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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Ya I like chaps.. another visual aide here..

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Ya I like chaps.. another visual aide here..

[IMG]local://upfiles/4277/C554A21A22EB4EEF96E9C33266B86D94.jpg[/IMG]
Now that puts things right back in perspective
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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OK, I've been following this thread and I think we need a little visual aide here...



Notice the album title. Yeah, we all now the song...now can't ya' just hear it in your head?
And? I don't see the point. If you wear a hard hat or a cowboy hat does that make you gay? I don't think so.
Perhaps a leather jacket or a vest? (both pictured there)

I mean if you think the chaps are gay and you don't want to wear them, then thats fine. All I ask is that YOU stop checking out my crotch and butt. I'm going to keep warm on the cold rides.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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And? I don't see the point. If you wear a hard hat or a cowboy hat does that make you gay? I don't think so.
Perhaps a leather jacket or a vest? (both pictured there)

I mean if you think the chaps are gay and you don't want to wear them, then thats fine. All I ask is that YOU stop checking out my crotch and butt. I'm going to keep warm on the cold rides.
There really is no point. I simply find it amusing ... not the wearing of chaps (I own a pair and wear them when needed) just the whole Village People thing. There's just so much insecurity out there
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Here is the funny part (that's funny ha ha not hmm). I'm from that era and had that album on 8 track amoung others. I probably have that album on CD now.

Now before any SA out there asks, no I am not gay. I just like disco. My wife does too and we boogie a lot in our living room. (and I'll leave that statement as it is. [sm=yeahsmile.gif]

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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No shame in that. The Village People, ABBA, and a whole slew of other bands bring back a lot of memories for me too. It's part of our past and there's nothing wrong with that
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Hey, those are slick. With a puffy shirt and an eyepatch I could go for the gay pirate look. (running for cover )
By the way, I wear chaps and I am secure in my manhood. Just quit looking at my ***!!!!!!
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I don't have a problem with people that wear chaps, but I don't like them. Just don't like the way they feel.
But, I found an alternative that even a homophobe could live with. [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
They are called Leg Leathers. They make your boots look like they come up to your knees. Very comfortable and easy on and off. When the colder weather starts, I keep them in my saddle bag until needed (below 50 usually).
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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Hey, those are slick. With a puffy shirt and an eyepatch I could go for the gay pirate look. (running for cover )
By the way, I wear chaps and I am secure in my manhood. Just quit looking at my ***!!!!!!
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Or, if you aren't into the gay pirate look, there is always the gay gestapo
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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WOW! Whodathunk this would spark such a controversy? I have worn mine about 3 times now, and I really like not being so cold. Top of my legs would go numb.. Now, not so much. As far as the gay whatever, you see a guy my size, looks like he just stepped off the farm, you are gonna know that I am just using them for protection, and if you think I look gay, well, whatever. I just don't get paid enough to care what other people think. I got an earful the other night at the gas station from a dude on a chopper... He was all road couch this, and old man that, blah blah blah... I ride for fun, not for competition. Nice bit of karmic justice, we go inside to pay, and dude's plastic bounces all over the place.. The clerk behind the counter looks at him and tells him that all you chopper guys are the same, loud as hell, and never can just get your gas and get out... Then its my turn, and she is all gushing about what a good looking MAN's bike I am riding. Felt pretty good. I love all kinds of bikes, and can always find something cool about whatever someone is riding. I have a lot more fun that way!

So, put on your chaps and don't worry about the imagery... Village People were a long time ago. Oh, and my girlfriend in a pair of chaps? Now that's nice! Nothing like a cute female heinie in a pair of chaps! It rawks!

I will really be glad when it starts to be consistently in the 60's or better!

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Hey, those are slick. With a puffy shirt and an eyepatch I could go for the gay pirate look. (running for cover )
By the way, I wear chaps and I am secure in my manhood. Just quit looking at my ***!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: wildwill

I don't have a problem with people that wear chaps, but I don't like them. Just don't like the way they feel.
But, I found an alternative that even a homophobe could live with. [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
They are called Leg Leathers. They make your boots look like they come up to your knees. Very comfortable and easy on and off. When the colder weather starts, I keep them in my saddle bag until needed (below 50 usually).
Ya know, that was my thinking too, but I just didn't want to say anything. The end result should be that what you wear does what you need for it to do. <nod>
 



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