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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Broz on May 20, 2013, 06:36:28 PM

Title: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: Broz on May 20, 2013, 06:36:28 PM: My BMG pants are great for the cold and okay up to about 75 degrees. But I need something that will breath like a mesh jacket. I see a lot of feedback on mesh riding jackets and was hoping those that have good experience with their riding pants could share it. If possible comment on the sizing and fit too.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: stevewfl on May 20, 2013, 06:39:52 PM: REV'IT

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/44357/ITEM/REVIT-Airwave-Pants.aspx?SiteID=Google_PLA908&WT.mc_ID=10012&esvt=0-GOUSC&esvadt=9-0-3886819-1&esvaid=30548&kw={keyword}&gclid=COeElPb6pbcCFVES7AodqwYA2Q (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/44357/ITEM/REVIT-Airwave-Pants.aspx?SiteID=Google_PLA908&WT.mc_ID=10012&esvt=0-GOUSC&esvadt=9-0-3886819-1&esvaid=30548&kw={keyword}&gclid=COeElPb6pbcCFVES7AodqwYA2Q)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: clogan on May 20, 2013, 07:11:34 PM: I wear shorts under my Olympia mesh riding pants in hot weather. It was 87 * here today...should have worn the mesh...it was hot!!!
Maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: Pokey on May 20, 2013, 07:11:45 PM: Your welcome.......

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/32399/ITEM/Firstgear-HT-Air-Overpants.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/32399/ITEM/Firstgear-HT-Air-Overpants.aspx)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: stevewfl on May 20, 2013, 07:55:30 PM: I road through the desert out west at 114 degrees, I wore Lucky Brand Jeans.

It cooled down to about 112 from the west TX border all the way to Dallas, I think I was wearing either J. Crew or Hollister :D

This summer I'm taking the long way to Alaska, will be wearing about the same, even in hot Chula Vista, CA (just North of Tijuana)

http://www.luckybrand.com/Summer-Essentials-Shop/mensSummerEssentialsShops,default,sc.html (http://www.luckybrand.com/Summer-Essentials-Shop/mensSummerEssentialsShops,default,sc.html)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: koval68 on May 20, 2013, 07:59:45 PM: Rev'It Tornado !!!
I am very happy with mine, use it from early spring to late fall ( Rev'It liners are simply the best ).
When it gets really, really cold, I just put my rain gear on.
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: stevewfl on May 20, 2013, 08:02:23 PM: +1

REV'IT products are only useful when second best product won't do 8)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: stevewfl on May 20, 2013, 08:20:45 PM: some jeans are already perforated for summer, search on "destroyed denim" :D
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: ZG on May 20, 2013, 08:36:26 PM: I wear these in the warmer months... :thumbs:

http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/pants/airflo-textile-pants.html#.UZrdgkoyu1Q (http://www.alpinestars.com/moto/pants/airflo-textile-pants.html#.UZrdgkoyu1Q)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: twowheeladdict on May 21, 2013, 05:27:05 AM: Are you going to wear the mesh jeans while riding and want to take them off whenever you are off the bike? If so, make sure and get mesh pants with full side zips. I had bought some with only to the knee zips and they are only good if I am going for a Saturday ride. Wearing them to work is out of the question.

If you want them to not get too hot when you are stopped then get silver instead of black.

If you use your bike to commute and want to wear them over your work clothes a one piece mesh suit would be your best choice.

I really like my Sliders All Season Kevlar pants.

I got these in silver for my epic adventure last summer. http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-All-Season-2-Pants (http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-All-Season-2-Pants)
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: Jimmy Patriot on May 21, 2013, 11:58:40 AM: Quote from: Pokey on May 20, 2013, 07:11:45 PM
Your welcome.......

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/32399/ITEM/Firstgear-HT-Air-Overpants.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/908/32399/ITEM/Firstgear-HT-Air-Overpants.aspx)

+1... Most of the time I just wear breathable underwear under them but shorts if I'll be taking them off..... love them!
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: Pokey on May 21, 2013, 12:11:51 PM: Quote from: Jimmy Patriot on May 21, 2013, 11:58:40 AM
+1... Most of the time I just wear breathable underwear under them but shorts if I'll be taking them off..... love them!

My buddy has them and says they are "bar none" the best all around pants he has ever had, I am about to get some before our big trip in June.
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: texrider on May 21, 2013, 08:54:45 PM: What the FJR guys wear... :o
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: maxtog on May 21, 2013, 09:10:26 PM: Quote from: texrider on May 21, 2013, 08:54:45 PM
What the FJR guys wear... :o

Pink fishnet stockings????
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: ZG on May 21, 2013, 10:48:29 PM: Quote from: texrider on May 21, 2013, 08:54:45 PM
What the FJR guys wear... :o

Cap'n? :-\
Title: Re: Mesh pants for hot weather riding
Post by: xsv on May 22, 2013, 08:13:28 AM: $31

I bought a pair of these several years ago. At the time they had an all black option.

Maybe if I fall off of the bike I will pay for it or maybe my Sidi boots will save me! :)

http://himalayaleather.com/proddetail.php?prod=TextileTrousers22 (http://himalayaleather.com/proddetail.php?prod=TextileTrousers22)