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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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6'6" 38" inseam, no idea what the 'thigh' # is, but I have SM tall. No idea what 'brand' anymore. They have as many, or possibly more miles on 'em, than most of the ppl posting on here.

Saturday nite, Momma and I rode home at 11:00, temp was low 40's, high 30's, ice cold rain, 25 mph headwind, no front fender. And I didn't see ONE single jaw flapping, anti-chap, Fashion cop out and 'bout.
So jus' tell 'em to shut up, and "F"ing ride!!!! I guar-own-tee, I had my hands full, WAY FULL, and didn't have time to check out, WTH everyone else was wearing.

BUT, I can't go w/o saying 'something', SO:
IF you check out the 'ladies' chaps, they have an elastic panel in the inner thigh. Gives 'em that 'fitted' "LK".

BTW, Momma jus' cycled thru this morn, my thigh # is 20.

DON'T WORRY, folks. I DON'T WEAR SHORTS!!! Wouldn't subject my fellow citizens to my pastey, white, bird legs. Laff if you will, BUT, THEY do kick start the Cap'n to life, EVERYTIME the motor runs. Jus' like the chop, NO EXCESS WEIGHT!!!! Bwahahahaha
 

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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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First off who cares if you wear chaps or what people say. I wear them when I'm traveling or on cool days. They serve a useful purpose.

Your concern of finding ones that fit I recommend foxcreekleather. Call them and give them all the needed sizes required via there website. A little expensive, but a quality product.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Just as long as you are small in the thigh and not short in the saddle!!
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Advise on cutting them off.
Sit in a chair and have someone cut them off. Most of your riding is sitting so you want the length to be that while in the riding position.
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Try these guys, they have descent stuff at a good price and EXCELLENT customer service. www.hudsonleather.com
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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I bet some of the people posting on here have 20' ARMS!

Where are the fashion police everyone seems worried about? Sounds to me like everyone here likes them when they need them...
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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+1 for Fox Creek Leather. Give them a call (800-766-4165) and they'll walk you through the whole procedure to make sure they fit right. Top quality product and a top quality company.
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Well if you want somethin different try these...... Oh thats just so wrong on so many levels......Lord I apologize.....
 
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Ultra110, you are sick. The mere fact you had to search for that says it all.

I wear chaps because they look cool and when I crash, there is protection.
 
Old May 12, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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If you like jeans with kevlar and waterproof, draggin jean makes oilskin jeans with kevlar. It will safe you from the fashion police.
 



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