Quote Originally Posted by bikercelt1 View Post
Not to belabor the point, but, chaps lack protection in the place most you're likely to need it in case of a high-speed slide. We sell a lot of chaps and they're great for comfort but full "over-pants" are more functional and if you look into some of the abrasion-resistant fabrics can be quite affordable.

Jamie

I will agree with that. Full leather pants are almost prohibitively expensive. I have been checking out some of the armored mesh pants made by Joe Rocket.

I bought the chaps for the knee protection and cooler weather riding.