Why do so few Riders wear riding pants or leathers?

[zzkenoman]

I wear full protective gear so much that I feel uncomfortable without it. I also have use summer heat gear and winter cold gear. It just makes sense with the inherent risks of riding. All the gear is comfortable and I dont get scratches on the Tank and Plastic parts like I would with metal zippers and buttons on regular clothes. I just like really good reliable gear. B)

I still feel bad Doc, I thought it was an ashtray until you holstered it and said that cup was part of my protective gear :lol:

 

[kindofblue]

Has anyone seen textile mesh riding pants in a color other than black? When it's hot enough to wear mesh wearing black absorbs more heat/radiation than any other color.

Oh, I wear First Gear hypertex pants when it's cool and Joe Rocket mesh pants when it's hot.

 

[Ignacio]

Has anyone seen textile mesh riding pants in a color other than black?

Sure. Gray, white, blue, other colors. Not as common. They also tend to become off-color with increased bug splats and road goo absorbing into the fibers.

Here, here, and here are examples.

 

[teluwut]

I bought an Aerostich Roadcrafter two piece 11 years ago and never ride without both pieces. Since they incorporate Goretex they are quite breathable. I added the Bib Pants Converter several years ago, this allows you to shed the jacket only for gas stops, etc when it is hot out.

 

[kindofblue]

Has anyone seen textile mesh riding pants in a color other than black?

Sure. Gray, white, blue, other colors. Not as common. They also tend to become off-color with increased bug splats and road goo absorbing into the fibers.

Here, here, and here are examples.

Ignacio, Yes, my mesh jacket is blue. I was looking for light colored PANTS. Icon makes a tan pant but not in mesh.

 

[sgoat]

I wear all protective gear except pants. When you're roughly the same body type as Homer Simpson you don't have alot (if any) choices. I wished it was just a matter of choice as to wearing or not wearing total protective gear for me. I'm short-legged, long torso. Anything I want to buy to accomodate my waistline forces the inseam length several inches too long. Hell, I might have to sell the FJR and buy a cruiser! :lol:

 

[evil_henchman]

I wear all protective gear except pants. When you're roughly the same body type as Homer Simpson you don't have alot (if any) choices. I wished it was just a matter of choice as to wearing or not wearing total protective gear for me. I'm short-legged, long torso. Anything I want to buy to accomodate my waistline forces the inseam length several inches too long. Hell, I might have to sell the FJR and buy a cruiser! :lol:

Doh!

 

[Tx White Knight]

I'm short-legged, long torso. Anything I want to buy to accomodate my waistline forces the inseam length several inches too long. Hell, I might have to sell the FJR and buy a cruiser! :lol:

I am built the same way and my First Gear pants have burn marks on the back of the right leg to show what a cruiser will do to them.

Now if you are wanting to trade your FJR for a cruiser do I have deal for you, btw is it an AE????