New to Chaps
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: New to Chaps
ORIGINAL: Dynablue2
I Chaps are individually made from what I've found and sizes are all over the place so I would highly reccomend trying before buying. Also there are some really nice Cordura Chaps out there that are cheaper if you like the look. Riding season is going fast up here and these will get me a few more days.
I Chaps are individually made from what I've found and sizes are all over the place so I would highly reccomend trying before buying. Also there are some really nice Cordura Chaps out there that are cheaper if you like the look. Riding season is going fast up here and these will get me a few more days.
Not all chaps are 'individually made. When doing mass quantitys there is small, med, large etc..... Now there are differences in what are those sizes! *try being a woman getting a HD shirt!!!*
Caspers takes your measurements and makes them to fit. At the time I got mine I weighed approx 50+lbs more than I do now. I had a difficult time getting chaps that felt comfortable due to my size and build. Caspers made them to fit, which they did perfect........until I lost another 35 lbs. Had the legs taken in - zippers moved and they were great. Down another 30+ (total of almost 90 lbs lost so far) and it is the tummy that fits really funny, need to have the waist redone (on my last eye on the belt and have the back all tied up as close as I can). When I stand up the legs fall down.... LOL Zippers need to come in a bit more too.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Decatur, IL
RE: New to Chaps
Chaps are great. Who gives a sh*t about how they look. If your riding in colder temps they help keep you warm and that is all that matters. For those that care aobut how the look, buy a Goldwing and heated gear. Not to offend anyone, just my opinion.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: New Bern, NC
RE: New to Chaps
I got a set of chaps at the Myrtle Beach spring rally. ~$85 - $95. However, I was trying to save money and not sure I would like to have a pair. I also have a Vest and Leather Jacket, both Harley brands. I will be getting a set of the Harley chaps. Why? QUALITY. I taking my cheap pair in for repair tomorrow. Zipper busted while at Myrtle Beach fall rally. A friend of mine found a pair of Harley chaps on sale at half price. Harley puts a lot of thought into its products. While they are more expensive, some HD dealers do put them on sale from time to time. Look for liners in the chaps; keeps your pants from riding up and out. You'll also want a pocket, minimum, for a place to keep your keys. Almost impossible to get to your front jean pockets with the chaps on. Have someone fit them to you. You'll want to make sure they don't "highwater". Choose a size to fit your leg, not your waist. Maybe loose enough for a hand to slip into the top flat against your leg. They make extenders to adjust for your waist. Although there are some that waist fit. Remember, fringe is for girls.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Central IL
RE: New to Chaps
I picked up a very good pair of chaps from a Wilson's Leather outlet store for about $90. My wife has a pair by HD. I examined hers before purchasing mine. If you don't want to pay the HD price it is probably a good idea to at least check them out so you know what you are getting for your money.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Ocala National Forest, FL
RE: New to Chaps
I bought my first pair last winter from Fox Creek Leathers http://www.foxcreekleather.com/111.html. The coldest I will ride is the upper 30's and they work great combined with thermal underwear. Great quality leather and they have a lifetime guarantee. You get what you pay for. I would be wary of the $99 chaps. I was looking at some at the various vendors at Biketoberfest this weekend and they were really thin. I think they were more for "looks" than function. Now if I could only find a decent pair of winter gloves...I think I'm going to have to go for the heated grips.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: New to Chaps
I found a pair of chaps on www.leathertech.com . It would appear to me, that they are the same ones that both bransonwholesale and biker-apparel.com sell, but at a lower price. Maybe leathertech is the supplier to the other two? Don't know, but they appear to me to be alright.
Same item thru Biker-apparel
and thru bransonwholesale
Same item thru Biker-apparel
and thru bransonwholesale
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: The Sunshine State
RE: New to Chaps
I got mine at FoxCreek also. Great for cold weather riding and good for stopping road spray after a rain.
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RE: New to Chaps
I got mine at leatherup.com. They were $119.00 on sale for $109.00. They send you a coupon for 10% off future orders. The chaps have a removeable lining and the quality is very good. I also got my leather jacket from them. That was $99.00 on sale for $89.00, and was surprised of the quality of the jacket also.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: NC
RE: New to Chaps
FoxCreek......never have to worry ever again about your leather! You get what you pay for! Our rides are USA Made which cost more than overseas rockets....you want inexpensive foreign leather (unless it's HD red flag land leather, then it's more $$$)? COLD is relative to what waits for you at the end of the ride!