Do you recommend Draggin Jeans?

[j_redley]

Motorcycle gear doesn't usually feature steel anything. Steel gets very hot when you you slide it along tar seal. Think ouch.

I know, but its that or be one of those fucktards out there who I see in barefeet and jandals. Problem with bike gear is its so damn expensive, and whilst I'd love to be able to say "safety doesn't have a price limit" my wallet says the exact opposite.

[oldrider]

I know, but its that or be one of those fucktards out there who I see in barefeet and jandals. Problem with bike gear is its so damn expensive, and whilst I'd love to be able to say "safety doesn't have a price limit" my wallet says the exact opposite.

So does our illustrious ACC scheme!

[pc220]

I know, but its that or be one of those fucktards out there who I see in barefeet and jandals. Problem with bike gear is its so damn expensive, and whilst I'd love to be able to say "safety doesn't have a price limit" my wallet says the exact opposite.

Buy the best you can afford. If like me that means cheap codura off the interwebby so be it. Anything is surely better than nothing.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Yup, would definitely recommend draggin jeans. But definately not as your only set of riding pants.

Also, they do not have knee armour built in as standard - they protect from sliding only. I had an off in mine and no skin lost but my frigging knees hurt afterwards.

However, you can add these little beauties if you want to up the protection: http://www.motomail.co.nz/eStore/Style/DJARKNEEG.aspx

I've got a pair of draggins which I commute in, I add knee protectors if I'm going for a bit of a blat at the weekend. If I'm doing a longer ride or there is a decent chance of rain then I put on my waterproof cordura pants.

Plus I am keeping an eye out for a pair of decent leather pants.

The moral of the story is - that there is no perfect all round set of pants.

Go with something cheap, protective and waterproof for starters (cordura) then add to your gear over time/ when your wallet allows you to (expand to kevlar jeans or leather).

[HappyGOriding]

I know, but its that or be one of those fucktards out there who I see in barefeet and jandals. Problem with bike gear is its so damn expensive, and whilst I'd love to be able to say "safety doesn't have a price limit" my wallet says the exact opposite.

My Dririder boots only cost me $210 probably at the cheaper end of the scale but way safer and more protection than plain old steelcapped workboots

[slowpoke]

As with most things you get what you pay for and Draggin's are cheap (comparatively). I've put draggin's to the test and have the scars to prove it. They're better than jeans but not by much.

[Rogue Rider]

It's fair to say friction, which is the primary action in an accident, is what causes the most damage to gear. What you hit at the end is what causes the most pain.......
I have Draggin jeans. I use them in the summer mostly, usually due to the heat and the fact that they are cargo style which is also a casual where option if going out socially.
For riding trips and excursions though, I only where leathers. They have some armour in there, and they provide a bit more protection and give with comfort and support. They tend to hold up better and not ride up like the denim and kevlar options.
Draggins are a good idea, certainly alot better than wearing normal jeans, thats for sure. However, for the price, you'll get a much better set of leather trou as well.

[dangerous]

Right, I'm just getting back into biking with my new Gixxer 250 being a small upgrade from the KR150 I had a couple years back. What put me off riding for a while was my lack of safety gear then, and how easy my standard jeans got sliced into shreads when I hit the tarmac. I've got a leather jacket, as well as gloves and I'm wondering since the price difference isn't too great between the Draggin CE jeans and some leathers, which you riders recommend for a guy who wants to go out for a quick blast in the hills on the weekend, but also a few longer rides when the mood strikes.

Should I bite the bullet and look at leather pants, or are the draggin jeans actually as good as they say?

Not read past the 1st thread so tough if its been said already LEATHER... its all I can say, I have seen dragons go down and they did sfa to protect, in fact it was the guys leather wallet that saved him (jeans wore through to wallet)
If arseing up was like the add for the jeans then sweet, so unless ya going to be draged on ya arse... LEATHER

[Moki]

Leather. And no, Draggin's aren't in the same league as good quality, thick leather.

[slowpoke]

I have seen dragons go down and they did sfa to protect, in fact it was the guys leather wallet that saved him (jeans wore through to wallet)

On the money( wallet?) mate, it was only my thick leather belt that saved my hip from more serious damage. Still wore through the pants below it though, even at just 40kph.

[j_redley]

Yeah, I'm looking for some cheapish leathers or riding pants in my size on trademe, unfortunatly boots and winter gloves will have to wait. I have the experiance on my poor knee which shoes normal jeans are no good.

[wingnutt]

Yeh I recommend draggin jeans/pants, the pants may be warmer than the jeans. met a bloke who had an off, wearing draggin jeans, leather top, boots, gloves etc, he said about $1000 worth, nothing broken, but interestingly, he was scratched around a bit where the Kevlar ended, and the top of his boots stopped on his legs,

Scratched and bruised around a bit on his arms etc under his leathers, but all the gear had done a great job, and as he said, he cursed when he spent that amount of money, but bloody glad he did.

[hellokitty]

Yeah, I'm looking for some cheapish leathers or riding pants in my size on trademe, unfortunatly boots and winter gloves will have to wait. I have the experiance on my poor knee which shoes normal jeans are no good.

get heated hand grips instead of winter gloves - I rode in the frost yesterday and I put my winter liners on under my gloves and couldn't feel a thing so took them off and rode with my normal gloves and the heated grips turned right up.

Go for second hand leathers - you might be lucky and find someone like me who bought leathers when I was underweight and going to the gym twice a day, and now that I am happy and have calmed down, can't get anywhere near the damn things.

[crystalball]

heya bud, good idea to keep eye on trademe as can pick up good gear. i got these leather pants for $68 and they fit real good and have knee armor. they are my favorite riding pants

[Quasievil]

heya bud, good idea to keep eye on trademe as can pick up good gear. i got these leather pants for $68 and they fit real good and have knee armor. they are my favorite riding pants

Bound to be brilliant protection at $68 dude