Kevlar Panty Liners...The Ultimate or a Waste? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

B-Rex · 03-14-2008, 01:28 AM

Has anyone had any experience riding with the Kevlar pant liners or other abrasion-resisting pants? Can you compare them to Kevlar reinforced jeans? How well do these kind of pants work during an asphalt skin removal procedure?

The discussion on the chaps reminded me that I was looking at those things trying to decide if they would be better, as good, worse or "no comparison" to "Draggin' Jeans" et al.

Before I invest a couple hundred dollars in long underwear that might be unwearable, I'd appreciate some input.

To me, they look really hot (uncomfortable...not the other kind of "hot"). Furthermore, since Kevlar doesn't stretch, I wonder about...er..."binding".

Finding a good, comfortable pair of abrasion-resistant pants for long rides during the summer is not as easy as I thought it would be.

(Oh, by the way...the "panty liner" thing in the title line was purely jocular...so to speak)

B-Rex

amvince · 03-14-2008, 06:45 AM

No help but is sounds like they could be considered a birth control device.

**Clint** · 03-14-2008, 09:52 AM

I still prefer overpants. Jeans are poor when wet, so even a sprinkle can ruin your day. I wear underarmor or running shorts under them in the summer. Mine have a band that wraps around the upper half and zips off for hot weather. You could also go with mesh.

B-Rex · 03-14-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

You could also go with mesh.

I've looked at the mesh (Icon, FieldSheer etc.)...the problem is that I haven't a clue as to whose particular proprietary "brand" of mesh is better. FieldSheer has a Kevlar/Titanium "summer" mesh...at least titanium is in the name...which sounds good...but I have no experience with any of them. Have you tried some of the mesh?

It would be nice to be able to wear shorts under an easily removable mesh overpant. Actually sounds like the way to go if it would work.

B-Rex

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2008, 12:44 PM

I've got a set of Draggin' Jeans. They're great to wear in cold weather.

Sadly, they sit unused for most part of the year though. Even in the winter.

When you get where you are going. The extra padding acts as insulation and quickly heats you up once indoors.

B-Rex · 03-14-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

I've got a set of Draggin' Jeans. They're great to wear in cold weather.

Sadly, they sit unused for most part of the year though. Even in the winter.

When you get where you are going. The extra padding acts as insulation and quickly heats you up once indoors.

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Even my FieldSheer heavily-vented, armored jacket becomes a sauna if I sit at a stoplight for more than a minute or two. That's kind of why the mesh sounds great for summer. It just sucks trying to get information on which performs best. Even Google isn't working too well to research it. Blehh!

B-Rex

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2008, 01:31 PM

I've got a Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 jacket.

I use it during the summer on 100 days....it is awesome. It's actually cooler than going without a jacket because the mesh provides shade for the skin.

SKTR · 03-14-2008, 01:59 PM

I own and always use the draggin jeans. Yup they are warm in the summer, but I have had minor road rash and accept the trade off. I do not wear the armor pads in the jeans. It can be positioned to be comfortable when it the ride position but any other time it is definitely in the way. I own and have worn the kevlar long sleeved t-shirt, also with armor thru the last 2 summers. Took the armor out last summer, but being black dyed it was still pretty warm. I just bought a tourmaster draft-air jacket, also with armor which seems indoors like it may be cooler but haven't had any warm to hot weather yet so can't really say anything yet.

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2008, 02:11 PM

This may sound stupid...

But can I take the pads outta the Draggin' Jeans?????

SKTR · 03-14-2008, 04:32 PM

If you mean the armor pads, let me state that they are INSTALLED into the jeans using the velcro strips attached to the pads by the rider to fit. The strips of velcro are designed to latch onto the kevlar material which encircles the knee area. Does this clarify or confuse ?

AZRyder · 03-16-2008, 11:22 AM

My wife used to wear Kevlar panty liners It was the closest thing to a bullet proof nest I could find..Then they came out with the armor piercing ........ oh never mind.....

Sorry, couldn't resist.....

**intimid8er** · 03-17-2008, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKTR

If you mean the armor pads, let me state that they are INSTALLED into the jeans using the velcro strips attached to the pads by the rider to fit. The strips of velcro are designed to latch onto the kevlar material which encircles the knee area. Does this clarify or confuse ?

I'll file this under "Things you never knew."

I'll check it out tonight.

(BTW...I'm not being a smart-ass either...!

)

This is truly something I did not know.

buster · 03-19-2008, 11:35 AM

There are loads of kevlar jeans out there now, I have several pairs from different manufacturers and they are all ROASTING hot indoors!

*still love 'em though!*

03-14-2008, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
B-Rex Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki B-King Location: Midwest Posts: 297	Kevlar Panty Liners...The Ultimate or a Waste? Has anyone had any experience riding with the Kevlar pant liners or other abrasion-resisting pants? Can you compare them to Kevlar reinforced jeans? How well do these kind of pants work during an asphalt skin removal procedure? The discussion on the chaps reminded me that I was looking at those things trying to decide if they would be better, as good, worse or "no comparison" to "Draggin' Jeans" et al. Before I invest a couple hundred dollars in long underwear that might be unwearable, I'd appreciate some input. To me, they look really hot (uncomfortable...not the other kind of "hot"). Furthermore, since Kevlar doesn't stretch, I wonder about...er..."binding". Finding a good, comfortable pair of abrasion-resistant pants for long rides during the summer is not as easy as I thought it would be. (Oh, by the way...the "panty liner" thing in the title line was purely jocular...so to speak) B-Rex Last edited by B-Rex; 03-14-2008 at 01:37 AM.

03-14-2008, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
amvince Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,768	No help but is sounds like they could be considered a birth control device. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

03-14-2008, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	I've got a set of Draggin' Jeans. They're great to wear in cold weather. Sadly, they sit unused for most part of the year though. Even in the winter. When you get where you are going. The extra padding acts as insulation and quickly heats you up once indoors. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

03-14-2008, 01:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	I've got a Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 jacket. I use it during the summer on 100 days....it is awesome. It's actually cooler than going without a jacket because the mesh provides shade for the skin. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

03-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	This may sound stupid... But can I take the pads outta the Draggin' Jeans????? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

03-14-2008, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
SKTR Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suz Marauder VZ800, Kaw Fll 250; Sons Suz Intruder LC1500, Yam YZ 125 Location: Ortonville MI betw Pontiac-Flint Posts: 256	I own and always use the draggin jeans. Yup they are warm in the summer, but I have had minor road rash and accept the trade off. I do not wear the armor pads in the jeans. It can be positioned to be comfortable when it the ride position but any other time it is definitely in the way. I own and have worn the kevlar long sleeved t-shirt, also with armor thru the last 2 summers. Took the armor out last summer, but being black dyed it was still pretty warm. I just bought a tourmaster draft-air jacket, also with armor which seems indoors like it may be cooler but haven't had any warm to hot weather yet so can't really say anything yet.

03-14-2008, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
SKTR Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suz Marauder VZ800, Kaw Fll 250; Sons Suz Intruder LC1500, Yam YZ 125 Location: Ortonville MI betw Pontiac-Flint Posts: 256	If you mean the armor pads, let me state that they are INSTALLED into the jeans using the velcro strips attached to the pads by the rider to fit. The strips of velcro are designed to latch onto the kevlar material which encircles the knee area. Does this clarify or confuse ?

03-16-2008, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
AZRyder Sit speling cheker Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,652	My wife used to wear Kevlar panty liners It was the closest thing to a bullet proof nest I could find..Then they came out with the armor piercing ........ oh never mind..... Sorry, couldn't resist..... __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I don't care if it's the unholy four, John Wayne and Dorothy Lamour I just don't wanna talk to him now......

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