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[Glenn Tompkins]

Hi all, The temperature has dropped here in Colorado Springs to 31. Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along with my Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. TIA Glenn

[zootpatutie]

> Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along with my > Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. > > TIA > > Glenn

I'm using Aerostitch Darien pants. Like 'em though I blew a zipper out last week and wondered as to long term value. Aerostitch repaired them under warranty (gotta like a 2 year warranty), and shipped them back in a week. Much warmer than the leather chaps I used while they were away. Todd A9 (Zooska) A3

[Duvall Ed]

I've got the Darien pants too. They're great. I bought my regular pants size, and they fit over my jeans (and underwear) just fine. You might try the Internet BMW Riders classifieds for some great deals on used stuff. Just don't tell anyone else about this gold mine of used stuff, ok? http://www.ibmwr.org/market/ I recently sold my Darien XXL jacket there, bought a basically brand new Darien XL jacket, and got some XXL Frank Thomas gloves there way cheap. Bargain Ed -BMW tastes, KLX budget- Duvall, WA ps: ok, while I'm crowing about new purchases, I also just got a brandy new Arai Signet GT for my birthday, a Battery Tender, AND the best, it looks like Motonation is going to replace my leaking Discovery boots for free, even after 1.5 years of heavy use! YEAH! Oh yeah, we just bought a new house with a three car garage! Can you say: workshop for Eddie?!

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "zootpatutie" wrote: > > > > Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along with my > > Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. > > > > TIA > > > > Glenn > I'm using Aerostitch Darien pants. Like 'em though I blew a zipper out last > week and wondered as to long term value. Aerostitch repaired them under > warranty (gotta like a 2 year warranty), and shipped them back in a week. > Much warmer than the leather chaps I used while they were away. > Todd > A9 (Zooska) > A3

[MWeaver@niku.com]

> > Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along with

my

> > Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. > >

first gear makes some good overpants too. i bought some teknic pants last year, but they sucked. the armor was too stiff and hurt my knee, they weren't waterproof (tho they claimed to be) and the velcro closure attached itself to my scarf, sweater, jacket liner, etc... i just got a set of the first gears, and i love em. haven't tested the waterproofness yet, but my kili jacket is proven in that regard. the armor is comfier, the zippers go all the way up the side, and there are velcro tightening straps at the ankles to keep the wind out. -mark weaver

[k650dsn@aol.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., MWeaver@n... wrote:

> > > Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along

with

> my > > > Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. > > > > > first gear makes some good overpants too.

Contrary to a previous post, the First Gear Kilimanjaro pants are plenty warm and work well for winter wear. Gino

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/5/01 10:16:22 AM EST, zootpatutie@... writes: Can anyone recommend a decent brand of overpants to go along with my

> Kilimanjaro jacket? Thanks, I already have the underpants. >>

I have the Hein Gericke Boost jacket and pants, I really like the 3/4 jacket., The pants are real warm with liner in but really suck you have to pull your shoes off to put the pants on, The zipper needs to come all the way up the leg,,,,but dont Mike

[David C.]

I am in the market for a new pair of overpants to replace my older Firstgear pants with the non-removable insulation. I'm looking at either a new pair of FG pants with the removable liner, or a pair of Aerostitch Darien pants, which come with no liner. They both come in tall sizes, and the prices are roughly comparable. I have been leaning towards the Darien pants because I would wear them on both the Concours and the KLR; my concern is how much room the Dariens have for either jeans or fleece under them. I would also be interested in any observations as to a comparison of the weight of the fabric in both pants. Are the Dariens noticeably heavier or stiffer? TIA Dave C

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 20, 2006, at 7:17 PM, David C. wrote:

> my > concern is how much room the Dariens have for either jeans or > fleece under > them.

I'm a 34 waist and I wear 36 Darien pants with the hip pads over khakis without a problem. If you are between sizes I'd go for the larger size, as there are snaps on either side of the waist that will let you take up an inch or so. Of course, the folks at Aerostich are good about helping you with sizing questions if you care to give them a call.

> I would also be interested in any observations as to a comparison of > the weight of the fabric in both pants. Are the Dariens noticeably > heavier > or stiffer?

I haven't done a direct comparison, but the Dariens are a bit stiff when new. They break in pretty quickly, though, i.e. in about a week of daily commuting. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Thor Lancelot Simon]

On Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 09:45:14PM -0700, Blake Sobiloff wrote:

> > I'm a 34 waist and I wear 36 Darien pants with the hip pads over > khakis without a problem.

I bought the hip pads for my Roadcrafter, and then realized that I would probably never wear them: they block the "let you get into your pants pockets underneath" zippers. Do they have the same problem in the Darien pants? I just bought a Darienlight jacket. I love it, love it, love it. Thor

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 20, 2006, at 9:53 PM, Thor Lancelot Simon wrote:

> I bought the hip pads for my Roadcrafter, and then realized that I > would > probably never wear them: they block the "let you get into your pants > pockets underneath" zippers. Do they have the same problem in the > Darien > pants?

Yep, but I can usually move them outta the way without too much hassle. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)