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VEGASRIDER · 06-04-2008, 03:29 AM

So I would like see what others think about my riding gear for the summer. Last year, I rode with just regular jeans. But as the weather got cooler here in Vegas, I ended up wearing textile riding pants. Now that it's getting hotter again, I'm trying to decide which will be the safest way to ride without compromising protection. I'm so use to wearing riding pants, that riding without them, I feel kind of naked. However, riding with mesh riding pants and jeans is not going to work here in Las Vegas. Lately, I've been riding with shorts, but with the mesh riding pants over them. The mesh pants have some soft padding covering the knees and hips, but no armour. Or, should I buy a pair riding jeans that have kevlar and ride without the mesh pants?

**Doorag** · 06-04-2008, 03:42 AM

I'd go with the kevlar jeans, personally. They may be a bit warmer, but maybe a good compromise? You could always get a pair and have a tailor make them into shorts. That way, you'd get better protection for your hips, etc...

GConn · 06-04-2008, 03:48 AM

Whatever you do, make sure you add CE armor at the knee area. Everything else (on the pants issue) is an acceptable compromise for me in town.

A note: I personally dislike riding jeans because I feel they are only a marketing gimmick, but honestly, I speak without ANY experience with such products, so don't pay too much attention to me

keira · 06-04-2008, 04:30 AM

mesh can fall apart upon a crash, so if you are to go that route, at least wear full jeans underneath. IMO, the kevlar jeans are a better way to go.

OkieDavid · 06-04-2008, 04:32 AM

Does anyone know of a manufacturer who offers a mesh pant that is armored? I have the Fieldsheer mesh jacket that provides excellent padding/armor and with the liner removed, is like wearing a t shirt with all the flow through. Right now I'm content to ride with long jeans but I would like similar protection for my legs.

keira · 06-04-2008, 04:37 AM

pretty sure fieldsheer does. I know joe rocket does. I would bet almost any company that makes an armored textile pants makes a similarly protective mesh pant.

Beknatok · 06-04-2008, 06:48 AM

There are some convertible textile pants out there, that aren't completely mesh, therefore not as vulnerable to the "mesh will fall apart in a crash" possibility. I would suggest looking into those as another alternative.

For me, keeping my legs cool isn't nearly as important as keeping my body cool, so I'm okay with having part-mesh, part-textile pants. The Joe Rocket Alter Ego pant, is a good example of what I'm talking about.

06-04-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by keira

mesh can fall apart upon a crash

Show me..... Mesh holds up extremely well for general riding and if you can hold it to 100mph I would have total faith in that product. I have yet to see pictures of a slide or fall where a mesh product has failed to protect the rider as advertised..

**dark_isz** · 06-04-2008, 07:00 AM

There's differences between the various mesh pants out there, and there's differences between the various kevlar jeans. My first pair of mesh pants were First Gear mesh-tex (I believe the original version) They were mesh all over, with thin foam 'armor' in the knees and no hip armor, although there were pockets to add it. I'm sure they offered more protection than dress slacks or regular jeans, but probably not much more.

The second pair of mesh pants I got are the Tourmaster Flex pants. These have hard (CE) knee armor, and decent hip armor. They also have ballistic nylon in the knees and butt, and mesh in the other areas. I feel like they offer significant protection over the first pair I had. They also are convertible, so when it gets cooler, I can zip additional ballistic nylon panels over the mesh areas. They work as year round pants for me. They are very similar to the Joe Rocket pants Beknatok mentioned.

I don't have direct experience with kevlar jeans, but the ones wrightme was wearing when he went down held up pretty well. The only reason I voted mesh over kevlar is that the jeans typically don't have any armor in them. If you could find a way to add some (Icon makes some slip on knee armor you could wear underneath), I think they would be just as protective as mesh armored pants.

**wrightme43** · 06-04-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

So I would like see what others think about my riding gear for the summer. Last year, I rode with just regular jeans. But as the weather got cooler here in Vegas, I ended up wearing textile riding pants. Now that it's getting hotter again, I'm trying to decide which will be the safest way to ride without compromising protection. I'm so use to wearing riding pants, that riding without them, I feel kind of naked. However, riding with mesh riding pants and jeans is not going to work here in Las Vegas. Lately, I've been riding with shorts, but with the mesh riding pants over them. The mesh pants have some soft padding covering the knees and hips, but no armour. Or, should I buy a pair riding jeans that have kevlar and ride without the mesh pants?

Man I crash tested my Shift Torque Jeans. They held up perfect. I felt a little bang on my butt cheek, and some heat, but by the next day, nothing.

I am going to get some knee armor to wear under them. Super comfy pants.

View Poll Results: Which way offers more protection?
Mesh riding pants with short pants underneath	25	65.79%
Riding jeans made of kevlar	13	34.21%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

06-04-2008, 03:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,692 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Riding pants extreme heat So I would like see what others think about my riding gear for the summer. Last year, I rode with just regular jeans. But as the weather got cooler here in Vegas, I ended up wearing textile riding pants. Now that it's getting hotter again, I'm trying to decide which will be the safest way to ride without compromising protection. I'm so use to wearing riding pants, that riding without them, I feel kind of naked. However, riding with mesh riding pants and jeans is not going to work here in Las Vegas. Lately, I've been riding with shorts, but with the mesh riding pants over them. The mesh pants have some soft padding covering the knees and hips, but no armour. Or, should I buy a pair riding jeans that have kevlar and ride without the mesh pants? __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume Last edited by VEGASRIDER; 06-04-2008 at 03:33 AM..

06-04-2008, 03:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: Riding pants extreme heat I'd go with the kevlar jeans, personally. They may be a bit warmer, but maybe a good compromise? You could always get a pair and have a tailor make them into shorts. That way, you'd get better protection for your hips, etc... __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

06-04-2008, 03:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
GConn Squid hater Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nicosia / Cyprus Bike: '06 Fz6 Posts: 810 Rep Power: 14 Member #897	Re: Riding pants extreme heat Whatever you do, make sure you add CE armor at the knee area. Everything else (on the pants issue) is an acceptable compromise for me in town. A note: I personally dislike riding jeans because I feel they are only a marketing gimmick, but honestly, I speak without ANY experience with such products, so don't pay too much attention to me __________________ http://gconnfz6.blogspot.com/

06-04-2008, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
keira Mrs. Reiobard Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord, NH Bike: SV650S Posts: 437 Rep Power: 17 Member #1832	Re: Riding pants extreme heat mesh can fall apart upon a crash, so if you are to go that route, at least wear full jeans underneath. IMO, the kevlar jeans are a better way to go. __________________ Behind every great woman is a man staring at her a$$. "If you run into a wall with a helmet on, you still ran into a wall." Do what you like. Like what you do.

06-04-2008, 04:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
OkieDavid Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Oklahoma Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 3 Member #2455	Re: Riding pants extreme heat Does anyone know of a manufacturer who offers a mesh pant that is armored? I have the Fieldsheer mesh jacket that provides excellent padding/armor and with the liner removed, is like wearing a t shirt with all the flow through. Right now I'm content to ride with long jeans but I would like similar protection for my legs.

06-04-2008, 04:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
keira Mrs. Reiobard Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord, NH Bike: SV650S Posts: 437 Rep Power: 17 Member #1832	Re: Riding pants extreme heat pretty sure fieldsheer does. I know joe rocket does. I would bet almost any company that makes an armored textile pants makes a similarly protective mesh pant. __________________ Behind every great woman is a man staring at her a$$. "If you run into a wall with a helmet on, you still ran into a wall." Do what you like. Like what you do.

06-04-2008, 06:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beknatok Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 & 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic Posts: 101 Rep Power: 5 Member #1357	Re: Riding pants extreme heat There are some convertible textile pants out there, that aren't completely mesh, therefore not as vulnerable to the "mesh will fall apart in a crash" possibility. I would suggest looking into those as another alternative. For me, keeping my legs cool isn't nearly as important as keeping my body cool, so I'm okay with having part-mesh, part-textile pants. The Joe Rocket Alter Ego pant, is a good example of what I'm talking about. __________________ "There is no problem that cannot be solved by the use of high explosives." ----------------- - Current Mods - ----------------- FAZR6 FE kit \| Motovation Axel & Frame Sliders \| SW-Mototech Handlebar Risers \| Throttlemeister Cruise Control \| Vizi-Tec Brake Modulator

06-04-2008, 07:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
dark_isz Fire Bringer™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6, 1983 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Posts: 222 Rep Power: 8 Member #182	Re: Riding pants extreme heat There's differences between the various mesh pants out there, and there's differences between the various kevlar jeans. My first pair of mesh pants were First Gear mesh-tex (I believe the original version) They were mesh all over, with thin foam 'armor' in the knees and no hip armor, although there were pockets to add it. I'm sure they offered more protection than dress slacks or regular jeans, but probably not much more. The second pair of mesh pants I got are the Tourmaster Flex pants. These have hard (CE) knee armor, and decent hip armor. They also have ballistic nylon in the knees and butt, and mesh in the other areas. I feel like they offer significant protection over the first pair I had. They also are convertible, so when it gets cooler, I can zip additional ballistic nylon panels over the mesh areas. They work as year round pants for me. They are very similar to the Joe Rocket pants Beknatok mentioned. I don't have direct experience with kevlar jeans, but the ones wrightme was wearing when he went down held up pretty well. The only reason I voted mesh over kevlar is that the jeans typically don't have any armor in them. If you could find a way to add some (Icon makes some slip on knee armor you could wear underneath), I think they would be just as protective as mesh armored pants. __________________ 2007 Yamaha FZ6 - mods: Uncaged Frame Sliders, Tankslapper Tanktop Protector, Progrip tankpad, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Dual Headlight Mod, Puig Racing Windshield, Garmain 2610GPS with RAM mount, ProGrip 719's, Yamaha Blue Seat pod fairing things, Black Spraypainted Radiator guards, Givi V46 and rack, Addmorelighting V46 lightkit, Comagination Brake light flasher, Pazzo long Blk/Titan levers, Caterpillar O-ring throttle lock

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