How many ride with chaps
#71
12-04-2009, 11:11 AM
I'm glad there are people who won't wear chaps because they're afraid of looking ghey. Gives me something else to laugh about, and this world needs more of that.
Like many others, I wear mine when it gets below 50. I'll wear them in the 50's if it's also damp or overcast. Luv 'em.
Like many others, I wear mine when it gets below 50. I'll wear them in the 50's if it's also damp or overcast. Luv 'em.
#74
12-04-2009, 11:30 AM
Road Warrior
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#75
12-04-2009, 11:32 AM
I have been riding since I was 12 years old I'm 48 now. I never used chaps always had a village people stereotype to them. The other night took ride the temp dropped to 34. My upper body was warm with layers but my legs got very cold not enough to ruin my ride but cold. Buddy told me to use chaps anybody else agree with this. Had long John's but doesn't stop wind. Also how are they in heat do they help with the sun on the legs.
#76
12-04-2009, 11:37 AM
Road Warrior
HAH love it, good one...
no i don't wear chaps i would rather be cold and deal with rocks or bugs hitting my legs, it is a look that has been taken by the g@y and bondage community and everyone identifies it as such, i don't typically care what people think of me but i don't want to look like i'm going to an S&M club when i leave my house, i have my limits... plus i can't get over the look of them.
no i don't wear chaps i would rather be cold and deal with rocks or bugs hitting my legs, it is a look that has been taken by the g@y and bondage community and everyone identifies it as such, i don't typically care what people think of me but i don't want to look like i'm going to an S&M club when i leave my house, i have my limits... plus i can't get over the look of them.
it's a shame that youve bought into a stereotype. function > form, and chaps do the job theyre designed for. what the fashion police think about it should be irrelevant. and honestly, i know more gals who think they look hot than gay anyway.
#78
12-04-2009, 11:46 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I wear chaps till temps are below 50. Then I prefer my textile pants/coat, which are much warmer.
#79
12-04-2009, 11:52 AM
I've never owned a pair of chaps, but there are days I wish I did. I just wear thermals under my jeans, and that is good down to about the upper 40's. Luckily, we don't get a lot of really cold weather here in my area. Today it's in the 30's and SNOWING, but that is unusual around here. If I had to go somewhere on the bike today, and I had a pair of chaps you bet I would put them on!
Also, am I the only one that thinks those textile Power Ranger suits are just as gay looking as chaps? No offense to anyone that wears them.
Also, am I the only one that thinks those textile Power Ranger suits are just as gay looking as chaps? No offense to anyone that wears them.
#80
12-04-2009, 12:41 PM
Tourer
Always wear them below 60 on long trips. For the 20 mile trip to work I only wear them if it's below 45.