Denim Motorcycle Jeans - Chicagoland Cruisers

MDFDWarrior · 05-11-2010, 07:18 PM

I'm considering trying out a pair of denim motorcycle jeans - the kind with kevlar-reinforced areas.
Does anyone have experience with these? Any brands that you'd recommend or not and why? I have heard that the kevlar does not breathe very well and can be quite uncomfortable in warmer weather...true/false?
Wondering if these dedicated denim jeans are worth getting over just regular denim jeans.....

tristan2ride · 05-12-2010, 12:54 AM

I think Henry has a pair.

social distortion · 05-12-2010, 09:35 AM

you know...about 2 or 3 seasons ago, HD had some great pants w reinforcement in the knees and rear...and they were uncommonly cheap at like $45!
They obviously sold out pretty fast. The next season, thier proection denim jumped up significantly..
Thom- ive always liked yamaha brand clothing, not just cause i rode yamaha, but cause they were actually made pretty well.
I had my eyes on a reasonably priced pants w/ reinforcements and some textile pants too...id check out the Start website to see what tthey have...and it doesnt have Yamaha plastered all over it either..

warriorjack · 05-12-2010, 10:19 AM

I've got a pair of the Joe Rocket Steel jeans. They've got metal woven into panels in the butt and knees. They're heavy denim, and the construction is very good. Breathability is ok. I don't care for the cut. It's a baggy/relaxed cut, with a lot of room in the thighs and knees.

Honestly, I don't wear them too often. Mostly becuase of the cut, and I'm not convinced they would offer more protection than any other pair of jeans.

I've read good reviews on some of the Icon jeans/pants. I might give them a try next.

StilCrazee · 05-15-2010, 11:07 PM

Men's Diamond Gusset Jeans | Defender Motorcycle Jean W29-44

I don't own any yet, I like the gusset idea in the crotch for some extra room/comfort. Also the tab to tighten them at the boot tops is nice.

05-11-2010, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
MDFDWarrior Admin - Slow Your Roll! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Naperville Motorcycle: Star Warrior, Suzuki B-King Posts: 5,823 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Denim Motorcycle Jeans I'm considering trying out a pair of denim motorcycle jeans - the kind with kevlar-reinforced areas. Does anyone have experience with these? Any brands that you'd recommend or not and why? I have heard that the kevlar does not breathe very well and can be quite uncomfortable in warmer weather...true/false? Wondering if these dedicated denim jeans are worth getting over just regular denim jeans..... __________________ ~ Thom (House of TORQ Founder) *Fantasize, Visualize, Customize* "You can say it can't be done, just don't interrupt me while I'm doing it...." "..And so castles made of sand fall into the sea, eventually...."

05-12-2010, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
social distortion Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Motorcycle: 2006 Yamaha V Star 650 Classic: 2004 Triumph Thruxton 900 Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	you know...about 2 or 3 seasons ago, HD had some great pants w reinforcement in the knees and rear...and they were uncommonly cheap at like $45! They obviously sold out pretty fast. The next season, thier proection denim jumped up significantly.. Thom- ive always liked yamaha brand clothing, not just cause i rode yamaha, but cause they were actually made pretty well. I had my eyes on a reasonably priced pants w/ reinforcements and some textile pants too...id check out the Start website to see what tthey have...and it doesnt have Yamaha plastered all over it either.. __________________ Born to Lose & Destined to Fail

05-12-2010, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
warriorjack Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sheboygan Motorcycle: 2007 Warrior Posts: 97 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've got a pair of the Joe Rocket Steel jeans. They've got metal woven into panels in the butt and knees. They're heavy denim, and the construction is very good. Breathability is ok. I don't care for the cut. It's a baggy/relaxed cut, with a lot of room in the thighs and knees. Honestly, I don't wear them too often. Mostly becuase of the cut, and I'm not convinced they would offer more protection than any other pair of jeans. I've read good reviews on some of the Icon jeans/pants. I might give them a try next. __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

05-15-2010, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
StilCrazee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Addison Motorcycle: Victory Kingpin Posts: 317 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Men's Diamond Gusset Jeans \| Defender Motorcycle Jean W29-44 I don't own any yet, I like the gusset idea in the crotch for some extra room/comfort. Also the tab to tighten them at the boot tops is nice. Last edited by StilCrazee; 05-15-2010 at 11:12 PM..

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05-12-2010, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
tristan2ride Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lombard Motorcycle: HD Iron 883 Posts: 301 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I think Henry has a pair.

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