Fix for pants riding up?

skybolt_1 · 09-05-2009

Apparently I'm the only person on the internet who has this problem.

I wear a pair of Cortech Mod Denims with Wolverine workboots on my Z750S. These pants ride up something fierce! Today I was on the highway and I might as well have been wearing capris - the cuffs of my pants were roughly mid-shin.

I've seen "boot stirrups" advertised here, but they look incredibly goofy.

I'm 6'6" and wear the 34x34 Mod Denims. Could it just be the pants themselves? Should I invest in a set of Joe Rocket overpants or something?

Thanks,

MFolks · 09-05-2009

Maybe the gear bicycle riders use would work. Ask around at the bike shops for pants clips or holders.

Hot Cruiser · 09-05-2009

I'm not nearly as tall as you, but I've found that to prevent the pants rideup problem I have to have pants with the inseam about three inches longer than I wear for the street. Otherwise, this may sound weird, but heavy rubber bands or even short bungee cords near the ankles will help.

jbsmd · 09-06-2009

I've seen pants with an elastic strap to hooks on the bottom of one side of the pants, it goes under the instep of the boot or shoe and hooks onto the other side of the pant leg. almost like suspenders

THRILLA · 09-06-2009

I have some but a different brand, not as wide and dorkey lookin.

rbentnail · 09-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by THRILLA

I have some but a different brand, not as wide and dorkey lookin.

A couple guys I work with use the narrower, less dorkey ones and really like them. I just wear pants with 2" extra inseam. Works fine for me tho it does look dorkey walking around with big bunched up circa '83 leg warmer-looking things

gpzrocker · 09-06-2009

I roll them up Fonz style when I get off or do the funky look. For example, at 5'9", I run a 34" inseam on the bike.

At 6'6" , I can see that issue. I have seen alot of gear on Gear - ADVrider that should hook you up.

skybolt_1 · 09-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Cruiser

I'm not nearly as tall as you, but I've found that to prevent the pants rideup problem I have to have pants with the inseam about three inches longer than I wear for the street. Otherwise, this may sound weird, but heavy rubber bands or even short bungee cords near the ankles will help.

I'm not sure that anyone carries 37" inseam riding pants... lol. I wish!

THRILLA / rbentnail - do you know the brand which is narrower?

Thanks for all the suggestions!

wild_deuce03 · 09-06-2009

They may look "goofy" but the straps work. I don't know the brand but I found thinner ones at a local dealer. Shoot, you could probably make them on the cheap as well!

THRILLA · 09-06-2009

Wife has been cleaning up/reorganising, again, can't find them, or my chaps for that matter.

Bob Myers1 · 09-06-2009

Try this, Right at the top of the page on the right

Hot Cruiser · 09-07-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by skybolt_1

I'm not sure that anyone carries 37" inseam riding pants... lol. I wish!

THRILLA / rbentnail - do you know the brand which is narrower?

Thanks for all the suggestions!

River Road denims with up to 38" inseams, + maybe more . .
River Road® Big Mens Classic Five Pocket Black Jeans - Big Man's Land

rbentnail · 09-07-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by skybolt_1

I'm not sure that anyone carries 37" inseam riding pants... lol. I wish!

THRILLA / rbentnail - do you know the brand which is narrower?

Thanks for all the suggestions!

I'll see if I can find out. A leather shop about an hour away sells them.

wildjerseyfiref · 09-18-2009

just let it go..thats usually what I do..lol

PSNinja · 09-18-2009

I see you live in Mass. Do you have snow gaiters for winter? Have you tried them?

I wear Joe Rocket overpants - the ones with the padding/armor in the hips and knees. But at your height, you might have problems finding some long enough.

John Rominsky · 10-10-2009

I made my own stirrup things. Two battery clips and a roll of round elastic. Wish I could figure out how to upload a picture. Anyway, it works really well while riding. It can look a little funny wearing it while walking around, having the loose elastic dangling from the bottom of your pants. I usually keep a little elastic on the bike in case something brakes.

Been thinking about making a short clip that goes from the front of the pant leg to the laces. Saw something like it in a magazine somewhere.

Of course there are tons of stylish options if you just do a search for motorcycle stirrups.

SakiRider01 · 2 Weeks Ago

Half chaps from Lazy Rider. They zip up in the back and also keeps the wind out. I use them until I need full chaps.

garymc · 3 Days Ago

Obviously you need at least 2" surgically removed from each femur. I can't imagine why no one has suggested this.

09-05-2009	#1 (permalink)
skybolt_1 Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 41	Fix for pants riding up? Apparently I'm the only person on the internet who has this problem. I wear a pair of Cortech Mod Denims with Wolverine workboots on my Z750S. These pants ride up something fierce! Today I was on the highway and I might as well have been wearing capris - the cuffs of my pants were roughly mid-shin. I've seen "boot stirrups" advertised here, but they look incredibly goofy. I'm 6'6" and wear the 34x34 Mod Denims. Could it just be the pants themselves? Should I invest in a set of Joe Rocket overpants or something? Thanks, __________________ skybolt_1 2005 Z750S

09-05-2009	#2 (permalink)
MFolks Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 3,510	Maybe the gear bicycle riders use would work. Ask around at the bike shops for pants clips or holders. __________________ Mike Folks

09-05-2009	#3 (permalink)
Hot Cruiser Politicians' Nightmare BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Coastal Oregon Posts: 977	I'm not nearly as tall as you, but I've found that to prevent the pants rideup problem I have to have pants with the inseam about three inches longer than I wear for the street. Otherwise, this may sound weird, but heavy rubber bands or even short bungee cords near the ankles will help. __________________ Jim '07 Vulcan 900 Classic LT Jesus is Lord

09-06-2009	#4 (permalink)
jbsmd nu2kawi Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 2,635	I've seen pants with an elastic strap to hooks on the bottom of one side of the pants, it goes under the instep of the boot or shoe and hooks onto the other side of the pant leg. almost like suspenders __________________ 07, Z1000 01, XVS1100LC Yam cust.

09-06-2009	#5 (permalink)
THRILLA Retired High Miler Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 1,165	I have some but a different brand, not as wide and dorkey lookin. __________________ "The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself." Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

09-06-2009	#7 (permalink)
gpzrocker Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western NC Posts: 351	I roll them up Fonz style when I get off or do the funky look. For example, at 5'9", I run a 34" inseam on the bike. At 6'6" , I can see that issue. I have seen alot of gear on Gear - ADVrider that should hook you up.

09-06-2009	#9 (permalink)
wild_deuce03 Yes it is this bad! Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wanted - Professional football team needed in Cleveland! Posts: 12,931	They may look "goofy" but the straps work. I don't know the brand but I found thinner ones at a local dealer. Shoot, you could probably make them on the cheap as well! __________________ I need no introduction.

09-06-2009	#10 (permalink)
THRILLA Retired High Miler Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 1,165	Wife has been cleaning up/reorganising, again, can't find them, or my chaps for that matter. __________________ "The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself." Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

09-06-2009	#11 (permalink)
Bob Myers1 Machinist For Sale/Rent BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: (near)Paris, Ky Posts: 613	Try this, Right at the top of the page on the right __________________ Iron Butt Association #34911 '98 Vulcan 800a, with tubeless tires

09-18-2009	#14 (permalink)
wildjerseyfiref Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 398	just let it go..thats usually what I do..lol __________________ 2005 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan Classic now with no tank badges

09-18-2009	#15 (permalink)
PSNinja Chicks Rule! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,033	I see you live in Mass. Do you have snow gaiters for winter? Have you tried them? I wear Joe Rocket overpants - the ones with the padding/armor in the hips and knees. But at your height, you might have problems finding some long enough. __________________ Pat There's a real need for a sarcasm font. '07 Ninja 650R (mine) '06 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (his)

10-10-2009	#16 (permalink)
John Rominsky Shiny side up Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 4	I made my own stirrup things. Two battery clips and a roll of round elastic. Wish I could figure out how to upload a picture. Anyway, it works really well while riding. It can look a little funny wearing it while walking around, having the loose elastic dangling from the bottom of your pants. I usually keep a little elastic on the bike in case something brakes. Been thinking about making a short clip that goes from the front of the pant leg to the laces. Saw something like it in a magazine somewhere. Of course there are tons of stylish options if you just do a search for motorcycle stirrups. __________________ John 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600

2 Weeks Ago	#17 (permalink)
SakiRider01 Pass Me Safely! BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57	Half chaps from Lazy Rider. They zip up in the back and also keeps the wind out. I use them until I need full chaps. __________________ Ride Safely and Don't Leave Me Too Far Behind After You Pass!

3 Days Ago	#18 (permalink)
garymc Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 108	Obviously you need at least 2" surgically removed from each femur. I can't imagine why no one has suggested this. __________________ VROC #28023 05 Vulcan 800 Classic 05 Honda Rebel

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