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carhartt clothing ?

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OK, I know it is not scooter gear, but until the money is there I am thinking in using my Carhartt overalls as overpants to addsome protection from road rash (hope not!) and weather.

Does anyone see a problem or safety issue with this? Other than the aesthetics, which I really could care less. :D

I am aware they will not have any armor, but if I fall, it would be better than my wool, dress pants I have to wear at work. At least they should provide some warmth in the beginning and end of season, right?

OK, let's hear it.
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I love my Carhartt jacket and I think it looks great. My jacket isn't completely windproof so it isn't enough when it is really cold out. But most of the time it works great.
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Those should work fine for the warmth and added protection.

The oilfield workers and the miners around this area use Carhartt gear all the time. And the are out in high wind areas wtih -40 temps being commonplace.
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Post by jetboy »

Consider these instead:

http://www.newenough.com/protective_app ... pants.html

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/barg ... pants.html

Much better crash protection, more stylish, more weather resistance.

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Post by robtaylor »

carhartt is great they make like 100 styles of pants and overalls they have some with cordura on the front, also the Waist Overalls would be good for overpants. the wind resistance isn't all that great so look for the most insulated, bass pro has a big selection. bass pro also has jeans with cordura over the thighs and knees which are only like 25 bucks and they help a little also. the cordura should be good abrasion protection.
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Post by StL_Stadtroller »

Carhart/Dickies, etc = 0 wind resistance, 0 abrasion resistance. It'd be the same as wearing bluejeans.

A poor choice, IMHO.
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Thanks for the info guys.

Yes, motorcycle pants would be better, but the money at the moment is not there, not at all as we have some medical bills to take care of for a while. I am hoping towards the end of summer I would be able to get them. The available money went towards the MSF class coming up in April.

So between riding wool trousers only or wool trousers with Carhartt overalls, at least it is another layer of protection. It has to increase my draggin on the pavement resistance from 2 seconds to at least 4 or 5 ! :shock:

I wear them often here in MN because of how warm and windproof they are, so that does not concern me. They are pretty impervious to gasoline spills, etc, etc which is a plus. Heck, the contstruction folks will see me around in "their" uniform and probably start riding scooters as well ! Ha!
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Post by illnoise »

Newenough has nice armored tourmaster pants for $50. Carharts are basically jeans. I wear jeans for most riding, and they're better than shorts or swim trunks, but they don't block wind or rain or snow at all, and offer very little abrasion resistance. If you're riding in cold weather, a pair of those Tourmasters over a pair of jeans is going to serve you much better.

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Post by lou76 »

i've been rockin insulated dickies coveralls over my clothes and a jacket through the winter here in az, and it has been fine down to the low 30's.. no rain protection, but that is rarely a factor here... and less crash protection, yes...
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StL_Stadtroller Posted:
Carhart/Dickies, etc = 0 wind resistance, 0 abrasion resistance. It'd be the same as wearing bluejeans.

:arrow: Actually, I think being NAKED, would have 0 abrasion resistence, I think that Carhart jackets would work better than being naked :wink:
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Post by tempalte »

Carhart/Dickies, etc = 0 wind resistance, 0 abrasion resistance. It'd be the same as wearing bluejeans.

I wear Dickies insulated coveralls on my ride to work (down in the 20s), with my mesh jacket over it. They block the wind very well and keep me warm, both legs and torso.

As far as abrasion resistance, I'd have to say the Dickies feel at least twice as strong as my blue jeans (which may make them 1/20 as strong as regular motorcycle pants).

For warmth, I don't think you can find a better deal than a good set of insulated coveralls.
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Post by Buddy_wannabe »

I wear the Walls bibs and jacket, they are about the same as Carharts, and I stay plenty warm. I do wear like a light , lined windbreaker type jacket under the heavy one just as kind of a filler.

Wearing the lined bibs would be more like wearing about 5 pairs of jeans.
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I dont even know why we need to wear protection! I mean, what could happen?
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Valgal20 wrote:I dont even know why we need to wear protection! I mean, what could happen?
Oh Yea- This! (found this pic when I was looking for scooter pictures)
A. I bet that pic came from a bullet bike rider

B. Carhart's are WAY more crash resistant than blue jeans

C. I wear Wall's coveralls all day at work, -15 with 35 mph winds and I stay warm considering

Carharts dont have the protection of a riding pant but are a good alternative if you have them allready
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Post by mlstephens »

Here's a good source for Carhartt at discounted pricing:
Sierra Trading Post.
No connection to them, just a satisfied long-time customer.
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MLS, thanks for the link.

Here is a picture of the boots I will be using as well. Again, work boots, but I have them, vs. I do not have the $$ for motorcycle boots.
They should be better than my loafers.

I plan in leaving a pair of loafers at work and just change shoes and get off the Carhartt overalls and bam ! ready for another fun-filled day at the office.
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Post by Valgal20 »

I think you should just go into your office dressed as you would for the ride- They might think its LumberJack Day! You could start a trend
(ps- Im using my work boots too- I think they look snazzier than the motorcycle boots)
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ScooterTrash wrote: A. I bet that pic came from a bullet bike rider
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Post by ysofisonly50? »

Dang, EPscoot; your questions can be answered a hundred ways.
I've ridden totally protected head to toe (on the mainland USA) and also practically naked (here in Hawaii where I live).
One thing that stands out in my mind though when I ride "nekkid", my thought are "boy, am I a goner if something goes awry".
Which of course could be prevented with proper riding attire.
And, no Carthart is not a riding attire.
But then I take you back to what we wear (or not wear) here on the island and that blows what I previously wrote.
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