May 12th, 2011, 03:37 PM | #1 |
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How goofy do I look in this?
I bought some gear at Amazon and screwed up. I now have motocross pants.
They fit great and have excellent airflow but I wonder how odd I look. So if you saw me on the road wearing this setup, how hard would you point and laugh? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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May 12th, 2011, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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looks fine to me.
the problem I'd have is the lack of proper armor for the street. are you going to wear something for armor under it? |
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May 12th, 2011, 03:44 PM | #3 |
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I wouldn't point and laugh -- honestly, I would be too busy drooling on your white Ninjette to even notice you.
But I would be concerned about abrasion protection from motocross pants going freeway speeds. I mean, I suppose they're no worse than jeans, but I'd still spring for a pair of streetbike pants.
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May 12th, 2011, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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I think it looks fine.... but do excuse me if I smile when I pass by you in Dallas... BTW... a Puig screen that I have up for sale would look fine on that white bike.... smoked and good as new.... $ 40.00 no shipping as you are local...just meet up and I'll pass it on to you. Think about it.. a nice smoked Puig Racing Screen... oh yes baby!
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May 12th, 2011, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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Well, it has pockets inside for kneepads and pads for the upper hip area so I plan to put some good ones in there.
As far as abrasion protection goes, I'm not exactly sure how it would handle a fall, but these pants are MUCH thicker than the jeans I normally wear so I figure it's gotta at least be an upgrade. |
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May 12th, 2011, 04:21 PM | #6 |
So, where's the reverse?
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Not as goofy as this squid I saw the other day riding in shorts. Seriously though, I wouldn't even think they were motocross pants unless you pointed that out in your post. They're fine.
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May 12th, 2011, 04:33 PM | #7 |
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Yea, they look fine. I would not have noticed they were motocross pants either. They do look a little baggy in the knee so I would be concerned that the pads might move around. If they do, you might want to get knee protection that straps to your legs and wear them under the pants. So that way they will be where you need them in the event you do need them.
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May 12th, 2011, 04:39 PM | #8 |
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Sorry, can't post, laughing to hard!!!!!!!!
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May 12th, 2011, 06:29 PM | #9 |
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lol Okay I guess they will do with nice pair of knee pads. Thanks guys.
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May 12th, 2011, 06:59 PM | #10 |
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Looks good
I would second going with the knee/shin guards under those. |
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May 12th, 2011, 09:07 PM | #11 |
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looks nice man.
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May 12th, 2011, 09:26 PM | #12 |
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i think it's baller. Sport that deal!
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May 12th, 2011, 09:26 PM | #13 |
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May 12th, 2011, 10:13 PM | #14 |
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They look fine. However since it is protective gear it doesnt matter how good you look if you go down.
I primarily do dual sport riding, and i ride with mesh street gear because of the padding and abrasion resistance i get for the street parts of my riding. Motocross gear is usually cheaper and good for what it does, but when you go down in dirt, its a bit softer then sliding across asphalt. My .02. |
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May 13th, 2011, 12:41 PM | #15 |
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I have actually been thinking about ordering those same pants off Amazon. Glad to see they arent worthless crap! I am going to order two sizes bigger so I can pull them over my work pants.
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May 13th, 2011, 01:47 PM | #16 |
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You look goofy
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May 13th, 2011, 02:12 PM | #17 |
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Actually they dont look half bad...matches the bike and your jacket. Now i probably would giggle if i saw you walking through the mall wearing them...but they look fine for riding.
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May 13th, 2011, 02:36 PM | #18 | |
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Also I added the pockets for pads they don't come with them. Aside from that, all is good. |
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May 13th, 2011, 02:38 PM | #19 |
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Actually I went to Walmart in this setup and got plenty of weird looks, kids would point at me like 'Hey mom look!'. Not sure how I feel about that
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May 13th, 2011, 03:13 PM | #20 |
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Nice clothes.
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May 13th, 2011, 03:31 PM | #21 |
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How would you feel about skin-grafts? The only thing wrong with those pants is, as already pointed out, the lack of abrasion protection (assuming you get knee/shin guards and wear them).
I am sure people laugh at me all day long when I am on my wife's bike (and I'm sure mine as well). I couldn't care less, because if I do take a spill, I am protected far better for it.
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May 13th, 2011, 08:28 PM | #22 |
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Looks good and matches the bike.
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May 14th, 2011, 06:53 PM | #23 |
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There's a pic of me floating around where I am wearing my tires home on the bike. Now THAT'S "goofy."
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May 14th, 2011, 10:52 PM | #24 |
That rider dude.
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May 17th, 2011, 12:40 AM | #25 | |
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May 17th, 2011, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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If you didnt mention the fact that they're motocross pants... I wouldnt have even noticed. My first impression was "sweet outfit" and then "hmmm you look pretty buff on that tiny ninja".
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May 17th, 2011, 09:41 AM | #27 | |
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I have been down on the track at highway speeds and I got up and walked away. No worse for the wear. BTW I wear motocross boots
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May 17th, 2011, 10:07 AM | #28 |
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Looks 2 size bigger.
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May 17th, 2011, 10:11 AM | #29 |
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I'd say somewhere between Evel Knievel and Elvis and the Power Rangers...all giants in their time.
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May 17th, 2011, 11:07 AM | #30 |
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Honestly, they probably weren't looking at the pants. Little kids point and comment on motorcyclists in general. It's generally a positive thing.
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May 23rd, 2011, 11:31 PM | #31 |
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May 24th, 2011, 04:56 PM | #32 |
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You look goofy!
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