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ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #15 - 10/19/10 at 17:56:18 I was thinking of a gaiter but a cheaper way to go would be to sew a couple strips of vercro to a piece of leather and wrap it around you leg. Same thing just cheaper. AL
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Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #16 - 10/19/10 at 20:24:52 How about one of those ipod holders for joggers, must be one that wpould fit an ankle. As a bonus, if the size were right you could carry your EZ Pass transponder in the pouch.
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Reply #17 - 10/20/10 at 01:05:59

Chaps take less time to put on then your boots. Keeps the road dirt off your clean work pants as well as keeping them from burning. Their nice when some soccer mom on her cell in a mini van cuts you off as well.
Putting a set of gaiters or puttees on from the army surplus store will take about the same time and offer a lot less protection.
Means you can leave the thermals off your legs during the ride as well when it gets really nippy. Wink

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Reply #18 - 10/20/10 at 02:18:45

EJID wrote on 10/19/10 at 06:50:49:

I wish it was money burning a hole in my pants, but instead it's my exhaust! Just this morning I had to stop and get gas on my way to work and as I put the bike on the kickstand I smelled something funny Huh

looked down and my pants were melting to the exhaust Shocked

This is not the first time either...

What do some of you guys do to avoid this? I have what you would call a job that requires me to at least wear slacks and a polo shirt, if not a shirt and tie everyday. I would gladly wear Levis everyday while riding, but the boss would likely frown upon that.

Any suggestions?

Hi EJID, all suggestions (except header wrap) seem good to me.

I don't like header wrap per se, it's a primciple of mine.

Do you, by chance, have extra length forward controls fitted?
Because my foot controls are standard, and I've been riding in my uniform or civilian attire for 5 years now, and never ever had an issue.
So, it's either forward controls or flappy trousers (bell bottoms?)

You could go '60s fashion and wear narrow tube-bottom trousers.

One cheap and dependable solution is the ankle clip as sold in BiCYCLE stores (to keep trousers frmo getting caught in the chain and sprocket), mine glow in the dark !!!
Good visibility at night !!!

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FlybysBlvd Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 82 Columbus, OH Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #19 - 10/20/10 at 05:56:30 http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/extras/cruiser+accessories/fieldsheer_burn... Got one of these and it works very well - just have to find them, they are out of stock at motorcycle closeouts. C
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Reply #20 - 10/20/10 at 08:08:01

mpescatori wrote on 10/20/10 at 02:18:45:

Hi EJID, all suggestions (except header wrap) seem good to me.

I don't like header wrap per se, it's a primciple of mine.

Do you, by chance, have extra length forward controls fitted?
Because my foot controls are standard, and I've been riding in my uniform or civilian attire for 5 years now, and never ever had an issue.
So, it's either forward controls or flappy trousers (bell bottoms?)

You could go '60s fashion and wear narrow tube-bottom trousers.

One cheap and dependable solution is the ankle clip as sold in BiCYCLE stores (to keep trousers frmo getting caught in the chain and sprocket), mine glow in the dark !!!
Good visibility at night !!!

I too, do not particularly like the header wrap (just doesn't suit my style)

I don't have forward controls, and I would say the pants I wear aren't exactly bell bottoms, but they are somewhat loose/baggy.

I thought about the ankle clip/strap things as well, and think that would probably work best for most of my short jaunt riding that I do.

When I get around to being able to ride more frequently for extended distances, I will entertain the idea of full leather chaps. (currently I have had the bike only about 14 months and have only put on about 1,200 miles)

Fly - the gaiters that you posted would be ideal. I will keep an eye out for those as well.

Thanks for everyone's advice/ideas. (but I'm NOT wearing a KILT!!!) Shocked

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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #21 - 10/21/10 at 11:48:25 All you need is a set of pants clips designed for bicyclists. You can get them for under $4 but these have the advantage of giving you some style (or making you look dorky as all get out, depending on your point of view). http://www.conranusa.com/productdetails.aspx?cid=Under25&language=en-US&pid=1...
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Re: Burning...
Reply #22 - 10/21/10 at 11:59:05

jef.savage wrote on 10/21/10 at 11:48:25:

All you need is a set of pants clips designed for bicyclists. You can get them for under $4 but these have the advantage of giving you some style (or making you look dorky as all get out, depending on your point of view).
http://www.conranusa.com/productdetails.aspx?cid=Under25&language=en-US&pid=1...

Agree, those have to be some of the dorkiest looking things I have ever seen Cheesy

But seriously, I just need to stop and pickup a set of the cheepo bike ones from wallyworld or something. Thanks again everyone.

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Reply #23 - 10/21/10 at 12:29:18

Another idea is a slap bracelet: http://www.amazon.com/12-animal-print-slap-bracelets/dp/B0001ZJ7NK/ref=sr_1_1...

Can probably find them at walmart for cheap too. You can find them in black that is unless you like the animal print... its a simple piece of spring steel that wraps around your wrist but could also wrap around your leg, just a thought.

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PS no I dont play with bracelets... Roll Eyes

my daughter does lol

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Reply #25 - 10/22/10 at 05:58:05

Check the horse and feed supply stores (online and in town) for gaiters and chaps - they are often less expensive there than from MC dealers, and if you have a local store you may find a re-sale section where gently used equipment is availble.
I got a super nice pair of Ariat boots for $20 that way! (retail $250)

Half gaiters in all sorts of colors, styles and materials (I'm holding out for a pink pair!)

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #26 - 10/22/10 at 06:12:17 You guys must be holding your legs tight to the cycle,I've never burned any pants legs.
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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #27 - 10/22/10 at 13:28:55 or you could just wrap your leg with header wrap, thus avoiding the whole pipe bluing issue altogether.
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Reply #28 - 10/22/10 at 17:48:53

Actually, I haven't burned any trousers legs. But I have burned the leg of my Frogg Toggs and the leg of my snowmobile suit on the exhaust of the S40. Seems to happen when I have gotten off the bike and am standing on the right (starboard) side either fuelling the bike or doing something else that requires me to stand close to it. Both cases I burned the outside of the left leg.

However, I have burned my right boot heel against the pipe, just aft of the front heat shield, while riding.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28376 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Burning... Reply #29 - 10/22/10 at 22:59:39 I have a wicked good burn on my left shoulder from an exhaust pipe... ... but my pants are fine,... can't imagine how you'd burn your pants......
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