Leathers...

[trevoriv]

Looking to buy my first set of 1 peice leathers on friday just looking for general advice.

Ive been told various things but im gonna be looking at leathers that are nice and tight when i try em so that they wont be massively baggy when they have given a little after a few rides.

The other thing is that im 6'4" and about 13 stone (ie tall and thin) - ive been told that alpinestar leathers may accommodate my frame better than some other brands as im finding stuff ive bought so far a little too short on the sleeves/legs

Other than that im thinking maybe made to measure lethers may be the best bet as i have a fair bit to spend.

Can anyone recommend good stores to check out in the lancashire / yorkshire area?

And as a side note can anyone recommend some good non flick chain lube? Ive been using Wurth dry chain lube for 6 months now but everytime my bike is in the garage they rollock me for not looking after my chain, dunno whether they just dont realise that its dry or whether it is actually crap.

Newbish questions ended

[Zimbo]

Made to measure will be far higher quality and a better fit than off the peg, and are often cheaper too! I can't understand why people spend over a grand on off the peg leathers when Crowtree will make you a far better set for hundreds less, that fit you properly?

[Scorpius]

Just put a deposit on some new Frank Thomas leathers. £150 for top and bottom. They fit well as well. Seems a good deal to me, or is Frank Thomas a cheap make or summin?
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[frogmella]

Avoid Alpinestars like the fucking plague mate!

I have a set of Vectors for £699 and the seam burst when I had a 30mph crash last week. I should have taken the reviews i read seriously cos they scored very low in Rides grouptest last year and we're noted for their seems bursting.

A MCN writer had a bigger crash and the seams burst on him, he rated then very highly as he said he didn't get hurt and thats all what counted.

They do look nice tho.

*edit*

Was in Hein Gerike in Leeds last week and they stock Alpinestars and Arlen Ness and quite a few others.

[Cillit-BANG]

They should be tight. Standing upright they should be digging in at your crotch, sat on the bike they will be fine.

Take with you all your riding gear and preferably go on your bike so you can sit on it in them.

If your thinking of a back proector, get it before you buy your leathers to make sure they fit over it.

I'd definately consider made to measure suits if you've got the cash.

Fit is Everything.

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[frogmella]

[ram_doom]

[Flip]

Yeah - but surely there are meant to withstand more than one crash? This isn't a helmet were talking about. The stiches went. Poor craftmanship, surely?

[Scorpius]

[frogmella]

They're quite repairable, the seams went in two places. I was riding pillion so wouldn't be covered by my insurance. The lad who was riding is only 3rd party but offered to pay for the repairs. Didn't really want to take him up on it tho.

Anyway, don't want to derail the thread. The moral of the story is some 120quid leathers of a market stall are better than Alpinestars!

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[Ste]

As a passenger you're covered under the drivers insurance as a third party.

[Simple]

got a friend whos very very tall he wears Alpine stars, here is a picture of him on another friends CBR400, they are the only leathers he can get off the peg to fit him
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[ram_doom]

[Simple]

I think he's 6ft 11 could be taller, he is truly huge,

I'm 5ft 4 and feel like a midget next to him, ho often rests his elbow on my head
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[trevoriv]

Think im gonna pop up to lancaster to frank shepherd to see what they have got on offer, they also do custom suits via Scott leathers.

Then its probably off to leeds to see what j and s have and then i think there is a heine gericke accross the road as well

looks like the weather is gonna be ace for my run as well

[trevoriv]

Ended up gettin these from j and s in leeds, a little short on the leg but easily covered by my boots so im a happy chappy - ended up practically doing coast to coast and back in one very nice afternoon

after about 300 miles in the leathers ive got no complaints other than my sidi boots dont match em and my arse keeps slipping all over my seat now :/

[senna_f4]

[Dom_]

I paid £50 for some 2nd hand rst leathers off wave2k, had a 130mph crash in them and they didn't wear all the way through, top leathers.

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