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Trousers with full side zip?

  • 16-01-2019 10:06am
    #1
    thos
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    Does anyone know any other motorcycle trousers/jeans/pants that have full length side zips, making it easier to take on/off over boots? I know Aerostich do some, but a pain getting them from the US. Any others people know of?

    Thanks,
    Tom


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  • #2
    LLewellen Farquarson
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭LLewellen Farquarson


    thos wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Does anyone know any other motorcycle trousers/jeans/pants that have full length side zips, making it easier to take on/off over boots? I know Aerostich do some, but a pain getting them from the US. Any others people know of?

    Thanks,
    Tom

    I had a Frank Thomas one for years, around 20 years ago.
    Just checked their site and the only one I could find was the FTW322 eclipse.


  • #3
    ArrBee
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭ArrBee


    Just be mindful that in an off, a zip is not what you want sliding on the ground and heating up, burning or melting into you.


  • #4
    GBX
    Registered Users Posts: 11,900 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    ArrBee wrote: »
    Just be mindful that in an off, a zip is not what you want sliding on the ground and heating up, burning or melting into you.

    I would imagine through R&D this would be one of the main reasons very few manufacturers have these for sale. No use in having a good quality textile that will withstand abrasion up to a point for it to be useless if a zip fails.


  • #5
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    My zips go to the knee and have no problem over a pair of boots with a large shin guard.

    Had a pair of Aldi trousers in the past with full zip but the thermal liner wasn't removable.


  • #6
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,604 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Zips = Rain ingress

    no bueno.


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  • #7
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    ArrBee wrote: »
    Just be mindful that in an off, a zip is not what you want sliding on the ground and heating up, burning or melting into you.


    Nor is a helmet made of plastic with a quick release visor..or a body that breaks and bruises easily......FFS is it any wonder theres so few lads getting into bikes..If you go to buy a new bike is crash protection the first thing you ask the salesman about, or is it the heated grips........:rolleyes:


  • #8
    irishgrover
    Registered Users Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭irishgrover


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Nor is a helmet made of plastic with a quick release visor..or a body that breaks and bruises easily......FFS is it any wonder theres so few lads getting into bikes..If you go to buy a new bike is crash protection the first thing you ask the salesman about, or is it the heated grips........:rolleyes:


    yeah, 'cause real riders don't care about safety or comfort!


  • #9
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    irishgrover wrote: »
    yeah, 'cause real riders don't care about safety or comfort!


    Of course i do.....but i have a mind and dont need to be told what to do and wear....snowflake pet..:P


  • #10
    ArrBee
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭ArrBee


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Of course i do.....but i have a mind and dont need to be told what to do and wear....snowflake pet..:P

    Why are you so upset?

    I don't think anyone was telling you what to do or wear.


  • #11
    ArrBee
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭ArrBee


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Nor is a helmet made of plastic with a quick release visor..or a body that breaks and bruises easily......FFS is it any wonder theres so few lads getting into bikes..If you go to buy a new bike is crash protection the first thing you ask the salesman about, or is it the heated grips........:rolleyes:


    Actually, you're right.
    I've thought about it some more....
    OP, what you need is a pair of leather chaps and a leather cap. cos that's what a real mans man would wear! It will also have the added effect of getting more lads into bikes or riding or something.
    :rolleyes:


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  • #12
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,091 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    :D
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdbt-sx5MDc


  • #13
    veetwin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭veetwin


    Have I just stumbled into biker.ie?


  • #14
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    ArrBee wrote: »
    Why are you so upset?

    I don't think anyone was telling you what to do or wear.


    Me ..?..upset....?..how very dare you.....
    veetwin wrote: »
    Have I just stumbled into biker.ie?


    You might think that alright, but I didn't slang off his boyfriend yet.....:D:D



    OP.....here ya go
    https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Superstorm-Textile-Pant/SubProducts/Spidi-Superstorm-Textile-Pant-0001&Currency=EUR&Locale=en_IE&utm_source=Portalexport&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping_IE&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaTixovz3wIVCLDtCh00cAkCEAQYASABEgIolfD_BwE


  • #15
    colm_c
    Registered Users Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    ArrBee wrote: »
    Why are you so upset?

    I don't think anyone was telling you what to do or wear.


    Me ..?..upset....?..how very dare you.....
    veetwin wrote: »
    Have I just stumbled into biker.ie?


    You might think that alright, but I didn't slang off his boyfriend yet.....:D:D



    OP.....here ya go
    https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Superstorm-Textile-Pant/SubProducts/Spidi-Superstorm-Textile-Pant-0001&Currency=EUR&Locale=en_IE&utm_source=Portalexport&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping_IE&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiaTixovz3wIVCLDtCh00cAkCEAQYASABEgIolfD_BwE

    I got these recently, they are good.

    They are over pants rather than pants, I use them for commuting.


  • #16
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    grumpy2.gif


  • #17
    thos
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭thos


    Thanks to those who provided some links and suggestions, I'll look into them!

    Otherwise, do we need a separate thread for zipper-gate? Seems like we've uncovered a serious safety flaw. here. Who's got plastic-free zipper-free clothing recommendations?


  • #18
    ArrBee
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭ArrBee


    img_6931.jpg


  • #19
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    thos wrote: »
    Thanks to those who provided some links and suggestions, I'll look into them!

    Otherwise, do we need a separate thread for zipper-gate? Seems like we've uncovered a serious safety flaw. here. Who's got plastic-free zipper-free clothing recommendations?
    Unless you're going commando under them i dont think you need worry.....:p


  • #20
    thos
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭thos


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Unless you're going commando under them i dont think you need worry.....:p

    Not commando, just the thong .... oh wait, thought I was still on biker.ie there ...


  • #21
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,223 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    OP, if you're looking for a stripper outfit, this isn't the place


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  • #22
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    thos wrote: »
    Not commando, just the thong .... oh wait, thought I was still on biker.ie there ...

    Pictures please.......I love a budgie......:D


  • #23
    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    you could consider: REV'IT! Axis Pants or Furygan Lynx.

    I have the Furygan, and they are excellent. I use them for a short commute and they hold up well, warm enough and can take light showers without getting pants wet underneath. I wear a suit pants under them and they are great with a double zip for taking off once in the office.

    In heavy downpours I normally put a rain pants over them.


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