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Title: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 01, 2015, 03:51:13 PM

I'm here in France, in Paris, and in love with every K and R bike here -- as well as every bike we can't get in the USA -- and I am also in love with getting a Winter apron for my legs like everyone has here in France.

I have a 1995 K1100LT and really need to get one by Autumn of this year so I can be ready for l'hiver. Anyone know of any? I can't find any and I want just one. I already have the very last set of Hippo Hands every to be made by  le World Vintage Motorcycle Sales Co. and now I want to add a body muff, a moto apron -- what every single 650cc scooter has here en France à Paris.

And a really nice one, too.

I have even see officially-sanctioned BMW Motorrad aprons on an R bike here.

Any advice. I would even be willing to comission one -- maybe someone who makes bespoke tanks bags can take on the challenge?

Merci beaucoup à l'avance.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: F14CRAZY on April 01, 2015, 03:57:11 PM

I had to Google that one...wonder if all that f-ing heat running off of a K could be put to good use...

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: Elipten on April 01, 2015, 08:04:34 PM

Post a picture to gI've us a fighting chance

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 01, 2015, 09:09:43 PM

I'm kinda wondering how they are better than a rain suit.  Look like they could be a PIA in stop and go traffic when you are putting your feet up and down from the pegs.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 03, 2015, 03:03:10 PM

Here's a photo of one (http://www.speedup.it/items/oj/accessori-moto/coprigambe/jpg/coprigambe_pro-moto_900x900.jpg)

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 03, 2015, 03:06:21 PM

Here's another one:
(http://www.bagster.com/photosshowroom/1222178816TABLIER-MOTO-zoom3.jpg)

And here:
(http://www.bagster.com/photosshowroom/1222178795TABMOTO-zoom2.jpg)

And finally (by Bagster)
(http://www.bagster.com/photosshowroom/1222348438TABMOTO-zoom4.jpg)

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: johnny on April 03, 2015, 03:59:57 PM

called whackchaps... as seen near elementary schools at recess... they sell them at pedophile.com... 

j o

Title: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: Elipten on April 03, 2015, 11:22:59 PM

Oh god, best laugh I've had in some time. Thanks Johnny!

I'd have to try, but I have my doubts about it.

I'm leaning to heated vest and chaps as a better solution.  But I find the K75 RT to be plenty warm, and keeps the clothes clean and dry.  Just cooks the rider at above 80 F.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: Chaos on April 04, 2015, 12:20:33 AM

They come up on Ural forum, usually called lap robes, people seem to like them, cumbersome looking things

Here's 3 possible sources


http://www.langlitz.com/products/

http://www.potomaccanvas.com/police.html

http://www.bagster.com/en/tabliers-et-manchons.php

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on April 04, 2015, 09:01:32 AM

Yeah, but what do they do that a rain suit won't do?  I don't get it.  And yes, they do look clumsy, especially in stop and go traffic.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 06, 2015, 07:19:01 AM

I ride all winter long. City riding. I have hippo hands. Might be great to have something that could keep me out of a snowmobile suit and in just my Aerostich and jeans when I pop around the city. I'll give it a go this coming Washington, DC, winter (not too bad) and give you a report.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 06, 2015, 07:31:27 AM

Honestly, I'll either get mocked or start a new trend.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 06, 2015, 07:32:58 AM

Plus, I like that it covers the bike and seat while I'm not on the bike to prevent water and snow from even pooling on it. I love that I might be able to spend my money here in Virginia, too.

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: ICBMW on April 06, 2015, 07:33:36 AM

(Thanks, Chaos)

Title: Re: Winter Riding Aprons?
Post by: johnny on October 03, 2015, 06:11:27 PM

greetings icbmw...

what did you getts for winter riding...

j o