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Nov 4, 2014 | 07:29 PM

#11

BoonDock_Saint

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmx246477

I wear leather over pants and they are better than chaps.

If you have a few extra bucks, these are the way to go!

Nov 4, 2014 | 08:22 PM

#12

TcHunter

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Chaps here also, just make sure you get good ones thick/insulated. Watch out for the thin ones. If your going to buy something make sure they serve their purpose. I have seen some really cheap ones that you probably would not even break a sweat in 90 degree weather when wearing them. Plus the thick ones are better armor. Just a heads up.

Nov 4, 2014 | 08:31 PM

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Twistnride

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From: Oroville,Washington.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmx246477

I wear leather over pants and they are better than chaps.

Yup. WAY better. No wet crotch,no cold wind up the wazzoo. Full set of pockets. I don't even bother with pants under the leather anymore. Just put the heated Gerbing pant liners on,leather overpants,and good to below zero. Can still use a belt for the gun,also.

Nov 4, 2014 | 08:32 PM

#14

WillyD

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From: Portage, IN

+1 on leather over pants..I bought mine from leather up..very nice thick leather and you cannot beat the price..they work awesome. Wore chaps one season and sold em..

Nov 4, 2014 | 11:10 PM

#15

rbferg

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From: Ashevegas

Another vote for leather over pants.

Nov 4, 2014 | 11:15 PM

#16

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmn1960

since i have heard that full chaps are a pian to deal with.

hmmm.

belt them on, start the zip ( at the top of the leg), push the zip down, and do the snaps...do the other side.

Done.

BTW the zip should always be on the outside ( so it can't scratch paint).

Mike

Nov 4, 2014 | 11:22 PM

#17

mike5511

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From: NW Arkansas

Leather over pants for all the reasons already mentioned.......well I wore them until about 20 pounds ago!

Nov 5, 2014 | 06:47 AM

#18

BigWaterJim

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Pants. Chaps look too much like the Village People for me.

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Nov 5, 2014 | 01:11 PM

#19

billnourse

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From: Bloomfield, NM

You live near Albuquerque, which means you will be riding in the Santa Fe, Taos, Angel Fire areas as well as the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains. A good pair of chaps are going to be invaluable.

Bill