I Don't Understand The Value of Motorcycle Chaps - Page 5 - Harley Forum

grndpndr · #41 07-30-2009, 11:57 AM

To each their own. Theres a sayin that states "wear what ya want to wreck in"....I got a 6000 dollar scuff mark in my left knee that reminds me of that sayin quite often. But even at that, I still don't wear my leathers all the time. I generally know how I'm gonna be ridin when I head out. And if I'm plannin on narrowin up my chicken strips on the tire sidewalls I will definatly put em on. I also wear tan leathers which may be a little cooler in the sun.

CrossBonesRick · #42 07-30-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JCourneyaP

Bill.......Ugh......What are you doing at those gatherings where they wear chaps with nothing else. Hmmm

Maybe that's why he is named WIDE GLIDE?

Just kidding Bill. You can go to any event you want to.

That is why I don't live in CA. lol

BCJ · #43 07-30-2009, 02:08 PM

Who wears anythng on a bike for how they look. Must not be ridding much. Most items people wear serve a purpose, protection from wind, rain, sun, rocks, ect. Wear what you want. If looks are what your going for so what.

CrossBonesRick · #44 07-30-2009, 06:19 PM

If I wore what I wanted to wear it would be the cute blonde on the back of that other guys bike.

sgtcowboyusmc · #45 07-30-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wideglidebill

You guys really chap my a$$....ok...had to say it.

Here in cali I have seen them worn at one to many homosexual gathering...without anything else on (see no shirt or pants) but a g string...shudder

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Wide

Have you been dropping down the hill to Palm Springs? I have heard, but have not seen them there, but some friends who live there complain when they have their gay pride days or what ever they call it. They don't want to let their kids out to see men in g strings and chaps, holding hands etc

. I think I just lost my appetite.

Gas Man · #46 07-30-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by grndpndr

To each their own. Theres a sayin that states "wear what ya want to wreck in"....I got a 6000 dollar scuff mark in my left knee that reminds me of that sayin quite often. But even at that, I still don't wear my leathers all the time. I generally know how I'm gonna be ridin when I head out. And if I'm plannin on narrowin up my chicken strips on the tire sidewalls I will definatly put em on. I also wear tan leathers which may be a little cooler in the sun.

Its "dress for the crash not the ride"

999iron · #47 07-31-2009, 02:10 AM

Well, my girlie friend bought half of mine, they cost 80.00 on sale in Ft. Worth, so she say's I need to wear em. I usually wear them in cooler weather, so here in Texas, its been way too hot lately, but don't mind wearing on a 100 mile putt in the fall. I like the way people stare at me at the truck stops when I get gas, they probably think I'm going on a long trip when I'm probably only 20 miles from the house.. I think they're always a good idea to have in my saddle bags along with my jacket for when they're needed. Never once thought about the gay thing.

PeterV · #48 07-31-2009, 01:21 PM

Methinks it's a fashion statement.

Whilst trying to keep it clean, here's an example why chaps are like magnets to us guys eyeballs!!

And that's OK with me!

Why guys wear'em...I'll never know!!

PS...ok, so she's on a horse....you get the idea, no?

twitch54 · #49 07-31-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HarleyCruiser

I read once that denim, wears through in ten feet, leather takes about one hundred+-, depending on the leather.

regardless ...no blunt force trama protection, I wonder though......wouldn't the Kevlar 'Draggin Jeans' be a better alternative ? They give me plenty of warmth yet breath easily in the summer and the kevlars gotta be worth something....right ??

tguil · #50 11-09-2009, 09:49 PM

Simple -- I like'em. Now about that "unprotected area" -- "windbriefs". They really work.

Tom