Buying bike jacket online?

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I've found a jacket on ebay that i really like the looks of :

Ebay link

But i'd like a bit of advice on sizes first if someone can

I'm a 42" chest which i told the seller and he advised me to order the 42" jacket. So will a 42" jacket be exactly that on the chest? or do they make the 42" slightly bigger than that to be a comfort fit ?
Obviously if the jacket is a 42" it's going to be a really tight fit especially if i wanted to wear a jumper under it.

I'd have thought me being a 42" would mean i'd be best off getting a 44" jacket to give me a bit of space?

What do you think lads?

(might be a dumb question but i don't normally buy clothing online so don't know how it works )

Thanks
Dave
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DRZ-400sm

[Walloper]

Sizes are all over the fooking place.
Best is to find a local dealer and go try on a jacket like the one you're after. You may not get the same model but it will give you a clue to how they work sizes.
Hein Gerick (wot I have a lot of ) use a fairly standard size formula but style and fit of different kinds of garment and material differ for comfort and security of protection devices.
Looks like that outfit are non retail trade so you will have to buy and hope.
Or get them to tell you how to measure your chest and arm length. and they will supply a garment to fit. If it dont fit they pay P+P to swap.
Best you can do or you pays you money and takes you chance.

And hope they are not some E. European mob who model there gear on Gorrilas.
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Cheers for the reply

Hmmm decision time then! either buy the 44" and hope or do a 600 mile round trip so i can try it on

Will go message the seller again and see what he say's...
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[calyx]

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Just had a check on the hein gericke website and they have this :

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/images/Ross/PSXR2blk300.jpg

Which isn't bad either.Not as nice as the ebay one and slightly more expensive but at least i get to try it on first. (HG is only a mile from me)
I'm liking this black/white styling
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[Chris750]

The advice I've been given from sites before is as follows:

Take a deep breath inwards measure your chest, order that exact size.



But as has been said the only way to be sure is to try it on.

[Moo.]

Im a 38" chest, and triumph 40" stuff fits me snuggly, with enough room to fit a hoodie or thick jumper underneath
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[G]

My 44 (54 euro) Dianese leathers are now way too tight for me accross the shoulders and around my arms - if I relax my arms still point out at just under 45 degrees.
I tried on some fieldsheer ones in the same size and they were a decent chunk too loose for me.

If you want good protection, try it on or be prepared to send it back/sell it again.

[N cee thirty]

if i was you i'd buy like 2 sizes bigger than you are

i measure 42" and bought a 42" jacket and it barely fitted,i had to pay the £10 postage back for a £70 jacket

so watch out for what you buy
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[DrDonnyBrago]

https://www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/Arlen%20Ness%2006/LJ%205887%20BLK%20GUN.jpg

https://www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/Arlen%20Ness%2006/LJ-7903-AN1.jpg

Have previously seen both of the above for cheap on eBay.

I have the first one .