Do Leather Bib Overalls offer good protection?

48Rob · 08-31-2008

I'm considering buying some for riding.
The chaps I'm using now are great for my legs, but don't do much for the other important areas...

Any experiences or opinions?

I realize they will be hotter than jeans, though I did my own perforating on the chaps and was comfortable into the high 90's, and may do the same with these.

It would seem the over the shoulder straps would help to keep them in place in a slide, and offer a little more back and chest abrasion resistance.

82LTD750 · 08-31-2008

Just an opinion, but I think you are right. If they are at least the same quality as your chaps are they should provide better protection because they would be covering more areas, including those that should be covered. Put a leather jacket over and you should be set.

Gpz1100 · 12-25-2008

i really like mine

48Rob · 12-26-2008

Thanks,

I bought some a couple months ago, and am very happy with them!

Chaps just don't compare...except for being leather...

I haven't gone down in either, but there is so much more protection with overalls.
Butt, privates, chest, and back, they cover what chaps do not.
They're quite comfortable right from the store, and even better after I oiled them. Very soft and smooth.
Cost about $30.00 more than chaps...

Gpz1100 · 12-26-2008

got mine on egay, around a 100 shipped i think. himalayan leather co? been looking around for some that has some hip & knee pads

08-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
48Rob Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 227	Do Leather Bib Overalls offer good protection? I'm considering buying some for riding. The chaps I'm using now are great for my legs, but don't do much for the other important areas... Any experiences or opinions? I realize they will be hotter than jeans, though I did my own perforating on the chaps and was comfortable into the high 90's, and may do the same with these. It would seem the over the shoulder straps would help to keep them in place in a slide, and offer a little more back and chest abrasion resistance. __________________ Rob Central Illinois 2006 Nomad

12-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
Gpz1100 Red is Faster Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 1,207	i really like mine __________________ Remember, it takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 muscles to smile but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze

12-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
48Rob Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 227	Thanks, I bought some a couple months ago, and am very happy with them! Chaps just don't compare...except for being leather... I haven't gone down in either, but there is so much more protection with overalls. Butt, privates, chest, and back, they cover what chaps do not. They're quite comfortable right from the store, and even better after I oiled them. Very soft and smooth. Cost about $30.00 more than chaps... __________________ Rob Central Illinois 2006 Nomad

12-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
Gpz1100 Red is Faster Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 1,207	got mine on egay, around a 100 shipped i think. himalayan leather co? been looking around for some that has some hip & knee pads __________________ Remember, it takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 muscles to smile but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze

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82LTD750 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 68	Just an opinion, but I think you are right. If they are at least the same quality as your chaps are they should provide better protection because they would be covering more areas, including those that should be covered. Put a leather jacket over and you should be set.

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