Q: What type of protection do these pants offer me?
A: Bohn's CE Level 2 Motorcycle Riding Pants are designed for impact protection only — keeping the armor in the right place if there is an impact to the legs. The 9 points of protection cover the hips, knees, shins, tailbone, and thighs (CE Level 2 on hips and knees). Low-profile armor fits comfortably and hugs the vulnerable corners of your body. The armor stays in place and won’t move around.

Q: Will the fabric tear or rip when I put it on? It looks delicate. 
A: No, this fabric should not tear or rip when putting it on. It is actually quite strong but lightweight. With just a little mindfulness, these pants can last for decades and provide long-lasting protection. Just ask the 1000s who already own a pair. We always recommend putting on pants carefully and being careful not to tug too quickly to prevent undue stress on the seams. We also recommend that you wash this garment often and do not leave salt residue from salty air or sweat on it for long periods of time. Like any fabric, the salt can eat away at the stretchiness of the material.

Q: Are the pants abrasion-resistant?
A: The main design function of our Motorcycle Pants is impact protection. While the armor pieces do offer you some abrasion resistance, the pants themselves are not reinforced with abrasion-resistant materials. The goal is to keep the armor right where you need it, if you need it. The armor stays snug to your body and won’t flop around as other riding pants do. 

Most of our customers wear our pants with a pair of jeans or riding pants and find that those two alone provide plenty of protection in a crash. However, adding a pair of abrasion-resistant pants over these motorcycle pants would be the perfect combination. 

Q: Will they look bulky under my jeans?
A: No, not at all. Oftentimes, no one will ever know you are wearing them. 

Q: Do I need to purchase a larger-sized pair of riding pants so these fit under them?
A: In our experience (and 1000s of others) you do not need to purchase a new pair of larger pants to fit over our motorcycle pants. This is because the fit is streamlined and the armor conforms to the body, preventing bulk. 

Q: Do I have to wear underwear with these?
A: That is a personal choice we leave up to our customers, but most riders wear undergarments with their pants for cleanliness, hygiene and modesty reasons. Remember these pants are somewhat “see-through”.

Q: Are they available with a fly?
A: Our Original pants have an option for fly or no fly. Our Adventure and thermal pants automatically come with a fly.

Q: What is the difference between the three fabrics?
A: 

• The All-Season fabric is made from a stretchy, mid-weight Lycra® fabric with a ventilated crotch panel. 
• The Cool-Air™ fabric is made entirely from a stretchy, lightweight elastic mesh material. Both types of pants have tailbone, hip, knee/shin and thigh armor. Adventure Pants have consistently been popular among our all-season riders. The Cool-Air fabric is popular for people who ride in very hot and humid climates. 
• The Thermal fabric is great for people who like those cold fall and winter rides and want to add another 10-15 degrees to their ride. They are also popular amongst skiers and those who ride snowmobiles.

Q. What is the difference between the Original and Adventure pants?
A. The only difference is the knee size. Our "Original" pants (meant for street riding) have a 5x12 knee. The "Adventure" pants (meant for off-road or folks who ride with tall boots) come with a 5x8 or 6x9 (depending on the size of the pants). If you are unsure what you would like, please call or email. bohn@bohnarmor.com or 704-663-0351

Q: I am in between sizes, how do I know which one to choose? 
A: Great question. If you are in between sizes or having trouble fitting into our size chart, call 704-663-0351 or email us at bohn@bohnarmor.com. We are more than happy to help. Please let us know your jeans measurements (waist, inseam or women's size - 6, 8, 10, etc.). Also, let us know your height and weight as that helps us narrow down your size better.

Another option: Oftentimes, customers will order one size fully armored and then a fabric shell in another size and return the fabric shell of the one that does not fit. This saves time and money in the long run should you order the wrong size.

We do ask that you contact us via telephone or email to request an RMA number and let us know which size you are sending back. This helps to expedite your return within our facility.

Q: I want to order for a friend, but I am unsure of their size.
A: If you are ordering for a friend, give us a call – 704-663-0351. or email us at bohn@bohnarmor.com. We can help size that person, or you can always opt for a gift certificate.

Lycra and Mesh Shirts, Pants and Shorts Fabric Care Instructions: 

Follow the steps below to ensure long-lasting wear and care:

1. Pull the fabric back on the armor pockets to remove the armor. (Note: failure to remove armor may cause damage to the fabric shell.)
2. Wash fabric shells on a low-temperature setting and gentle cycle or hand wash. Do not dry clean!
   White Summer Mesh shirts must be washed with white clothes only or by hand. Discoloration due to washing with colored garments, leaving sunscreen on the garment too long or stains are not warrantied. 
3. We recommend using an activewear detergent when laundering your garments to maintain the integrity of the stretch in the fabric.
4. Do not wash Bohn fabric shells with items that have Velcro®, hooks or accessories that could catch and snag the fabric or with garments that have not been washed before. 
5. Dry shells at a low temperature or best to just hang them dry.
6. We recommend removing the armor from your Bohn gear from time to time to clean it as detergent residue, salt (including body salt) and moisture can stick to it and could negatively affect the armor.
7. Armor pieces should NOT be placed in the washing machine or dryer, but may be wiped clean with a damp cloth if they become soiled.  
8. When dry, reinsert the armor pieces into their respective pockets and pull the pocket flaps into place. This ensures the armor will stay in the proper position.

Please NOTE:

• Our garments are made with stretchy materials and they must be washed regularly. Salt air and sweat left on the garment can break down the stretch in the garment, so it is imperative that they be washed regularly and not stored for long periods of time with salt or sweat on them.
• Also, pilling can occur if the garment is consistently rubbing against something that agitates the garment (i.e., tag, plastic, loose seam, etc.), so please be certain you do not have an overgarment that could agitate the fabric. If you start seeing pilling, turn your jeans, pants, or jacket inside out or inspect your boots and feel for the item that is rubbing on your garment.

**Lack of care, pilling of garments, rips, tears, or lingering smells are not covered under our warranty.

With proper care, our garments can last for years. We wish you many years of riding protection!

Cleaning:
We recommend removing the armor from your Bohn gear from time to time to clean it as detergent residue, salt (including body salt) and moisture can stick to it and negatively affect the armor.

Armor pieces should NOT be placed in the washing machine or dryer, but may be wiped clean with a damp cloth if they become soiled.

Temperature:
We recommend storing your protectors in temperatures above 60 degrees. Extreme temperatures (heat or cold) will not affect the impact effectiveness of the protector, but extreme cold in addition to stress on the protector (ie. bending of the armor when cold) can cause the pieces to crack.

A such, do not stress the protectors in extremely cold weather conditions. (For example, leaving pieces in a cold garage and then putting them on can cause armor with articulation to crack at the articulation points.)

Just use good judgment when wearing the protectors and try your best to keep them against your warm body. DO NOT use frozen protectors! First, bring them inside to warm up and then use.

Warranty:
Limb armor, like your helmet, has an expiration date––typically 5-10 years from manufacture.

If you have Bohn armor that is more than 5-7 years old and is "crumbling", you need to replace it. If only one piece is crumbling, the other pieces are sure to follow. This means your armor has expired and all pieces should be replaced as they were likely manufactured at the same time.

Cracking of Level 2 armor pieces is not warrantied, because this means one of two things:

• The armor placement is incorrect on your body.
  OR
• It has been subjected to cold or extreme temperatures and then bent or used while frozen or cold.

If your protector is affected and you are confident that you have taken care of your protector, please give us a call.

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