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Anyone know what I should be looking for in a good pair of off-road pants. I hear you should stay away from over the boot pants if possible.
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09 DR650 04 DR200
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why is that?
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i like my over the boots pants they zip off past the knee for short, have zippered cargo pockets, and if you get the thick ones by shift i believe they have a lower velcro liner that covers the boot tightly, and also i can fit them over my jeans, helps wtih cold weather and they are very durable.
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depends on what you are wanting them to do
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I LOVE my Klim over the boot pants. They have been very durable and the venting on them is great! Two thumbs up!
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Steve 2007 Buell Ulysses 2002 Honda CR250 1999 KTM 640 LC4E 2004 yamaha Raptor (Sorry it has 4 wheels) 2-2004 Polaris 250 trailblazers 1974 Honda ST90 |
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Probably because it such a cool look to ride with your pants tucked in
![]() ![]() I have a pair of 3 in 1 tourmaster riding pants, their great for cold weather, rain, and hot weather. I can remove the quilted liner, water proof covers and there vented for cool air in hot weather . There for the street but they work great off road. I need to get some dirt pants one of these days but what i have works great. I also have a pair of Firstgear Katmandu pants but those will be primarily for my Adventure rides on the KTM.
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Current Bikes 2006 KTM 950 Adventure "BO" 2002 KLR 650 "Beast" Previous Bike 2008 KLR 650 "Sold" Matt The Adventure Begins When The Pavement Ends.
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One thing i learned about them pants... if your hurt and the Medics show up... yur gonna need a new pair or the # to a good Seamstress...
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Dirtbag 2007 KLR 650 Currently having reconstructive surgery. "If it aint bent, dented, cracked or scratched... you aint ridin' it." |
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I havn't found anything better fir DS than the Klim OTB pants, MX type pants are fine, but the Klim has pockets.
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Good to know. I was reading through ADVrider and in the DR650 thread, someone swore against the OTB pants. The link he posted to an article on "why" no workie though.
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09 DR650 04 DR200
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Like most everything... it depends.
Some OTB pants lack heat resistant material. Some bikes have super hot exhaust pipes right next to the leg. Combined these two and we have ventilated OTB pants due to holes melted into them. The Klim pants mentioned earlier have a very good heat resistant material on the inner leg. |
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