Leather Pants vs Chaps
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Leather Pants vs Chaps
I recently made a post asking about the Harley-Davidson FXRG Overpants. The responses were that the pants are very well made; but they would be too hot to wear in the summer. I have never worn chaps, but I would assume that they could be too warm to wear in hot weather too. Can anyone comment about the Harley leather overpants versus chaps in terms of comfort in warmer weather? Thanks.
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I recently made a post asking about the Harley-Davidson FXRG Overpants. The responses were that the pants are very well made; but they would be too hot to wear in the summer. I have never worn chaps, but I would assume that they could be too warm to wear in hot weather too. Can anyone comment about the Harley leather overpants versus chaps in terms of comfort in warmer weather? Thanks.
In general leather breaths pretty well.
Another point that's interesting but I don't know how seriously to take it - I have a good friend who had an accident a while back wearing a bunch of synthetic/kevlar gear and the EMTs that attended him told him he was fortunate they didn't have to try to separate melted plastic from his skin . . . I've never heard of that problem but it made me stop and think.
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Chaps over my denim jeans while I'm riding....then once
I reach my destination I remove my chaps and put away in saddlebag.
On cold days I'll wear flannel lined jeans under my chaps....
To each their own.......
I reach my destination I remove my chaps and put away in saddlebag.
On cold days I'll wear flannel lined jeans under my chaps....
To each their own.......
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I am looking to get the leather pants for protection. I know that both overpants and chaps provide warmth in cold weather; but frankly, living in southern California my legs rarely get cold riding. So I really am looking to get the pants or chaps for added protection. I'm not a big fan of how the chaps look on me; and the point about your rearend not being protected in the even you have an accident is a good one. I recently tried on some chaps at the dealership, and my girlfriend said that the way my jeans bunched up in back, it looked like I was wearing a full diaper. It seems to me that the overpants, while more expensive than chaps, is the better way to go. More protection; better fit; and just as easy to get off, since they have side zippers. The only thing that has been holding me back is whether they are significantly more warm than chaps. If guys don't think so, then I think I'll go with them. I certainly see a lot of people wearing chaps all year long.
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Chaps aren't bad for summers, unless you live in Phoenix. A pair of light chaps are not bad to wear in the warmth of the hotter months.
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Both... plus mesh overpants!!!
I have a pair of tourmaster leather overpants that I wear when it's cold outside. Love them, but too hot for summer.
Last summer I purchased a pair of chaps for summer riding when it's hot outside. Down side, if I get caught in the rain, it looks like I've wet my pants.
Finally, I just purchased a pair of tourmaster mesh overpants for riding to work over my dress pants. This will provide protection and keep my dress pants from geting dirty. I thought it would look funny wearing chaps over dress pants.
Just my two cents....
Last summer I purchased a pair of chaps for summer riding when it's hot outside. Down side, if I get caught in the rain, it looks like I've wet my pants.
Finally, I just purchased a pair of tourmaster mesh overpants for riding to work over my dress pants. This will provide protection and keep my dress pants from geting dirty. I thought it would look funny wearing chaps over dress pants.
Just my two cents....
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From: Pluto
I can't speak for the HD pants but I own a pair of Shift Havoc pants that are leather and textile - they offer very good protection with the knee pads and thick leather in all the right places, they fit nice, look great, and are cool even in the summer heat. I would think the HD pants would be comparable to my Shift Havics as far as being very tolerable in the summer. I prefer the all-over protection of pants over chaps.
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I got leather bib overalls for xmas from my wife. I like them. For now I am wearing them over my levis. In the summer i will try just wearing shorts under them. Still might be too hot. They have zippers up the legs so they are easy to get in and out of. Has anyone checked out the clothes at Duluth Trading Company? They sell some pretty heavy duty pants and jackets. http://www.duluthtrading.com/