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ok with gas already @ 3.55 plus a gallon here im going to be putting alot more miles on in chilly weather. looking for suggestions on pants leather over pants or textile pants. all input is valued thanks
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Chaps may look like they're for gay pirates, but they work great, and are usually cheaper than textile pants or leather pants. I will also suggest heated gear, gloves at least, then jacket or vest, pants and socks optional.

Ill give you fair notice...the pants I have are unbeatable in performance BUT they are pricey.

Heres the website:
Cycleport/Motoport

Here is a two part review I did on them:
Part 1

Ive been out in the high 30s. low 40s and had no issues with only jeans underneath. Those overpants with my heated gloves and Im a happy camper.

Thermal long-johns under your usual leg wear are pretty good. A quick cheap alternative is a pair of your mrs' tights, just don't tell anyone you're wearing them

For a different part of your body, I cut the sleeves off an old nackered leather jacket and use it as an outer vest, bit of double insulation for the chest

Back in NZ I found that good quality thermal pants under leather pants was a good way to go in the winter. The ones I have are merino 100% wool but you know how us Kiwis never like to be too far away from a sheep!!!

Well, Sir.... it should be warming up soon, as it is still cold up there and will be again as well. This is what I feel works best for me. Thermal "long johns" then a thick pair of jeans with leather chaps over that. As for the upper I wear several layers starting with thermal "long johns" then T-shirt, long sleeve pull over ( preferably nice and thick), a wool scarf (with the tails pulled together and layered over my chest), and finally my leather jacket.
However you may want to try something like this instead.
http://cozywinters.com/heated-clothing/?...e%2BGear%2B2010

Thumbs up for heated gear! That and the really nice wool blend underwear that Stanfield's makes. Hey, it's made in Canada so you know works for the cold!!

I picked up some armoured Tourmaster pants, when I bought my first TBA, that I personally know will protect your hide in a laydown.
I've been wearing chaps around town (looking at adding some Diamond Gusset Kevlar Jeans or Bohn armour), but will wear the Tourmaster on longer rides.
And yes, they kept me warm & dry in winter riding weather.

I was doing ski pants over jeans, but then I got a set of Eddie Bauer snow board pants. I wear a pair of Eddie Bauer long johns with these snow board pants that are fleece lined and I am warm as toast. The best part is that these pants have regular pockets front and rear and belt loops to boot! With my heated vest and gloves, I laugh at the cold!

http://www.powersports4less.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=HH-86-471 Bought mine in 38-40 xxl and use syspenders to hold up as my normal waist is 37-38..inexpensive and tough..no side sinching of waist and no side zipper for pant leg but reasonable.Use long johns,levis' and overpants..warm and dry