Riding pants with Shorts?

Squalo · June 13th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Hello all,

New rider starting to get all my gear together and was wondering if anyone had any experience or recommendations for riding pants...Most important I am looking for something with decent protection that I could throw over a pair of shorts.

Thanks.

tjkamper · June 13th, 2011, 04:46 PM

Just about any of the textiles are good. there are loads of options. I recomend something that has a zip out linner and is mesh. that way it is cool in the heat and can be made dry and warm in the cold.

almost40 · June 13th, 2011, 04:50 PM

Leather. I know its hot but its better than skin graphs.

Alex · June 14th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

skin graphs.

Every time you (and anyone else) post this, I think of:

It's grafts.

TXJ · June 14th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Around town or commuting:

REV'IT Turbine or Sand. Great quality, high abrasion resistant material (1000D cordura in impact areas), protection everywhere, multiple layers to last you year round (if you're in the south/s west for the turbine). Well worth the money.

Cheap entry level overpant option: Icon hooligan. Basic protection, CE knee pads. They're sized BIG, order your normal pant size or a size down if you're wearing non bulky pants/shorts.

Aggressive riding / track:

Invest in leather and change pants at your destination.

NathanUc · June 14th, 2011, 07:24 AM

I bought some Speed and Strength textile pants. While they are alright, I later regretted not getting leathers. No accident or anything, but I've seen a lot of videos where people in textiles still get torn up.

I later just got my 1 piece suit lol. Big jump eh?

Try to find a pair of Shift leather pants. Since Shift went out, you should be able to find them on closeout SUPER cheap (like sub 200). That was what I was going to go with, but I couldn't find any in my size

rockNroll · June 14th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Leather. If its hot, perforated leather. Look for a set that also has a jacket to go with it, that can zip together. Say no to parachute pants

alex.s · June 14th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Pants? we don't need no stinkin' pants. I ride in all-natural leather... my birthday suit!

Squalo · June 14th, 2011, 04:10 PM

Yeah just looking at street riding, so Guessing any pant meant for over pants will be fine with shorts. Cheers.

rockNroll · June 14th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squalo

Yeah just looking at street riding, so Guessing any pant meant for over pants will be fine with shorts. Cheers.

Oooooh, you're just riding on the street! Well hell, in that case, just run with the shorts. I'd go with sandals vs flip flops too... if you put your foot down on gum at an intersection a flip flop might get left there.

LazinCajun · June 14th, 2011, 07:06 PM

To put it a bit less sarcastically, riding in the street is probably more dangerous than most tracks. You don't exactly have cross traffic on the track.

Squalo · June 15th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Tried on a couple pants today...

Joe rocket alter ego, leaning towards these, seem quite versatile.

Also tired on some shift pants that were part leather part textile...Shift Havoc. Are these gonna be deadly hot? Didn't look like they had any vents.

Anyone have any experience with these pants?

Moldbuster · June 15th, 2011, 08:03 PM

Didn't we just do this? Oh right...springtime...

Motoport Ultra cordura overpants

Kevlar overpants

Rev-it turbine pants

Coolest will be the Turbines...they rule when it bakes.

Most protective, the Motoport Kevlars...especially with the upgraded armor.

Most bang for the buck...Motoport Cordura.

peachdiddy · June 16th, 2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Every time you (and anyone else) post this, I think of:

It's grafts.

Lol. I just giggled like a little girl. Thanks Alex.

June 13th, 2011, 04:08 PM	#1
Squalo ninjette.org member Name: Canada Location: Alberta Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Riding pants with Shorts? Hello all, New rider starting to get all my gear together and was wondering if anyone had any experience or recommendations for riding pants...Most important I am looking for something with decent protection that I could throw over a pair of shorts. Thanks.

June 13th, 2011, 04:46 PM	#2
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Just about any of the textiles are good. there are loads of options. I recomend something that has a zip out linner and is mesh. that way it is cool in the heat and can be made dry and warm in the cold. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 13th, 2011, 04:50 PM	#3
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Leather. I know its hot but its better than skin graphs. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

June 14th, 2011, 07:24 AM	#6
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I bought some Speed and Strength textile pants. While they are alright, I later regretted not getting leathers. No accident or anything, but I've seen a lot of videos where people in textiles still get torn up. I later just got my 1 piece suit lol. Big jump eh? Try to find a pair of Shift leather pants. Since Shift went out, you should be able to find them on closeout SUPER cheap (like sub 200). That was what I was going to go with, but I couldn't find any in my size __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

June 14th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#7
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Leather. If its hot, perforated leather. Look for a set that also has a jacket to go with it, that can zip together. Say no to parachute pants __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

June 14th, 2011, 06:15 AM	#5
TXJ Cranky Old Fart Name: TXJ Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189	Around town or commuting: REV'IT Turbine or Sand. Great quality, high abrasion resistant material (1000D cordura in impact areas), protection everywhere, multiple layers to last you year round (if you're in the south/s west for the turbine). Well worth the money. Cheap entry level overpant option: Icon hooligan. Basic protection, CE knee pads. They're sized BIG, order your normal pant size or a size down if you're wearing non bulky pants/shorts. Aggressive riding / track: Invest in leather and change pants at your destination.

June 14th, 2011, 11:19 AM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Pants? we don't need no stinkin' pants. I ride in all-natural leather... my birthday suit! __________________________________________________

June 14th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#9
Squalo ninjette.org member Name: Canada Location: Alberta Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Yeah just looking at street riding, so Guessing any pant meant for over pants will be fine with shorts. Cheers.

June 14th, 2011, 07:06 PM	#11
LazinCajun ninjette.org guru Name: Anon Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488	To put it a bit less sarcastically, riding in the street is probably more dangerous than most tracks. You don't exactly have cross traffic on the track.

June 15th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#12
Squalo ninjette.org member Name: Canada Location: Alberta Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Tried on a couple pants today... Joe rocket alter ego, leaning towards these, seem quite versatile. Also tired on some shift pants that were part leather part textile...Shift Havoc. Are these gonna be deadly hot? Didn't look like they had any vents. Anyone have any experience with these pants?

June 15th, 2011, 08:03 PM	#13
Moldbuster ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Bellingham, WA in the Nice COOL Pacific Northwest Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Limited Ed Posts: 103	Didn't we just do this? Oh right...springtime... Motoport Ultra cordura overpants Kevlar overpants Rev-it turbine pants Coolest will be the Turbines...they rule when it bakes. Most protective, the Motoport Kevlars...especially with the upgraded armor. Most bang for the buck...Motoport Cordura. __________________________________________________ Safety Tzar. You WILL wear PROPER gear...and you will LIKE IT!

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