What keeps your legs warm?

[MK592]

I'm not a big fan of chaps, so I wondered what else everyone might be using for leg warmth?

Feel free to say if you think chaps are the way to go.

[freightshaker]

Originally Posted by MK592

I'm not a big fan of chaps, so I wondered what else everyone might be using for leg warmth?

Feel free to say if you think chaps are the way to go.

Chaps are really the best way to go because they don't allow any wind to pass through your jeans & some are also insulated as well. Then another way is thermal pants (long johns) under your pants. Then there are cover-alls, a well insulated one piece garment that you can get from places that sell hunting supplies or work clothes (like Work'Ngear), Wally-World and the like. They come insulated and non-insulated, with and without sleeves. Some have long zippers down the legs to facilitate putting on and taking off.

[B-Bob]

When I took my Christmas day ride (coldest day ride of the winter), I wore polypro thermal unders, jeans, and an old pair of insulated ski bibs with a nylon shell. The combination kept my legs comfortable, and added an extra layer on my lower torso.

[anamosity]

leather pants?

[Uthor]

Overpants.

I got some Olympia Ranger overpants and with the liner they are incredebly warm.

Leather or not doesn't really matter, but if you get textile, make sure it's wind proof. I like the Ranger pants as they are so much lighter than the leather overpants I had (which is doubly important when effectively wearing two pairs of pants) and warmer to boot.

Way better than chaps as they will actually give some protection in a fall.

[rogertech1]

I wear field sheer suit for cold the jacket and pants have liners. When it gets warm you can remove liners and they are vented to allow air flow.

[daemon]

[daemon]

being a sportbike rider i can't get away with "chaps" or god forbid "leather pants"

i wear a pair of insulated bib overalls for those real cold days

[GeorgiaRider]

Long underwear and long thick motorcycle socks (Harley socks work great) under thick riding jeans.

[Jake '53]

Thermal underwear. Chaps help cut the wind but have zero insulating value.

[Big Ed]

Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 pants over my jeans.

[dinoSnake]

Originally Posted by daemon

being a sportbike rider i can't get away with "chaps" or god forbid "leather pants"

Huh? What you talking about Willis??

Almost every mainstream riding gear company makes leather pants designed for sport bike riders - it's the most popular type of riding gear



For example, this is what I have pretty much (always) worn - a pair of AGV Universal Sport pants. The version I own do not have the big A logo on the knees, only a very discreet "AGVSport" embroidered into the leather by the hip pocket. A little bit of black magic marker and poof, all gone...instant pair of (armored) cruiser pants. Zips up to (almost all) my riding jackets for extra security.

Just go to any mainstream retailer, like Dennis Kirk

DennisKirk.com - Metric Bikes - Men's Apparel

and find dozens and dozens of sportbike-acceptable pant styles!

[daemon]

not what i meant there dino!!!
i know that they have protective leather pants,but i was referring to the ones posers wear

[Ruh Roh]

I found pants from 45th Parallel Design, with goretex outer layer, nylon inner layer and quilted zip out lining. This co doesnt seem to be marketing under this name any more, but it matches my Tour Master jacket

[Uthor]

Originally Posted by daemon

not what i meant there dino!!!
i know that they have protective leather pants,but i was referring to the ones posers wear

Are you talking about Wilson's Leather style pants? No one gets away wearing those.

I, personally, feel a little silly on my cruiser wearing my leather pants, but damn if they don't give the best protection (unlike chaps that maybe save a little rash on your knees and that's it). Plus, I like telling people I own a tight pair of leather pants.

[daemon]

Originally Posted by Uthor

Are you talking about Wilson's Leather style pants? No one gets away wearing those.

I, personally, feel a little silly on my cruiser wearing my leather pants, but damn if they don't give the best protection (unlike chaps that maybe save a little rash on your knees and that's it). Plus, I like telling people I own a tight pair of leather pants.

anything similar to those are a faux pais(sp)

expect nothing less from a peorian.....i used to live there.
don't you all wear leather pants??

[ZeroDown!]

35 degrees and above: leather jacket and rain pants. Just need to keep the wind off the dungarees.

34 and below: Arctic Cat full leather snowmobile suit and gloves. If it can keep ya warm at -40 degrees in the White Mountains, it can handle the local interstate and valleys of the area....

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by daemon

being a sportbike rider i can't get away with "chaps" or god forbid "leather pants"

i wear a pair of insulated bib overalls for those real cold days

I dunno Mayo, Becks seemed to be able ot get away with wearing chaps and riding a sportbike................

But yeh, chaps on a cruiser are the way to go. They provide warmth and protection, cut thru the wind, and keep your jeans clean. Best of all you have a ready made Village People Hallowe'en Party costume.

[Uthor]

Originally Posted by daemon

don't you all wear leather pants??

Yeah, probably, but I'm the only guy on a cruiser wearing pants that have Velcro patches for knee pucks and a full circumference zipper with my jacket. Hell, I'm the only guy on a cruiser with a helmet.

[daemon]

Originally Posted by Uthor

Yeah, probably, but I'm the only guy on a cruiser wearing pants that have Velcro patches for knee pucks and a full circumference zipper with my jacket. Hell, I'm the only guy on a cruiser with a helmet.

that you wear gear at all in Pi**oria,illinois is a surprise.
sorry,just dissing on my hometown.
i'll be there in late june.
you game for a meet-up???