Here's your lecture about proper riding gear.

[Raux]

i consistently tear through jeans falling up and down stairs... sitting on my couch.... sliding on the floor of my garage working on the bikes....
not sure what your jeans are made of, but you may be overestimating them.

you are probably right. first thing with my paycheck I'm buying kevlar khakis with the knee inserts to wear to work.

[corey]

wasn't trying to be smart... i can't fault you. i wear jeans 9 out of 10 times i ride...
i tried the kevlar jeans thing, but it was like wearing a diaper... just felt so weird.
it seems like pants that are made for "both" riding and living in... well... just don't seem to work well.

i bought some revit airwave pants that i friggin love, but they just don't flex enough in the hip region for me when riding. they get very very uncomfortable.

[Skybarney]

Don't wear Levi's!  They are not as thick as they used to be.  I found a great pair of pants made by Kuhl Mountain Wear.  They are not a motorcycle pant but they are thicker than Cartharts and they have articulated knees.  Not to bad to ride in and roomy enough for some armor.   

[spolic]

When I can ride, it is ATGTT. I've got to. For my wife, my son, and my family and friends. I might be will to take the risk if it were just me, but not with a family.

my .02 cents