Jafrum Classic Leather Chaps

**cheesy** · 11-19-2015, 09:33 PM

Yup, bought a pair.
http://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-gea...er-chaps/lc401
Ready for a stint in a Village People tribute band when I retire.

All I need is a Speedo.

All seriousness aside, my weight loss has caused a few changes in my life. Mostly that I have a lot more room in my clothes. For many things that's okay. For my crash pants, not so much. The thought of the pants and I parting company in a crash has been a nagging little thought in the back of my mind of late.

Anyway, I got a sale email from Jafrum last week and spotted the chaps. For forty bucks, I decided to give them a try. They showed up yesterday. What I noticed right away is that if you've never worn chaps before, there is a learning curve. Took me three tries to get them on correctly. Once you figure out that you belt them to your waist AFTER unzipping each leg, they fall into place.

They fit really well, but for the length. A tad long, which was expected. They are designed to be trimmed to fit, lengthwise. They are measured by thigh diameter. I measured a bird leg 24", which is a Medium. I added an inch to 25"/large as past experience with Jafrum products is that they run small. These were no different.

First ride impressions. Very, very comfortable. After the first mile, you forget you are wearing them. You'll also notice that the cold temps are not as noticeable on your legs. I wish I'd bought some a long time ago.

Not much I can do about the smart a$$ remarks from coworkers other than to remind them who the boss is.

SpudRider · 11-20-2015, 06:01 AM

Thanks for posting the good tip on the sale price of the Jafrum chaps.

Huck369 · 11-20-2015, 07:00 AM

I've used Chaps for years, easiest thing to put on/take off when it's cold out

Weldangrind · 11-20-2015, 11:21 AM

Cheek chillers! I've never tried a pair, but they seem worthwhile.

SpudRider · 11-20-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck369

I've used Chaps for years, easiest thing to put on/take off when it's cold out

I need to get a pair, myself.

I've got big thighs. Can somebody recommend a pair of chaps with a loose fit?

FastDoc · 11-20-2015, 02:21 PM

Looks excellent.

Is anyone using kevlar jeans out there?

**cheesy** · 11-20-2015, 02:57 PM

Yeah, sorta Doc.
Or I was.
I was using Cycle Gear Iron Worker jeans. The seat is kevlar lined and I think the knees may be. The pants are also armored. They run large to start with, so it didn't take much weight loss until they were too big. The thought of wearing them with suspenders is somewhat unappealing.
http://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-IRON-W...torcycle-Jeans

FastDoc · 11-20-2015, 04:42 PM

Those look good. Intentionally losing weight and having your jeans slide off is a good problem to have, Cheesy :-)

Weldangrind · 11-21-2015, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

Yeah, sorta Doc.
Or I was.
I was using Cycle Gear Iron Worker jeans. The seat is kevlar lined and I think the knees may be. The pants are also armored. They run large to start with, so it didn't take much weight loss until they were too big. The thought of wearing them with suspenders is somewhat unappealing.
http://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-IRON-W...torcycle-Jeans

Are they a 36"? Send them to your favourite Canadian China Rider!

**cheesy** · 11-21-2015, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Are they a 36"? Send them to your favourite Canadian China Rider!

If they were, I would. They're 40" and I'm down between a 34 and 36 now.

Weldangrind · 11-21-2015, 12:33 PM

Ok, I gotta go on a weight gaining campaign. Where's my IPA?

SpudRider · 11-21-2015, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Ok, I gotta go on a weight gaining campaign. Where's my IPA?

Gaining weight is easy.

11-19-2015, 09:33 PM	#1
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,748	Jafrum Classic Leather Chaps Yup, bought a pair. http://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-gea...er-chaps/lc401 Ready for a stint in a Village People tribute band when I retire. All I need is a Speedo. All seriousness aside, my weight loss has caused a few changes in my life. Mostly that I have a lot more room in my clothes. For many things that's okay. For my crash pants, not so much. The thought of the pants and I parting company in a crash has been a nagging little thought in the back of my mind of late. Anyway, I got a sale email from Jafrum last week and spotted the chaps. For forty bucks, I decided to give them a try. They showed up yesterday. What I noticed right away is that if you've never worn chaps before, there is a learning curve. Took me three tries to get them on correctly. Once you figure out that you belt them to your waist AFTER unzipping each leg, they fall into place. They fit really well, but for the length. A tad long, which was expected. They are designed to be trimmed to fit, lengthwise. They are measured by thigh diameter. I measured a bird leg 24", which is a Medium. I added an inch to 25"/large as past experience with Jafrum products is that they run small. These were no different. First ride impressions. Very, very comfortable. After the first mile, you forget you are wearing them. You'll also notice that the cold temps are not as noticeable on your legs. I wish I'd bought some a long time ago. Not much I can do about the smart a$$ remarks from coworkers other than to remind them who the boss is. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-20-2015, 06:01 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the good tip on the sale price of the Jafrum chaps. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-20-2015, 07:00 AM	#3
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	I've used Chaps for years, easiest thing to put on/take off when it's cold out __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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11-20-2015, 11:21 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Cheek chillers! I've never tried a pair, but they seem worthwhile. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-20-2015, 02:21 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Looks excellent. Is anyone using kevlar jeans out there? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-20-2015, 02:57 PM	#7
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,748	Yeah, sorta Doc. Or I was. I was using Cycle Gear Iron Worker jeans. The seat is kevlar lined and I think the knees may be. The pants are also armored. They run large to start with, so it didn't take much weight loss until they were too big. The thought of wearing them with suspenders is somewhat unappealing. http://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-IRON-W...torcycle-Jeans __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-20-2015, 04:42 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Those look good. Intentionally losing weight and having your jeans slide off is a good problem to have, Cheesy :-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-21-2015, 12:33 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Ok, I gotta go on a weight gaining campaign. Where's my IPA? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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