms are doing nothing to stop them.
Thus the onus falls back on our shoulders to ensure that we are spending our hard-earned money on genuine products.
Who is RS Taichi?
The brand was founded my a professional motocross racer, Taichi Yoshimura in 1975, in Osaka, Japan. Yoshimura was raced for the Suzuki and Honda factory teams in motocross, and had the distinction of giving Honda their very first win in motocross racing.
The first RS Taichi product was a gear bag, before going on to making racing leather suits in 1978. Now, RS Taichi makes the complete range of motorcycle rider gear and accessories, from helmets to jackets, gloves, pants, shoes, inner wear, leather suits, bags, protectors, and more.
How can you detect a genuine RS Taichi product?
1. Look for the yellow Taichi tag in your jacket, gloves, pants, and bag.
2. Use a torchlight or your phone’s flashlight and shine through the tag.
3. You should see many Taichi logos.
Counterfeit RS Taichi products may have the tag, but the hologram will not show.
Conclusion
Alright, we have covered Komine and now RS Taichi, and we shall continue to cover other brands. Again, buy your riding gear from official channels. It is not worth saving a few bucks but compromising your safety.
