Chaps?

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 23, 2011 | 03:22 PM

#21

Deer Stalker

Road Master

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 846

Likes: 13

From: Out there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuuuce

True, chaps are not exactly ideal crash protection by design.

Exactly! I've never really understood why anyone would wear them but hey ho if that's an individuals thing who am I to say otherwise..

Fox Creek have said serveral times now that they are stopping the full over trousers then they bring them back again!

Oct 23, 2011 | 03:40 PM

#22

Notgrownup

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 24,712

Likes: 9,219

From: Snow Hill, NC

Thicker is better...look for nice supple thick leather...those thin cheap leather chaps for $60 are crap...

Oct 23, 2011 | 03:50 PM

#23

Dynamohm

Thread Starter

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 1,423

Likes: 775

From: Ponte Vedra Beach FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywire

I have these. Very warm and removable insulated lining. Price was right also.
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Gea...-Chaps/LC43401

Thanks for the link unless I find something local.I'll check them out

Oct 23, 2011 | 04:12 PM

#24

schumacher

Club Member

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 30,914

Likes: 16

From: Springfield, Ohio

Mine are from Unik, had them for years. very good quality for only 60 bucks.
http://www.unikinternational.com/lar...subid=&pid=608

Oct 23, 2011 | 04:42 PM

#25

DannyZ71

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 12,653

Likes: 18

From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

You don't need insulated one, or very expensive ones. The leather will be warm and block the wind. You can get a set from Bikers Den or Leather-up.com for around $50.00 - $70.00 that will be just fine.

Oct 23, 2011 | 06:20 PM

#26

Notgrownup

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 24,712

Likes: 9,219

From: Snow Hill, NC

Had 2 pairs of cheap $50... ones and my knees and chins got cold in 30 degree weather....these new thick ones keep me warm in that weather...I haven't seen and good thick cheap ones yet...any colder than 30 degrees i wear ski pants.

Oct 23, 2011 | 08:21 PM

#27

DannyZ71

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 12,653

Likes: 18

From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

I've worn mine (cheap $50) a couple of times with the temps near or at freezing. No problem whatsoever. When it gets into the 20's, I'll just put on a pair of thermals under my work pants and continue to wear my cheapies.

Oct 23, 2011 | 10:56 PM

#28

Deucedog

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 3,302

Likes: 274

From: Milton, Delaware

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamohm

I commute to work most everyday although I live in North Florida It get's pretty cold at 6 am. I have never thought about chaps, but seeing all these recent threads I'm convinced I'll get a pair for this winter. Any recommendations on what I should look for would be appreciated. I need to be able to put them on quickly and remove them when I get to work. I won't need them for my ride home. They will most likely reside in my saddlebags.

The buckle goes in the front.

Don't get them so that they are tight. You need a little breathing room so that you have room for different thickness pants, and so that you don't have wrinkle marks in your skin for a week afterwards.

HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders