Holes in the Knees of Leathers

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 2:33pm
WTF? $150 pants and after about 8 rides it's knee-brace to gas tank? What's the deal here? Is leather really the only material we know of to put in the knees? Or are the gear Mfgs making them that way (disposable) on purpose to get us to buy more gear?

Sincerely,

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Team Ideal 7/16/2010 4:44am
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we took ours to a local cowboy shop and had them sew a new piece over the top, didn't help, same thing and cowboys use good leather LOL. had them try some type of other material to, don't remember what it was, but didn't even last a weekend. I know how you feel. it sucks
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Jake-247 7/16/2010 5:22am
7/16/2010 5:22am
Knee braces will do that to pants.
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cjmx 7/16/2010 6:47am
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If you wear knee braces something like the cell frame guards are must to protect your pants and graphics. Years ago I bought some that Thor use to make. Covers the brace hinges and stops the pant leather from wearing out.

http://www.asteriskbrace.com/accessories.html

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mikem 7/16/2010 6:52am
7/16/2010 6:52am
Ya I'm getting sick of that myself. You put 100 dollar graphics on your rads and they are toast after 1 ride.

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NOXiiClothing 7/16/2010 8:40am
7/16/2010 8:40am
I always put some tape over my knee braces....it didn't completely stop it from rubbing through but it slowed it down quite a bit.
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dirthead1 7/16/2010 9:06am
7/16/2010 9:06am
Use tougher leather and double it up on the inside too.
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pcdoc 7/16/2010 9:29am
7/16/2010 9:29am
dirthead1 wrote:
Use tougher leather and double it up on the inside too.
Yes, when I got my CTI's, the first thing I did (after replacing my graphics from the first ride), was cut a piece of thick leather to fit the hinge and zip tied it...It doesnt stop all the damage, but at least you arent taking big hunks of plastic out of your gas tank.
panic revver 7/16/2010 9:34am
7/16/2010 9:34am
Pants with kevlar seem to hold up a lot longer than the leather.
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Outsider 7/16/2010 10:03am
7/16/2010 10:03am
Ride nekked... duh.
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peelout719 7/16/2010 10:11am
7/16/2010 10:11am
lenny's knees get holes in them before the races even start
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mdub45 7/16/2010 10:34am
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I didn't wear a hole in my graphic,but my CTI's wore a 4 inch gash on either side of my seat within 3 rides,anyone know of a super tough seat cover???
panic revver 7/16/2010 10:38am
7/16/2010 10:38am
mdub45 wrote:
I didn't wear a hole in my graphic,but my CTI's wore a 4 inch gash on either side of my seat within 3 rides,anyone know of...
I didn't wear a hole in my graphic,but my CTI's wore a 4 inch gash on either side of my seat within 3 rides,anyone know of a super tough seat cover???
Never had any problem with the SDG covers. You might take it to an upholstery shop and have them put an extra layer or 2. They might have something a little stronger too.
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mxb2 7/16/2010 10:50am
7/16/2010 10:50am
Acerbis x seat will take care of the seat problem!
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stevee401 7/16/2010 10:57am
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I have Asterisk braces and they came out with a cover that goes over the brace frames. They work great. My graphics and leathers have been holding up much better. Contact Asterisk for them.
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peelout719 7/16/2010 11:09am
7/16/2010 11:09am
i've never worn out my pants but i go through graphics like jenna jameson goes through new roosters.
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Kinetic1 7/16/2010 11:14am
7/16/2010 11:14am
peelout719 wrote:
lenny's knees get holes in them before the races even start
Fail!

It's not nice to pick on someone who isn't here to defend themselves.

Loser!
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pcdoc 7/16/2010 12:23pm
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stevee401 wrote:
I have Asterisk braces and they came out with a cover that goes over the brace frames. They work great. My graphics and leathers have been...
I have Asterisk braces and they came out with a cover that goes over the brace frames. They work great. My graphics and leathers have been holding up much better. Contact Asterisk for them.
Stevee401, I saw those and I think they will be my next braces. Very nice looking, and less than the price of one CTI, you get a pair of the Asterisk.
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calimxer91 7/16/2010 12:26pm
7/16/2010 12:26pm
Pants need a tune up to sometimes.Get it stitched and it probably won't happen again.

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MX45 7/16/2010 12:52pm
7/16/2010 12:52pm
Get some neoprene and wrap it around the hinges. Cut an "H" shapped pattern, and use the legs of the H to wrap around and tie behind the hinge.
If you can't find a stock of neoprene fabric, just cut up a cheopo $3 knee or elbow support band.
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chase187 7/16/2010 1:40pm
7/16/2010 1:40pm
I have PodMX's and have not worn through any pants after two years. It took about 4 rides with the Asterisk's to wear holes on the inside of the knees.
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YAMABOB 7/16/2010 1:59pm
7/16/2010 1:59pm
DO NOT USE OXYGENATED LAUNDRY DETERGENT!

It is not the braces, almost guaranteed.

Ketchum
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JM21 7/16/2010 3:28pm
7/16/2010 3:28pm
YAMABOB wrote:
DO NOT USE OXYGENATED LAUNDRY DETERGENT!

It is not the braces, almost guaranteed.

Ketchum
What Ketchum is trying to say is don't wash your pants in Ultimate 4 race fuel, very bad.

What up BK!!

JM21
almostinvincible119 7/16/2010 3:51pm
7/16/2010 3:51pm
chase187 wrote:
I have PodMX's and have not worn through any pants after two years. It took about 4 rides with the Asterisk's to wear holes on the...
I have PodMX's and have not worn through any pants after two years. It took about 4 rides with the Asterisk's to wear holes on the inside of the knees.
Same here....Actually, I just started wearin holes in my Answer Alpha Airs after 2 years.
quadzrulebro 7/16/2010 4:35pm
7/16/2010 4:35pm
cjmx wrote:
If you wear knee braces something like the cell frame guards are must to protect your pants and graphics. Years ago I bought some that Thor...
If you wear knee braces something like the cell frame guards are must to protect your pants and graphics. Years ago I bought some that Thor use to make. Covers the brace hinges and stops the pant leather from wearing out.

http://www.asteriskbrace.com/accessories.html

Yup. I just discovered these this year, and they've solved my problems.

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