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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
I needed 44" waist size chaps to fit over my thighs. Since I wore 29" waist pants, trying to add belt holes wouldn't have done it.

I do need to get back to working out though. Waist is increasing with old age.
I wear a 30" waist now at 55 yrs old.
Show off I haven't seen a size 29 since high school .
 
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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That I was. Old for the days when young women would catcall at me as I rode by. Now they just snicker.
 
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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With all the making fun of chaps that goes on in here.... Serious question.... Why are they worn? Is it soley for protection?
 
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Warmth in cooler weather, protection from rocks throw up by passing trucks.
A little more between you and the road.
 
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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I ended up finding a pair off the shelf that are fully adjustable waist. They have stretch panels on the thigh to crotch area. Fit pretty good.
 
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:05 AM
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+1 with the adjustable waist and the stretchy fabric in the seam of the thighs.

I only wear them on long hauls or colder weather.
 
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GuyManDood
With all the making fun of chaps that goes on in here.... Serious question.... Why are they worn? Is it soley for protection?

As mentioned before. Warmth, a little more protection. I ride an Ultra with all the lowers and such. Never bought into the chaps theory until a buddy told me to quit being cheap and buy a pair. 45 miles each way to work and I wear them below 60*. Makes a big difference.
 
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Anything leather = Fox Creek Leather: Unsurpassed quality and customer service! Buying ONCE is always cheaper in the long run. I have some of their stuff that's going on 8 years in all kinds of weather and still works great.
 
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I will add that I have chaps and overpants and most times I will grab the overpants because of easy on/off and more protection.
 
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Originally Posted by GuyManDood
With all the making fun of chaps that goes on in here.... Serious question.... Why are they worn? Is it soley for protection?
They are great for cooler rides, knocks the wind off, with the right cut you can still get in all pockets with ease. Easy to take off and store.
I saw a lady this past fall pulled over rubbing on a nasty gash on her lower leg, said a piece of gravel flew up from an oncoming trike and struck her. I was wearing my chaps, suggested she may want to try some, may help with this kind of thing. She said she always thought they were something to laugh about, but not anymore.
Hey, some may pose, but when I wear 'em, they are for my benefit.
 



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