any good deals on draggin' jeans?

**motobull** · 14th January 2006, 13:13

well that started a good little debate didn't it

I took on board both sides of the argument and I think it is fairly obvious that Kevlar aint going to stop your knees getting crushed but as far as saving skin they do the job.
I actually found a pair of draggin cargo zip offs on the 'sale rack' at AMPS for $180 so I am a happy chappy.[one more pair their in a 32 and I thin one ina 30]

cheers for your input

**Pussy** · 14th January 2006, 14:33

Originally Posted by motobull

well that started a good little debate didn't it

I took on board both sides of the argument and I think it is fairly obvious that Kevlar aint going to stop your knees getting crushed but as far as saving skin they do the job.
I actually found a pair of draggin cargo zip offs on the 'sale rack' at AMPS for $180 so I am a happy chappy.[one more pair their in a 32 and I thin one ina 30]

cheers for your input

My wife was hit from the side as she was passing a stupid bitch on a passing lane. she was unable to recover( none of us would have), and consequently went down. It wasn't the impact that removed her kneecap, but the abrasion. For about 4 weeks the medical people were tossing up as to whether to remove her leg or not just above the knee. Through shear determination and some 11 months of recovery she got back on her bike, now armed with a decent pair of Spidi leather trou, with proper knee armour (the only kneecap she has now, can't afford another injury). On a side note to this, Annie had always been a big fan of Brian Bernard, but neither of us knew him. I phoned Brian a couple of days after the crash and explained what had happened, and asked if he would possibly be able to visit her ( she was in Wanganui hospital). Without a moment of hesitation he agreed, and was up at the hospital 1 1/2 hours later armed with a big bunch of flowers and a signed poster. This, I reckon, helped her recovery. So apart from having the nicest style of any racer- Period, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet in motorcycling circles. And what he doesn't know about Gixxers isn't worth knowing.
You may be lucky with Draggin jeans, but if there is any coarseness to the surface you're going down on, they are as useful as a one legged man at an arse kicking party. Trust me

**motobull** · 14th January 2006, 14:52

Hi Pussy , ok, I am now going to get some knee armour too, thanks for your posts and your wife sounds like an amazing and strong person to pull through that and get back on a bike.

**inlinefour** · 14th January 2006, 14:53

Camo draggins, don't care if they are good or not. No point in comparing them to other gear as they are a compromise. I have been riding the TT around with shorts on, so a pair of draggins will save me alot more than shorts

I got hold of a dude on tardeme who left his email address on an auction and ordered a pair as no one here does draggins

If anyone wants the email address and the guy's name then PM me for the details

Cost $215 incl postage.

**pritch** · 14th January 2006, 16:28

Originally Posted by inlinefour

I got hold of a dude on tardeme who left his email address on an auction and ordered a pair as no one here does draggins

John, if memory serves, Image on Elliot did Draggin Jeans. You may have to climb over a lot of Spidi gear to get to them but I think they still had them last time I looked.

**inlinefour** · 14th January 2006, 16:45

Originally Posted by pritch008

John, if memory serves, Image on Elliot did Draggin Jeans. You may have to climb over a lot of Spidi gear to get to them but I think they still had them last time I looked.

I went in there looking for a givi screen for the 400cc bike i had and was a tad blown away by the prices. I promptly walked out again. In saying that, it was quite awhile ago, might have changed.

**SlowHand** · 14th January 2006, 17:06

well as no ones mentioned it, i got a pair from colemans at 200.

**Mr Skid** · 14th January 2006, 17:14

Originally Posted by Strat

well as no ones mentioned it, i got a pair from colemans at 200.

Sheeet brufa, I's got ma' pair of jandals for way less than that.

**Fatjim** · 14th January 2006, 18:20

I had an off in draggin jeans. My knee didnt physically touch the ground as th kevlar didn't rip, but it still got a burn clean through the skin around the size of a large jam jar lid. Took about 8 weeks to heal completely. My "kevlar" jacket also ripped clean open, (i think only the labels were kevlar).

I'm sold completely on leather now, with armour.

**LXS** · 14th January 2006, 18:28

Yeah I got some Draggins classic from Motomail, $239.

Gonna buy some additional armour later...

good on ya motobull, sounds like you got a good deal.

**Big Dave** · 14th January 2006, 18:41

Originally Posted by Pussy

You wouldn't know a train was up you till it blew it's whistle

Not bad.

I do know they are good for up to 80. Like around the city.

**Pussy** · 14th January 2006, 19:58

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Not bad.

I do know they are good for up to 80. Like around the city.

Yeah, they may very well work on concrete or very smooth asphalt, at low speed, or if you accidently get your legs caught at the back of an aeroplane and get dragged on your arse down a runway. My girl's and my concern is that we would hate to see another biker go through what she went through, and I would hate to be in another guy's shoes when he sees his wife lying seriously injured on the side of the road. I've seen a bit of gore in my time, believe me, when you see that happen to your little darlin', it's not nice. WEAR GOOD GEAR

**inlinefour** · 15th January 2006, 09:53

Originally Posted by Pussy

Yeah, they may very well work on concrete or very smooth asphalt, at low speed, or if you accidently get your legs caught at the back of an aeroplane and get dragged on your arse down a runway. My girl's and my concern is that we would hate to see another biker go through what she went through, and I would hate to be in another guy's shoes when he sees his wife lying seriously injured on the side of the road. I've seen a bit of gore in my time, believe me, when you see that happen to your little darlin', it's not nice. WEAR GOOD GEAR

We all take the risks and should know the consequences. Ive seen a guy in full racing leathers come off at speed. He was OK but the leathers was totalled. Ive also seen a few riders crash (stationary objects, head ons etc) and both codura & leather gear failed to save their bacon. Although there was not much that could have been done in thoses circumstances as the writing was allready on the wall. As far as pottering around town at 50ish kph, can see the draggins coping. However if I'm riding out of town on the CBR, its full kit every time.

**myvice** · 15th January 2006, 10:47

On my 3rd set of leathers, don't know if I would trust anything else...
Be good around town maybe, wifey wants a set but I'd prefer to have her in leather too.

**Otis243** · 15th January 2006, 11:21

Originally Posted by motobull

Hey any one seen anyone with a good deal on draggin jeans or similar recently? anyplace cheapear than another?

I've just bought some a pair of Hood K7's with armour (www.hoodjeans.co.uk) and have to say I am very impressed... but I also hope never to find out how well they actually protect in a spill !

I would also add that I never considered wearing anything other than full armour leathers on the SP1, but I have just changed it for a KTM640SM and am prepared to take the risk of kevlar jeans on the 640. I think a back protector is a must though !