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[pumkinownerswife]

I was just clowning around one Saturday when we were washing the bikes and Terry took the pix.

[Screamin]

Bought a new pair of chaps for MV. 6,100 miles later one of the zippers had STB. Took em back to the H-D dealer. Oh yeah, we'll warranty those, no problem. Called today ( 5 weeks) z'up with my chaps ?
Well we had to wait 3 weeks for approval from H-D on the warranty, and then a week for the mailing label (prepaid) so you should have them back in another 3 or 4 weeks. Two months for a zipper ? I would think this should shed some light on the issue of replacement paint. Wifey says for $15 the Vietnamese lady who does seamstress work down the street would have put in a new zipper. 5 day wait.

(Yes, I shouted this out in the woods and nobody heard me, but I was still wrong honey)

B B

My experience w/ an H.D. jacket mirrors yours except I said screw it and ate the cost of a zipper. What a bunch of hooey on the warranty. My gal, ethnicity unknown, put in a better zipper in my FXRG jacket the day I took it in.

[Screamin]

Chaps are all about the thighs, not necessarily any other size you're used to. Not too loose nor too tight. Most chaps are made to trim to get the right length. The waist is generally very adjustable. Do not buy w/o a serious trying on. Walk in them, squat and sit.
Forget the cowboy chaps like was said above. They're marginal at best. You get what you pay for to some extent. Some are very cheap and easily found at any swap meet, ralley, etc. for very little money. For occasional use they might be ok. Other than that you can spend lots. Lastly, some are much stiffer, heavier or bulkier than others. Look around and make an informed choice.

Post a couple of pics when you choose.  [smiley=evilgrin.gif]

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[harleydiva]

BHG, the best leather to be found is at www.foxcreekleather.com.   They're not terribly expensive, and are much more comfortable than Harley leather.

We have Fox Creek Leather chaps, jackets and gloves.   They will make your chaps and/or jackets to fit you.

As far as boots, as you can see by my Avatar, I LOVE high heel boots.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Spydie has given me the nickname of "Bootsie".      However, there comes a time when we ladies need to be practical and go for function over form for comfort and to keep your feet dry and warm.  The Cruiserworks boots, Lady Defenders, are very comfortable, warm, they're waterproof, and will last for years.  They are so comfortable that we hiked a trail in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   Granted, they're not a fashion statement, but if your feet hurt, it's hard to keep a nice smile on your face.  

If we're going for a short ride or out to dinner, I wear my high heel boots.   Otherwise, it's practicality for this lady.    [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I keep a warm Isotoner crushable hat in the tourpack (for daytime) and a nice felt hat with a leather band
(for nighttime) to cover helmet hair when we stop to eat or for breaks.  Vanity, thy name is Suzanne.  

Good luck!  

[harleydiva]

I was just teasing I new exactly what you were doing Sorry for making it sound otherwise.

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Helen

No biggie.  

[harleydiva]

To BHG and anyone else who is interested in a sale at Foxcreek leather,

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/sale.phtml#blowout

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[harleydiva]

I would agree with fox leather products (own jackets, gloves, vest), but if you want something custom cut ( though defiinitely not cheap!) try these:http://www.walter-leather.com/chaps.html

Fox Creek Products are custom cut.  You send them your measurements...in fact, they tell you exactly how to measure for whatever product you order.    [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   If you are not happy, they stand by their products.  

[TheVgirl]

OH MY!!!!  I feel for Julia!  I took my class on Jan 10, 2006 and it was in the teens!  Looks like Julia will have a reenactment of that but it will actually be windier this weekend!  UGH!!!!

[Hoist!]

OH MY!!!!