Leathers

[MattHirst]

Hi guys (and girls)

I currently wear textiles (well a frank thomas jacket and jeans ) but my jacket is fairly uncomfortable.

I have a set of leathers (well did) for going pillion on my old mans bike but i have grown out of them.

So here is my question, i am looking at a leather jacket, not to expensive. My limit is about £150 (not very much i know but i can't really afford much more and i aint doing super sonic speeds like some of you guys)

Also, are leather trousers essential, or will jeans be ok? If they are a must have, do you have any recommendations?

I have been having a quick browse and buying a matching pair of leathers (ie a 2 piece) seem A LOT more expensive than buying a jacket and jacket separate (i know they won't match)

So, what are you opinions?

Thanks in advance
Matt

[0ddball]

Why not get a set of 2nd hand leathers off ebay. I didn't like the idea of wearing someone elses sweated in stuff but there sre some good deals to be had. Many have only been worn a couple of times so are pretty much as new.

£150 would get you a set that origionally cost around £3-400.

[andrea]

hi matt

I wear 1 piece leathers, but my next set will be 2 piece leathers (for practical reasons). I personally wouldn't wear jeans as i kinda like my legs the way they are, although i know a lot of people that do wear jeans and a leather jacket. If you like wearing jeans then you can now buy some biking reinforced jeans for when you can't be bothered with full gear. Here is the link https://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/joe-rocket-steel-sliders-jeans.htm

HTH

EDIT: My friend just bought brand new jacket £45 from ebay and it isn't half bad, try there

[MattHirst]

Thanks guys

I'll take a look on ebay at leathers.

Andrea, if i'm going to get some motorcycle dedicated trousers then i think i'll go for some leathers but them jeans don't look bad.

Matt

[slimjim04]

wouldnt suggest getting leathers off of Ebay, i did that a few times and ended up with leathers that was either too small or too big and diddnt fit. the amount of money i had spent on ebay i could of bought a pair from a shop or online and had the choice to send them back for a different size which i ended up doing anyway, so it sorta cost me that bit extra off of ebay. if your looking to buy a fairly cheap set of leathers i would suggest looking here https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/
was very helpful accomadating of my needs...

hope my 2 pence worth helps out
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[MattHirst]

Bloody hell slimjim, thanks a lot!

That site is dirt cheap (130 for a 2 piece )

As i said, i won't be going crazy speeds so a £600 alpine or dainese or what ever won't be nessecary.

Thanks
Matt

[LustyLew]

Have you looked at RST?

I have always had their stuff and never had a problem with it. May not quite be up there with Alpine*'s ad Dianese but it's not bad for the price.

I currently have this, its a leather/textile mix, which means it's not so bad in the summer for heat and in the wet it offers a bit more water protection.

Not bad for £100. Bottoms are similar but just black.
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[colin1]

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[colin1]

the trick is to try on ones of the brand you are buying off ebay, not ones of a different brand
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[kevuk]

hi might be worth you trying these people.
https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/index.html

they do lots of reasonable gear at pretty good prices.
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[Itchy]

go to Hein Gerickie , they have stuff like £120ish which is good stuff , combine that with an offer say the last expired buy one get another 50% off , pather jacket+trousers would be £180, not too bad.
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[BorderHooner]

only buy on ebay if you go and try on the gear at a local shop, and know the size and design fits you.
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