Chaps or no chaps?
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From: The Peach State
RE: Chaps or no chaps?
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I know it gets hot in HOTlanta in the summers. You might want to look into some of these for when things heat up. http://www.dragginjeans.com/
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RE: Chaps or no chaps?
I wear mychaps all the time. Even when it's hot! Never go without 'em.
1st reason: don't like road rash, although they don't protect every inch of me, it's still better with them than without them
2nd reason: my bike runs really hot.The heat on my inner legs was way too hot without my chaps on.I put on some heat shields last summer but wasn't able to really test them out, until my holiday just this winter. I also changed my pipes this yr too, so I don't know which of these changes helped, but it definitelywas much better.
I think I still prefer to wear them, though. I always wear my helmet and I just like to wear my leathers if at all possible .... however, I have to admit I LOOOOVVVE the feeling of no helmet and no leathers, I just feel more protected when I'm suited up. Remember ... safety first!
1st reason: don't like road rash, although they don't protect every inch of me, it's still better with them than without them
2nd reason: my bike runs really hot.The heat on my inner legs was way too hot without my chaps on.I put on some heat shields last summer but wasn't able to really test them out, until my holiday just this winter. I also changed my pipes this yr too, so I don't know which of these changes helped, but it definitelywas much better.
I think I still prefer to wear them, though. I always wear my helmet and I just like to wear my leathers if at all possible .... however, I have to admit I LOOOOVVVE the feeling of no helmet and no leathers, I just feel more protected when I'm suited up. Remember ... safety first!
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Chaps or no chaps?
I have to admit that here in Arizona when it can get very hot in the summer I take risks that I'm not toally comfortable with (in my mind). I will wear levis, long sleeved T shirt, leather vest and 1/2 Shoei helmet. To me, anything else is just too hot.
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RE: Chaps or no chaps?
full leathers for me or a hi-tech ridind suit...when real hot mess tech gear......chaps used to wear...good for blocking the wind/cold on your legs....you go down your butt and other items are unprotected...whenyou're sliding down the road the more gear the better....oh I know it'll never happen to me
...wrong...however as always it's a personal choice......BC
...wrong...however as always it's a personal choice......BC
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From: Oceanside, CA
RE: Chaps or no chaps?
Good alternative is www.coloradochaps.comThey are made to fit you personally, come in a variety of colors and you can also get them fleece lined for winter if you want. The reflective piiping really shows up great.
RE: Chaps or no chaps?
Just make sure they are ***-less chaps. Otherwise they're leather pants.
Ok if your on of the Village People...... otherwise no so much!!!
Ok if your on of the Village People...... otherwise no so much!!!
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