Best Chaps!
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina
Ah, Keller's...I haven't been to the "dirt mall" in a couple of years.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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I wondered why I couldn't get into my old chaps, they've shrunk!! We both have had chaps from other places not any big name brand and they don't seem to hold up well, so this time we watched at different HD shops and found some clearanced last year version chaps for 30% off, we got 2 pair for $300. These are the most comfortable chaps I've tried on, they are very soft and fit alot better than our previous chaps. They have the strechy stuff at the inner part of your thigh so you can get the legs tight without being to tight sitting (or incase they shrink some), they also have 2 sets of zippers down the leg for tighter or looser fits, works great when I use my heated pants liner or wear layers, would help to if they shrink! I have heard good things about some of the mentioned brands but I can't compare since I've never tried them on. We never really liked wearing chaps before we got these and the comfort is so much better we don't mind at all now, I'm sure any good quality chap is that way. If you ride alot get a good pair of chaps, you'll be happy with them.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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leather bibs work waaaaaaay better, these will last you a lifetime, expensive but well worth every penny, why have your ***** and a$$ cold? http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/bibs.htm
Last edited by leohd; Jan 18, 2009 at 04:28 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Fortville, IN
YOu guys are brave. I wouldn't ever buy chaps online. They have to fit right to be effective. How do you know they are going to be the right tightness in the legs, length,etc? I guy my chaps from a local leather shop here in Indy. $80 and he fits you, cuts them and guarantees his work for life. Bought mine 5 years ago and they still doing the job!
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: So. Calif.
YOu guys are brave. I wouldn't ever buy chaps online. They have to fit right to be effective. How do you know they are going to be the right tightness in the legs, length,etc? I guy my chaps from a local leather shop here in Indy. $80 and he fits you, cuts them and guarantees his work for life. Bought mine 5 years ago and they still doing the job!
I think he really enjoys fitting you. I would.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Central Arkansas
If you haven't checked out www.chilhowee.net for leather goods, you may want to do so. I know several friends (and me also) that have purchased from them and we were all happy with our purchases. Their customer service is great and the prices are nice also.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Sunderland, MD
If you are looking for off the rack, the Xpert Renegade chaps are pretty good. Nice quality leather, good cut, and kevlar/spectra stitching that won't rot away. I've got a set of the Xpert 821s, but they don't make them anymore..stetech on teh waist (instead of laces) and inner thighs, lined, spectra thread, etc.
Leather bibs? I picture Willem Dafoe in "Streets of Fire"...not really interested in looking like a rump ranger.
Harry
Leather bibs? I picture Willem Dafoe in "Streets of Fire"...not really interested in looking like a rump ranger.
Harry
Last edited by HarryDavidson; Jan 18, 2009 at 11:06 PM.