Kit for the more "generously proportioned" gentlem

[Tierbirdy]

Basically, where do fatties get their kit from? I cant be the only fatty here, yet every shop I go to I struggle to find something that fits. Are there any brands that come up larger than others? For instance my last jacket was an RST and an XL fitted me fine... I bought a new RST jacket and to get it to fit I had to buy a 4XL Trousers are an even worse story, it seems NOWHERE stocks above a 40" waist, I can just about squeeze into that but Id prefer a 42 if possible or even a 44 for a bit more comfort... as for leathers, just impossible, Ive been to countless shops and nowhere has any leathers that fit, theyre all built for skinny beanpoles on their superbikes The only places that seem to accomodate fatties are places like Harley dealers where you can pay a billion pounds for a XXXXXXXL midlife crisis/hells angels/Village People Blue Oyster leather vest and ass-less chaps because apparently fatties only ride choppers.

Yes yes I know, lose weight blah blah blah Im getting there slowly, but Im not gonna lie - a cheeseburger and night in playing xbox is a lot more fun than a carrot and a 5 mile jog and in the mean time Id like to get some better protection than my cheap eBay job kevlar jeans.

[sabian92]

If you want to eat burgers and shit and lose weight consider going on keto - it's high fat, low carb. It's really good, I know people who've lost a shitload of weight on it. I'm talking 20+ stone. I've had success with it too. The point of it is is that you can eat the meat but not the bread etc. Likewise, steak and chips is a no go unless you change the chips.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketogenic_diet

Sorry, I know this has fuck all to do with bikes but still

[Andy S]

[Skudd]

J&S do a fair range for us who are actually MAN sized and not just boys who want to be men.

Alpinestar do jackets up to an 9XL (jacamo size 4xl)

Ebay do some good sizes, got a jacket 13xl(Jacamo 5xl) Same with pants and leggings.

These have a good range too

https://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/shop/motorcycle_clothing/mens_leather_trousers/jts.html
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[dydey90]

[sabian92]

[Skudd]

This thread isn't about diets........ you skinny shits have loads of them to wank over and feel superior about yourselves over.

This thread is about getting clothing that isn't for skinny piss shites, but thos of us who are larger.
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[Ste]

Where's worldsbiggestdan when you need him?

[bugeye_bob]

why worry about leathers, your current diet will kill you quicker then a bike accident lol

[dydey90]

[_Iain_]

Too far away from me,

Find your local Richa dealer.

I've special ordered stuff in that fitted a large guy who was 7ft tall. They run up to 12xl in certain ranges.

With regards to the leathers front, a freind of mine comes up around a 38-40" waist and we got him kitted out in a decent two piece suit. There's a few options with more stretch panels so you can get a pretty good fit. Honestly though, Richa will do you a 10xl jacket for £130 - its the most affordable option by far and their gear is exeptionally good.

Failing that I have a 6xl one piece that I'm unlikely to use for quite some time if you were interested in used gear? I'm 6ft3 & was 20 stone last time I wore it and was still a little too big if I'm honest.
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[doggone]

I notice a lot of bike cops seem... generously proportioned.
Probably they get stuff custom made?

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[doggone]

[talkToTheHat]

Try Scott Leathers, https://www.scottleathers.co.uk/ they make emergency services gear, race gear and will do made to measure if their off the peg kit doesn't fit.
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[Northern Monkey]

Another vote for Scott leathers. Used by the generously proportion polo
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[karoshi]

was going to mention JTS Bikers Clothing as well, I've been using one of their 8xl jackets for 6 years..

yes that's 8xl, I had a 60inch chest at my heaviest - waddle on my tubby brother
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[mailee]

Well it's just as bad at the other end of the scale! I am a skinny and I mean skinny bu**er. 28" waist and 34" chest! Trying to get a pair of trousers is a nightmare for me as most of them start at 30" waist. the pair of leathers I am wearing are ladies. I know what you will say, eat more, but I do eat like a horse, in fact my mate who is 'normal' swears I have hollow legs.

[mattyfattyboo...]

Yup I've kitted myself out with JTS Biker clothing gear too. I'm new to riding so had nothing, am trying to lose some weight so didnt want to spank £££££ on kit that will hopefully be too big in a years time. I got a jacket (about 6xl) for £99, trousers that are 48" waist for £110 but when zipped up the connecting zip bit broke. My issue is that I wear my trousers under my belly so went back and bought some trousers with braces for £120 I think.

Quality is reasonable, it's not amazing but good value for the money. Once I'm slimmer I'll splash out on some nice 2 piece leathers.

[Tierbirdy]

Sounds like JTS are worth a look then

Sadly theres bugger all in the way of decent biking shops around Taunton, theres a few small shops but they rarely sell anything apart from helmets and gloves, maybe boots if youre lucky.

Im not really keen on ordering stuff online, not unless Ive already tried it on and just shopping for a better price, because I cant be bothered with the hassle of returning it if it doesnt fit.

Cheers for all the replies though, Im glad Im not the only fatty suffering!

[mattyfattyboo...]

Yeah that was the other thing, trying things on was a must for me. Luckily I was only 90 min away from them so went there to try it all on. The shop has a large warehouse above it so I could try loads on one after the other, in the end I'd gone through about 5 pairs of trousers. The women who work there are lovely too though, couldnt be more helpful!