Chaps?

[Dannosarusrex]

As a new rider I'm wondering what is the purpose of chaps? IMHO I think they look kinda silly. Are they really worth the cost?


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[kaikara]

To protect your legs from flying debris or in the event of a crash. Also for warmth in the cold.

[Lukeduck]

A privlage, not a right.

[craig s.]

if you go down and slide for a distance without chaps on your jeans aren't gonna fare to well,,,chaps add another layer of protection and has saved numerous people from severe road rash...i used to wear mine 100% of the time when i rode..now it depends,,in town if its not cold,speeds less then 40,no...if i know im going a distance at 65-70 plus,,yes.

[morepower]

Originally Posted by Dannosarusrex

As a new rider I'm wondering what is the purpose of chaps? IMHO I think they look kinda silly. Are they really worth the cost?




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Cost varies so much I can't really answer that part, but when I first got my bike I swore that I would never wear chaps. I thought they looked silly too. But when I was given a pair and I wore them a couple of times when the weather was cool or when there was a light rain shower I became a convert. Suddenly they don't look silly anymore. try leatherup.com they have good prices. Also they make womens butts look good.

[Blueribbon]

I wear both chaps and armor. The armor in in some thin lycra, and even on the hottest summer day, does not add warmth to the riding attire.

[Kitulu]

Originally Posted by Blueribbon

I wear both chaps and armor. The armor in in some thin lycra, and even on the hottest summer day, does not add warmth to the riding attire.

Bohn armor?

[sanoke]

Originally Posted by Dannosarusrex

IMHO I think they look kinda silly. Are they really worth the cost?

And you think nothing else about you riding a big toy looks silly?

They work great for blocking the wind on a cold winter day. That's what I use them for.

And if you really want to keep from wearing them, just think "Village People".

sanoke

[Ravo]

Jeans, khakis, and shorts will not protect you from road rash. Period. Chaps will, as will dedicated riding pants. That is their purpose in the same way that a helmet protects your head.

[falcon1234]

i wear my chaps anytime i'm going futher than a mile. not only do they keep my legs warm and protected, but come summer, you can wear nothing under them and set a nudist fashion statement/get arrested

oh, and check craigslist. got a nearly new set for 20$