Ain't No Pillion

I’ve worn a lot of pants in the two years since I started riding. I started out in a pair of Rev’It! Ultimate Motorcycle Pants, which had been discontinued and which I got on discount – and ripped out both knees in the pants when I had my first off the first time I took [...]

Quick update, because I should be working but am procrastinating: The Rev’It Sand Pants have arrived. I’ll post a more detailed assessment when I have a bit more time, but my initial impressions are good. I like the visual styling, and the armor feels a bit more protective than the Rev’It Ultimate Pants I’m replacing. [...]

So obviously, in light of my recent crash and the condition of my knees (which are, almost, back to normal) it’s important for me to get new pants that offer good protection. I’ve been agonizing over which pants to choose. Masukomi has BMW Rallye 2 Pro pants that she got on closeout which have phenomenal [...]

Obviously I need to get the bike fixed, now, and that’ll come as soon as I get paid on a couple of projects. But I also need new motorcycle pants, now, and after my experience with the Rev’It Ultimate Pants, I’m even more convinced than ever that I need really good pants. In theory, the [...]