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whufc0
Essex,
United Kingdom
Posts: 320
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
11 Feb 2008 13:53 |
Anyone got any of the draggin jeans?
If so are they any good?
ta
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
11 Feb 2008 14:06 |
comfortable overall, bit odd having seams in strange places - never 'tested' em tho
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~Bluelabel~
The Shades, Ongar,
United Kingdom
Posts: 31,217
Premier Member
Thunderbird Sport (98-00)
11 Feb 2008 14:34 |
Very comfy... I have the cargo style ones, damn fine jeans.... you can get them with armour as well, I think there are other makes for a bit less cash but these were a buffday pressy from the wife
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jimmyj
South Wales,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,829
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
11 Feb 2008 14:59 |
I got the cargo stylie ones as well and wear them most of the time now - well pleased.
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whufc0
Essex,
United Kingdom
Posts: 320
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
11 Feb 2008 15:03 |
cheers ,
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SteveD
Wokingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 30
Sprint ST (99-01)
11 Feb 2008 16:12 |
I wear the black ones to work as it saves me having to change when I get there. After a year, I bought a new pair.
They are comfy and warm.
I've never tested them either.
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Matt/RemaL
South west,
United Kingdom
Posts: 27
Speed Triple (05->)
11 Feb 2008 17:28 |
had some draggen jeans for the past year. used them in the summer when commuting. never come off with them on but they look good, and are very comfy
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
11 Feb 2008 18:31 |
Got a pair. Comfy but never crash tested them
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 Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,339
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
11 Feb 2008 20:11 |
Just bought a pair - coz this summer's gonna be an absolute scorcher  
Ain't worn 'em yet tho.
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
12 Feb 2008 00:44 |
Well that's put the mocker on this summer.
Can we refer back to this thread when it's pissing down in July 
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Clack
Chavhunt,
United Kingdom
Posts: 227
Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
12 Feb 2008 13:04 |
they're okay but see if you can try before you buy. I mail ordered them and they're a bit tight in the crotch area when crouched over
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Roger & out
Droitwich,
United Kingdom
Posts: 106
Tiger (01-06)
12 Feb 2008 13:47 |
Bought the black denim ones last summer together with knee armour that velcro's in place. Found them very comfortable, thankfully they haven't been crash tested! Do need to take care with washing temp / drying instructions.
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whufc0
Essex,
United Kingdom
Posts: 320
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
12 Feb 2008 16:20 |
are they wind proof?
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jimmyj
South Wales,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,829
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
12 Feb 2008 16:38 |
Tend to inflate a bit - Oh you mean from the outside, OK ish
but I've got little legs that tuck in behind my fairing.
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
12 Feb 2008 16:46 |
the original 'Dragging Jeans' are denim, with large areas of kevlar patched in .... so not really windproof, but |I've never had a problem - but then again I am a SORN wimp ...
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
12 Feb 2008 21:03 |
They're more windproof than jeans but less than leathers
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whufc0
Essex,
United Kingdom
Posts: 320
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
13 Feb 2008 07:41 |
cheers for your help guys
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Chizzle d'Chizzledom
Whissendinium,
United Kingdom
Posts: 5,222
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
13 Feb 2008 10:34 |
I got a pair of the Black Cargo's in 2006 before a trip to Le Mans - I've only worn my leathers once since. Last time I washed them I put some Nikwax in the wash to help waterproof them, but they'll never be totally waterproof of course.
WINDPROOF? For a mild or warm day they are as windproof as you'd want them to be. If it's going to be colder then I put on my longjohns underneath and they're great.
On longer journeys I wear strap on Knox Armour knee protection.
I love 'em and will be getting another pair this year.
They are perfect for a Speed Triple especially with a quality textile jacket.
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
13 Feb 2008 11:14 |
oh dear, truth will out 
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Chizzle d'Chizzledom
Whissendinium,
United Kingdom
Posts: 5,222
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
13 Feb 2008 11:46 |
Bit of artistic licence there with the old Cut and Paste ST .... but then I new some tit would do it ... it just had to be you ....
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
13 Feb 2008 11:58 |
the addition of an S is hardly artistic - and I strongly resemble that remark
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Chizzle d'Chizzledom
Whissendinium,
United Kingdom
Posts: 5,222
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
13 Feb 2008 13:14 |
poets licence?
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Triple Sec
Surrey,
United Kingdom
Posts: 92
Daytona 955i (99-01)
15 Feb 2008 00:31 |
Check this if you're after a good pair of jeans! Don't know if they are as comfortable as Draggins due to thicker material used, also a bit pricey but the video speaks for itself!!!
Might be cheaper to buy them in France (can't find any retailer around Lille or Calais though!)
http://www.esquad.fr/film.....n=en&clip=1
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jimmyj
South Wales,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,829
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
15 Feb 2008 07:43 |
Triple Sec - have you seen any of these? Impressive videos - Reckon they are made with interwoven Kevlar?
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Triple Sec
Surrey,
United Kingdom
Posts: 92
Daytona 955i (99-01)
15 Feb 2008 10:38 |
I've seen these at the Paris show end of last year. Very good quality but must be tried on as the material is quite thick. They're made from Armalith which is claimed to be “the most resistant of all textiles” and is blend of cotton and high-tech fiber. The website doesn’t disclose the “high-tech fiber,” but the tag inside the jeans says its polyethylene -- yep, plastic. Probably an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (known as UHMWPE) that is so strong and elastic it has replaced Kevlar in bulletproof vests.
I had a chat with the main guy and it seems they have now signed a contract with Ducati so you'll probaly find these soon in the UK but stamped "Ducati" and even more expensive (i guess ...)
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jimmyj
South Wales,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,829
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
15 Feb 2008 13:03 |
Cheers Triple Sec
I see on their website there is a distributor in Thessaloniki and I will hopefully be there April/May time so might be able to see them up close.
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Triple Sec
Surrey,
United Kingdom
Posts: 92
Daytona 955i (99-01)
15 Feb 2008 23:41 |
Some are just lucky! Have a nice trip!
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Mike H
Derby,
United Kingdom
Posts: 100
Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
27 Feb 2008 22:27 |
Been wearing draggin jeans for last couple of years. Great things but make sure that you (or whoever knows how the washing machine works) do not use any fabric conditioner when they are washed. I was sliding all over the bike and I couldn't grip the tank with my knees. Serves me right for washing them I suppose!
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Chizzle d'Chizzledom
Whissendinium,
United Kingdom
Posts: 5,222
Premier Member
Speed Triple (05->)
28 Feb 2008 12:10 |
Yeah but it makes it easier to hang off that bit further ....
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tim seyffert
llandrindod wells,
United Kingdom
Posts: 680
Premier Member
Daytona T595 (97-98)
13 Mar 2008 10:04 |
Best pear of trousers ive ever bought, bit long though but ideal for on the bike as it compensate for riding up, really comfy too. dont like the pads they supply with them though more thought required on that score if you ask me.
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~Fozz~
The Right Angles,
United Kingdom
Posts: 2,658
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
13 Mar 2008 10:34 |
ive got a pair of jeans and a pair of cargos and i only wear then now not wore leathers for 2 years, the denims come up very small, consider going at least one size up from what you think you are...cargos are more realistici just carry around some lined waterproofs for extra warmth and dryness...ive also bought a pair of Triumphs own brand and they are lovely....not as much kevlar as the draggin ones but a better cut....and you need to try a pair a size SMALLER than you think you are, which is nice...
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jimmyj
South Wales,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,829
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
13 Mar 2008 10:51 |
Guess that is the biggest downside to the Draggin Jeans - I have hardly worn my pricey Furygan leather jeans (guess I can't say they cost an arm & a leg!) much at all since I got the Draggin ones...
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Brendan C
Perth,
Australia
Posts: 8
Premier Member
Speed Triple T509 (97-98)
16 Mar 2008 07:04 |
I've got a pair of Draggin's and a pair of Shift denim jeans, the Draggins are far the best, better fit, more kevlar protection and better looking than the shift ones. Never tested them in anger, although a guy from my local bike group came off yesterday Textille jacket, draggin jeans, shoei helmet, rossi boots and kevlar gloves. Everything worked, just bruised body and a very soon to be bruised insurance policy.
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