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Jan 16, 2006 | 06:09 PM

#21

JoeVFR

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RE: Chaps??

25 degrees this morning when I left the house! You bet I wear them. I could not ride in this weather without them. Same for my windshield.

Jan 16, 2006 | 06:23 PM

#22

BigDaddy_n_va

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RE: Chaps??

I wear mine whenever it is under say 65-70 degrees.

Jan 16, 2006 | 06:35 PM

#23

jv225

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From: Rome,NY

RE: Chaps??

I wear em when it's around 45 or less

Jan 16, 2006 | 07:39 PM

#24

Rhubarb

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From: Concord, CA

RE: Chaps??

I wear em because I read a study somewhere on average skid distances for different materials in a fall.

Denim had something like 8' before wearing through.
Buffalo leather had 180'

That sold me. Now I just need to remember to not skid on my A$$

Oh, and now I don't have to prepare to stop after riding on the freeway for 30min at 40* by straightening my leg way early.

Jan 16, 2006 | 07:51 PM

#25

spartns

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From: Central, IN

RE: Chaps??

You mean you're supposed to wear pants under chaps? Huh, I see those bartenders at the rallies, no pants. Makes me tip better.

Chris

Jan 16, 2006 | 07:53 PM

#26

Bruce00

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From: Linden New Jersey

RE: Chaps??

Bought a pair for Christmas (Something else Santa forgot) but haven't used them yet. Been riding with the temps in the mid 30's so the sweatpants under the jeans work for me.
Got rain tuesday and wednesday, then by friday its back into the 50's.
No need for chaps then

Jan 16, 2006 | 08:36 PM

#27

Big Cholla

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RE: Chaps??

Always, regardless of the temperature, when on the highway. Short trips to the hardware store I don't. ......... BC

Jan 16, 2006 | 08:43 PM

#28

WolfDog

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From: North Texas

RE: Chaps??

Man I never thought I would like them but when it starting cooling off I bought a pair , and heavy riding gloves and WOW, I dont get phased by the cold now, so far I good to 40 degrees, at least if the sun is shining.

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Jan 16, 2006 | 08:53 PM

#29

OG_electra_glide

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RE: Chaps??

they're great for areas with a lot of rock/sand on the roads, too. And easier to clean bug parts off of than denim.

That said, I've had a pair in the closet unworn siince 1993.[sm=smiley4.gif]