Icon Denim Pants Blowout!

tcbmellowd · September 28th, 2012, 11:49 AM

I recently purchased a new pair of Icon Standard Denim Jeans w/ kevlar reinforced knees on overstock clearance from eBay and thought I got a pretty decent deal at $38 shipped.

I took the pants out for a practice ride around the parking lot(new rider) for roughly an hour. When I got off, I felt a strange breeze between my legs and realized that there was a massive tear in the pants; a 10" tear under the right pocket, and a 4-5" tear under the left.

As there is no warranty on the pants, do you think there's any way I can get reimbursed by Icon? If not, any ideas on how to salvage these pants/kevlar knee lining? I realize I took a chance at some cheap gear, but I am definitely surprised at the quality of the pair of pants I received. I can understand a tear like this from a fall, but not after an hour of very light use.

Thankfully I didn't have to experience the wrath of the denim jeans on a spill, so I'm glad about that. I'm sure some of you will get a kick out of this story. I think I'm going to have to switch to All the Leather, All the Time.

mkulchar · September 28th, 2012, 11:57 AM

wow!!! that is just from riding around for an hr?!! they must of been a cheap Chinese copy. I would leave a good review for the seller on ebay but a BAD for the ITEM. to warn others not to get em.

And for the icon replacement... since ebay i would doupt it and dont have an official receipt from a authorized dealer.

tcbmellowd · September 28th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkulchar

wow!!! that is just from riding around for an hr?!! they must of been a cheap Chinese copy. I would leave a good review for the seller on ebay but a BAD for the ITEM. to warn others not to get em.

And for the icon replacement... since ebay i would doupt it and dont have an official receipt from a authorized dealer.

Yeah pretty hard to believe. The pants seem to be the real deal: came with all the proper tags and information, sample pieces of fabric and good stitching, and were sold by a fairly reputable seller with 700+ feedback. I'm guessing the denim itself was made very poorly. I am easily able to tear strips from the sample denim with probably less than 10lbs of pressure.

lgk · September 28th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Its a material defect...
Call them and see what they can do...

YunMing · October 1st, 2012, 11:34 PM

Buy a pair of Rhok jeans next time.

Was going to purchase a pair of those as well until I saw these other ones.

Jiggles · October 2nd, 2012, 01:20 AM

How about don't ride in jeans since they aren't going to protect you. Only idiots ride in jeans

<------ Look at that dumbass, crashed in jeans and they didn't do ****

ShadowStalk3r · October 2nd, 2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

How about don't ride in jeans since they aren't going to protect you. Only idiots ride in jeans

<------ Look at that dumbass, crashed in jeans and they didn't do ****

Not going to ride to uni in leather pants.

CC Cowboy · October 2nd, 2012, 07:13 AM

You're in SoCal so, STOP EATING MEXICAN FOOD, it causes flatulence.

bbonds007 · October 2nd, 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowStalk3r

Not going to ride to uni in leather pants.

At least get some textile overpants with armor, motorcycle jeans really are as useless as riding in your underwear, only more expensive.

Boom King · October 2nd, 2012, 08:00 AM

Hmm, I was thinking this thread was going to be about some crazy "blowout" sale on Icon jeans but literally it was about a blowout of the ass on these jeans.

lgk · October 2nd, 2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Hmm, I was thinking this thread was going to be about some crazy "blowout" sale on Icon jeans but literally it was about a blowout of the ass on these jeans.

Imagine sliding in those...

your ass would hurt so bad you wouldn't be able to sit right for weeks...

tcbmellowd · October 2nd, 2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You're in SoCal so, STOP EATING MEXICAN FOOD, it causes flatulence.

haha... ironically I went out for Mexican Food the same day after the blowout.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Hmm, I was thinking this thread was going to be about some crazy "blowout" sale on Icon jeans but literally it was about a blowout of the ass on these jeans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

Imagine sliding in those...

your ass would hurt so bad you wouldn't be able to sit right for weeks...

provided you still have an ass to sit on.

Malicious Logic · October 2nd, 2012, 08:57 AM

Bought them from ebay for $38? No wonder they were terrible quality...No experience with Icon's riding jeans, but I wouldn't necessarily blame them first...

ShadowStalk3r · October 2nd, 2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbonds007

At least get some textile overpants with armor, motorcycle jeans really are as useless as riding in your underwear, only more expensive.

I got kevlar jeans with armor on knees and hips.

lgk · October 2nd, 2012, 02:55 PM

can you do a close up pic of the weave on the jeans?

i want to do a comparison with the regular jeans i have.

xSean13 · October 6th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

How about don't ride in jeans since they aren't going to protect you. Only idiots ride in jeans

<------ Look at that dumbass, crashed in jeans and they didn't do ****

Should have been wearing some of these

DaveTheCanuck · October 6th, 2012, 02:51 PM

I don't get why Icon (and whomever else) don't pair up with proper jean designers.

Get Levi's or Diesel to design the jeans with high quality denim, then throw in the kevlar reinforcement and armour.

Most of these motorcycle jeans look ugly and feel cheap (and are cheap, evidently).

Alienjoe · October 7th, 2012, 05:46 AM

Someone beat me to the fart comment haha I don't think riding jeans work out but with the icon name, they should be good. Hope they replace them.

Try compacc.com and their Sliders Kevlar reinforced jeans. I have Sliders Kevlar All Season pants and they rock!! I wore them from June til now and they truly are all season.

250rr · October 7th, 2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Should have been wearing some of these

I would love to ride in those. I would sport those when I'm not riding.

xSean13 · October 7th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250rr

I would love to ride in those. I would sport those when I'm not riding.

Same. If I could find some cheap, it would be hilarious to ride in a suit of armor.

Alienjoe · October 7th, 2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Should have been wearing some of these

Not to mention the affect knee dragging would have on them!!

Jiggles · October 7th, 2012, 07:09 PM

Someone needs to make this a racing suit

Link to original page on YouTube.

It gets good at the one minute mark

September 28th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#1
tcbmellowd Kawakaze Name: Daniel Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 111	Icon Denim Pants Blowout! I recently purchased a new pair of Icon Standard Denim Jeans w/ kevlar reinforced knees on overstock clearance from eBay and thought I got a pretty decent deal at $38 shipped. I took the pants out for a practice ride around the parking lot(new rider) for roughly an hour. When I got off, I felt a strange breeze between my legs and realized that there was a massive tear in the pants; a 10" tear under the right pocket, and a 4-5" tear under the left. As there is no warranty on the pants, do you think there's any way I can get reimbursed by Icon? If not, any ideas on how to salvage these pants/kevlar knee lining? I realize I took a chance at some cheap gear, but I am definitely surprised at the quality of the pair of pants I received. I can understand a tear like this from a fall, but not after an hour of very light use. Thankfully I didn't have to experience the wrath of the denim jeans on a spill, so I'm glad about that. I'm sure some of you will get a kick out of this story. I think I'm going to have to switch to All the Leather, All the Time. __________________________________________________ Mods:\|Progrip 728 Blue Aluminum Grips\|Custom LED Integrated Tail Light\|Flushmount Turn Signals\| Fender Chop\|CBR250 Hugger\|ProGrip Rim Tape\|Blue CF Vinyl Seat Covers\|

September 28th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#4
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Its a material defect... Call them and see what they can do... __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

October 2nd, 2012, 01:20 AM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	How about don't ride in jeans since they aren't going to protect you. Only idiots ride in jeans <------ Look at that dumbass, crashed in jeans and they didn't do **** __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 2nd, 2012, 07:13 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	You're in SoCal so, STOP EATING MEXICAN FOOD, it causes flatulence. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 2nd, 2012, 08:57 AM	#13
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Bought them from ebay for $38? No wonder they were terrible quality...No experience with Icon's riding jeans, but I wouldn't necessarily blame them first... __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

September 28th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#2
mkulchar ninjette.org member Name: matthew Location: niagara Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r ninja Posts: 115	wow!!! that is just from riding around for an hr?!! they must of been a cheap Chinese copy. I would leave a good review for the seller on ebay but a BAD for the ITEM. to warn others not to get em. And for the icon replacement... since ebay i would doupt it and dont have an official receipt from a authorized dealer.

October 1st, 2012, 11:34 PM	#5
YunMing ninjette.org member Name: Alexander Location: Santa Rosa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): (Sold) 2007 Red Ninja 250r, 2003 Cbr 600 F4i Posts: 137	Buy a pair of Rhok jeans next time. Was going to purchase a pair of those as well until I saw these other ones.

October 2nd, 2012, 08:00 AM	#10
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Hmm, I was thinking this thread was going to be about some crazy "blowout" sale on Icon jeans but literally it was about a blowout of the ass on these jeans.

October 2nd, 2012, 02:55 PM	#15
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	can you do a close up pic of the weave on the jeans? i want to do a comparison with the regular jeans i have. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

October 6th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#17
DaveTheCanuck Moo Name: David Location: Toronto'ish, Canada Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 103	I don't get why Icon (and whomever else) don't pair up with proper jean designers. Get Levi's or Diesel to design the jeans with high quality denim, then throw in the kevlar reinforcement and armour. Most of these motorcycle jeans look ugly and feel cheap (and are cheap, evidently).

October 7th, 2012, 05:46 AM	#18
Alienjoe ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Monroe, NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132	Someone beat me to the fart comment haha I don't think riding jeans work out but with the icon name, they should be good. Hope they replace them. Try compacc.com and their Sliders Kevlar reinforced jeans. I have Sliders Kevlar All Season pants and they rock!! I wore them from June til now and they truly are all season.

October 7th, 2012, 07:09 PM	#22
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Someone needs to make this a racing suit Link to original page on YouTube. It gets good at the one minute mark __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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