Assless Chaps....When?
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Dallas TX
Like most I agree if it's warm out chaps are really stupid. Walking around in them off the bike is even worse. If it's in the 40's or below I love mine. Keeps the chill down on my legs which makes my rides more enjoyable. When I get where i'm going they get rolled up and left on the bike. I see nothing wrong with them under those circumstances. Just my opinion. and I really have no clue on the gay bar thing. I try not to ride around where they are.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 201
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From: Mahomet IL
I agree. I wear chaps on colder days riding my RK to work or elsewhere. Then put the chaps in the RK bag until ready to ride again. Easy on, easy off. Essential gear for me. Mine are HD.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
Until I find something that works as good as a quality set of chaps like Fox Creek, or Kelly's Leathers, I will continue to wear mine. I've tried other products, but leather works and feels the best at keeping me warm. Sure are lots of non riding guys in here who don't have it in them to ride two or three hundred miles on a cool fall evening, or roll five or six hours threw the mountains when spring breaks. Keep talking about how chaps are "wrong". Us chap wearing riders are always looking to buy your super low mileage, catalog chromed bikes for peanuts. But don't worry because when we get out hands on your like new bikes, we will ride them till the pistons crack...all the time in our silly chaps.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Feb 1, 2011 at 12:50 AM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Until I find something that works as good as a quality set of chaps like Fox Creek, or Kelly's Leathers, I will continue to wear mine. I've tried other products, but leather works and feels the best at keeping me warm. Sure are lots of non riding guys in here who don't have it in them to ride two or three hundred miles on a cool fall evening, or roll five or six hours threw the mountains when spring breaks. Keep talking about how chaps are "wrong". Us chap wearing riders are always looking to buy your super low mileage, catalog chromed bikes for peanuts. But don't worry because when we get out hands on your like new bikes, we will ride them till the pistons crack...all the time in our silly chaps.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Hallsville, Tx.
In my neck of the woods, the riding season is too short the way it is! I wear chaps on cooll mornings and leather over-pants on cold mornings. I take them off and stash in the bags when I get someplace. What's wierd to me is the dudes that wear chaps into a bar when its 70 degrees out. They're not a uniform but a functional tool.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: U.S.A.
To each his own. I don't wear chaps but ride year round; mostly to and from work, unfortunately. I wear these lined Carhartt overpants from fall until spring. They are comfortable, fit over your regular pants and have the appearance of a pair of jeans. These things are durable, warm and keep the wind out. What more could you ask for?
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Slumped Over
Lol! This is the only place I've ever been where bikers make fun of what other bikers (or enthusiasts) wear. And yep, I wear chaps when it's chilly. But no doo-rag! To each his own.
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