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Old 05-09-2006, 12:26 AM
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Default Summer Chaps?

I really prefer the dirt/grime protection as well as road rash protection offered by chaps. I have been wearing mine every day since I got them.

Now its too dang hot to wear them. I have a mesh jacket, perforated leather gloves, vented helmet... why can't I find perforated leather chaps, or even mesh pants? Anyone seen these?

I commute to work, so Draggen Jeans will not work for me.

Any ideas? Can't go to work dirty, can't melt on the way there.

Thanks!

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Default RE: Summer Chaps?

I did find them, but they are very... hmm... racy? I'd like something that is a little more plain I guess.

Thanks for the link. I'm wondering if I can set up some kind of jig of nails and perforate my leather chaps?

Maybe a leather shop? Anyone seen/done this?
 
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Default RE: Summer Chaps?

You can buy the leather perforated find a leather shop that will make you a pair of chaps with this leather.
 
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here is a link to one...

leatherdeals.com

I don't know anything about them...looks like they may be affiliated with Jamin Leather
 
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Cool, thanks!

Wouldn't you know, Jamin seems permanently out of stock.

I guess I'll check around at the leather shops. Just gotta make sure its a biker leather shop, not a S&M.

 
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Or you can just ride with just chaps, that will keep you cool
 
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I got a pair of the denim chaps that have the added protection in the vital spots and are still cool. They worked well and if you did fall they would definately help.
 
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ORIGINAL: Inforit

Or you can just ride with just chaps, that will keep you cool
My *** would get too hot from everyone staring at it!

 
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ORIGINAL: firestar99

I got a pair of the denim chaps that have the added protection in the vital spots and are still cool. They worked well and if you did fall they would definately help.
Do those denim chaps help in wet weather? Did they keep you dry? WHere did you get 'em?
 


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