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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by driv3rx
I have worn chaps last few years in the winter,but under 40 degrees legs still got cold.had the idea to line them like my leather jacket.So I went to Joanns fabric store,bought 1 yard of black quilted liner material,had the guy at leather shop sew it to the inside of my chaps.Rode yesterday at 42 degrees in trhe morning,I was as warm and comfortable at 42 degrees with chaps on,as I was at 77 degrees without them coming home.I really think when it falls below 40 to 35 degrees I will be glad I did this. some pics here.
Great Idea!! Good Job!!

I'd say any temperature less than 60 degrees now, it doesn't hurt to wear something else to help keep you warm..
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by p51bombay
Try some fleece lined jeans underneath - cuts wind remarkably well.
+1 They are fantastic! Got mine from Cabela's. About $39 a pair and
well worth it.
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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I just throw on my Carharrt insulated bibs and heavy leather jacket and I'm good to go down to about 9 degrees.
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Might have to drop 10 pounds or so to get enough room to do that to mine.
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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I am not slamming ya...I have thought about doing the same thing...but I keep getting hung up on "what do I do when its about 50 and I do not need the extra insulation?"
How are YOU addressing this issue?
 
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Great idea!
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Jeans, long underwear and chaps. If that doesn't work, I throw on my rain suit on top of all that.
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dFREDb
+1 They are fantastic! Got mine from Cabela's. About $39 a pair and
well worth it.
Ordered a pair this afternoon! I may like this better than long underwear...
 
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Originally Posted by Tony P
Jeans, long underwear and chaps. If that doesn't work, I throw on my rain suit on top of all that.
+1...I have rode with the temps in the teens with same combo..
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveO-ll
If it gets real cold, I get those dry-cleaner bags (any dry-cleaner will probably just give you a couple) and lightly wrap my legs with them.
Sounds a little like something Dexter would do to one of his victims. Oh, he did do that last night.
 



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