shredder

I ride a sport bike and need some pants since I usually just wear jeans (I know, not the safest). I was thinking leather pants with knee and hip armor, but my cousin that works at a motorcycle shop told me that the thick cotton ones with armor are pretty durable and much cheaper.

What do ya'll think? I would be wearing them over jeans as well for extra protection on the highway. Price isn't really and issue, but I'd like to keep it under $400. I also want something that will keep me safe in the event if I fall (never fallen yet). I always wear an Arai helmet, ICON leather armored jacket, leather gloves, and leather boots.

Any help would be appreciated.

RS9

Check out clearance at newenough.com/ or go with olympiamotosports.com/

Larry H

I have Mesh and non-Mesh versions for all seasons here in lovely NJ. The Pants are overpants and are designed to be worn over your jeans, shorts, etc.....I HIGHLY recommend them. Whather you get, if it doesn't have CE armour, upgrade to it.

And I know people *think* synthetic materials are not as safe as leather....I unfortunately tested my mesh gear out. I was t-boned by a deer and slide 58' on asphalt and walked away with a quarter sized raspberry and my friend drove me home from the scene....

shredder

thanks. I'll look into them.

Schadenfreude

They are actually made of cordura or ballistic nylon. Very comfortable, lightweight, and the armor is barely noticeable so I don't feel or look like a power ranger when I am walking around a store someplace. I ride a Ducati and I don't have any problem with the pants bunching at the knees.

Larry H

<a href="http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/ht_ii_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html">Cooler Weather Pants</a>

<a href="http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/ht_air_2_mesh_motorcycle_overpants.html">Warmer Weather Mesh Pants</a>

<a href="http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/firstgear_kilimanjaro_5_texile_motorcycle_jacket.h tml">Cooler Weather Jacket</a>

<a href="http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/firstgear_mesh_tex_motorcycle_jacket.html">Warmer Weather Mesh Jacket</a>

DiscerningIndividual

jacket, then get that. Don't wear jeans under your leathers, because that means your leathers are too big for you and if you fall, welcome to strawberry fields on your legs.

BSK

without issues...

a_o_smith

then wear whatever you want if you go down pants are the least of your worries.<ul><li><a href="http://www.dragginjeans.com/category.aspx?categoryID=39">liners</a></li></ul>

|skolnick

I have some kevlar jeans in size 34 if anybody needs. Never worn