Akito Desert Trousers

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

Just got a pair of these off eBay for £70, wanted a pair of decent textile trousers, that didn't cost a bomb, to wear all year round, and especially for winter.

MCN gave them a very high rating, and had nothing but good stuff to say about them, so i gave them a go.

Anyone have or have had these? Any opinions, what are they like?

Any replies will be greatly appreciated Thumbs Up

Cheers guys
Wink

Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

I've not got the trousers, but i've got the jacket.

I've not been out in it much, but it keeps me toasty in the early hours.

what are the trousers like then/ comfy? easy to wear all day? waterproof? easy to get your leg over yer bike?

field report needed!

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

Karl Bird · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Ive had a pair of Akito Desert trousers for over a year now and found them both comfy and dry the worst they have been through was a 170 mile run in heavy rain i was warm and dry when i arrived only my hands were cold but sorted that now with heated grips so yes for the money they are v good.

Karl Bird · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Ive had a pair of Akito Desert trousers for over a year now and found them both comfy and dry the worst they have been through was a 170 mile run in heavy rain i was warm and dry when i arrived only my hands were cold but sorted that now with heated grips so yes for the money they are v good.

Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

I wont be buying akito stuff ever again!!!!!
Ive got the full suit and it was ok until i started removing the linings,then putting them back in,to match the weather.

The zip pulls in the trousers broke off very soon after buying them and then all the zipper runs started playing up and eventually i couldnt fasten any of the linings back in properly.Same thing happened with the jacket soon after and by the 6 month point i had to put it all on in stages....seperately Rolling Eyes

Functionally its an ok suit,nice and warm in the cold,and has decent ventilation for summer,but its rubbish in heavy rain..It`ll keep you dry on the inside most of the time if you`ve got the black fabric zipped in,but the outer fabric of the suit has minimal waterproof qualities and takes forever to dry out.Get yourself a good oversuit or you`ll live to regret it. Wink

Next time i buy textiles i`m going to spend a bit extra and get something decent.(goretex,proper YKK zippers,and better overall componants etc)

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

Cheers for the replies guys, 2 different opinions, but i've got them now, so i'll have to find out for myself Laughing

I might pick up a one piece rain suit of eBay too, there's some on there for just over a tenner, and they should do the job. You got any ideas max power, on what size rainsuit to get, i fit medium in everything, so should i get large to whack over the top?

The best textile jacket i have ever had, would have to be a £29.99 Weise Torque jacket, it was brand new off (you guessed it) eBay, and it was one size to small, but for that money, i couldn't say no. Well, it did the job for nearly a year, only gave it to a mate last week. It was completely waterproof, had YKK zippers, and thermal lining which was nice and toasty in the cold weather. I've rode for over an hour in rain which was lashing it down, and by the time i reached my destination, i was bone dry beneath the jacket, best buy i've ever made, for the money they're fantastic Thumbs Up

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

I've had nothing but good experiences with akito, their stuff seems pretty good, and a lot of shops sell them cheap on clearance just now.

Got my jacket from £130 to £35 Cool

Can't say anything about the trousers though, but i also had the zip problem - the pull bit snapped off. that was easily sorted with an old key ring Thumbs Up

i might invest in a set of the desert range if they are good Thumbs Up

Dunc

Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

I thought the stuff was good, it's held up fine in my many crashes Laughing

At least till i got pwned by a people carrier.

Dunc

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

yeah, i had the same with my old leather gloves.

Umm.... i have some bad news.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=187116&highlight=

The CG has been written off, Cat B.

But i've been offered a new frame, so could be that i'll rebuild it.

Dunc

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

Cheers man, yeah the insurance should be easy now Laughing

And the stuff really did save my skin, i was really surprised.

But yeah, been offered a new frame so could be rebuilding the CG again, but i've got one of my female friends wanting to get into biking, and i told her ages ago she could have mine after i'm finished... depending on my insurance payout it may be surplus to requirements Laughing

thinking about buying a hyosung GT125r for the cheapness of commuting, but good looks too Twisted Evil

Dunc

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

If you're considering getting the Hyosung GT125R, then i'd definitely look into it Thumbs Up

It's a great bike for the size, it's reliable, pretty quick for a 4 stroke 125, and i'm sure it would be a thrill to ride. Perfect for commuting buddy.

I had a go on a black one the day i passed my CBT, went up and down this little road of the industrial estate, where the bike shop was, didn't have enough room to get the best out of it, but it sure did feel lovely to sit on, looks like a 600, and it sounds pretty with the standard exhaust.

If you've got the money, and you've got your eye on the Hyo mate, i'd check it out in person if you can, because it's a brilliant bike for a 125.

I have the Hyosung XRX 125, which i bought on the same day and from the same place i had a go on the GTR and took my CBT. I really liked the XRX, was cheap and affordable at the time so i got that, but if i had the money right there and then, i would of got the GT125R no matter what, it was impressive Thumbs Up

Can't fault Hyosung, heard nothing but good stuff about them, and my XRX has never missed a beat, it's a great bike, had good fun on it, and it's got a bulletproof engine, which has never let me down (touch wood) Thumbs Up

Not many people have heard of Hyosung, so whatever bike you get from them, will be mistaken for a Chinese one somewhere in your time of ownership, i can gaurantee Laughing

Nevertheless, as long as you no what's what, that's all that counts dude Wink

All the best mate Thumbs Up

dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

Sweet, i've seen one before but only a breif look over and i fell in love straight away Laughing

Looks gorgeous though, especially the newer paint scheme with the red and black.

I'll have to wait till i get my insurance through, to see how much i'm getting.

I know i definately have £505 so far, just waiting on the personal injury claim.

Dunc