leather suit from ebay

[stranger12]

Hi All,

I want to get leather jacket so can do track days as most places need full leather before letting you in .

I have had a look at what to buy and so far understand that leather jacket should have back, shoulder and elbow ce approved protectors

For trouser it should have knee and hips ce protector

next they should be removable but i am not sure about what the thickness should be ?
for instance this one on ebay is 1.2mm cowhide leather, and also seen 1.3 leather etc for around £170 for the suit(jacket and trouser)

Are they any good ? I am not a racer but use it for trackdays and want it to be safe not just cheap

in another word how much should I expect to pay for a good leather suit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DYNAMIC-BLUE-MENS-CE-ARMOURS-2-PIECE-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-SUIT-/190836469209?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Leathers_Suits&hash=item2c6ebd6dd9



or this which is 1.4mm but less armors

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-Piece-Two-Piece-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Track-day-Leather-Racing-Race-Suit-1-4m-/281104179132?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Leathers_Suits&var=&hash=item41731d5fbc
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[Vincent]

For that sort of money you could get a good quality used set. There a quite a few on eBay and some of them look as if they're never been used. A word of warning though, sizes vary so it's a good idea to try before buying where possible. It's not just about the thickness of the leather either, if the stitching is rubbish, they'll just come apart.
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[chris-red]

You'd be better off going for a second hand branded suit IMO, look locally then you can always go and try it on. The quality of the non name gear is every hit and miss.

That said I have a 'Alpine Wear' leather jacket it's plan black and cost me £35 second hand on ebay. Hands down the best leather jacket I have ever owned. It fits be perfectly and has been crashed in a few times and still is tip top. I've been wearing it 6 years now, I wear it more than any other jacket and it was the cheapest by far.
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[Pie-Roe]

Get a second hand set from a well known brand. Those generic ones might be fine, but I've never seen anyone wearing them. If you are just getting it for trackdays and nothing else, consider a one piece, as zips are one thing that can get fucked up on leathers fairly easily.

Sizing can be different, but if they don't list it, ask them what their size and weight is.
I buy all my leather suits second hand, as fuck paying 400+ for something I can get for 50 quid.

Example: I bought these two sets in the last week.

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[stranger12]

you see I rather get a set and be new.


finding a match used etc is not as easy. Very valid point about the stitching .

What is the cost of a branded leather and what are the brands so can try and find something like that maybe separate
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[garth]

Go try on new sets, find what fits, buy second hand.

I got £800's worth of Berik top of the range suit for less than half price and it had been worn about once.

I've then crashed every single time I've worn it, about six or seven times so far, and it's still ok.

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[Sako]

You'll pay sweetly for new, I was around £800 for my last set of Held leathers, if you have a small budget you will just end up with cheap shit buying new...under £500 budget I'd be looking at second hand.

[garth]

[stranger12]

it sound like falling off a bike does not do any harm or cause injuries as it is happening to garth every weekend.

At what speed ? and are you fully protected using the gear etc ?

I always thought if you fall of a bike at 100 miles or so while cornering etc that is your end
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[YZFR1-Dave]

I am selling a set of size 48 dainese leathers in red, white and black for £175 if you change your mind
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[garth]

[barrkel]

[JP7]

I bought a set of slightly used leathers off eBay a few months ago, for about a third of their original price.

I'm very pleased with them, to the point where I wouldn't really go for any new ones.

I'd sooner go for slightly used ones by a tried and trusted brand.

[Pol Anorl]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Frank-Thomas-2-Piece-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Leathers-/271238921518?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Leathers_Suits&hash=item3f27197d2e

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[Al]

If you buy 2 piece leathers make sure they zip together all the way around, often they will just have a little bit that zips together at the back which is no good for track riding.
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[Seb]

Definitely have a look around, I got a hand made BKS GP suit for less than 200 quid. Far better quality than anything else I've seen for twice that money.
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[-Matt-]

I'd look at either some second hand ebay stuff or a new RST kit - both should be cheaper than the one you linked to.

Also check the trousers when buying - many don't have hip armour, or even pockets to insert hip protection into, only the knees.

Same regards to particularly the back protectors - make sure its CE approved.

Many list the items as for example 'CE approved elbow and shoulder armour, and back protector'. At first glance that reads like its a CE approved back protector - but when it arrives you may find some shabby foam shit...

[stranger12]

so I understand RST ,Dainese and Frank Thomas are good brands
actually there is Frank Thomas jacket for around £60 brand new on ebay .

Just curious to know, why should 2 peice jacket have zip all the way around? I guess if open the jacket may move from side to side or obstruct you while riding ?
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[Seb]

To stop it tearing in half as you slide along on your arse

Plenty of good quality brands to look out for many of which are actually better than the fashionable Astars/Dainese stuff which most look at first. Looking outside of the main known brands will get you the best deals.
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[Vincent]

If you look for a good used set on eBay, here's some advice:-
Take your time, good sets don't turn up everyday but nearly.
If you can try on first, that's a bonus.
If you can collect, you'll save on post and some sellers will even let you try on first. If so, and they don't fit, offer what the seller has lost, ie; sellers fees. I've found that if they're good quality but don't fit, you can easily get your money back.
Look in 3 categories; "Motorcycle clothes - Jackets", Motorcycle Clothing "Leathers", and even "Mens Clothing" and search "Motorcycle" or "bike".
If not in the description, check that all the zips are working and there's no damage.
Private sales are quite often, (but not always), better than trade.
Make sure it's the right gender, personaly, I don't believe the "unisex" description. Womens tops usually have narrower shoulders and a wider waist.

Look on Gumtree too.
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[Vincent]

Frank Thomas are "OK" but not amongst the top brands.

What size are you OP? Decent looking size 40 jacket here:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belstaff-leather-motorcycle-jacket-/300936947456?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item46113d6700

Or:-
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belstaff-One-Piece-Mens-Motorcycle-Leathers-/130952375865?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Leathers_Suits&hash=item1e7d5eae39
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[MattEMulsion]

I would say that Frank Thomas gear is middle of the road at best. Don't forget they went bust for a reason!
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