Recommendations on Overpants?

untdavid · November 29th, 2009, 10:21 AM

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

Greg_E · November 29th, 2009, 02:24 PM

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.

DEXSPEED · November 29th, 2009, 05:09 PM

i have the tourmaster caliber look into it.

addy126 · November 29th, 2009, 05:16 PM

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.

ninjabrewer · November 29th, 2009, 11:17 PM

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.

nb

g21-30 · November 30th, 2009, 11:56 AM

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.

OldGuy · November 30th, 2009, 12:12 PM

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.

Sailariel · November 30th, 2009, 01:19 PM

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.

November 29th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#1
untdavid ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Candy Plasma Blue 250r Posts: 79	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

November 29th, 2009, 11:17 PM	#5
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	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. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

November 30th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#7
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

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November 29th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	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.

November 29th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#3
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	i have the tourmaster caliber look into it.

November 29th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#4
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	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.

November 30th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#6
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	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.

November 30th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#8
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	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.