-
Step 1
Determine the padding needed. The speed you go when you ride, the condition of the areas you ride and your skill level determines the amount of padding you need in your sport bike protective pants.
-
Step 2
Choose a style. Some protective pants button or zip into a jacket to provide more complete protection.
-
Step 3
Look at the optional safety features available for each pair of protective pants. Some manufacturers have certain safety features available that you can purchase separately and add to the protective pants.
-
Step 4
Pick a material. Most protective pants are leather because of the added protection it provides. Jean material is also widely available.
-
Step 5
Decide on a color and pattern if desired. If you ride your sport bike a lot at night, consider buying protective pants that have a reflective strip so you other people easily see you at night.
-
Step 6
Select your size. Because sport bike protective pants naturally fit tight, you may have to adjust the size you buy accordingly.
-
Step 7
Try on the sport bike protective pants. This is important to do so you get the best fit possible. Sizes will vary with each manufacturer and each style of protective pants.
