Ronney Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Not sure whether to buy Kevlar jeans or proper protective trousers. I ride pillion on my husband's Honda 1000. Don't want to get too hot during the summer. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Not sure whether to buy Kevlar jeans or proper protective trousers. I ride pillion on my husband's Honda 1000. Don't want to get too hot during the summer. Any recommendations? What does he wear??If he's fully armoured up and ready for a fall, I reckon you probably ought to be too!!All depends where you're riding, how often and how good your hubby is...20mph round town, and you won't need leathers. 90mph on the motorway and leathers would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The advertising claims are quite impressive I haven't any myself & I am an atgatt champion but last year my mate wore some on a Germany trip, he was cool I was a braised lamb chop, I think I want some too. Although I like the airtex stuff aswell, but with the jeans you can just hop off & walk about looking sort of normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I've got a pair of Hood motorcycle jeans that I wear in the warmer weather. ....got knee and hip armour, so there's some protection there......pics on their site showing jeans that have survived 70mph offs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccy Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Propper textiles with removable lining seems like its your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 It's hard to find bike clothes that fit all eventualities - particularly with the British weather. If you are going to be strictly a fair-weather pillion then armoured kevlar jeans sound like a good idea, perhaps with some inexpensive waterproof over trousers in case you get caught out in the rain. Don't stint on the armour though - Kevlar will protect your skin from abrasion but the armour can potentially prevent fractures - not all kevlar jeans have pockets for armourHood jeans do a ladies version that I'm thinking of trying - I tried some supposedly 'unisex' jeans from another manufacturer on at the London bike show but they had about 6" of spare material at the waist (or 6" not enough material at the hip depending on how you want to look at it ) ie. 'Unisex' = 'Bloke'. The only good thing about the fit was that you could adjust the height of the knee armour ('Woman' = 'short bloke')I have lightly vented leather bike trousers that I wear with thermals under when its cold - they suit most conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have a pair of each. Kevlar jeans for when the weather is nice. At 20+mph you can feel the air so not to hot (maybe when walking around?) And my commuting trousers and ones i wear in bad weather are a pair of textiles. go over any trousers and my boots and are rather comfortable. Has a lining which i removed as its far to hot If you're just gonna be pillion ( i assume nice weather? ) Get some jeans they're a bit breathable and if it rains stick waterproofs over which are light as anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks all for replies most useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronney Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks for most useful replies. I will mostly be riding in good weather but will probably end up riding in wet weather when I get used to it.My husband suggested the jeans so will most probably go for those with waterproofs but yet to try some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronney Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Just bought some Kevlar jeans this afternoon & will be trying them out tomorrow, Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Which make ? pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dispersion Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Bought some Oxford Kevlar jeans, 60 quid but rep was 89. They are good looking, but the knee armour is a bit shocking. Also the knee armour is below my knee walking around and above my knee on my bike....will recommened sitting on a bike when trying on...Still pretty good though, kind of want a pair where the knee armour is in a better position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronney Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 The kevlar jeans are excellent so hubby got some too. Looking forward to using them again at the weekend when we go for a blast!Also got a great pink motorbike jacket to match my pink lid!Normally not a girly girl. Must be the effect of coming out of horses & getting my adrenalin rush on the bike, even if it as a pillion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The kevlar jeans are excellent so hubby got some too. Looking forward to using them again at the weekend when we go for a blast!Also got a great pink motorbike jacket to match my pink lid!Normally not a girly girl. Must be the effect of coming out of horses & getting my adrenalin rush on the bike, even if it as a pillion. My wife has pink and black top to toe....My bike is black, silver and gold. Colour clash much...Hope the jeans are comfy, I believe they can zip to the jackets as well which I would recommend doing, stops bare skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningman Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I've got a pair of Hood motorcycle jeans that I wear in the warmer weather. ....got knee and hip armour, so there's some protection there......pics on their site showing jeans that have survived 70mph offs..... I have a pair of Hood kevlar jeans too. They are excellent - almost fully kevlar lined. Their price have shot up over the last few years but really good quality.They do an inside leg of 36" too. A bonus for those over 6' like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I've been meaning to try some for ages,haven't got around to it yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9bhp Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Lidl around the corner from me are selling Kevlar jeans for about £30.Might be selling them in other stores too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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