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10-26-2009, 10:31 AM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: CT
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Leather pants for winter
I bought some chaps from leatherup for over my jeans to help with the cold weather riding, but I'm thinking leather pants my be a better option, since my junk freezes from lack of coverage.
I'm impressed with my joe rocket leather jacket and wanted to see if anyone had experience with their blaster pant or similar leather pants?
A big consideration is my thighs are much bigger than the typical waist-thigh ratio, so slim or tapered fit stuff is out.
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10-26-2009, 01:24 PM
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Doof! There it is.....
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maryland
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For really cold weather, and/or the chance of being caught in the rain or snow, I think you're better off with a textile pant. I wear chaps down to about 50 degrees. Below that, the Gerbings stuff comes out.
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10-26-2009, 05:09 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
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My dad lives in MN - lots of avid snowmobilers. He says the word there is leather passes the cold through to the body. Best to use something else as '05Train said.
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10-26-2009, 06:16 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Fayetteville, NC.
Posts: 236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheikyerbouti
I bought some chaps from leatherup for over my jeans to help with the cold weather riding, but I'm thinking leather pants my be a better option, since my junk freezes from lack of coverage.
I'm impressed with my joe rocket leather jacket and wanted to see if anyone had experience with their blaster pant or similar leather pants?
A big consideration is my thighs are much bigger than the typical waist-thigh ratio, so slim or tapered fit stuff is out.
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try keepin your junk INSIDE your pants
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10-26-2009, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Boston area
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Maybe leather pants over some thin thermal underwear.
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10-26-2009, 07:11 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Redneck Country
Posts: 3,597
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pop's Cycle
My dad lives in MN - lots of avid snowmobilers. He says the word there is leather passes the cold through to the body. Best to use something else as '05Train said.
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I'm not sure I want to follow '05 Train's suggestions as I can't quite decipher what he's wearing in the photo that accompanies his posts . . . . . 
Lefty
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10-26-2009, 08:28 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Land of Zion
Posts: 46
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I used the FXRG leather pants last winter and was fine. Granted the pants are insulated but they do stay warm. Made it from SLC to Daytona for Bike Week with no problem.
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10-26-2009, 09:26 PM
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Old married guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: phoenix
Posts: 3,615
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheikyerbouti
I bought some chaps from leatherup for over my jeans to help with the cold weather riding, but I'm thinking leather pants my be a better option, since my junk freezes from lack of coverage.
I'm impressed with my joe rocket leather jacket and wanted to see if anyone had experience with their blaster pant or similar leather pants?
A big consideration is my thighs are much bigger than the typical waist-thigh ratio, so slim or tapered fit stuff is out.
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I laughed hard at this question.
What a first post!!!
I try to encourage new people to go here:
http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/my-story-beginning/
With your humor I really hope you're not a troll.
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10-26-2009, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tacoma Washington
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I wear thick leather overpants with sweats underneath. Works real well......
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10-26-2009, 10:07 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: FL380
Posts: 192
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Check out the roadcrafter suite. www.aerostich.com
Best suit I ever had. This is my second suit. I ride all year round. Works in 100 degrees in the desert or -20 up here in MN. |
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10-27-2009, 08:25 AM
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Doof! There it is.....
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 514
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty
I'm not sure I want to follow '05 Train's suggestions as I can't quite decipher what he's wearing in the photo that accompanies his posts . . . . . |
It's called "raingear". Keeps you dry in a downpour.
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'05 Vivid Black Night Train
Lots o' black
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116.70/116.01 SAE
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10-27-2009, 08:45 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 201
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For a cool morning with probability of warmer weather later in the day chaps are great, easily removed and stored. For serious cold I have a snowmobile suit insulated with Thinsulate (warm as goose down but thinner). The pants are like bib overalls, with the coat on too you have double layer on the torso, also sheds water.
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10-27-2009, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 57
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Fox Creek Leather .The best in the business as far as I'm concerned.
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10-27-2009, 09:06 AM
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Doof! There it is.....
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 514
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shovelmike
For a cool morning with probability of warmer weather later in the day chaps are great, easily removed and stored. For serious cold I have a snowmobile suit insulated with Thinsulate (warm as goose down but thinner). The pants are like bib overalls, with the coat on too you have double layer on the torso, also sheds water.
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I've heard lots of good stuff about snowmobile gear.
Fox Creek Leather is good, but a long ride below 45 degrees or so, and you're still going to end up cold. And if it rains....You're getting wet.
Wet & cold sucks.
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'05 Vivid Black Night Train
Lots o' black
103 by Dave at JD's
116.70/116.01 SAE
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10-27-2009, 03:45 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: CT
Posts: 7
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Great advice...sorry I exposed you to my junk 
I think 05Train had it right, gerbing. Their gloves have made the colder rides much more bearable. |
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