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Corigan · 11-16-2012, 10:32 PM

I just bought a set from ClassicChaps for my 09 nomad 1700. I got two detachable pockets, so I hope they are pretty good. I will report back with what I think of them once they show up and I have tested them out.

I am interested in seeing what you come up with Coop.

Earthling789 · 11-17-2012, 11:20 AM

Coop, I have given them a thought too, and while they will create drag, I think I can sacrifice the mpg to keep my feet and ankles a bit warmer and drier! Insulated, GoreTex boots and leather chaps only go so far towards keeping you warm and dry, especially the bottom of your pant's legs, lol

I like the full-coverage ones better than the first set I saw.. probably home-made too... which were pieces of leather cut to just smaller than the opening made by the highway bars... holes punched about an inch or so apart, and leather strap "laced" through the holes and around the bar... laced tight like a drum... they still looked good because he had tooled the leather fronts with a cool mural (think it was a wolf's head).

I agree, for what you get pre-made, they're kinda expensive, but what motorcycle add-on's are cheap these days?

I'm interested to see what you come up with ... because I plan to keep riding as long as the ice/snow stays off the roads, and I'm sure you're design will be efficient and cheaper than the mass-produced ones

Coop · 11-17-2012, 12:31 PM

Well, after further investigation and calculating.....The Bride said to order them, so, I am going to send my templates to Jeff at Classic Chaps. His prices are way too good to try to beat him and possibly ruin some pleather...
I will keep yall posted.
Coop

**old dad** · 11-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Coop, you hunt, so cape out a couple of big ones,,cure the hide,,easy to do, I've done it once,,the you can dye or stain it to suit you.

Bens06Sabre · 11-17-2012, 07:05 PM

Hey Coop, think you will find Jeff easy to work with, sometimes a little slow to reply to e mail, but was happy with the tank bib he made for me, tell him Ben said hi

Eldorado · 11-19-2012, 02:31 PM

I bought mine from Sagebrush (with pocket) several years ago and one of the best add ons I ever made, they are on 12 months of the year..........

11-16-2012, 10:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Corigan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 563	I just bought a set from ClassicChaps for my 09 nomad 1700. I got two detachable pockets, so I hope they are pretty good. I will report back with what I think of them once they show up and I have tested them out. I am interested in seeing what you come up with Coop. __________________ 09 Nomad 1700 07 Shadow vt750c2

11-17-2012, 11:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
Earthling789 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 966	Coop, I have given them a thought too, and while they will create drag, I think I can sacrifice the mpg to keep my feet and ankles a bit warmer and drier! Insulated, GoreTex boots and leather chaps only go so far towards keeping you warm and dry, especially the bottom of your pant's legs, lol I like the full-coverage ones better than the first set I saw.. probably home-made too... which were pieces of leather cut to just smaller than the opening made by the highway bars... holes punched about an inch or so apart, and leather strap "laced" through the holes and around the bar... laced tight like a drum... they still looked good because he had tooled the leather fronts with a cool mural (think it was a wolf's head). I agree, for what you get pre-made, they're kinda expensive, but what motorcycle add-on's are cheap these days? I'm interested to see what you come up with ... because I plan to keep riding as long as the ice/snow stays off the roads, and I'm sure you're design will be efficient and cheaper than the mass-produced ones __________________ Current - 2002 VT1100C2 Sabre 1985 VT700C Shadow 1999 CB750 NightHawk (son's ride) "The Hardest Part About a Zombie Apocalypse, Will Be Pretending I'm Not Excited"

11-17-2012, 12:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Augusta S.C. Posts: 2,920	Well, after further investigation and calculating.....The Bride said to order them, so, I am going to send my templates to Jeff at Classic Chaps. His prices are way too good to try to beat him and possibly ruin some pleather... I will keep yall posted. Coop __________________ *My Mistress* 2006 VTX 1300R Ride Bells By OldDad

11-17-2012, 02:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,144	Coop, you hunt, so cape out a couple of big ones,,cure the hide,,easy to do, I've done it once,,the you can dye or stain it to suit you. __________________ 2006 vlx

11-17-2012, 07:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
Bens06Sabre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chattaroy Washington Posts: 755	Hey Coop, think you will find Jeff easy to work with, sometimes a little slow to reply to e mail, but was happy with the tank bib he made for me, tell him Ben said hi __________________ Last edited by Bens06Sabre; 03-26-2013 at 11:12 PM.

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