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http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/10/why-wearing-jeans-on-a-motorcycle-is-a-really-bad-idea/

 holy crap

That is what happens when you don't tuck and roll and try to turn your ass into a brake pad... If you put any 1 part on the ground it will wear through anything like sand paper...

Levis aren't what they used to be but even then they were not made for riding.

I have a pair of Sartso and Draggin jeans and they are MUCH heavier denim, better made and have the Kevlar in them.

Draggins are nice but I almost always wear my Sartso over the Draggins

Blue jeans never were much protection.  People think they are, but you know they will shred after about three feet.

Quote from: john on December 20, 2012, 08:51:38 AM
Blue jeans never were much protection.  People think they are, but you know they will shred after about three feet.

People wear them because they think they cant go down or are uneducated.

In general I agree with weedahoe.  I wear Lee's because they've always fit well, but I've seen their quality really drop in the last few pairs while the price is the same.  It now takes months or weeks for my wallet to wear through the rear pocket instead of years.  I wrote them a letter and they swapped out my pair that ripped at the back pocket after only a few months, but the replacement pair is just as bad.

I should definitely look at getting some sturdier pants for riding.

ATGATT, cause you just never know when it will happen.  Even if going out down the road for milk, just wear the kevlar jeans, if its formal take dress pants/shoes in the top box so you can look nice.  I just counted and I have 2 x jeans (RedMax & Draggins), 3 x Textiles and 1 x leather, LOL pants for most occasions.  One of the textiles is over pants so you can wear nice pants underneath and be fully protected.  Four jackets, 3 x gloves, 2 x helmets and 2 x boots.  I can mix N match for any occasion, I'm such a fashion whore.

The problem I have always had with 'riding pants' and overpants is that they are uncomfortable hot, and it's a hassle to take them on and off if you are trying to go somewhere that is only a short distance. A lot of times I would just rather wear shorts and drive the car.

I'd rather wear gear, ride, and sweat than take a car or go without gear... that's a decision I made quite a long time ago.

So far (touch wood) I've only had one off at very low speed and there's not a mark on any of my gear except for one scratch on my helmet. I was wearing Draggin' jeans, Dr Martin Case boots (leather almost to the knee, unfortunately no ankle armour though), RST textile jacket that has elbow and shoulder armour and a back protector, Drift gloves, and of course my AGV helmet.

The only damage to me was a couple of nasty bruises on my left bicep and left side where there was no armour and where my body actually came into contact with the ute that changed lanes on top of me. I don't think any amount of gear would've avoided those bruises and they were gone in a couple of weeks and weren't too painful.

I will continue to wear my gear all the time... 

In the article the guy says he going to continue wearing jeans so it must not have hurt that bad haha. Also it said he crashed in a pile of windshield glass, that probably added to alot of that.

Quote from: peteGS on December 20, 2012, 02:30:28 PM
I'd rather wear gear, ride, and sweat than take a car or go without gear... that's a decision I made quite a long time ago.

I will continue to wear my gear all the time... 

Exactly, and when I see someone who goes down and KNEW they should have had gear on but rather wanted to look "cool", after I see they are ok I will laugh at them and point my finger.

We get it a lot in Queensland.Aus, much like Florida's weather I imagine, hot and muggy. The only time I really dislike ATGATT is when commuting and sitting still, when you're moving if you have the right gear its not actually that bad.  Even full leathers are okay if you keep moving enough and they are vented properly.

True that, peak hour can be a sweat bath even in the cooler months...

yeah I actually choose to start early at work unpaid just to avoid traffic and heat, does mean early finish in the afternoon which is warmish, but traffic is less so you tend to move more.

Now that it's Summer here in Oz it's a blast watching the hot chicks riding their scooters down George Street in Sydney wearing shorts, a skinny top, and a helmet...at the same time, you're thinking "JC, what a mess if you come off that little bike in that gear." Fashion v. Friction and the latter usually wins.

Quote from: xunedeinx on December 20, 2012, 11:32:39 PM

FUKK ME...............I bet that hurt

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on December 20, 2012, 07:11:31 PM
yeah I actually choose to start early at work unpaid just to avoid traffic and heat, does mean early finish in the afternoon which is warmish, but traffic is less so you tend to move more.

Yep, normally in at work by 7:15 at the latest and head out just before 4pm. I use the T2 lane on Waterworks Rd and if you hit it any earlier than 4pm there's still parked cars and idiots in there... takes me longer to get home if I leave at 3:30 than if I leave about 3:55... and definitely less sweaty!

Today was a killer though, constant drops without really spitting all the way back from Tranzac at Carbrook into the city and home. I was saturated... and no rain... ha

Quote from: peteGS on December 21, 2012, 03:49:24 AM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on December 20, 2012, 07:11:31 PM
yeah I actually choose to start early at work unpaid just to avoid traffic and heat, does mean early finish in the afternoon which is warmish, but traffic is less so you tend to move more.

Yep, normally in at work by 7:15 at the latest and head out just before 4pm. I use the T2 lane on Waterworks Rd and if you hit it any earlier than 4pm there's still parked cars and idiots in there... takes me longer to get home if I leave at 3:30 than if I leave about 3:55... and definitely less sweaty!

Today was a killer though, constant drops without really spitting all the way back from Tranzac at Carbrook into the city and home. I was saturated... and no rain... ha

I'll have to keep an eye out for you in the new year, I use Waterworks Rd too around that time (the yellow naked will be a black naked by then I hope).  Today we finished early and I had the Bandit, so it was the long way home over Nebo, back to Samford, Mailmans, Bunya and Jinker Track.  Only trouble is it rained on all the twistie bits so it was slow going.