Highway bar chaps

cocheese72 · 11-04-2010, 09:34 AM

Just added some from PHCustoms. I like them, going to be a big help this winter. Warmer feet and knees. I think they could use one or two more straps where it runs along the engine frame, but it holds up well to the winds at 60mph.

recumbentbob · 11-04-2010, 10:07 AM

That is why I bought the Airlite chaps last year they are one piece. Work great.

classic1 · 11-04-2010, 11:27 AM

I have the Airlite chaps also, and they work great.

cocheese72 · 11-04-2010, 11:36 AM

Yeah those are nice, but these ran me only $50. Quality is good.

11-04-2010, 01:25 PM

On a serious budget, so I'll be buying the PHCustoms as well. $58.50 with shipping. Just haven't sat down long enough to click the buttons.

dogdoc · 11-04-2010, 01:42 PM

Ive had the Airlites for a few yrs and they are working very well. Good quality but pricey at $90+ depending on pockets, etc.

macmac · 11-04-2010, 02:25 PM

If you have noted MPG's with any detail, you may find these bar covers get you a little bit more. It seems I do. It doesn't look like it makes any sence, but I believe go gain a little with them on.

**cnc** · 11-04-2010, 03:49 PM

Another bonus is added rain protection. My boots and lower legs stay completely dry in most wet weather riding conditions.

macmac · 11-04-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Another bonus is added rain protection. My boots and lower legs stay completely dry in most wet weather riding conditions.

That is true enough. A few weeks back I went with Hween (Gwyn) to get a ice cream over on the far side of the Kanc. We were caught in a little rain on te way back, and when I pulled in behind other roders at the top for a smoke i was far drier than all of them.

They made comment on that

carolinakid1 · 11-04-2010, 05:48 PM

Got the Airlites as a Christmas gift from daughter and her boyfriend last year. Put 'em on your Christmas list.

dandantmm · 11-04-2010, 07:21 PM

Another vote here for the Airlites. I had Desert Dogs on my 02 and they let too much air in at the frame rails. The Airlites one piece design are easy to put on, block the most wind, and come with a nice holder to put them in that fits in the bottom of your saddlebag nicely.

dakota7557 · 11-04-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

That is why I bought the Airlite chaps last year they are one piece. Work great.

I did the same and have mine on all year round...

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-04-2010, 11:47 PM

I have got to get some so I can cut down on the winter winds when I ride in December, January, February and March. April should be warmed up enough to ride without them.

Mac I can't see how they could cause an increase in MPG's. I'm with you in it doesn't make sense. Maybe they do, just don't figure.

recumbentbob · 11-05-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

I have got to get some so I can cut down on the winter winds when I ride in December, January, February and March. April should be warmed up enough to ride without them.

Mac I can't see how they could cause an increase in MPG's. I'm with you in it doesn't make sense. Maybe they do, just don't figure.

I have the airlite chaps, this is my second season using them.
They have NOT increased my MPG it is the same.
Bob

roox · 11-05-2010, 08:54 AM

+1 on the airlites. I have not noticed an improvement on gas mileage though. If it is slight I probably would not notice it anyway because my mileage varies too much from tank to tank. I had it in for service about a month ago and they adjusted the idle up and I am definitely noticing the increase in fuel consumption now.

11-04-2010, 09:34 AM	#1
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Highway bar chaps Just added some from PHCustoms. I like them, going to be a big help this winter. Warmer feet and knees. I think they could use one or two more straps where it runs along the engine frame, but it holds up well to the winds at 60mph. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-04-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Highway bar chaps That is why I bought the Airlite chaps last year they are one piece. Work great. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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11-04-2010, 11:27 AM	#3
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Highway bar chaps I have the Airlite chaps also, and they work great.
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11-04-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	Highway bar chaps Yeah those are nice, but these ran me only $50. Quality is good. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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11-04-2010, 01:25 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Highway bar chaps On a serious budget, so I'll be buying the PHCustoms as well. $58.50 with shipping. Just haven't sat down long enough to click the buttons. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-04-2010, 01:42 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Highway bar chaps Ive had the Airlites for a few yrs and they are working very well. Good quality but pricey at $90+ depending on pockets, etc.
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11-04-2010, 02:25 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Highway bar chaps If you have noted MPG's with any detail, you may find these bar covers get you a little bit more. It seems I do. It doesn't look like it makes any sence, but I believe go gain a little with them on. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-04-2010, 03:49 PM	#8
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Highway bar chaps Another bonus is added rain protection. My boots and lower legs stay completely dry in most wet weather riding conditions. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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11-04-2010, 05:48 PM	#10
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Highway bar chaps Got the Airlites as a Christmas gift from daughter and her boyfriend last year. Put 'em on your Christmas list. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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11-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#11
dandantmm Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 235	Highway bar chaps Another vote here for the Airlites. I had Desert Dogs on my 02 and they let too much air in at the frame rails. The Airlites one piece design are easy to put on, block the most wind, and come with a nice holder to put them in that fits in the bottom of your saddlebag nicely.
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11-04-2010, 11:47 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Highway bar chaps I have got to get some so I can cut down on the winter winds when I ride in December, January, February and March. April should be warmed up enough to ride without them. Mac I can't see how they could cause an increase in MPG's. I'm with you in it doesn't make sense. Maybe they do, just don't figure. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-05-2010, 08:54 AM	#15
roox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 152	Highway bar chaps +1 on the airlites. I have not noticed an improvement on gas mileage though. If it is slight I probably would not notice it anyway because my mileage varies too much from tank to tank. I had it in for service about a month ago and they adjusted the idle up and I am definitely noticing the increase in fuel consumption now. __________________ Wayne 2011 FLHTK
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