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Leather Motorcycle Chaps ~ More Than Practical

Like most anything we look at today, motorcycle leather chaps have an interesting history.

Of course we know that cowboys of the American old west wore them, and John Wayne and Tom Mix showed us how fancy they could be as well, but the history goes back a bit farther than the late 1800's America.

The Spaniards who settled in Mexico pre-1700 found a need to protect their legs while riding their horses in the high thickets and brush. The settlers developed two pieces of flat leather that were tied to the saddle. When riding through the sticky situations, the rider could let the buffalo or cowhide leather shroud their legs. When in the clear, the leather Armas, or Chaperajos, could be folded behind the legs.

Over the years, the Chaperajos became chaps, and migrated into the old west where American cowboys began to adorn them with fringe, conchos and other trinkets. It is here when the leather chaps had transformed into what the cowboys called Shotguns.

Shotguns are wrapped around each leg and attached to each other by a waist belt, thus resembling a double barreled shotgun.

Motorcyclists refer to their bikes as Iron Steeds and often live life with the same gusto and free spirit that the old cow punchers did, so it is no surprise that the bikers would adopt the chaps as an important functional garment for braving the elements.

Oh yeah, then there's the biker chicks who look real good in a pair of ladies leather chaps.

Life Without My Leather Biker Chaps?

Never.

I cannot tell you how much I depend on my chaps.

In the Spring I usually have so much cabin fever built up that the first hint of a 40 degree day, overcast or not, I'm up at dawn and chomping on the bit. My leather biker chaps, along with my men's leather motorcycle jacket, help fight off the bitter early spring air that is accentuated by sixty mph trips up and down the yet to be heated asphalt. Even on those Spring days were the temperatures push the upper 70's in the afternoons, the morning rides usually start out something less than warm.

My leather motorcycle chaps are perfect for those Spring and Autumn days that begin and end like a frosted mug of beer, but feel like a shot of strong bourbon in the afternoon, because they can be taken off with ease and stowed in the saddlebags on Apache Rose.

Riding in the rain is a little more tolerable when I wear my leather chaps. There was a trip I made to south of Lexington Kentucky where the rain kicked in about halfway there, stopped for the entire time I was at an outdoor family reunion only to start as soon as I fired the bike up to go home. If it were not for my chaps and leather jacket, I would have been a miserably soaked mess, because it rained every inch of the 150 mile trip back.

Yes, chaps are an important component of my "kit".

Choosing The Right Material
When it comes to choosing a particular kind of leather for a garment, the options can seem mind boggling. It seems that anything we can wrestle to the ground (or bring to the shore), we'll make leather out of. Lamb, Kangaroo, Stingray, are just a few, but the best for biker gear is cowhide.

Cowhide has a strength and durability that is unparalleled. 'Top' grain leather, leather that has been sanded and lacquered to remove any imperfections, can be 1.3mm thick and provide protection. But, the best protection against the elements and road rash is 'Naked' cowhide. Naked cowhide is treated by just removing the hair and applying dyes. This process allows the final product to be at least 2mm thick.

So, if you are truly seeking a good biker jacket, make sure it's cowhide, and remember that most styles are available in 'Naked' leather.

Insuring The Kit!
What a great idea. An insurance company now covers a rider's helmet and leathers(biker jacket, gloves, leather chaps, boots,etc.). Bikersure, an insurance company based in the United Kingdom is now offering coverage up to $700 on helmets and leathers under the premise that these items are part of the safety kit.

"We recognise that good quality helmet and leathers are an essential part of a motorcyclist's safety kit. We want to make it affordable for bikers to ride safely. Our Helmet and Leather policy makes it possible for them to easily replace damaged kit after an accident."

For the cost of $20 a year, motorcyclists can obtain coverage on the kit. The insurance company also recommends that riders should invest 15% to 20% of the cost of the motorcycle into a proper and high quality kit.

Ladies And Mens Leather Chaps

Leather Motorcycle Chaps For Style And Protection

Ladies brown leather motorcycle chaps are made of medium weight top grain leather. These leather biker chaps feature a bone and fringe scheme on both legs with the fringe running vertically all the way up. They also feature a bone design at the top and a front pocket. We offer a matching vest (SKU #BLWV229) and matching jacket (SKU #BLWJ611).
Available in sizes 2SX, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

Ladies leather off-white chaps with bones, beads, and fringes. PURCHASE THIS ITEM WITH MATCHING JACKET (BLWJ0012W-BLWC002W) AS A SET and SAVE!
Available in sizes XS, S, M, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL.

Ladies leather chaps are made from heavy duty, but very soft touch leather; they feature black and orange fringe and orange flame, orange trim outlined by studs, and mesh lining.
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, and 6XL.

Ladies leather chaps made from top grade cowhide leather, heavy duty, but very soft touch leather. These chaps feature two pockets, orange stripes with reflective trim, zippers that run along the side of chaps until they reach the snaps at the bottom with flaps that hide the zippers, and mesh lining.
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, and 6XL.

Ladies pink leather chaps made with cowhide, they have covered zippers with flaps, and a mesh lining.
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, and 6XL.

Men's braided leather chaps made from top grade cowhide; the leather is heavy duty, but with a very soft touch leather. They feature zippers that run along the side of the chaps until it reaches the snaps at the bottom and they have a flap that hides the zippers, there is one pocket, and mesh lining.
Available in sizes 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, and 6XL.

Men's leggings are made from premium cowhide leather and they feature black hardware and snap at the bottom of the legs.
Available in sizes 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL.

Men's leather over the pants chaps are made from premium quality soft cowhide; they feature full side zippers, lining, and silver hardware.
Available in sizes 28, 32, 34, and 38

Men's leather chaps made from top grade, heavy duty, but very soft touch leather. These chaps feature zippers that run along the sides of the chaps until they reach the snaps at the bottom with flaps that hide the zippers, they have mustard yellow frings with bead-work on the leather flaps that cover the zippers, bone is on the sides, stylish circular bead-work by the upper thigh, and they have mesh lining.
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL.

Men's premium cowhide leather motorcycle chaps feature zip out lining, side jean style pockets, side zipper with snap closure cuffs and lace tie back.
Available in sizes 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

The Best Find In Leather Motorcycle Chaps

Leather Chaps, Jackets, and More

Our leather chaps, for men & women, are made from top-of-the-line grain cowhide leather; this is the best quality leather for motorcycle apparel. You may pay a little more for cowhide leather but it will be the best purchase you'll make because these chaps, as well as other cowhide leather items, will last a lifetime. Our chaps are either medium or heavy duty weight, which is instrumental in protecting you against road rash; it is important to note this while shopping for motorcycle leathers. Some sites may have lower prices, but the quality is also sub-standard; you get what you pay for!

Because we are a smaller Internet based store we are able to offer a more personable service; you won't find yourself being passed from one department to another. Your order is shipped with one to three days of purchase, unless we are out of stock, in which case you will be notified, via email, right away. Your tracking number is emailed as soon as the product is shipped. All orders of $50.00 or more is free shipping, in the Continental USA, and we do have a money back guarantee. So why shop any further when you will receive quality products, right at your door, with our personal guarantee.
Visit us at Bikerleather123
Call toll free : 1.866.478.8229
E-Mail : info@bikerleather123

Do Leather Chaps Make Your Heart Bump?

Or Do You Not Really Care?

I think I can speak for everyone, both sexes, when I say that leather chaps go beyond utilitarian when speaking of attributes. I mean, a gal in motorcycle leather chaps chaps is well protected against the elements, but the right chaps and the right denim make for a heck of wolf lure. I've been known to howl at the moon a time or two.

How about you?.

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