riding pants suggestions

[Dale Johnson]

has anyone on the list done the Los Angeles - barstow to vegas ride? If so what should I do to get prepared for this? What skill levels are required? I just got my KLR a month ago anf the ride is in November, thats a ways off but should I wait till 2001? any info would be appreciated.. Dale 2000 KLR 650 with 3800 miles and going on a fire/powerline trail today. P.S. I bent my rim last week :<

[Dust]

Looking at getting some riding pants. Have absolutely no clue. I ride mostly on the road, and maybe 10-20% gravel and light trails. No Gonzo ar anything like that (yet). I will be riding back and forth to work after my relocation to Texas in a month. As some of you know it is HOT in Texas. Please take this into consideration with your recommendations. Q1: Are Jeans good enough? Q2: If jeans don't cut it, what should I look for in a pair of motorcycle pants? OOOOO that could really sound bad. Q3: Any specific brand of pants that are known to be cool (maybe could wear over a pair of shorts for the ride)? Really trying to be serious here...help me out...serious doesn't come easily for me. Any help is much appreciated, Dust A14 "Rhino" Man with BIG Grin