Warm Riding Pants

swimdog · 12-17-2009, 06:01 AM

Any of you year long riders recommend some warm pants that fit over existing clothes. wARM AND WATERPROFF.

tHANKS

cmurphy84 · 12-17-2009, 06:05 AM

I wear these. Rode to work this morning with my work clothes underneath and the thermal liner in. It was 21 degrees when I left the house. Only thing that got cold was my face.

sike · 12-17-2009, 06:14 AM

I wear the Fieldsheer overpants. The are comfortable into the mid-thirties without their liner and comfortable into the high 20's with the liner. After that, I need long underwear to go with them. They are waterproof for a couple of hours of hard rain, if you expect more than that you should also have raingear over them. Be careful to check the flaps on the pockets (especially the leg pockets), because they put some of them on backwards, exposing them to the wind and letting water in.

rickard919 · 12-17-2009, 06:21 AM

I have found Joe Rocket to be good. Riden for 2 hours in hard rain without getting wet. Also well below the freezing point without getting cold.

drewvir · 12-17-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cmurphy84

I wear these. Rode to work this morning with my work clothes underneath and the thermal liner in. It was 21 degrees when I left the house. Only thing that got cold was my face.

could you please stand up so we could all see?

cmurphy84 · 12-17-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by drewvir

could you please stand up so we could all see?

Can you see me now?

I forgot to post a link to...http://wristtwisters.com/leather-tex...ile-pants.html

On sale right now here...http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...+pants+-+black

SuedeGopher · 12-17-2009, 08:00 AM

Oooh, just ordered, hoping they fit okay! XL for a 36/34 boy seems like it might be snug a tad, but on principal, I can't go for a XXL

cmurphy84 · 12-17-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SuedeGopher

Oooh, just ordered, hoping they fit okay! XL for a 36/34 boy seems like it might be snug a tad, but on principal, I can't go for a XXL

They are actually sized as over-pants. I wear 34/34 in jeans/pants so I first ordered the XL to fit over them. They were WAY too baggy in the waist so I went back and exchanged them for a Large pair. Perfecto. They are a little loose in the waist without shorts/pants underneath so I usually throw on a pair of shorts in the summer.

SuedeGopher · 12-17-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cmurphy84

They are actually sized as over-pants. I wear 34/34 in jeans/pants so I first ordered the XL to fit over them. They were WAY too baggy in the waist so I went back and exchanged them for a Large pair. Perfecto.

Good to know, thank you, sir!

trekker · 12-17-2009, 08:35 AM

I've been using these great pants and very warm.

drewvir · 12-17-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cmurphy84

Can you see me now?

I forgot to post a link to...http://wristtwisters.com/leather-tex...ile-pants.html

On sale right now here...WP471-7316:: FieldSheer Mercury Pants - Black - Closeout Price: $89.99! In stock NOW! Why pay list price of $159.99?

grassie azz!lol

sweet, nice review i think the s/o got me them for xmas

SuedeGopher · 12-17-2009, 11:17 AM

I hate re-reading something I've psoted only to find a mountain of grammatical and spelling errors. Sigh.

drewvir · 12-17-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SuedeGopher

I hate re-reading something I've psoted only to find a mountain of grammatical and spelling errors. Sigh.

i know what YOU mean

SuedeGopher · 12-17-2009, 03:39 PM

That was intentional...honest....*cough*

SuedeGopher · 12-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Just came in the mail - really quality stuff and a great fit. Thanks for the tip!

The Shadow · 01-02-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmurphy84

Can you see me now?

I forgot to post a link to...http://wristtwisters.com/leather-tex...ile-pants.html

I got a pair of Mercury pants from Santa, and so far, I love em! I've ridden a little over 100 miles since christmas, in temps ranging from mid-20's to uper 30's, and I've been toasty with these pants, with just some long johns on underneath! Marvelous!

I suppose the trade-off is that they will be equally toasty this summer when it's hot out.....

My only issue is that I wish these had belt loops or something. The elastic waist makes em fit a bit looser than I would prefer. I may have to rig up some velcro adjusters on the inside of the waistband. they still fit good, so it's not a huge priority. I think these pants are really nice!

Oh, and thanks for the recommendation, Mr Murphy!

rmb · 01-03-2010, 06:44 AM

I have a piar of Olympia Moto Sports Ranger 2 overpants, waterproof and warm.

jeff1250 · 01-03-2010, 01:13 PM

I wear JR Alter Ego pants. I have been wearing them over jeans when it has been around freezing. In the summer I zip off the panel that runs up each leg and around the back and wear shorts underneath. They come with a waterproof liner, but I have never used it. I find these good for every temp range I ride in.

Jeff

UJM · 01-03-2010, 01:37 PM

These might not be the most asthestically pleasing pants, but they are VERY warm and they work great - PLUS they are oh so easy on and off!

Dickies :: Men's Bib Overalls :: Storm Waterproof Breathable Bib Overall

Get'em in black, no one will know......

The Shadow · 01-03-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UJM

These might not be the most asthestically pleasing pants, but they are VERY warm and they work great - PLUS they are oh so easy on and off!

I'm sure those work very well on a construction site, or for doing chores out in the farmyard. if htat's what you want em for, then great!

Swimdog didn't specify at the beginning of this thread, but I'm confident that the intention was to ask about motorcycle specific protective gear, which the dickies are not...you could as well point out that snowboarding pants would work pretty well, or carhartt's with trash bag liners and some volleyball kneepads would work, too.

...but I could be wrong.

.

brokerecord · 01-03-2010, 04:25 PM

Any of you year long riders recommend some warm pants that fit over existing clothes. wARM AND WATERPROFF.

Nope didn't say Motorcycle shop only.

My Carhartts don't need trash liners. And my leg pads fit under them fine.

rmb · 01-03-2010, 06:25 PM

revzilla has some Olypia pants and jackets on sale, good prices! I just ordered a jacket and pants for the wife and a pair of pants and bots for myself.

RBrider · 01-26-2010, 04:44 AM

If you can find some leftover/closeouts on MotoGP Alpine riding pants, they'll do the job for you.

I've worn mine on long trips in cold, sometimes wet, weather and they do a great job of keeping you warm and dry, while being comfortable too. The sizing is accurate, as well.

Even with the quilted liner out, they're warm, but with the quilted liner zipped in, they'll keep you warm in as cold of weather as you'll likely ever ride in.

Forget about using them in warm weather though, they would cook you!

RB

12-17-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
swimdog Tirone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC Posts: 39	Warm Riding Pants Any of you year long riders recommend some warm pants that fit over existing clothes. wARM AND WATERPROFF. tHANKS

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UJM Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Joseph Missouri Posts: 1,689 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	These might not be the most asthestically pleasing pants, but they are VERY warm and they work great - PLUS they are oh so easy on and off! Dickies :: Men's Bib Overalls :: Storm Waterproof Breathable Bib Overall Get'em in black, no one will know...... Last edited by UJM; 01-03-2010 at 01:38 PM.

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12-17-2009, 06:05 AM	#2
cmurphy84 Tribuni Angusticlavii Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western KY Posts: 3,738 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	I wear these. Rode to work this morning with my work clothes underneath and the thermal liner in. It was 21 degrees when I left the house. Only thing that got cold was my face.

12-17-2009, 06:14 AM	#3
sike Sike Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,622	I wear the Fieldsheer overpants. The are comfortable into the mid-thirties without their liner and comfortable into the high 20's with the liner. After that, I need long underwear to go with them. They are waterproof for a couple of hours of hard rain, if you expect more than that you should also have raingear over them. Be careful to check the flaps on the pockets (especially the leg pockets), because they put some of them on backwards, exposing them to the wind and letting water in.

12-17-2009, 06:21 AM	#4
rickard919 Stella Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 852 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I have found Joe Rocket to be good. Riden for 2 hours in hard rain without getting wet. Also well below the freezing point without getting cold.

12-17-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
SuedeGopher So, Satan's our mascot? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,340 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Oooh, just ordered, hoping they fit okay! XL for a 36/34 boy seems like it might be snug a tad, but on principal, I can't go for a XXL

12-17-2009, 08:35 AM	#10
trekker Tirone Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 84	I've been using these great pants and very warm.

12-17-2009, 11:17 AM	#12
SuedeGopher So, Satan's our mascot? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,340 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I hate re-reading something I've psoted only to find a mountain of grammatical and spelling errors. Sigh.

12-17-2009, 03:39 PM	#14
SuedeGopher So, Satan's our mascot? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,340 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	That was intentional...honest....cough

12-22-2009, 07:07 PM	#15
SuedeGopher So, Satan's our mascot? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,340 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Just came in the mail - really quality stuff and a great fit. Thanks for the tip!

01-03-2010, 06:44 AM	#17
rmb Imaginifer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex Couty NJ Posts: 479	I have a piar of Olympia Moto Sports Ranger 2 overpants, waterproof and warm.

01-03-2010, 01:13 PM	#18
jeff1250 Milites Gregarius Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 115	I wear JR Alter Ego pants. I have been wearing them over jeans when it has been around freezing. In the summer I zip off the panel that runs up each leg and around the back and wear shorts underneath. They come with a waterproof liner, but I have never used it. I find these good for every temp range I ride in. Jeff

01-03-2010, 06:25 PM	#22
rmb Imaginifer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex Couty NJ Posts: 479	revzilla has some Olypia pants and jackets on sale, good prices! I just ordered a jacket and pants for the wife and a pair of pants and bots for myself.

01-26-2010, 04:44 AM	#23
RBrider Tirone Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne Fla Posts: 46	If you can find some leftover/closeouts on MotoGP Alpine riding pants, they'll do the job for you. I've worn mine on long trips in cold, sometimes wet, weather and they do a great job of keeping you warm and dry, while being comfortable too. The sizing is accurate, as well. Even with the quilted liner out, they're warm, but with the quilted liner zipped in, they'll keep you warm in as cold of weather as you'll likely ever ride in. Forget about using them in warm weather though, they would cook you! RB