Picked up some new gear the other day!

Falcor · January 6th, 2013, 06:24 PM

I should get my gloves by the end of this week from the dealer and my jacket by the 18th according to the SPTG guy. I'm pretty excited and will let you guys know what I think about them as soon as I can get them on my filthy skin :P

Motofool · January 6th, 2013, 06:32 PM

Your legs deserve something good as well........

Falcor · January 6th, 2013, 06:40 PM

I knowwwww, I knowwwww. I'm just having a hard time finding something practical in the two seasons we have, It's either hot all the time in summer or damn chilly when winter comes. Plus there is the matter of whether it's something i can easily put over my pants and stow when I get to work or if I need to pack some pants or leave some at work to change into when i'm there. Preferably i'd like a slim fit because that's what i'm the most comfortable in, which would probably bring me to leather pants, but if I do that i want ones that would zip into my jacket and Dainese's leather pants are just as much as the jackets, in this case more than my jacket since I got it for such a low price!

himynameisjoe · January 6th, 2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcor

I knowwwww, I knowwwww. I'm just having a hard time finding something practical in the two seasons we have, It's either hot all the time in summer or damn chilly when winter comes. Plus there is the matter of whether it's something i can easily put over my pants and stow when I get to work or if I need to pack some pants or leave some at work to change into when i'm there. Preferably i'd like a slim fit because that's what i'm the most comfortable in, which would probably bring me to leather pants, but if I do that i want ones that would zip into my jacket and Dainese's leather pants are just as much as the jackets, in this case more than my jacket since I got it for such a low price!

Falcor · January 6th, 2013, 06:49 PM

After some searching I actually found some textile offered from Dainese with pants to jacket fastening.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...-textile-pants

I'll definitely put this on my list of things to get ASAP

himynameisjoe · January 6th, 2013, 06:50 PM

O I quite like those! And they look fairly slim too

Falcor · January 6th, 2013, 06:52 PM

Indeed, with what looks like maybe just enough room to wear my pants underneath in normal temperatures possibly.

himynameisjoe · January 6th, 2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcor

Indeed, with what looks like maybe just enough room to wear my pants underneath in normal temperatures possibly.

You are quite literally speaking my mind tonight mate! A very important point for me personally is being able to wear my normal jeans/pants underneath! Especially for going to work!

Falcor · January 6th, 2013, 06:59 PM

Haha, and at the very least I have my Ogio backpack that I can throw my pants into if I can't since i'll be taking classes after work and will be bringing my laptop etc. Just having air flow as well as protection is a good enough reason at this point, mainly because I have a tendency to get hot easily so leather pants have always been iffy for me. But that probably has to do with me not drinking enough water sometimes.

00NissanNinja · January 6th, 2013, 08:53 PM

I have the new drake airs, they are pretty tight fitting. I doubt fitting pants under them as they are quite fitted (not to get your hopes down or anything). Only thing I didn't like is I can't wear my boots on the inside of them. Probably will be trying the rev'it tornado pants next, they seem slim but still roomy enough to fit boots under them or a pair of pants.

Motofool · January 6th, 2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcor

Indeed, with what looks like maybe just enough room to wear my pants underneath in normal temperatures possibly.

Consider textile overpants with leg-long zippers: easy put-on and take-off wearing working pants + boots.

It works for me in Florida.

Falcor · January 7th, 2013, 07:53 AM

Hmmm, what about these over pants from Alpinestar? Over pants and seem to still have a generally slim-ish fit with good air flow. I wish other brand pants had the option to swap the zipper or at least some belt loops so I could put something like this on them.

Motofool · January 7th, 2013, 09:08 AM

Do a research on overpants; there are mesh, textile and leather (check Cyclegear and Leatherup).

In order to function as overpants, they must have some length of side zippers (specially if you don't want to remove your boots).

I can recommend these, one of which comes with connectors to any jacket (check "Our Two Cents" and click on the "View Larger Images" for details):

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...overpants.html

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...cle_pants.html

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...overpants.html

If you don't mind pre-owned quality gear, check this site:
http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=54

Falcor · January 7th, 2013, 10:30 AM

Hmmm, those three have a lot more room than I'll ever need and will flap around on my legs which isn't any fun. I'm a very slim guy so those alpinestar's I linked earlier are probably going to be my best bet, I found the two cents on them from the site you referred me too though and they liked them, aside from the sizing puzzle that is alpinestar and that just going a size up of what I would normally fit into for pants will ensure the ability to wear full pants underneath without any problems.

Motofool · January 7th, 2013, 11:03 AM

I see.

The same site has a description of the Alpinestars sizing chart:

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/info_p...pinestars.html

January 6th, 2013, 06:24 PM	#1
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Picked up some new gear the other day! I should get my gloves by the end of this week from the dealer and my jacket by the 18th according to the SPTG guy. I'm pretty excited and will let you guys know what I think about them as soon as I can get them on my filthy skin :P Last futzed with by Falcor; January 20th, 2013 at 04:22 PM.

January 6th, 2013, 06:32 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Your legs deserve something good as well........ __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

January 6th, 2013, 06:50 PM	#6
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	O I quite like those! And they look fairly slim too __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 6th, 2013, 08:53 PM	#10
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I have the new drake airs, they are pretty tight fitting. I doubt fitting pants under them as they are quite fitted (not to get your hopes down or anything). Only thing I didn't like is I can't wear my boots on the inside of them. Probably will be trying the rev'it tornado pants next, they seem slim but still roomy enough to fit boots under them or a pair of pants. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

January 7th, 2013, 09:08 AM	#13
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Do a research on overpants; there are mesh, textile and leather (check Cyclegear and Leatherup). In order to function as overpants, they must have some length of side zippers (specially if you don't want to remove your boots). I can recommend these, one of which comes with connectors to any jacket (check "Our Two Cents" and click on the "View Larger Images" for details): http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...overpants.html http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...cle_pants.html http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...overpants.html If you don't mind pre-owned quality gear, check this site: http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=54 __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

January 6th, 2013, 06:40 PM	#3
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	I knowwwww, I knowwwww. I'm just having a hard time finding something practical in the two seasons we have, It's either hot all the time in summer or damn chilly when winter comes. Plus there is the matter of whether it's something i can easily put over my pants and stow when I get to work or if I need to pack some pants or leave some at work to change into when i'm there. Preferably i'd like a slim fit because that's what i'm the most comfortable in, which would probably bring me to leather pants, but if I do that i want ones that would zip into my jacket and Dainese's leather pants are just as much as the jackets, in this case more than my jacket since I got it for such a low price!

January 6th, 2013, 06:49 PM	#5
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	After some searching I actually found some textile offered from Dainese with pants to jacket fastening. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...-textile-pants I'll definitely put this on my list of things to get ASAP

January 6th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#7
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Indeed, with what looks like maybe just enough room to wear my pants underneath in normal temperatures possibly.

January 6th, 2013, 06:59 PM	#9
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Haha, and at the very least I have my Ogio backpack that I can throw my pants into if I can't since i'll be taking classes after work and will be bringing my laptop etc. Just having air flow as well as protection is a good enough reason at this point, mainly because I have a tendency to get hot easily so leather pants have always been iffy for me. But that probably has to do with me not drinking enough water sometimes.

January 7th, 2013, 07:53 AM	#12
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Hmmm, what about these over pants from Alpinestar? Over pants and seem to still have a generally slim-ish fit with good air flow. I wish other brand pants had the option to swap the zipper or at least some belt loops so I could put something like this on them.

January 7th, 2013, 10:30 AM	#14
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Hmmm, those three have a lot more room than I'll ever need and will flap around on my legs which isn't any fun. I'm a very slim guy so those alpinestar's I linked earlier are probably going to be my best bet, I found the two cents on them from the site you referred me too though and they liked them, aside from the sizing puzzle that is alpinestar and that just going a size up of what I would normally fit into for pants will ensure the ability to wear full pants underneath without any problems.

January 7th, 2013, 11:03 AM	#15
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	I see. The same site has a description of the Alpinestars sizing chart: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/info_p...pinestars.html __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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