02-20-2016, 04:13 AM
I can recommend FIRSTGEAR padded coat and pants. Both come with pads at the joints and hips. The paints are actual pants rather than pullovers. They breath but are waterproof. I wear FLY zip up calf length riding boots also waterproof but breathable. The pants and jacket have zippered vents front and back. The jacket and pants have liners that zip out for hot weather use. I also always have armored gloves with padded knuckles.
I've not had an accident but did lay it down while stopped at an intersection where I learned that a road that angles down 25 degrees on the left will allow the bike to lean too far when I put my leg down at a stop, too far to keep her from going over and lying down. I was also still a bit weak from my surgery that previous August.
The point is those pants have a melted spot, you don't notice it when looking, on the leg where the hot engine contacted my leg while I tried to keep her from laying down. I did not feel a thing but can imagine the melted flesh burn and the pain if I had been wearing jeans or even sorts. I bought these at my Honda Dealer, where I bought my bike, so I could try on everything including the helmet. The dealer gave me a great discount and it was the best investment I ever made. I also like to invest in my dealer relationship just as he invests in the customer relationship.
I've not had an accident but did lay it down while stopped at an intersection where I learned that a road that angles down 25 degrees on the left will allow the bike to lean too far when I put my leg down at a stop, too far to keep her from going over and lying down. I was also still a bit weak from my surgery that previous August.
The point is those pants have a melted spot, you don't notice it when looking, on the leg where the hot engine contacted my leg while I tried to keep her from laying down. I did not feel a thing but can imagine the melted flesh burn and the pain if I had been wearing jeans or even sorts. I bought these at my Honda Dealer, where I bought my bike, so I could try on everything including the helmet. The dealer gave me a great discount and it was the best investment I ever made. I also like to invest in my dealer relationship just as he invests in the customer relationship.