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« on: April 11, 2011, 06:59:14 AM »
Hello forum.  I am a fairly new rider (less than a couple months).  I was wondering what would be the best pants for me to buy for safety purposes. 

So far I have:

Scorpion Helmet
Joe Rocket Padded Jacket
Joe Rocket Boots
HJC Gloves

I want to be as safe as possiblle for if/when I do lay the bike down, because from what I hear, it is inevitable.  I searched this thread before I posted this and I came across so many different types of pants.  As for my budget, I mean $100.00 seems reasonable for a good pair of pants.   All suggestions/comments appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2011, 07:13:47 AM »
I picked up a nice set of Joe Rocket Ballistic 2.0 pants from ebay for ~$40 used.  So far they have been great pants.  thumb  Kudos to you for buying ATGATT!  claps
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 07:21:35 AM »
Nice mesh pants for $90 on CG:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=BOY_BLM4-BZ-028_G
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2011, 07:30:03 AM »
what would hppants charge?
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2011, 08:01:34 AM »
Quote from: ariwhiteboy on April 11, 2011, 07:13:47 AM
I picked up a nice set of Joe Rocket Ballistic 2.0 pants from ebay for ~$40 used.  So far they have been great pants.  thumb  Kudos to you for buying ATGATT!  claps

I had to google ATGATT.   Hap1

I know the the G was for gear, but I guess I am still new to motorcycle forum lingo.    smiler

I will check out ebay.  It would be nice if I could get matching pants with my Joe Rocket jacket. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2011, 08:05:22 AM »
Quote from: Pithecanthropus on April 11, 2011, 07:21:35 AM
Nice mesh pants for $90 on CG:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=BOY_BLM4-BZ-028_G

That is a great buy!  If I don't find anything on ebay, I will definitely try to pick those up.  Thanks!
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2011, 09:09:56 AM »
Problem with those pants might be the lack of liner? If you plan to ride in warm and cool weather getting a pair of mesh pants with a liner can take you through most seasons. It could save you needing more than one pair?
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2011, 10:25:21 AM »
It's never long with one of these kinds of topics before someone mentions one of the go-to sources for gear -- at least amongst our crowd: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/.

Many, many satisfied customers in this forum and their prices are really good. I regularly check out their Closeout and Last Chance sections for deals.

Also, keep your eyes on your local Craig's List MC section. I just got a pair of barely used FirstGear pants with liner for $35.
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