Knee protection - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

James_C50 · 03-17-2006, 07:58 AM

Just curious! Do any of you protect your knees when riding on the street. If so, how?

Lexcruiser · 03-17-2006, 08:42 AM

My riding pants have CE armor in the knees. Works great!
(Don't ask how I know...)

**Uncle Bob** · 03-17-2006, 08:46 AM

I find keeping my bike upright helps.

Oh and armoured pants.

**inspiron** · 03-17-2006, 09:08 AM

Leather or Cordura pants with CE knee protectors.

**Clint** · 03-17-2006, 10:01 AM

Most any real riding pants (not chaps or other fringy decor) will have some armor built in.

92Notch · 03-17-2006, 12:37 PM

Yup ... I have ce armor in my draggin jeans.

SKTR · 03-17-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 92Notch

Yup ... I have ce armor in my draggin jeans.

Same-O +1 jim

GSX1100FL · 03-18-2006, 07:14 AM

I have Icon Field Armor knee/shin guards.

Mavman · 03-18-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GSX1100FL

I have Icon Field Armor knee/shin guards.

Gotta question GSX, I was looking at those....but are Paul's comments pretty much correct about them being for what he calls "average to skinny legs"?

http://www.newenough.com/armor_icon_...r_leg_page.htm

I was previously looking at JR Pheonix mesh pants but the knee armor was below my knee's due to my short stature after trying them on, so was giving the Icon's another look.

THANKS in advance for any insight ya can share.

Mav

GSX1100FL · 03-19-2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

Gotta question GSX, I was looking at those....but are Paul's comments pretty much correct about them being for what he calls "average to skinny legs"?

http://www.newenough.com/armor_icon_...r_leg_page.htm

I was previously looking at JR Pheonix mesh pants but the knee armor was below my knee's due to my short stature after trying them on, so was giving the Icon's another look.

THANKS in advance for any insight ya can share.

Mav

You definitely need a skinny leg for these, something I do not have. I can get them on but while riding they do come loose. The only way I can think of to fix that probelm is to take them to a local Fabrics store & see what they can come up with to help extend the length of the velcro straps. The only reason I am willing to try this is because I have a limited income & I am hoping that the "fix" will be fairly cheap.

If you can afford them, you should go with the pants.

GIXXER-Mike · 03-19-2006, 11:17 PM

Impact absorbing plastic!!!!!

Is this something you wanna keep putting your knee on the ground in...while moving?

GSX1100FL · 03-20-2006, 12:59 AM

It's what I can afford that offers some type of protection.

It does stop the sting of the every once in awhile rock that hits the knee/shin area.

GIXXER-Mike · 03-20-2006, 01:03 AM

Not knockin' ya! Had knee-draggin' in mind

. I may invest in a pair myself. 'Preciate ya sharin' the info.

GSX1100FL · 03-20-2006, 03:46 AM

That is one thing I don't do, get my knee down, I have found it difficult to get the big Katana over, not that I have a major interest to do so.

You're welcome.

GIXXER-Mike · 03-20-2006, 03:56 AM

How's the weather in the "Show Me" state?

Mavman · 03-20-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GSX1100FL

You definitely need a skinny leg for these, something I do not have. I can get them on but while riding they do come loose. The only way I can think of to fix that probelm is to take them to a local Fabrics store & see what they can come up with to help extend the length of the velcro straps. The only reason I am willing to try this is because I have a limited income & I am hoping that the "fix" will be fairly cheap.

If you can afford them, you should go with the pants.

THANKS much for the info! I'll have to look around town and see if I can't find some to try and rule out them out for sure. Like ya said, I might have to go with some pants if the icon's don't work....maybe a different brand, for the JR over pants don't work for me.

thanks again

GSX1100FL · 03-20-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GIXXER-Mike

How's the weather in the "Show Me" state?

Expecting 5-6 inches of snow in the next 18 hours. Currently lots-o-wind & starting to rain, currently 40 degrees.

It sucks that I can't ride but then again I like snow, My other bike is a 4x4

GIXXER-Mike · 03-20-2006, 08:16 PM

U got snow, we've got heavy rains and temps in the upper 40's to lower 50's. Should be reaching the 60's after tomorrow. By next week, we slowly begin to climb into the lower to mid 70's.

03-17-2006, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
James_C50 Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 83	Knee protection Just curious! Do any of you protect your knees when riding on the street. If so, how? __________________ Jim Bike: 2006 C50 boulevard Color: Black First Bike!

03-17-2006, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lexcruiser Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '06 M50 Black - SOLD :( / '07 Triumph Daytona 675 - New hotness! Location: Central NJ Posts: 262	My riding pants have CE armor in the knees. Works great! (Don't ask how I know...) __________________ BANNED for cruelty to RowdyRed94

03-17-2006, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	I find keeping my bike upright helps. Oh and armoured pants. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

03-17-2006, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Leather or Cordura pants with CE knee protectors. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-17-2006, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	Yup ... I have ce armor in my draggin jeans. __________________

03-18-2006, 07:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	I have Icon Field Armor knee/shin guards.

03-19-2006, 11:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Impact absorbing plastic!!!!! Is this something you wanna keep putting your knee on the ground in...while moving? __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

03-20-2006, 12:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	It's what I can afford that offers some type of protection. It does stop the sting of the every once in awhile rock that hits the knee/shin area.

03-20-2006, 01:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Not knockin' ya! Had knee-draggin' in mind . I may invest in a pair myself. 'Preciate ya sharin' the info. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

03-20-2006, 03:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	That is one thing I don't do, get my knee down, I have found it difficult to get the big Katana over, not that I have a major interest to do so. You're welcome.

03-20-2006, 03:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	How's the weather in the "Show Me" state? __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

03-20-2006, 08:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	U got snow, we've got heavy rains and temps in the upper 40's to lower 50's. Should be reaching the 60's after tomorrow. By next week, we slowly begin to climb into the lower to mid 70's. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

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