sm00thpapa
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Never noticed this as I wear straight leg pants when I ride.
Pant leg touching chain
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arkkornkid
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I wear straight leg jeans (and I'm a big guy) and there's no avoiding this. I just reach down and pull the loose part forward and out so the wind keeps it from going to the inside.
in stop and go traffic, this becomes tedious.... but it works until I make a cover for that gap in the chain guard
in stop and go traffic, this becomes tedious.... but it works until I make a cover for that gap in the chain guard
How about putting a large rubber band on the cuff while riding?
That's what the road bicycle people do when wearing warmups.
Wide rubber band works. Roll it down onto your ankle when your get off the bike.
I stopped in my dealer who sold me the bike and talked to them about it and he looked over another FZ6R they had on the show room floor and he said "Yep, there is huge gap there with a lot of open chain, that's the problem..."
So, it's definitely the gap, he suggested creating some sort of guard for it. Anyone know where you can buy such a thing? I'd rather purchase one factory premade or something like that... I don't know if such a thing exists, let me know. Thanks!
columbus2382
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i dont know about those look kinda silly to me
columbus2382
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i think i would be laughing my ass off if i saw someone wearing those
Hey all, try a military pants blouser. it is very cheap and easy to store. when you get to your destination, wear it under your pants. Here is a link and a pic. I hope it helps.
TABS Boot Blouser Black - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse
TABS Boot Blouser Black - Army Surplus Warehouse - Army Surplus Warehouse
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im 6'2 and wear a 34 length jean and the inside of my left pant leg is getting sucked up into the chain consistently. i have worn three different jeans, all boot-cut design though, and the same thing keeps happening. the first time it happened it freaked me out. im going to have to figure out a way to put a guard panel to cover that exposed chain or use a bobby pin to cinch my pant leg down. pita...
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Make sure you do something about it quick. I would advise you to stop riding if you don't fix the problem. I've seen pictures of fingers that went through the chain/sprockets at idle. Not a pretty sight...im 6'2 and wear a 34 length jean and the inside of my left pant leg is getting sucked up into the chain consistently. i have worn three different jeans, all boot-cut design though, and the same thing keeps happening. the first time it happened it freaked me out. im going to have to figure out a way to put a guard panel to cover that exposed chain or use a bobby pin to cinch my pant leg down. pita...
Back in the late 1800's and early 1900's they used common sense (and probably before that as well. I don't know because I wasn't there.).
Lash your trouser cuff with a piece of string.
Modern day materials like velcro, rubber bands, metal straps...etc., are consistantly used to retard the entanglement of one's garments in the chain of a bicycle.
Don't see why this application of technology would not apply to a motorcycle.
Wow!
Sorry if that was a bit cynical or derogatory. Use your brains people.
Do we honestly need a discussion about a problem that was solved over 120 years ago?
Just sayin.
...and yes I have been :iconbeer:
Lash your trouser cuff with a piece of string.
Modern day materials like velcro, rubber bands, metal straps...etc., are consistantly used to retard the entanglement of one's garments in the chain of a bicycle.
Don't see why this application of technology would not apply to a motorcycle.
Wow!
Sorry if that was a bit cynical or derogatory. Use your brains people.
Do we honestly need a discussion about a problem that was solved over 120 years ago?
Just sayin.
...and yes I have been :iconbeer:
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Dang brought back the dead thread haha. I'd say boot blouses would work , its been mentions all it does is keep your pants from moving away from your leg, we use them for our uniforms to keep the pants looking nice.
Invader Jim
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First year I was riding that happend to me although I did not go down. Pant leg got caught on foot peg as I went to put my foot down at a stop. Started to tip toward the side with the caught pant but was able to disengage the pant from the peg and get my foot down in time to keep the bike upright. It was a close call.