how many people actually wear chaps?
#1
04-22-2014, 06:45 PM
how many people actually wear chaps?
Every winter I contemplate buying a pair of chaps to keep my legs warm, but everyone I know just laughs at the thought of wearing them. The most common statement being "chaps look cool until you step away from the motorcycle, then you just look ridiculous"
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
#2
04-22-2014, 06:52 PM
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Village People killed chaps for me, Now I wear a Armored TourMaster, flannel lined jeans over under armor long underwear and use Guard chaps and lowers. If that is not warm enough I don't ride. No need for traditional chaps.
The hotter Summer months I wear Cargo shorts, Velcro sneakers ( no laces ever on my footwear while riding) and camp shirts.
The hotter Summer months I wear Cargo shorts, Velcro sneakers ( no laces ever on my footwear while riding) and camp shirts.
#3
04-22-2014, 06:55 PM
I do when its below freezing. My first trip to Daytona my uncle suggested them (his pair) it was 31 degrees. They work. Don't care what anyone says about them. Now I did take them off once there. I think they are of a use, not a fashion statement. My 2 cents.
#4
04-22-2014, 06:57 PM
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Every winter I contemplate buying a pair of chaps to keep my legs warm, but everyone I know just laughs at the thought of wearing them. The most common statement being "chaps look cool until you step away from the motorcycle, then you just look ridiculous"
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
#5
04-22-2014, 07:00 PM
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Every winter I contemplate buying a pair of chaps to keep my legs warm, but everyone I know just laughs at the thought of wearing them. The most common statement being "chaps look cool until you step away from the motorcycle, then you just look ridiculous"
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
So I figured id ask on here what your thoughts on chaps are
Last edited by fat_tony; 04-22-2014 at 07:04 PM.
#6
04-22-2014, 07:00 PM
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i dont know...i see them everywhere in jersey..granted,we got our share of posers..in the cold weather i do pack them on the bike and if i feel the need i put them on.they help a little for chilly days..thats all i wear um for..not protection or to look cool.
#7
04-22-2014, 07:03 PM
Sure do and the work real well in cooler weather. Worn the for many years and not changing now because someone does not think it is cool now.
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#8
04-22-2014, 07:04 PM
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I own & use 2 pairs of chaps - one pair is insulated/lined with fleece. I wear them because they protect really well and they're easy & quick to put on & take off. I'm secure with my sexuality so, I have no problem wearing them. I have some homophobe friends who would never wear them, but that's their issue.
Compared to chaps, those look like a major PITA to put on & take off, but to each his own.
There is an item of motorcycle apparel called "motorcycle pants".
Last edited by AnotherBlackSG; 04-22-2014 at 07:08 PM.
#9
04-22-2014, 07:04 PM
No I don't as I have a Harley bib bottoms that does the same thing but is water proof.
Also when I did wear them one I felt like this guy.
or this guy
Also when I did wear them one I felt like this guy.
or this guy
Last edited by Fozzy4325; 04-22-2014 at 07:08 PM.
#10
04-22-2014, 07:07 PM
chaps
Never was a fan till i rode with them. Great in cooler weather. i kinda like that i have a little extra between my skin and the asphalt just in case. Who cares what people think, besides I've seen some road rash on other folks…..not pretty