Chaps
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 757
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Chaps
Anyone who thinks chaps will protect you when you go down is dreaming. They will separate at the zippers or snaps and you will have zero protection.
I used to wear chaps when it was cold out as they do a good job of blocking the wind. However, now I wear textile pants with armour at key locations. I can wear the pants without jeans underneath even on a 35 degree day. (Haven't tried them when colder yet) They cut the wind nicely, and have a zip in waterproof liner for when it rains. My jacket is also textile with armour and a zip in waterproof liner for when needed. Both items are Joe Rocket products.
Both the pants and jacket have zip out sections that reveal mesh in areas that don't need protection for ventilation on hot days. Perfect.
Yah, I know it isn't "leather". I am more interested in function than looks.
I used to wear chaps when it was cold out as they do a good job of blocking the wind. However, now I wear textile pants with armour at key locations. I can wear the pants without jeans underneath even on a 35 degree day. (Haven't tried them when colder yet) They cut the wind nicely, and have a zip in waterproof liner for when it rains. My jacket is also textile with armour and a zip in waterproof liner for when needed. Both items are Joe Rocket products.
Both the pants and jacket have zip out sections that reveal mesh in areas that don't need protection for ventilation on hot days. Perfect.
Yah, I know it isn't "leather". I am more interested in function than looks.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 862
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
RE: Chaps
Only to keep warm. I always wear a full face helmet when I go on trips but wear a skid lid when I'm bumming around local on hot days.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 842
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From: New Hartford CT
RE: Chaps
Same as most of you, I wear chaps for weather/wind protection. If the temp is over 60, then no chaps. I got mine from Fox Creek - top quality leather with heavy duty zippers and snaps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
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From: St. Charles, IL
RE: Chaps
Black leather chaps are not going on me either. Another Village People convert. So, I went looking for alternatives and found these that are made from balistic nylon. I wear them when it's cold or for rain protection. Got the extra 3m reflective tape pipe too for added visability. Nice lady will help you;
http://www.coloradochaps.com/motorcycle_chaps.html
http://www.coloradochaps.com/motorcycle_chaps.html
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 602
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From: Lakewood, N.J.
RE: Chaps
ORIGINAL: Windup08
I wear chaps up to about 70 degrees....if you get the lined ones they are way easier to put on and more comfortable....also what works good for me is to zip the legs about the first 6 inches before putting them on, because the hardest part was always getting the zipper started.
I wear chaps up to about 70 degrees....if you get the lined ones they are way easier to put on and more comfortable....also what works good for me is to zip the legs about the first 6 inches before putting them on, because the hardest part was always getting the zipper started.
