November 29th, 2009, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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Name: David
Location: Dallas, TX
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Recommendations on Overpants?
I'm looking for a good set of overpants that I can wear to work over my regular wear. My wife says I can get a early Christmas present. So here are my options.
Scorpion Deuce Overpants Icon Arc Textile Overpants Icon Automag Overpants I'm really leaning toward the Icon Automag Overpants. I think the leather is going to give me better protection, but I also have to account that I live in TX. 100+ degree temps are the norm in the summer time. I also have to factor in Cost. The Automag is double the cost of the other pants. Anyone have any of these pants personally that can give me a review on them? I'd like to hear your opinion pros/cons. I'm also concerned about the FIT. Any help is much appreciated David |
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November 29th, 2009, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Name: Greg
Location: central new york
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My Toumaster Flex are pretty decent and get down to a mesh pant for when it gets really hot. So far works pretty well in the cold, have to wait many moths before I can try in the hot around here. I also have the Flex 2 jacket which is pretty decent, but seems to allow a lot of air to flow through even with the liners in and the water resistant cover on, probably be good for you though since the temps on average are warmer.
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November 29th, 2009, 05:09 PM | #3 |
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Name: dex
Location: visalia,ca.
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354
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i have the tourmaster caliber look into it.
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November 29th, 2009, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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Name: addy126
Location: Tx
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David... I like the looks of the Scorp Deuce. Don't have them but tried a pair on last year. The fit is nice, I like the meshing option for Texas, and as I recall the length is not outlandish. I like those Icon Leathers but again being black and leather its gonna be real warm even in the spring. Dec Jan and Feb is all you cud wear them in I believe. Keep in mind any overpant feels like snow pants anyhow.
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November 29th, 2009, 11:17 PM | #5 |
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Name: Chris
Location: Hazel Green, AL
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I have the Deuce pants, they are comfortable in the socal summer and I rode with them up to the Palomar Observatory today and there was snow on the ground there. I did have the liner in and I was wearing jeans under them. So far, I am happy with them, but, thankfully, I have not tested them. They have a zipper on the sides and so does the liner, and they have armor in the knees and hips. These I would buy again.
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November 30th, 2009, 11:56 AM | #6 |
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Name: Sam
Location: Northern Virginia
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I have the Deuce pants with the liner (for wet weather) and wear insulated pants beneath them into the 40 degree temps. Last winter I wore multiple layers beneath leather pants. As mentioned, the Deuce has knee and hip armor.
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November 30th, 2009, 12:12 PM | #7 |
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Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Take a look at the TourMaster Flex - you can go three ways; mesh, rain liner, cold weather liner or combinations. I've worn mine from 100 deg to 15 deg and have not had an issue.
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November 30th, 2009, 01:19 PM | #8 |
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Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
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I have had the Icon Arc for two years and they are comfortable in the summer and cold. They are not waterproof but will keep you dry in anything but a downpour.
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