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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 11:00 AM
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Insulated jeans... leatherup.com for reasonable lined chaps.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 12:19 PM
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I just got Merlin branded Route One riding jeans.
very thick and waterproof as well. Maybe a better option than lined normal denim.

Chaps aren’t big over here so a set of waterproofs over those would do down to the ridiculous low temps we get here.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 12:54 PM
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I bought a pair of insulated chaps a few years ago from a small shop in Tulsa Oklahoma. Sales lady helped size me up and pointed me in the right direction. Always kind of laughed at the chap crowd and thought it was more for looks then function. Wrong answer. For temps down to around 35 degrees they are hard to beat. Have a full insulated suit for temps below 30 degrees but due to medical conditions do not spend much time riding when it gets that cold. The chaps are comfortable and easy to get on and off. Had them custom tailored to fit especially in the length. Cost a arm and a leg when I bought them. The insulation can be removed and attached easily.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2022 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper_man
Flannel lined jeans with a set of chaps over them. Been out in 10deg weather. Worked awesome!
you can’t beat flannel lined jeans for keeping those legs warm! And Menards has them on sale right now for about $18!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jcather
I wanted to get some insulated chaps, anyone have any recommendations ?
My favorite riding gear is the Harley Rev it stuff. I have the Grit jacket and pants and absolutely love it!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 02:42 PM
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I'm riding w/ these when the temps dip. Few forum folks pointed me to them and i was not disappointed: https://www.coloradochaps.com
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 09:59 PM
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Good pair of ski pants
 
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Old Dec 23, 2022 | 12:58 PM
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But the one thing you really gotta watch for is the area between the legs of the chaps! The old nut sack does get a bit cold and shrunken on really cold days!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Rodent66
If you a hard core cold weather rider just buy a good pair of Ski pants to go over your jeans. They are water proof, won’t shrink, don’t look like your trying to herd cattle or impress anyone . Unless that is what you are intending to do.
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Good pair of ski pants
Not sure what ski pants you have. My pipes would eat ski pants just like the do rain gear.
I rarely wear chaps, whne I do it's 40s or a ride when I know there may be lots of road crap or bugs.
When it's Cold I wear insulated leather overpants.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2022 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Sport
I'm riding w/ these when the temps dip. Few forum folks pointed me to them and i was not disappointed: https://www.coloradochaps.com
These.

Made to your measurements. Excellent value.
 
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