What trou do you wear on your cruiser?

[Gizzit]

Perhaps this should be in the "Bike Gear" section, but my question is more to do with us cruiser bike riders ....

I've got one pair of cordura, one pair of kevlar lined jeans, but haven't got any leather trou yet.

What are you guys wearing for leather trou ?

I have owned sports bike styled leather trou before, but want something different and more relaxed and in keeping with the cruising attitude ! lol.

I do like having some hip padding though, and would like to be able to fit some knee armour ..... or strap some on my legs maybe ... for some rides.
I do like the boot leg kind of leather jeans ... but haven't seen any yet.

What are the options guys and girls ??? What are you using ? How do you get on for armour/padding ? .... or do I just need to HTFU !!!! lol :laugh:

Thanks for any advice :)

[CookMySock]

I wear my pink hotpants, shiney black leather boots, gucci glasses, and gold neoprene tank top. Wheeeeee!

Steve

[Gizzit]

I wear my pink hotpants, shiney black leather boots, gucci glasses, and gold neoprene tank top. Wheeeeee!

Steve

I'm sure I've seen you wearing that ensemble Steve ..... fetching !! :shit:

I was waiting to see if you recommended it ..... and I didn't have to wait long !! :laugh:

[Headbanger]

Jeans.

100% Denim.

[Big Dave]

Rev-it make some nice leather jeans. I like them for touring. Colder weather.

Triumph make my favourite Kevlar lined jeans for city/casual.

[Gizzit]

Rev-it make some nice leather jeans. I like them for touring. Colder weather.

Triumph make my favourite Kevlar lined jeans for city/casual.

Thanks Dave

From Khyber Pass - AMPS ... is it ?

[Gizzit]

Jeans.

100% Denim.

With my recent record mate ..... I haven't got that much courage !! :msn-wink:

[scumdog]

With my recent record mate ..... I haven't got that much courage !! :msn-wink:

Just wear brownish Y-fronts - that way nobody will ever know you've run out of courage!

BTW: Leather trousers (with polyprop long-johns underneath n colder weather) for me.

[Gizzit]

Just wear brownish Y-fronts - that way nobody will ever know you've run out of courage!

BTW: Leather trousers (with polyprop long-johns underneath n colder weather) for me.

Thanks Scummy ...

I was thinking more in the line of getting larger waterproof boots/gumboots, a funnel and a hose..... so I could run a hose down the back of my leg, into the boot ..... and as long as I didn't loose "too much courage" .... no one would notice! ....... well as long as they didn't stand too close, and weren't down wind of me ......

But hey ..... the brown Y fronts is also a good option!! :niceone:

Leather trou and polyprops sound good ..... for the cold weather. Can you remember what brand of trou ?
Are they straight leg sort of trou ... or the usual sports bike type with armour etc ?

Cheers.

[scumdog]

Thanks Scummy ...

I was thinking more in the line of getting larger waterproof boots/gumboots, a funnel and a hose..... so I could run a hose down the back of my leg, into the boot ..... and as long as I didn't loose "too much courage" .... no one would notice! ....... well as long as they didn't stand too close, and weren't down wind of me ......

But hey ..... the brown Y fronts is also a good option!! :niceone:

Leather trou and polyprops sound good ..... for the cold weather. Can you remember what brand of trou ?
Are they straight leg sort of trou ... or the usual sports bike type with armour etc ?

Cheers.

Straight leg, plain black leather with studded belt - usual cliche'd Harley appearance y'know.

Bought from the leather shop in Christchurch, can't remember the name of shop but trou are....wait for it...'GENUINE LEATHER' brand!!, - Pakistani made I believe.

[Gizzit]

Yeah I've seen a few outfits from down Christchurch way advertising those style of leather trou on the net and on TradeMe. You can't beat that brand mate !!! Those are the genuine thing!! Loads of good leather gear comes out of Pakistan.
I'll keep looking around for some.

Thanks :niceone:

In the mean time .... bigger boots and a hose .....

[74 knuckle]

I wear a straight leg leather trou from visitec. allows me to pull the trou over my johnny rebs. but leaves enough room for polypros

[Gizzit]

I wear a straight leg leather trou from visitec. allows me to pull the trou over my johnny rebs. but leaves enough room for polypros

Oh ok, ..... You don't happen to know what the trou are called ? I went to the visitec website, but couldn't find any leather trou in their catalogue.

Are you happy with them mate ? Scummy mentioned he uses polyprops under leather trou as well. Sounds like the trick for the cold weather!

Cheers :niceone:

[74 knuckle]

Definately their heavy enough to feel secure in, Double lined over the knees, Lined on the inside with a satin lining, and dont have any irrtating draughts. As for a model label (so to speak) I have no idea. I just pulled them out of the drobe to see if I could help to no avail sorry. I do know T.S.S in Alicetown had a pair on their racks a couple of months ago

[Gizzit]

Definately their heavy enough to feel secure in, Double lined over the knees, Lined on the inside with a satin lining, and dont have any irrtating draughts. As for a model label (so to speak) I have no idea. I just pulled them out of the drobe to see if I could help to no avail sorry. I do know T.S.S in Alicetown had a pair on their racks a couple of months ago

Cool. Thanks for the input mate. I'll check around. It seems like straight leg leather trou are the way to go.

Cheers :niceone:

[74 knuckle]

I swear by them, not that I take my ole girl out in the rain if I can help it. However I wear them on the cbr also

[AllanB]

Don't forget the leathers for the MRs :love:

[Gizzit]

Now that was the exact outfit I was thinking of for her !!!!

Unfortunately ..... she already has a full set of leathers ..... and it doesn't look .......... anything like that.

.....Mmmmmmm ...... I wonder if I could ever so quietly .... sell her gear ..... and buy the ones you just showed me .... and sneak them back on the hangers ..... yeah ..... might work ...... :shifty: :whistle:

[Big Dave]

AMPS for the Triumph gear, motomail for the Rev-it jeans.

[Gizzit]

AMPS for the Triumph gear, motomail for the Rev-it jeans.

Ok. Thanks for that.

[peasea]

Oh ok, ..... You don't happen to know what the trou are called ? I went to the visitec website, but couldn't find any leather trou in their catalogue.

Are you happy with them mate ? Scummy mentioned he uses polyprops under leather trou as well. Sounds like the trick for the cold weather!

Cheers :niceone:


My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.

As I said, I got some really shitty weather which included a hail storm (probably the worst trip of that duration for five years) and I was into a southerly storm the whole damned trip. All I got was slightly wet feet and a dribble through my jacket zip. Many would condemn leather but I've had a good run with the stuff and while it might get heavy when it's wet it'll save your skin in a slide better than anything else, pretty much. Leather pants or Kevlar-lined denims (like Draggin Jeans) would be a wise investment.

This is me after an 800k wet trip.

[peasea]

Now that was the exact outfit I was thinking of for her !!!!

Unfortunately ..... she already has a full set of leathers ..... and it doesn't look .......... anything like that.

.....Mmmmmmm ...... I wonder if I could ever so quietly .... sell her gear ..... and buy the ones you just showed me .... and sneak them back on the hangers ..... yeah ..... might work ...... :shifty: :whistle:

Let us know how you get on with that. If you're still alive that is...

[sunhuntin]

either plain ol denim if its warm enough. if its shit, i used to wear a MASSIVE pair of leather pants from savemart... they were about 9 sizes too big, which was good for tucking shirts etc in. could wear them over my jeans and still have room to spare. now, i wear rjays codura. waterproof in everything from a light shower to hail, and warm to boot. only down side is no knee protection... one day when i get money, i will replace with knee guards.

i also have about a million sets of thermals, and some neck socks cut out of skivvys [savemart is good for this... but youll need to edge them on the sewing machine to stop fraying.] they can be rolled right up to my eyes if needed.

[scumdog]

My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.


This is me after an 800k wet trip.

Fook, I don't even OWN that much motorcycle gear let alone be capable of wearing it all at once.

And 800k trip - is that 800kg eh tubby??:dodge:

[Gizzit]

My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.

As I said, I got some really shitty weather which included a hail storm (probably the worst trip of that duration for five years) and I was into a southerly storm the whole damned trip. All I got was slightly wet feet and a dribble through my jacket zip. Many would condemn leather but I've had a good run with the stuff and while it might get heavy when it's wet it'll save your skin in a slide better than anything else, pretty much. Leather pants or Kevlar-lined denims (like Draggin Jeans) would be a wise investment.

This is me after an 800k wet trip.

Mate that is a LOT of kit !!! Thanks for the input ! You look bloody bullet proof in that photo !!! :)


Let us know how you get on with that. If you're still alive that is...

Yes .... well that eventuality, ...... might live more in my fantasy world than in reality, but hey ..... a guy can live in hope, eh !!?? LOL :)


either plain ol denim if its warm enough. if its shit, i used to wear a MASSIVE pair of leather pants from savemart... they were about 9 sizes too big, which was good for tucking shirts etc in. could wear them over my jeans and still have room to spare. now, i wear rjays codura. waterproof in everything from a light shower to hail, and warm to boot. only down side is no knee protection... one day when i get money, i will replace with knee guards.

i also have about a million sets of thermals, and some neck socks cut out of skivvys [savemart is good for this... but youll need to edge them on the sewing machine to stop fraying.] they can be rolled right up to my eyes if needed.

I'm going to have to keep an eye out on the road for you !! With your massive leather trou 9 sizes to big .... and your neck sock up to your eyes. I will need to have my camera ready !! lol :) :niceone: Good on ya !!

[Quasievil]

Thickest and strongest you will find in NZ with Armour pockets.

http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/products/leather-bike-pants/raven-leather-jeans

suit ya self.

[peasea]

Fook, I don't even OWN that much motorcycle gear let alone be capable of wearing it all at once.

And 800k trip - is that 800kg eh tubby??:dodge:

I noticed you didn't call me porky...........
Hey, I'm still under 85kg and can bench press 3grams an hour. Or is that snort 3grams an hour?? (And I don't chop people's arms off either.)

I didn't get cold on that trip though.

[Blatman]

You don't need to spend a fortune - just take your fave pair of jeans, turn them inside out, get some thick leather scraps, material glue and put it on the butt, knees, thighs etc

[Gizzit]

You don't need to spend a fortune - just take your fave pair of jeans, turn them inside out, get some thick leather scraps, material glue and put it on the butt, knees, thighs etc

Thats a smart suggestion ! It should work quite well. I may give that one a try. Thanks. :niceone:

[sunhuntin]

I'm going to have to keep an eye out on the road for you !! With your massive leather trou 9 sizes to big .... and your neck sock up to your eyes. I will need to have my camera ready !! lol :) :niceone: Good on ya !!

lol.
i dont wear those pants anymore... since i bought the rjays, they have been passed on to my partner, but we dont often ride together, so currently they are gathering mould. lmfao.

the sock only gets rolled that high if the rain is like needles [open faced lid] or its hailing, lol.

im a firm believer in layers and more layers. thats why i have so many thermals. i do need better gloves though... my full ones are beyond shit. in the rain, my hands are warmer wearing only my fingerless, or no gloves at all, compared to the others.
once the full ones get wet, i start losing feeling in my hands. i can and have put my bare hands on the engine while its been hot and havent felt any heat whatsoever. thats not good when trying to brake and change gears.

[1 Free Man]

I wear my pink hotpants, shiney black leather boots, gucci glasses, and gold neoprene tank top. Wheeeeee!

Steve
Saw you the other day and waived out to you.
My girl just loved your handbag. Where did you get it from?.
she wants one just like it

[Gizzit]

lol.
i dont wear pants anymore... SNIP ...........
.

Now I'm DEFINETLY going to keep and eye out for you !!!!! LOL :laugh: :niceone:



i do need better gloves though... my full ones are beyond shit. in the rain, my hands are warmer wearing only my fingerless, or no gloves at all, compared to the others.
once the full ones get wet, i start losing feeling in my hands. i can and have put my bare hands on the engine while its been hot and havent felt any heat whatsoever. thats not good when trying to brake and change gears.

Right ...... lets see if i've got this ..... you now ride down the road without pants .... and if its raining and cold .... you have both hands on the engine to keep them warm ...... Mmmmmmm ...... OK .... Who's steering ????!!!! LOL :laugh: :bleh: :eek:

I am certainly going to have to take my camera with me on rides from now on though ....... :msn-wink:

[Gizzit]

Saw you the other day and waived out to you.
My girl just loved your handbag. Where did you get it from?.
she wants one just like it

If you see him again .... photos please! Steve needs "outing" now !!!! lol :)

[Quasievil]

never a good idea to wear jeans on a bike the denium in most brands is very thin and wont stand up to any kind of abrasion, if you put leather in etc thats not a bad thing but the jean fabric is what is relied on to hold it all together which it isnt design for. Draggins and the like use a heavier 12 oz grade which is mutli stitched on the seams, these at least will offer something (but F all)
Looks cool of course but its not a safe option in anyway.:niceone:

[Headbanger]

next you will be saying my wooly jumper isn't any good either....

[Jerry74]

I wear my textiles safer than jeans

[Blatman]

Denim with the leather inside is fine unless you're in the Moto GP. You'd be wearing heavier denim on a bike anyway not some cheapo stuff. Quite a few of my mates use this and they've had some bad scrapes and come out fine. The thing too is that you actually wear them instead of thinking it's too much of a hassle, too hot etc to wear leather jeans. And it's cheap as chips, you can get leather scraps for sod all. Just get the thicker stuff.

[Gizzit]

Denim with the leather inside is fine unless you're in the Moto GP. You'd be wearing heavier denim on a bike anyway not some cheapo stuff. Quite a few of my mates use this and they've had some bad scrapes and come out fine. The thing too is that you actually wear them instead of thinking it's too much of a hassle, too hot etc to wear leather jeans. And it's cheap as chips, you can get leather scraps for sod all. Just get the thicker stuff.

Yes I totally agree with you mate. I'm certainly going to give it a go. I think it's an excellent idea. I've got a few pair of heavy weight denim jeans that would certainly benefit from leather fixed inside them.

Thanks again for the suggestion. :niceone:

[Rob Taylor]

Leather Natural Wear Jacket with Removable Thermal liner,Leather over coat,Leather pants with just below the knee lining,Knee padding,Zips for boots, & normal wet weather gear.Normally get about 30minutes before the leather leaks...:niceone:

[Gizzit]

Leather Natural Wear Jacket with Removable Thermal liner,Leather over coat,Leather pants with just below the knee lining,Knee padding,Zips for boats, & normal wet weather gear.Normally get about 30minutes before the leather leaks...:niceone:

Thanks for your input Rob ...... not so sure about some of your ideas ..... regarding sea going vessels ...... used as/in conjunction with your wet weather gear ..... but yeah Good Gear !! :D :niceone:

"Zips for boats, & normal wet weather gear" ??????? :D

[Rob Taylor]

Thanks for your input Rob ...... not so sure about some of your ideas ..... regarding sea going vessels ...... used as/in conjunction with your wet weather gear ..... but yeah Good Gear !! :D :niceone:

"Zips for boats, & normal wet weather gear" ??????? :D

Bloody hell...Need to watch the spelling alright,but i think you get the general idea..Cheers

[NOWOOL]

I wear nylon track pants (the thick ones with the full micro lining from Warehouse) and a pair of leather and kevlar chaps. the whole thing dries out quickly if wet and is almost windproof. I've got a pair of draggin jeans but they are uncomfortable on hot days.

[Solly]

Straight leg, plain black leather with studded belt - usual cliche'd Harley appearance y'know.

Bought from the leather shop in Christchurch, can't remember the name of shop but trou are....wait for it...'GENUINE LEATHER' brand!!, - Pakistani made I believe.

Not to mention the stunning fashion statment after you set up site at the rallys :bleh:

[P n G]

Theres a place in chch called streetwize that custom/tailor fits or repairs to riding gear, leather n kevlar. they just shifted to brougham/selwyn cnr.

[rosie631]

I just wear jeans

[Gizzit]

I just wear jeans

That must get a bit 'nippy' in ChCh rosie ...... :D

However ..... if I'm riding down in ChCh ... I will keep an eye out for a woman riding a motorbike ..... wearing nothing but jeans !!!

I like your 'attitude' lol :niceone: :D

[rosie631]

That must get a bit 'nippy' in ChCh rosie ...... :D

However ..... if I'm riding down in ChCh ... I will keep an eye out for a woman riding a motorbike ..... wearing nothing but jeans !!!

I like your 'attitude' lol :niceone: :D

LOL. Left myself wide open for that one..

[Gizzit]

LOL. Left myself wide open for that one..

Yep ..... sorry ..... I just had too :D ...... before someone else did !! :niceone:

[6ft5]

never a good idea to wear jeans on a bike the denium in most brands is very thin and wont stand up to any kind of abrasion, if you put leather in etc thats not a bad thing but the jean fabric is what is relied on to hold it all together which it isnt design for. Draggins and the like use a heavier 12 oz grade which is mutli stitched on the seams, these at least will offer something (but F all)
Looks cool of course but its not a safe option in anyway.:niceone:

Hi Q, had a major crash while wearing dragging jeans, during my frontal I skidded 50 mtrs on my side. I had no skin damage, my cordura jacket held up and my life was saved. The jeans were toast, my butt is still the bacon

[6ft5]

yes might do the same;)

[Ixion]

Arseless chaps have just got to figure in here somewhere.

[tri boy]

Quasi was doing some awesome priced "boot cut" black leather pants.
Got some last year. Warm, comfy, quite water proof with some bees wax rubbed into them.
He was leaving the cuff left long, so you could set your own leg/boot height.
Recommend them;)

[rosie631]

Always worn jeans. But got some cordura pants with liner for the Brass. What a difference. Awesome.

[peasea]

Arseless chaps have just got to figure in here somewhere.

So, tell me something; how do arseless chaps take a dump?

[Gizzit]

So, tell me something; how do arseless chaps take a dump?

Don't ask mate ...... it's a total dis arse ter !! :msn-wink:

[peasea]

Don't ask mate ...... it's a total dis arse ter !! :msn-wink:

Coulda rectum.

[6ft5]

I wear leathers or kevlar jeans, and enjoy either. Leather is more insulating and thus warmer. K-Jeans are more comfortable. Personal opinion.

[rosie631]

I just wear jeans
OMG can't believe I ever did that.
And fortunately I bought myself some corduras for the brass monkey. Was wearing these last weekend when I came off. Slid 100m down the road so if had been wearing jeans would probably have no legs left. Even round town it's ATGATT for me from now on.

[Tomtikki]

Draggin Jeans everytime! Even winter but with a cheap pair of rain trou over the top, always warm enough. Just alternate the jacket depending on summer or winter.

[usa-vtwin]

I wear new generation (lined) Draggin Jeans with a boot cut. They have a stretchy waist so very comfortable. Not cheap at $370 tho

[steve_t]

I wear new generation (lined) Draggin Jeans with a boot cut. They have a stretchy waist so very comfortable. Not cheap at $370 tho

WOW!!! Not cheap at all!! I remember seeing some jeans from the UK that have a FULL kevlar liner, not just on the knees and butt. How much kevlar coverage is there in the new generation Draggins?

[usa-vtwin]

Permanently lined in the backside, hips, outside of leg, thigh and knees with soft knitted Kevlar® and now includes Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber.•Have a sports liner to make them comfortable to wear.
•Made from the best quality heaviest weight denims.
•Styled on the latest Euro cut. •The construction of the jeans and the thread strength used is designed to be more sturdy and durable than normal fashion jeans.
•Heavy duty reinforced seams.
•Cut long in the leg so they sit just right when on your bike - will go in or over boots.
•Extra belt loops at the back to keep other riding gear tucked in.
•Coin pocket is cut larger so gloved hands can get coins and it is on the left hand side so you can keep the throttle open.
•Fully breathable.
•Fully machine washable & able to be tumbled dried.
•Available in indigo (blue).
•Our denim products are given only a gentle rinse wash before dispatch.The blue denim will gradually fade with washing and wearing.
•Extra strong zip used.

[bsasuper]

Hornee jeans are as good as draggin, but $100 cheaper.

[peasea]

Hornee jeans are as good as draggin, but $100 cheaper.

Do they have ample room in the groin area or what?

[usa-vtwin]

Do they have ample room in the groin area or what?

Why, do you have a biggus blockess?? lol

[peasea]

Why, do you have a biggus blockess?? lol

Well, they're called Hornee jeans, I just thought.....

[rosie631]

I wear heinous, 2nd hand, been through a bin, corduras. When I can stop spending money on the bike long enough, I want some kevlar jeans for summer.

[awayatc]

Any pants......as long as they dont show the knickerline/pantyline........

[peasea]

Any pants......as long as they dont show the knickerline/pantyline........

Yours perhaps, but I quite like following girlies in the summer who are flashing some lace.

[usa-vtwin]

Yours perhaps, but I quite like following girlies in the summer who are flashing some lace.

One of lifes pleasures..

[peasea]

One of lifes pleasures..

AND! You can do it on a motorcycle!
Excellent.

[usa-vtwin]

I'd hazard a guess that shes an American lol ( no offence )