Leather Chap Recommendations
#11
11-08-2008 | 10:09 PM
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From: 2000 Softail FXST
Get chaps with a zip out insulated winter lining if you plan to ride in the winter. As for fit get them a little long so they lay on your boots when riding and allow room for comfortable movement for thicker jeans or long johns. I bought a quality pair for about $200 and like them a lot more than my $50 cheapos.
#13
11-08-2008 | 10:17 PM
The biggest thing is to make sure that they are A$$LE$$ chaps. you can also find them on the site posted here: http://www.jaminleather.net/
#14
11-08-2008 | 10:38 PM
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N. Kentucky
I got mine at a western wear store for about 110 bucks. Zip out insulated lining and good quality. They are very long so that you can trim them to fit. You might want to try a place like that, it's a lot cheaper than a dealership and still good stuff.
And don't let the resident fashion gestapo here get to you....let's put it this way.....I'm still riding, azzlezz chaps and all. All except one of the other guys at work parked their bikes a couple of weeks ago and look at me like I've got three heads. And it's only occasionally going down to about 30 degrees for cripes sake! Makes one wonder who really should have a the rainbow sticker.
And don't let the resident fashion gestapo here get to you....let's put it this way.....I'm still riding, azzlezz chaps and all. All except one of the other guys at work parked their bikes a couple of weeks ago and look at me like I've got three heads. And it's only occasionally going down to about 30 degrees for cripes sake! Makes one wonder who really should have a the rainbow sticker.
Last edited by Chaos; 11-08-2008 at 10:40 PM.
#15
11-08-2008 | 10:46 PM
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 680
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From: Upstate New York
Chaps are for riding horses. Get leather pants-Langlitz or others.
#17
11-08-2008 | 11:33 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Texas
I got mine at a western wear store for about 110 bucks. Zip out insulated lining and good quality. They are very long so that you can trim them to fit. You might want to try a place like that, it's a lot cheaper than a dealership and still good stuff.
And don't let the resident fashion gestapo here get to you....let's put it this way.....I'm still riding, azzlezz chaps and all. All except one of the other guys at work parked their bikes a couple of weeks ago and look at me like I've got three heads. And it's only occasionally going down to about 30 degrees for cripes sake! Makes one wonder who really should have a the rainbow sticker.
And don't let the resident fashion gestapo here get to you....let's put it this way.....I'm still riding, azzlezz chaps and all. All except one of the other guys at work parked their bikes a couple of weeks ago and look at me like I've got three heads. And it's only occasionally going down to about 30 degrees for cripes sake! Makes one wonder who really should have a the rainbow sticker.
I have the right to make fun of chaps because I sport a pair sometimes. In fact, the weather is getting pretty cold here and I'm about to dig them out again.
#18
11-09-2008 | 11:36 AM
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From: NC
Overkill? Tell me that when you're in the hospital with a nasty road rash. I don't have 'em, wish I could afford 'em though. Look at thier site. http://www.langlitz.com/
Yes, that's overkill!!! A person can get the same quality chaps for 1/8 of 850 smackers...Damn..I think I can buy a whole cow for that price...
I'm just saying that just because something costs more don't mean it's better. $850 for chaps is just ridiculous.Like I said earlier, my chaps protected me just fine...no road rash..not a scratch.
#19
11-09-2008 | 12:14 PM
Road Master
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From: SoCal Desert
*Hey Sr. Chief, you're still angry over that Village People song "In The Navy" -- we get it.
Dustball (USMC)
Last edited by Dustball; 11-09-2008 at 12:28 PM.
