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pant attachment
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Question: How does the integral 8" zipper found in many cycle jackets
attach to cycle pants? It's apparent that the bottom of the zipper
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My Rocket set just zips together, I tried it once and didn't like it. I
guess it makes up for the lack of belt loops?
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comes off the jacket and is sewn to the pants, but in what
configuation?
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Motorcycle pants are usually cut high in the back so the zipper normally isn't
going to be located right near the top of the waistline. The zipper usually
goes on the outside of the pants. Other than that, what else is there? Just
make they zip in the same direction. It would probably help if you put
both the jacket and pants on, and then got in your typical riding position,
to find the best place to attach it.
- Kurt
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This applies to Joe Rocket, AlpineStars, Fieldsheer, etc., jackets/
pants.
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Hmmm, I have Joe Rockets. but I am too lazy to figure it out right now and
describe the procedure. One zipper goes on the top, the other on the
bottom. It either zips left or right. A freakin' puzzle it is.
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Yep. Zippers can be tricky. Wait until you try shoe laces! Talk about a
headache. ;)
Like anything, if you get do it often enough you get used to it and it's not
a big deal. It takes an extra couple seconds to work the zipper, but I'd
hardly call it pain in the ass.
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The zipper's function is to prevent your jacket and pants from separating
when you crash, to keep cow skin, not your skin, on the pavement. If you're
not concerned about your skin, there's no need to use the zipper.
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Good job, throwing FACTS into the discussion. :)
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I know, I know... it's a habit of mine. ;)
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What is weird, I have discovered that my 15+ year old Nordstroms leather
jacket keeps me warmer and more comtfortable than Joe Rocket. But on the
track, I am going to zip everything.
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The only Joe Rocket stuff I've had have been gloves, and they worked OK.
I've never worn a JR jacket to know what they're like. Once I got serious
about wearing leathers while riding, I bought Vansons and have been
extremely happy with them.
At track days it's often required to have jacket and pants zip together
unless you have a one-piece suit.
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Depends. I've attended track days where they won't let you out there unless
the jacket and pants are zipped together.
No gaps in coverage allowed.
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Yep. The reason they require the full coverage is the same: to keep your
skin off the pavement. Well, and probably to keep lawyers off their backs.
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I'll figure it out May 2nd when I get to the track and test ride a Buell.
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Joe Rocket & first gear are one way, and can zip to each other. Teknic
and Tourmast/Cortech go the other way and can zip together. But most
first gear has 10" zippers, but will still work with Joe Rocket's 8".
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Matching piece on the jacket. At least one pair of pants I bought came with
an matching piece that could be sewn in to a jacket too. While having it
zip together is cool and probably safer too, it makes going to the bathroom
a real PITA
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Pity you don't include Aerostich in your list:
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That's 'cuz I also have a one-piece Roadcrafter, so no need to zip the
two parts together.
But my question seems to have been misunderstood.
The jacket came with the integral zipper.
The pant (same mfg) has none. Can the bottom "half" of the jacket
zipper (you know, the little flap with the other zipper half) be sewn
to the pants? If so, then where should it be mounted? As a tab on
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Yes.
If so, then where should it be mounted?
Just below where the jacket zipper sits so the two mate up.
As a tab on
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the pants? 1" down inside the pants? Can anyone with the zipper-
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On the outside, in line and just below the jacket half of the zipper. Put
thee pants on and put the jacket on, then get some lunatic to crouch down
behind you with a piece of chalk. Mark the pants where the bottom of the
jacket sits and sew the other half of the zipper to it.
Now I've done my personable duty, tell me why you couldn't work something
THAT simple out, all by yourself? It's not exactly mind bendingly difficult
is it?
Can anyone with the zipper-
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equipped pants please let me know where the zipper is located?
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It's usually on the outside center rear of the waistband, with the zipper's
teeth facing upwards about 1" below the upper hem of the pants. But were it
I, I'd put on the pants and the jacket in question, with both parts of the
zipper zipped together, and then go sit on the bike and see where the lower
half of the zipper should be attached to the pants.
An observer will probably be able to mark the spot more accurately than you
will.
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Help us out.
What is the exact brand? Does the manufacuter's web site give a clue? How
about the dealer/person that sold you the gear?
My Joe Rockets require no "sewing"
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I just did, so thank me.
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Ohhhhhhh! Do it again! I *like* it rough!
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I've got a nice stick here wrapped in barbed wire. Just the job for those
who're getting bored and restless.
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Did you hear about the Sadist and the Masochist who rented a hotel room
together?
Once they were alone, the Masochist said, "Okay! Tie me up! Kick me! Whack
me with a stick wrapped in barbed-wire! Cause me excruciating PAAAAIIIIN!"
And the sadist said "No."
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I have taken a few pictures of the zipper on my Joe Rocket pants.
You are looking, (of course), at the back of the pants:
Hope this helps.
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That Was Easy!
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