Looking for women's leathers

Windinherhair · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Mar 2015 Karma :

Hi folks.
I'm new here. Hubby isn't long back into biking and I'm looking to get geared up for riding pillion.
Basically, I'm looking a pair of leather trousers to wear in the better weather. I have a decent pair of winter armoured textile trousers already.
In the leathers I'm looking for the hip armour, in addition to the knee. I'd also like the leg to be a bit longer. I tried on a Frank Thomas pair at the weekend, and the legs were way too short. I'm 5'8".
Can anyone recommend good fitting leathers for women? Are the more expensive brands worth the extra money?
Any advice/recommendations would be much appreciated! Thumbs Up

grr666 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

Look on EBAY.
Loads of second hand bargains on there.
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Pol Anorl · Banned Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Karma :

try gumtree
loads of bargains on there
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Another Weegie member? Breeding like rabbits.

Yup, J&S on Great Western Road, or the big warehouse in Hamilton.

Also worth trying:
https://www.bikes-on-parade.auctivacommerce.com/

https://www.firecrestmoto.co.uk/

I'd give West Coast Harley Davidson a miss as they appear to mostly sell t-shirts and baseball hats.
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Mudshark · Nearly there... Joined: 19 May 2014 Karma :

was in J&S GWR last week, very little in the way of leather jeans, left empty handed.
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ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

Sportsbikeshop will let you order stuff and return it with little to no hassle - they have a filter for women / unisex ...

but you probably can't beat going and trying stuff on.
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Moo. · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Karma :

Could try a Triumph store? They do women's motorcycle clothing too
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What about Girls Bike 2 (if it is still going)?

My missus used to go there and rated it.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Lets get the following over and done with:

The sizing on motorcycle leathers is largely meaningless except to compare leathers of the same make and style (so if the 10 doesn't fit, try the 12 kind of thing).

As such, buy the leathers which fit you, not the ones that are too small "but I'm NOT wearing a size 16 *Stamps foot, pouts*".

Buying leathers which are too small because of the size printed on the lable will result in you being cold because it'll restrict the blood flow to your extremities and you wont be able to get any extra warm clothes on underneath.

So remember, your leathers are for protection and warmth, nobody can see the size label.

The following announcement was brought to you by someone who has a wife and a copboard containing at least two bike jackets she can only get on with a vest under it and still needs help doing up the zip.
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Ed Case · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Mar 2009 Karma :

Key-in 'Bikers Paradise' Windinherhair, they could well do just what you're looking for and at a realistic price. I've used their stuff for years.

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Windinherhair · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Mar 2015 Karma :

Thanks for your (sometimes insane Wink

) replies folks.
I'm still searching for a pair with good reviews and from an online seller who does free returns-that way I can try them on at home.
With leather, is it good to buy a pair that fits quite neat? I'm guessing it stretches/breaks in?

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

Leathers you want to be as snug as possible to keep the armour in place in the event of an off. They will loosen up a little over time but essentially you need them to be like a second skin to you.

The first time I rode in my new set they gave me bruises around my shoulders and the back of my knees which is perhaps a little extreme but they have become a little looser. The armour still stays in the right place though.
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Windinherhair · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Mar 2015 Karma :

Well, I am well pleased with what I bought.
Hardly worn (2 or 3 times) Rev'it leathers.
The ladies Marryl 2 trousers and Raven jacket.
Managed to get them for £200 all in! The usual price is £520, so I am well pleased. They arrived yesterday and are like new! I am loving the fit too.
Thanks for all the help Wink