motorcycle pants questions

[pur pony]

Im in the market for a set of motorcycle pants but not sure what to buy or look at.

Are most pants actual pants or do you wear them over your existing pants. Im looking for something that i can wear when riding to work, but also good for weekend riding. Looking for protection other then jeans.

Also I have a buell Textile jacket, ( havnt looked at it since last fall) but i believe it has a ziper to mate to pants. Are most of these zippers universal or do you need the same brand jacket and pants?

are textile pants with pads just as good as full leather on the street? Seems thats all the textile pants are geared towards "weather" then protection.

 

[rchuff]

You can buy pull overs or pants and zippers most of the times line up. Hope that helps. They use a standard zipper on jacket to pants

 

[zuumn]

I have Buell textile riding pants sz. L for sale. Have to take pics yet.

 

[squidbuellie]

Buy a pair of red route or bilt Kevlar jeans. They have the zipper and zip to alpine star jackets, but the buell textile jacket will not match up to either set of pants.. You will need to send them to a seamstress...

When you bought your buell jacket it should of had both sides of the zipper and you will want to have them test fit it before they sew it on.

 

[heagachongoose]

http://www.cometracingleathers.com/

Call Karl. I'm sure he could get you some custom pants even though they aren't listed on the site. Great stuff.

 

[Shawns]

I use Joe Rocket textile over my existing pants.

 

[Timeless]

Pants to jacket zippers are not consistent across manufacturers and some use different length zippers. If you have both sides of the zipper (make and female?), as suggested above, have a seamstress do the work...if you can find one.

Leather offers a much higher level of protection compared to textile. Whether its "just as good" or good enough, will depend on how bad you go down.

Overpants go over other clothing and can be had with knee protection, waterproof, leather/textile. You name it.

What you need/want is going to depend on your intended usage. Whatever it is, surely there are a pants that fit the bill.

Poke around in the "riding pants & jeans" section in "sport" on motorcycle closeouts and your options will make more sense.

 

[yellowcarbon]

First off, regular cotton jeans offers nearly zero protection. So definitely do yourself a favor and get some riding pants. Kevlar lined jeans are better, but not as good as true protective motorcycle gear. Leather is always one of the better choices, although true Kevlar (like Motoport or Klim use) offers similar protection.

If you are going to ride to work, get a set of overpants. They typically unzip all the way down on at least one side, many times on both. You can wear them over your work clothes on the way into work or over casual clothes on the weekends. I wear a set of suspenders and a 3/4 length jacket with mine, so I don't zip it together. There is enough overlap that I am confident in the set up I have. But over pants get worn on a commute, where my leather 'race' pants get left at home.

I have a set of Motoport Kevlar mesh over pants. It works great and is a very diverse way to go. Since I am in Phoenix, AZ, it addresses my biggest issues, heat and protection. The Kevlar mesh flows about 90% of the air of a standard nylon mesh gear. It is noticeably cooler than perforated leather, particularly in stop and go traffic. So it is about cool as you can get while keeping the protection of leather. In the cool months, I wear jeans under it or the waterproof liner. I'm lucky that I don't ride much in the cold or wet, so mesh absolutely makes the most sense to me.

If you are in cooler or wet weather, mesh may not be the way to go. Aerostich makes some great gear, as are the Harley Davidson FXRG waterproof leather over pants. I personally didn't like the Aerostich pants (even though I love my Aerostich Darien jacket). I did pick up a set of the HD FXRG leather overpants on Ebay cheap, but the weather is way too warm in AZ (it was 95 degrees yesterday).

 

[303xb]

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-overlord-riding-jeans

Just got these. Love em. True fit, super comfy

 

[Mwstevenson]

http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/237/459/Pants/Phoenix_3.0_[Mesh]
Just started wearing these and have been pleased with them. When it is warm I can wear shorts under them and when it has been a bit cooler they are just good protection over pants or jeans.

 

[Shawns]

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[TPEHAK]

I've ordered the Rokker Revolution jeans http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rokker-revolution-jeans .

They have integrated c_change membrane reacts independently to changing temperatures and activities, 100% waterproof and windproof. Four seasons riding jeans with protection and without compromising. I will see if it works. They look like casual jeans for on and off bike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-N7vz6D2BE So if you want to look fashionable and be protected at the same time this is a good choice.

 

[GregoXB]

^^^ They also cost $550

If you are looking for Kevlar jeans I just picked up a pair of AGV Malibu kevlar jeans for $98. Nice American cut and you can chose your length.