Question about Rain and Chaps
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
Living where I do we don't have much rain. I haven't carried my rain gear in probably the last 4 or 5 years and yes, I'vebeen rained on but in our arid climate I dry out pretty fast.
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From: Chesterfield, MO
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
Only way your chaps will keep you really warm and dry is if they have fringe.
However, I don't really know this for sure, I don't own any and when it rains I get wet.
However, I don't really know this for sure, I don't own any and when it rains I get wet.
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From: Hampton, VA
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
ORIGINAL: kjmorgan
So, my question is - chaps would have kept my lower legs nice and dry/warm but do you still get wet in the upper/inner thigh area and crotch region where the leather doesn't cover? By the way, I have a quick disconnect windshield and it was disconnected and sitting in the garage!! That probably would have helped.
So, fill me in on the ups and downs of a good pair of leather chaps. Thanks.
So, my question is - chaps would have kept my lower legs nice and dry/warm but do you still get wet in the upper/inner thigh area and crotch region where the leather doesn't cover? By the way, I have a quick disconnect windshield and it was disconnected and sitting in the garage!! That probably would have helped.
So, fill me in on the ups and downs of a good pair of leather chaps. Thanks.
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RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
ORIGINAL: madelf
Overpants might do better.
But won't leather soak through after awhile too?
Overpants might do better.
But won't leather soak through after awhile too?
Never seen leather soak through anything before.
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RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
I can't believe everyone so far has forgotten about how to make your leather(including chaps) totally waterproof. Are there no bikers left aroound here?
1. chaps must have fringe. The longer the better.
2. wear a leather vest with as many pins and patches as possible.
3. any saddlebags must have fringe and be covered with conches.
4. your jacket must have a huge HOG patch on the back.
5. tassels on the handlebars. this will help wipe off any rain that gets on you.
6. your do rag MUST have either skulls or female sillouettes all over it.
7. having fringe on your foot boards helps.
I'm not sure if that last one is true but it's what I've been told.
So it seems I'm the only REAL biker here. If anyone has any questions or needs advice I'll be over in the waving forum.
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1. chaps must have fringe. The longer the better.
2. wear a leather vest with as many pins and patches as possible.
3. any saddlebags must have fringe and be covered with conches.
4. your jacket must have a huge HOG patch on the back.
5. tassels on the handlebars. this will help wipe off any rain that gets on you.
6. your do rag MUST have either skulls or female sillouettes all over it.
7. having fringe on your foot boards helps.
I'm not sure if that last one is true but it's what I've been told.
So it seems I'm the only REAL biker here. If anyone has any questions or needs advice I'll be over in the waving forum.
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
The only time I put a rain suit on is when it is raining hard,and the ride has to happen.Otherwize chaps when needed.With a windshield on it does help a lot keeping the rain off.
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From: Out west ... sorta'
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
1. chaps must have fringe. The longer the better.
2. wear a leather vest with as many pins and patches as possible.
3. any saddlebags must have fringe and be covered with conches.
4. your jacket must have a huge HOG patch on the back.
5. tassels on the handlebars. this will help wipe off any rain that gets on you.
6. your do rag MUST have either skulls or female sillouettes all over it.
7. having fringe on your foot boards helps.
2. wear a leather vest with as many pins and patches as possible.
3. any saddlebags must have fringe and be covered with conches.
4. your jacket must have a huge HOG patch on the back.
5. tassels on the handlebars. this will help wipe off any rain that gets on you.
6. your do rag MUST have either skulls or female sillouettes all over it.
7. having fringe on your foot boards helps.
Things sho have changed.
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: Question about Rain and Chaps
We got "sold" a little bottle of Doc Bailey's leather condtioner at Sturgis. Turned out to be the best $20 we ever spent on gear. It absolutely made our leathers waterproof, even in heavy rain. We used it on everything--coats, boots, chaps and pants. It beads water on our leathers like wax on a windshield, and does a really nice job on fixing the scuffs marks.
Highly recomended.
Highly recomended.