winterized my chaps
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winterized my chaps
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.
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Or for about $16-25 you can get those ultra thin sports type silk/synthetic body suit sets.
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.
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.
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It is now as it has always been. Ya do what ya gotta do to keep on ridin!
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What I've done in a pinch when its cold and I'm still a long way from home, is to stop and buy a newspaper, and stuff a section down each pantleg and my jacket sleeves and a section inside my jacket.
Newspaper has excellent insulation properties and can keep you warm.
Newspaper has excellent insulation properties and can keep you warm.
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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.
