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Posted by John Hopkins
- September 27, 2013, 08:43:17 AMIf I have this right, the bike chaps just slip over the crash bars and help to keep you warm..they look like a good idea, they don't seem to sell them here but I reckon I could make some out of an old leather coat and clean them up with some leather shoe dye..
John.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 27, 2013, 08:25:37 AMSee Mr. GB he is not that slow so I win you owe me $10.00........lol
DC
If you can not find any let me know and I can get them at Canadian Tire for a decent price and then ship them to you. I have 2 pairs always, one pair is packed in the storage area of the bike and one pair in my travel pack, well worth the money.
Posted by Troll
- September 27, 2013, 08:22:26 AMAfter I set the initial fit up, adjusting the straps, etc, it takes about a minute a side to put them on. Slide right on and then fastex buckles, top and bottom.
Posted by DC
- September 27, 2013, 07:30:55 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 26, 2013, 13:22:18 PMI'll have to try those out. I wonder if Wally World sells them.DC a trick to beat the cold, neoprene fishing gloves for ice fishing, hands stay toasty warm and dry to boot.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 27, 2013, 06:38:14 AMQuoteWow are you saying that Troll is an old man and takes a long time to get things done? He is not from 0hi0 he could have them out and on in less then 4 mins, I have $10.00 on that one for Troll.What do those take to put on? 10 minutes?
Posted by jmbo
- September 26, 2013, 21:42:57 PMNice 2-tone Jmbo. I love 2-tone... Have you said before- how is the word "Drifter" done in the emblem. If I remember, you started with repro Enfield badges, right?? Is the "Drifter" CNC'd out of brass or something? Can't tell from your pic.
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Yes it's a CNC brass insert into a '50's Enfield rebop emblem
Posted by jmbo
- September 26, 2013, 21:40:12 PMHere's a photo on my bike to the "chaps" on as well as my clear acrylic lower deflectors. Make for a nice ride in cool weather. The chaps go on it less than two minutes. (Sorry about all of the bugs - These days if its nice enough to clean the bike it is nice enough to ride.)
Posted by greenbarn
- September 26, 2013, 20:46:08 PMQuote from: Troll on September 26, 2013, 20:34:58 PMHere's a shot of my bike with the ears on...back in the cold, wet spring....Just so you know what they look like.
What do those take to put on? 10 minutes?
Quote from: jmbo on September 26, 2013, 19:58:06 PMNice 2-tone Jmbo. I love 2-tone... Have you said before- how is the word "Drifter" done in the emblem. If I remember, you started with repro Enfield badges, right?? Is the "Drifter" CNC'd out of brass or something? Can't tell from your pic.Here's the color scheme I'm going for. As far a tank badge I am going with a modified Royal Enfield cast brass emblem.
Posted by Troll
- September 26, 2013, 20:34:58 PMHere's a shot of my bike with the ears on...back in the cold, wet spring....Just so you know what they look like.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 26, 2013, 20:06:30 PMYes Troll how could I go wrong......
jmbo nice looking colour ideas and should look really nice.
Posted by jmbo
- September 26, 2013, 19:58:06 PMQuote from: greenbarn on September 25, 2013, 21:03:07 PMWhat's your color scheme going to look like Jmbo? And which tank emblems did you decide on?
Here's the color scheme I'm going for. As far a tank badge I am going with a modified Royal Enfield cast brass emblem.
Posted by jmbo
- September 26, 2013, 19:33:14 PMQuote from: John Hopkins on September 26, 2013, 13:14:50 PMUnfortunately chaps are something the gay comunity have taken over so even though the would be a good idea, there is no way I would wear them.. You may, if you wish, call me predudiced, but....
Bike chaps John also known as engine guard soft lowers chaps or "elephant ears". They really help when the weather turns. As far as the other "chaps", i tried a pair on. I didn't look gay. I just looked stupid. Pass.
Posted by Washbrook
- September 26, 2013, 18:14:55 PMEngine bar chaps work well to protect your lower leg from wind, water and other small bits of crap off the road. NB they are not armour but do help.
Posted by Drift1
- September 26, 2013, 17:20:05 PMIt's been pretty nice here in NY for riding the last couple of weeks . I'm still putting on 156 miles at least , to work and back ! Mornings are a cool refreshing 50 * but it sure feels great for the ride home in the evening ! Like most of my drifter riders I'm trying to get ALL the riding I can in before storing the bike away here in October .
Posted by Troll
- September 26, 2013, 15:22:27 PMThey're Canadian made, how can you go wrong?