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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:00 AM
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***I did search, looking for info I couldn't find.***

It's getting colder around here, I do fine down to 30°F but after that the stinging sets in around the knee area. A pair of sweats under regular pants helps, but I'm thinking a cheap pair of chaps would keep the wind off, thus increasing comfort as it's a pain to change clothes in the office. 18° this morning and I'm in shopping mode

I happened upon a post a few months ago where someone mentioned a motorcycle specific website that had a great selection of chaps at prices around $100. I was wondering if anyone had the name of that company. Also, any recommendations on a value pair of chaps that'll fit a larger guy, or features to spring a few bucks extra on? They will only be used a handful of times a year so I don't need top of the line.

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I got a pair from HOT LEATHERS a few years ago, lined, work very well.
Also invested in heated jacket liner and gloves......work great!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:35 AM
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Have you ever heard the phrase "You get what you pay for." before? Cheap or inexpensive ain't where it's at.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:37 AM
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Plenty of discussion here.

why leather chaps - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)

I wear em. You ought to see the other adventure bike riders when I pull up, all chapped up, on my Pan Am.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:38 AM
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Significantly more than $100 but Fox Creek chaps are top notch!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
Have you ever heard the phrase "You get what you pay for." before? Cheap or inexpensive ain't where it's at.
Understood, like I said, this is just to keep the wind off on days below freezing. A trash bag and rubber bands would likely work, but I'm aiming for one notch higher
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jed Clampett
Plenty of discussion here.

why leather chaps - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)

I wear em. You ought to see the other adventure bike riders when I pull up, all chapped up, on my Pan Am.
Thank you for the link, I'll check that thread out. As for the chaps on the Pan Am, your user name checks out!!!
 
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Fox Creek does have some on their clearance page, a little more than $100 but discounted nonetheless depending on your size.
 
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Originally Posted by MURPHCC1
I got a pair from HOT LEATHERS a few years ago, lined, work very well.
Also invested in heated jacket liner and gloves......work great!!
Thank you for the info, funny enough while I was searching Hot Leathers, I stumbled across the website I had been looking for - leatherup.com

Appreciate the help!
 
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I’m very happy with the quality of the HD chaps.
 
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