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Old 03-11-2008, 09:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Bike: New owner of a 2008 C50T
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
Posts: 380
Default CHAPS, are they worth it??

Since I'm getting my new 2008 C50T, I was looking at Chaps.....

I noticed they don't cover the butt?? If one would take a spill, wouldn't your rear-end take most of the beating?? I've seen some pictures of guys that slid on their hind end and it was rubbed RAW like hamburger!!!

I already have a leather jacket and gloves and I'm in the market for a pair of riding boots (at LeatherUp), but was also considering some chaps......

Anyone have an opinion on chaps and their protection level???

thanks

dan