Hi everyone, just asking what you use. I'm on a tight budget for some riding pants that are suitable for "easy" off road use, riding to and from work etc. My old draggin jeans are 5 years old, and just starting to wear across the knees after 75,000kms on the Wee! Like them, but no armour, so it's time to get something more protective without costing a small fortune.

If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Mike

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2006 DL650 - Hepco & Becker Engine Crash Bars, Hepco & Becker Centre Stand, Headlight Protectors, K & N Air Filter, Givi Top Box, DIY Aluminium Radiator Guard, DL1000 Hand Guards, Michellin Anakee II (rear), Mitas E-07 (front). Currently making DIY Aluminium Paniers & DIY Bash Plate.

Other: 1997 Kawasaki Balius Z250R (slow resoration project)

Previous:
1987 Honda CBR1000F
1982 Suzuki Katana 650
???? Suzuki GN250
???? Italjet 350 Trials
1981 Honda CR125R
1979 Kawasaki KX80

I bought some Rev'it gear from Morgan and Wanker, it is all on sale because they are not going to be stocking it anymore. Maybe worth a look.

Spotted

i just bought a new pair of KLIM pants from TELLICO OUTFITTERS. free shipping and $15 cheaper than anywhere on line. not cheap but under $300

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2012 wee ADVENTURE, 2012 GOLDWING WITH TRAILER (TRADED FOR WEE STROM), 07 BANDIT 1250 (TRADED FOR 2012 GOLDWING), BANDIT 1200, NINJA 500, Z1000, ZX9R, MARAUDER 800, 650 SAVAGE, 750 KATANA, NINJA 900, '78 YAMAHA 750 SPECIAL, YAMAHA RD400

An alternative to draggins that I use is Ricondi jeans available from Phil at Hi-Side leathers at Acacia Ridge HISide about 130 bucks and far more comfy than draggins, but expect to have a chat if you go there.
Cheers Brian

Bikers Gear Australia for those on a budget

Have a look at Kevlar® Jeans, Motorcycle Pants & Cargos | Resolute Jeans I have a pair of the Cargo zip offs , great fit, comes with free postage and hip and knee armour, $160 An aussie company.

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'11 Triumph Sprint GT 1050
'09 Vstrom 650

Looks like you have to be built like a twig to fit into those.

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The first 40 years of childhood are the hardest.

DL650A L1 "Sandy"
Solobox Paniers
17/46 520 size chain, Front and rear Sprockets
Rigid Industries 6" E-series light bar
3m Military Green Wrap on order
Oil Filter Adapter HERE'S why

Well as the saying goes everything is bigger in Texas!!!

Im 6'3" and 105kgs and they fit great!

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'11 Triumph Sprint GT 1050
'09 Vstrom 650

I wear Draggin jeans with mx knee guards underneath best of both worlds

Thanks for the tips everyone, I'll probably go look at Bikers Gear at Geebung, and also get my Draggin jeans sewn up and add some CE knee pads to them.

Cheers,
Mike

PS Everyone have a great Christmas and safe New Year!

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2006 DL650 - Hepco & Becker Engine Crash Bars, Hepco & Becker Centre Stand, Headlight Protectors, K & N Air Filter, Givi Top Box, DIY Aluminium Radiator Guard, DL1000 Hand Guards, Michellin Anakee II (rear), Mitas E-07 (front). Currently making DIY Aluminium Paniers & DIY Bash Plate.

Other: 1997 Kawasaki Balius Z250R (slow resoration project)

Previous:
1987 Honda CBR1000F
1982 Suzuki Katana 650
???? Suzuki GN250
???? Italjet 350 Trials
1981 Honda CR125R
1979 Kawasaki KX80