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lostdaemon · June 27th, 2012, 05:59 AM

I have a few pairs of kevlar jeans. The closer to a 'street' look the happier I am, because otherwise I know myself and I'd squid it in regular jeans around the city. The skinnier the jeans, the better too - Sartso and Dainese were the closest with good protection - because I hate feeling like my pants are going to get caught when I put my feet on the pegs at a quick takeoff, like from a light.

Now, I hafta wear girly jeans so my experience may be a little different...but the ones I like best are by Shift, they have Kevlar in the seat and knees. I have another BILT pair that has pockets in the knees, but I have to sew the pocket down to shift the armour down and to the side, otherwise it rides up and against the tank. Both only have the one layer of Kevlar. Both were also only like $50, but girly jeans, on sale...

I considered Draggin' Jeans for the full Kevlar liner, and may still get a pair for long trips/over 40-50 avg mph.

June 27th, 2012, 05:59 AM	#11
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	I have a few pairs of kevlar jeans. The closer to a 'street' look the happier I am, because otherwise I know myself and I'd squid it in regular jeans around the city. The skinnier the jeans, the better too - Sartso and Dainese were the closest with good protection - because I hate feeling like my pants are going to get caught when I put my feet on the pegs at a quick takeoff, like from a light. Now, I hafta wear girly jeans so my experience may be a little different...but the ones I like best are by Shift, they have Kevlar in the seat and knees. I have another BILT pair that has pockets in the knees, but I have to sew the pocket down to shift the armour down and to the side, otherwise it rides up and against the tank. Both only have the one layer of Kevlar. Both were also only like $50, but girly jeans, on sale... I considered Draggin' Jeans for the full Kevlar liner, and may still get a pair for long trips/over 40-50 avg mph.