Chaps
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From: denver
RE: Chaps
ORIGINAL: softail2005
Sportsmans Guide on the net has them for a low price of $79. They offer a couple of types. Mine have the strech panel so they are comfortable to wear and go on eaisly. Always wear them to give some protection in the event of that slide down the interstate.
Sportsmans Guide on the net has them for a low price of $79. They offer a couple of types. Mine have the strech panel so they are comfortable to wear and go on eaisly. Always wear them to give some protection in the event of that slide down the interstate.
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RE: Chaps
In my mind, chaps are just too Village People.
When I ride when it's cold, I wear my ski thermals. They are good thermals that keep me warm when outside and don't overheat me inside. They are also an extra layer off protection and cover all parts of your body. They keep your whole body warm, particularly those sensitive parts right in the winds path. Buddy of mine wears leather pants with thermals. I think leather pants with thermals or good thick denim with thermals are both better choices than chaps. Both give you full body protection and warmth. Seems like Chaps are traditional biker and people just go that way.
Heck people can't even tell you're wearin them under jeans...
When I ride when it's cold, I wear my ski thermals. They are good thermals that keep me warm when outside and don't overheat me inside. They are also an extra layer off protection and cover all parts of your body. They keep your whole body warm, particularly those sensitive parts right in the winds path. Buddy of mine wears leather pants with thermals. I think leather pants with thermals or good thick denim with thermals are both better choices than chaps. Both give you full body protection and warmth. Seems like Chaps are traditional biker and people just go that way.
Heck people can't even tell you're wearin them under jeans...
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From: denver
RE: Chaps
ORIGINAL: nine11c2
In my mind, chaps are just too Village People.
When I ride when it's cold, I wear my ski thermals. They are good thermals that keep me warm when outside and don't overheat me inside. They are also an extra layer off protection and cover all parts of your body. They keep your whole body warm, particularly those sensitive parts right in the winds path. Buddy of mine wears leather pants with thermals. I think leather pants with thermals or good thick denim with thermals are both better choices than chaps. Both give you full body protection and warmth. Seems like Chaps are traditional biker and people just go that way.
Heck people can't even tell you're wearin them under jeans...
In my mind, chaps are just too Village People.
When I ride when it's cold, I wear my ski thermals. They are good thermals that keep me warm when outside and don't overheat me inside. They are also an extra layer off protection and cover all parts of your body. They keep your whole body warm, particularly those sensitive parts right in the winds path. Buddy of mine wears leather pants with thermals. I think leather pants with thermals or good thick denim with thermals are both better choices than chaps. Both give you full body protection and warmth. Seems like Chaps are traditional biker and people just go that way.
Heck people can't even tell you're wearin them under jeans...
My experience in the mountains tells me that poly thermals of any weight will provide no abrasion protection beyond a light brush and they have a very low melt point (I've picked melted plastic out of body hair one too many times), but will keep you warm even when soaking wet.
The good stuff is expensive and can be a bit delicate but lasts a long time and will keep you warm no matter what.
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RE: Chaps
I live about 40 miles from Hudson Leather and they have nice stuff and will take good care of you. Their chaps are $99 and up when not on sale. The $99 ones are what the wife and I are panning on getting shortly!
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RE: Chaps
Well, cupcake is better than FRUITCAKE....Andmost chicks dig guys wearing them. Dont know what brand I have, bought them at a rally in New Mexico a couple of years back...generally only wear them when temp is below 60.
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RE: Chaps
I would highly recommend Fox Creek for chaps, they might have some samples for around $130, but their regular chaps are around $180. They are much higher quality than HDs though and are worth that. Check them out though because when I ordered mine they had a few of the $130's left and they are worth every penny of that and more.
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