Kevlar jeans?

easyrider · 21 Oct 2013 at 19:31

The hood fits well They fit over my Altbergs Hoggs fine.

Freeman · 21 Oct 2013 at 19:34

easyrider said:
The hood fits well They fit over my Altbergs Hoggs fine.

Including the upper leg/nuts area?

How do these kids wear these tight/skinny jeans? Thought I was going to be sterile after putting these on.

easyrider · 21 Oct 2013 at 19:40

Freeman said:
Including the upper leg/nuts area?

How do these kids wear these tight/skinny jeans? Thought I was going to be sterile after putting these on.

I bought a 36" and 31" leg to allow for my army issue long johns (godsend) and the ruck up leg when sat on the bike.

I wear my hoods daily and have had on off in them. Best 100 quids I have ever spent.

I picked up a pair on ebat for 40 quid in new condition to swap and change when the others are in the wash

Freeman · 21 Oct 2013 at 19:48

easyrider said:
I bought a 36" and 31" leg to allow for my army issue long johns (godsend) and the ruck up leg when sat on the bike.

I wear my hoods daily and have had on off in them. Best 100 quids I have ever spent.

I picked up a pair on ebat for 40 quid in new condition to swap and change when the others are in the wash

Cool. British jeans to match my British bike it is then!

In 2 minds about the armour though. Is it worth it @ £20? As in, are they easy to remove if needed?

Thanks.

easyrider · 21 Oct 2013 at 19:52

Freeman said:
Cool. British jeans to match my British bike it is then!

In 2 minds about the armour though. Is it worth it @ £20? As in, are they easy to remove if needed?

Thanks.

Really easy...

Love the Hoods I got these

http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/acatalog/nd4-motorcycle-jeans-mens.html

Freeman · 21 Oct 2013 at 20:50

easyrider said:
Really easy...

Love the Hoods I got these

http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/acatalog/nd4-motorcycle-jeans-mens.html

I see you linked to the ND4. I had a look at the K7's. What's the difference?

easyrider · 21 Oct 2013 at 20:51

The K7's look like dad jeans

FunkyCowie · 21 Oct 2013 at 20:59

ND4's with the soft armour are best, really comfortable.

EDIT: Aw man... just saw they have changed to D30 and at a good price too! They used to do a bulky version and a thinner soft version but more expensive... I'd pay the £40 for hip and knee in D30

ttaskmaster · 22 Oct 2013 at 10:36

Never found a pair of Draggin's that came up to my waist without slicing me in two. The rise is just cut way too low even going 6" bigger than I need, otherwise I might have tried a pair out.
As is, leathers suit me fine so the greater safety is just a massive bonus.

gillywibble · 22 Oct 2013 at 11:22

Really tempted to get some Kevlar jeans. I presume they are the same as normal jeans in the wet?

Freeman · 22 Oct 2013 at 11:54

gillywibble said:
Really tempted to get some Kevlar jeans. I presume they are the same as normal jeans in the wet?

Unfortunately yes. But I've bought some waterproofs to go over the jeans.

An all in one textile suit would be great as it's waterproof, has all the necessary protection and zips together with the trousers at the waist. But I've tried textiles and all mine do is soak up all the water. So I get home and end up having to hang them somewhere and hope that they're dry before work in the morning.

Waterproofs just seemed easier to dry and to store in my backpack.

easyrider · 22 Oct 2013 at 12:10

No brainer.

If you don't wear leathers...

Kevlar jeans leather or textile jacket and rain suit all in one

Oh and Army issue long johns off ebay for under said jeans.....

Freeman · 22 Oct 2013 at 18:19

Thanks again for the help.

Ordered a pair of ND4's with knee armour. £120. Money well spent I think.

easyrider · 22 Oct 2013 at 18:27

Freeman said:
Thanks again for the help.

Ordered a pair of ND4's with knee armour. £120. Money well spent I think.

Yeah

WolfR1der · 22 Oct 2013 at 22:09

Considering a pair, but what is the difference between Hood ND4's with the extra armour and their Kyrano C6's? Other than the slight difference in kevlar cover...

Spokwiththeears · 22 Oct 2013 at 22:32

The Kyrano jeans don't seem to have any advantages now that the Hood jeans have D30 armour, all I can see is the style difference.

ShakenNstirred · 23 Oct 2013 at 19:36

I wear a pair Kevlar jeans made by oxford, you get knee pads with them
nice fit and comfortable on the bike.
good price at the mo too
http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/...sers/9520-k-jeans-kevlar-jeans-by-oxford.html