GOOD DAY All, the first time that I wore a pair of shorts on my bike some 25 years ago was also the last time. My calf came into contact with a hot part of the engine when I came to a stop afer riding for about 45 min. Had the first three letters of the bike's name branded on my leg for the next week, never again. Also there is a reason that most Western men use pants these days, horses, yes pants are better for being in a saddle on a horse. The Scots were not a horse soceity. My two cents any why Thanks Wes