Who wears what for pants? - Page 4

adouglas · May 23rd, 2013, 09:15 AM

bzzzt.

Rationalization fail. More than half of all accidents happen within five miles of home.

You can get hurt just as bad on a local street as on the highway. Just ask Jiggles.

On the other hand, you have an opportunity to sample the good drugs if that happens.

http://www.calculateme.com/car-insur...nts-happen.htm

CaptainPlatypus · May 23rd, 2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

You do realize that if you lowside (most likely accident) the first thing that's going to hit the ground is your a$$, right?

Let us know how the whole "I've protected my knees but not my butt" thing works out for you if you have an off.

http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsMotorcycleSafety/

adouglas · May 23rd, 2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsMotorcycleSafety/

Hmmm... is the a$$ considered part of the leg or part of the trunk?

Watch a video of any given lowside. Does the rider's butt slide along the pavement or not?

As the tailor said when seeing a piece of thread, "I think sew."

A good indicator of where you're likely to get rashed is the location of the kevlar in riding jeans.

lowdown112 · May 23rd, 2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

It's early and I haven't had coffee so maybe my sarcasm filter isn't working yet… but you seem sincere.

You're on a message board that's all about protective gear because… um…. why exactly?

Owning a leather jacket, good
"Windy feeling," great
Avoiding incredibly painful, costly skin grafts and scars that will last a lifetime, priceless.

Lol right. Didnt think this one through. Lmao Pretty much anything that goes wrong while riding will hurt anyways

voidrider · May 23rd, 2013, 12:15 PM

First Gear HT Overpants in cold weather. Aerostich Roadcrafter pants in hot weather.

The Roadcrafters came to me when I was buying some parts bikes that weren't as (ahem) 'complete' as advertized. So, to save the sale the seller threw in a Stich 2-piece suit. It was just a bit too small. I can barely get away with weaing the pants with thin slacks under them.

I've worn street clothes a couple times riding my wife's scooter, and felt naked. Physics doesn't give a damn what you are riding, or where you are riding if skin meets pavement at a given speed.

CaptainPlatypus · May 23rd, 2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Hmmm... is the a$$ considered part of the leg or part of the trunk?

Watch a video of any given lowside. Does the rider's butt slide along the pavement or not?

As the tailor said when seeing a piece of thread, "I think sew."

A good indicator of where you're likely to get rashed is the location of the kevlar in riding jeans.

Yup. And as soon as I can afford proper overpants, I'll be getting them. In the meantime, I have what I have.

adouglas · May 23rd, 2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

Yup. And as soon as I can afford proper overpants, I'll be getting them. In the meantime, I have what I have.

Sell the Harley-ish attire and use the money for proper gear....

CaptainPlatypus · May 23rd, 2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Sell the Harley-ish attire and use the money for proper gear....

Yes. Because my free secondhand chaps are absolutely going to sell for enough money to get me "proper gear".

Seriously, ride your own ride.

EDIT: Also, "Harley-ish"? Is that really the best you can do? No references to gay BDSM or anything like that? Come on, man, step up your game.

Alex · May 23rd, 2013, 03:51 PM

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KawiKid860 · May 23rd, 2013, 04:34 PM

Yoga pants should be an option so some of our members can be completely honest

BIGREDIOWAN · May 25th, 2013, 05:45 PM

I'm obviously new here, but from what I've read around the forums so far I've already decided I'm just going to go with leather gear and be done with it. I know it's not a matter of if, but when I'm gonna go down. Just about went down on my 250 on Friday. All it takes is one person not paying attention to what they're doing and it's not gonna be pretty.

Daks · May 25th, 2013, 07:35 PM

Jeans to commute, riding jeans + Tpro knee protectors on the freeway/twisties.

Not the smartest but I trade the safety for convenience. I can't peel off leather pants in the gas station bathroom at work every day.

LT505 · June 15th, 2013, 04:09 PM

Just ordered the AGV Monza jacket to go along with the AGV Willow pants. Anyone else have this combo? Curious to see how they zip together.

View Poll Results: What kind of pants?
Plain pants/jeans.	71	35.50%
Kevlar jeans or plain jeans with armor/kevlar underwear	38	19.00%
Solid textile overpants with street clothes	44	22.00%
Mesh textile overpants with street clothes	15	7.50%
Leather track-style pants	21	10.50%
Full-on race suit, baby!	9	4.50%
Chaps and NOTHING else. The boys need ventilation ;-)	2	1.00%
Voters: 200. You may not vote on this poll

May 23rd, 2013, 09:15 AM	#121
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	bzzzt. Rationalization fail. More than half of all accidents happen within five miles of home. You can get hurt just as bad on a local street as on the highway. Just ask Jiggles. On the other hand, you have an opportunity to sample the good drugs if that happens. http://www.calculateme.com/car-insur...nts-happen.htm __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 23rd, 2013, 03:51 PM	#129
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voidrider ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Posts: 79	First Gear HT Overpants in cold weather. Aerostich Roadcrafter pants in hot weather. The Roadcrafters came to me when I was buying some parts bikes that weren't as (ahem) 'complete' as advertized. So, to save the sale the seller threw in a Stich 2-piece suit. It was just a bit too small. I can barely get away with weaing the pants with thin slacks under them. I've worn street clothes a couple times riding my wife's scooter, and felt naked. Physics doesn't give a damn what you are riding, or where you are riding if skin meets pavement at a given speed.

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KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Yoga pants should be an option so some of our members can be completely honest

May 25th, 2013, 05:45 PM	#131
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	I'm obviously new here, but from what I've read around the forums so far I've already decided I'm just going to go with leather gear and be done with it. I know it's not a matter of if, but when I'm gonna go down. Just about went down on my 250 on Friday. All it takes is one person not paying attention to what they're doing and it's not gonna be pretty.

May 25th, 2013, 07:35 PM	#132
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Jeans to commute, riding jeans + Tpro knee protectors on the freeway/twisties. Not the smartest but I trade the safety for convenience. I can't peel off leather pants in the gas station bathroom at work every day.

June 15th, 2013, 04:09 PM	#133
LT505 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: PA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 121	Just ordered the AGV Monza jacket to go along with the AGV Willow pants. Anyone else have this combo? Curious to see how they zip together.