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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Was wondering how to get my new leather jacket and chaps to have that well worn look other than to wear them whenever I can even if I'm not riding. Have been using the jacket to go toand from work. Any other recommendations.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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Drag them behind the truck downa dirt road a couple hundred feet. They will have a faded black look to them.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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That's one of the penalties of being a newbie but time will correct all.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Take'em to the next bike rallyand let one of the girls wear them while pulling a train. [sm=yikesomg.gif]

Seriously ... whaap is right. Another note, I personally wouldn't wear riding gear unless I'm riding a MC.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Ride in the rain.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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go ride alot , your a biker
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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If you, "wear them (chaps) even while not riding," you'll be gang raped by the Village People. Hell, if you wear them while riding you need to look behind yourself the whole time and if you stop and get off your bike you need to set down real quick and keep your mouth shut real tight and if you drop your wallet, kick it back to the bike!

J/K, I wear chaps every time I get on a bike, I also wear a helmet , jacket and gloves. But wearing them when not riding your manliness will and should be questioned.



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Was wondering how to get my new leather jacket and chaps to have that well worn look other than to wear them whenever I can even if I'm not riding. Have been using the jacket to go toand from work. Any other recommendations.
 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Let me borrow them for about 10 years!![&:]
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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ORIGINAL: East Texas Fatboy


“East Texas Fatboy”
“Was wondering how to get my new leather jacket and chaps to have that well worn look other than to wear them whenever I can even if I'm not riding. Have been using the jacket to go to and from work. Any other recommendations. “

You got some good advice here, let me add this, if I see any HD rider, riding with “sneakers” I asks them “are you out for a walk” bikers or motorcycle riders, never ride in sneakers or worst F-ing sandals ! only f*gs and true a$$holes wear them while riding a motorcycle. I don’t give a crap if I “just have to ride two blocks” for a cigar, I put on riding boots.

Good luck riding and never mind how to get your jacket to have that worn look, just pay F-ing attention around you, if your real new, wear your helmet, take a class or something get a training DVD, there are lots now-a-days, take a look at http://www.ridelikeapro.com/ and http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-training/

Take care east Texas,

cj


 
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Getting hit by a car got my jacket the used look real quick.
 



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