What Not To Wear (while riding)

[ME_with_a_B]

I'm just finally teaching myself how to be comfortable riding in jeans. I've worn my riding pants since the day they arrived (a week after I bought the bike) & at first riding without them on felt like driving without a seat-belt... I felt NAKED!!

But now I'm getting a little more used to it... and so it doesn't make it so awkward when I ride to places I'll be socializing or running errands (the riding pants are a bit bulky b/c of the knee & hip pads and really get hot when not moving in the wind).

But I feel better now b/c I finally have my riding boots, which before, I was wearing only gym-shoes. So at least now I have adequate ankle & lower leg protection while in my jeans.

But still, if I'm going out riding simply for the sake of riding -- I'll wear my riding pants. B/C they're sexxy.

Oh... and I ALWAYS wear a riding jacket, gloves, and my helmet. ALWAYS.

 

[JnT4Life]

What about riding jeans? Are they no good? I'm sure a suit of armor would be best when you crashed, but there has to be a comprimise.

 

[JonKerr]

Sporting the new helmet and pants I see

The helmet I've had for a while. But the jacket, pants, and boots are all new. In fact that picture was the first time I'd worn any of them.

I totally agree about that! Sweat is easier to remove than dead flesh.

Do you just wear the perforated leather pants, or could you fit other pants under them? I commute to work and would like to be able to slip the pants off at my desk rather than trying to find a place to change into work pants.

No way could you fit anything other than tight skinny jeans or UnderArmor type tights under my leather pants. They're not exactly tight by any means, but they're pretty thick and bulky and anything under that's not skin tight would be uncomfortable I think.

 

[JonKerr]

What about riding jeans? Are they no good? I'm sure a suit of armor would be best when you crashed, but there has to be a comprimise.

They don't really do squat. I've seen the pics of how well they protect. Not at all. That's why before I got my leathers I started wearing armored shorts and knee/shin guards under mine. The other thing to think about is movement. If you hit the ground, how is your gear going to stay in place. That's why you should be wearing long gauntlet gloves that go over you jacket cuff to keep the sleeves and elbow protection in place. Also I have my jacket zipped to my pants so neither one will separate and expose anything should I take a slide on the asphalt. My pants are zipped tight around my boots as well so they don't ride up if my shin is sliding on the ground. If your protective padding and armor moves out of position, it's not going to do much good.

 

[ME_with_a_B]

Also I have my jacket zipped to my pants so neither one will separate and expose anything should I take a slide on the asphalt.

The other nice thing about zipping jacket together with pants is when you're riding at higher speeds, the jacket won't rise up and expose your back to the sometimes cold air. Makes for a more comfortable ride. :thumbup:

 

[Chip]

Yeah I always wear my gloves, helmet, boots, and jacket. The thing I need however is riding pants.. They are pretty expensive and I'd have to wash them often..

 

[99vengeur]

No way could you fit anything other than tight skinny jeans or UnderArmor type tights under my leather pants. They're not exactly tight by any means, but they're pretty thick and bulky and anything under that's not skin tight would be uncomfortable I think.

Guess I need to look into some pants... How are you liking the new XTi pants?

 

[dart1963]

like these?

 

[arkkornkid]

LOL.... 2 dudes on a Ninja 250, wow.... they were getting nowhere fast

 

[joloy133]

The best protection is a one piece race suit. If it protects you best at high speed, it'll do the job at any speed. Anything less is a compromise for comfort, fashion, etc. (So......How many are changing their attire to race suits?)

 

[bmw675]

looks like they were in the right turn lane... maybe going to that 'econo lodge'? (not that there's anything wrong with that)

you took that entire comment right out of my mouth.

 

[JonKerr]

Guess I need to look into some pants... How are you liking the new XTi pants?

So far so good. They were really stiff when I first got them. I used some leather boot treatment on them as well as the jacket to soften it up a bit. They're getting there slowly. One thing I figured out though was I needed to get some StompGrip on my tank. Leather doesn't grip the seat or tank nearly as well as denim. Something I wanted to do anyways though.

like these?

Yup! Dumb asses. (Although I like looking at the chick flashing you. )

The best protection is a one piece race suit. If it protects you best at high speed, it'll do the job at any speed. Anything less is a compromise for comfort, fashion, etc. (So......How many are changing their attire to race suits?)

That's true. A two piece like mine zipped together is second.

 

[dtrey28]

 

[streetmaster]

We had an ad campain here over summer. Showed a baby Ninja down & the rider had been wearing shorts & T-shirt. Arms & legs ripped up.
Slogan underneath - If it's too hot for gear, it's too hot to ride!!

 

[gearhead]

I think the guy on the back of the Kawa 250 just fried his leg on the exhaust! LOL Again, a good reason to wear your gear!

 

[gearhead]

This is now my computer's background. Awesome.

 

[Insure Gal]

This guy has to win the all time Squid award for sure!!!

he lets "nothing" come between him and his bike!

 

[owldaddy]

I bet his insurance agent loves him lol.

 

[ME_with_a_B]

This guy has to win the all time Squid award for sure!!!

...at least he's wearing a helmet

 

[joloy133]

he's wearing boots too! whuss!