How to Buy Leather Vests and Chaps for Motorcyclists
Although leather vests aren't a necessity for motorcyclists, many motorcyclists choose to wear them for style or decoration purposes. Leather chaps (or pants), on the other hand, protect your lower body in the event of an accident.
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Things You'll Need
- Leather Jackets
- Motorcycle Clothing
- Motorcycle Gloves
- Motorcycle Jacket
- Motorcycle Pants
- Motorcycle Magazines
- Motorcycles
- Federally Approved Motorcycle Helmets
Instructions
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Scan the yellow pages, motorcycle magazines and the Internet for leather accessory stores in your area and choose the one with the most reasonable prices.
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Keep in mind that you can pay as little as $19 for an average vest, while high-quality, porous leather vests can cost $200 and up.
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Prepare to shell out $79 to $250 for leather chaps or pants. They are pricey, but chaps are easy to tailor for a perfect fit, and many leather shops will do so for free.
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Ask for quality, porous leather or "unsealed" leather, which means that the leather will breathe.
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