Leather jacket.

McFlufferson · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Jul 2011 Karma :

Hi there. Not all that new to biking, but I would like some comments or a review or some such on a jacket I'm interested in. I bought a textile armoured jacket when I first started riding, but I've lost quite a bit of weight since and it's now too big for me. Having looked around the local stores and such and not finding anything both in my size (I'm still rather broad, one might say) and budget I came home and had a look on that oh-so-wonderful-popular-auction-site and found this:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fashion-Leather-Motorbike-Motorcycle-JACKET-chest-46-/280661233022?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item4158b68d7e

Has anyone else bought one of these? Or other Gearx gear for similar price? Thoughts? Reviews? Value for money?

MikeyBrown · Scooby Slapper Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Karma :

2 wheels please · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 29 Jun 2011 Karma :

I really wouldnt go with a jacket thats as thin as that, It looks abit cheap aswell no affence intended. Id honestly keep shopping i no what you mean about being "hench" i had to return my first jacket. There are some good used ones on the website above post "ebay" ^ check them out!

Rowey · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Karma :

The thing with leathers is they need to fit well to offer protection. If you order one off the internet, there's no way to try it on before it gets to you.

The top brands leather jackets are between 1.2 to 1.4mm leather thickness and stitching is up to triple reinforced. You pay for quality, and quality saves your skin.

Go to a shop and try on different brands and lines. You'll find they're all cut differently and fit different body shapes. Then if your budget doesn't permit, scour ebay for a second hand bargain.
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McFlufferson · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Jul 2011 Karma :

Thanks for all your advice guys. I'll give it some serious thought.

Did some research and turns out they're double stitched 1.3mm cowhide.

Still, you're right. I'll see if I can find something else local(ish).

MikeyBrown · Scooby Slapper Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Karma :

quasi1960 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 Jul 2011 Karma :

The word that tells you all you need to know about that jacket is "fashion". That really means that its mostly all look and no substance. Most quality jackets will feel quite hard and unforgiving when new, but they will loosen up and become very comfortable the more you wear them.

Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

You could get a decent second hand jacket for that much.

I just got a Dainese jacket from ebay for not alot more than that Thumbs Up

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fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

I'm shopping for some gear too, and I came across this on Amazon, any views?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAX-MPH-CRUISER-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER/dp/B002RF31KC/ref=sr_1_110?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1310315990&sr=1-110

Lomexray · L Plate Warrior Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Karma :

I love to wear Leather Jacket. I like wear Black Lather Jacket most. I feel very cool in this.

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Gerrard · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Karma :

Try some jackets out first as they do differ from make to make..
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Germ · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Karma :

I'm guessing the "Fashion" part in the description might be read as "Not for use as motorcycle protection".

Could be wrong but I'd bet a bollock of your choice it'll be hugely disappointing and not up to your needs when it arrives Sad

McFlufferson · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Jul 2011 Karma :

Hm. Sorry. You might have lost a bollock there then. After looking around some bike shops and still struggling to get my size/budget, I ordered one. I was quite pleased with what came. It's pretty tough leather and the armour is thicker than from my last jacket.
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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

Hopefully you'll never have to test it - Let's hope it holds up though. I need to get some new gear. The bright yellow textiles just don't seem appropriate any more Laughing

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philoldsmobil... · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Karma :

as mentioned above, fit is critical, and when new, it needs to be quite a bit tighter than you'd think as leather does give quite a lot.

The only real exception i've personally found to this is one piece suits with a lot of stretch panels on them, they will be fairly comfortable from the start, even of they are quite tight.

Its amazing how many people you see wearing leathers that are too big for them. I've been unfortunate enough to crash test my RST 1 piece suit recently, and with the fit being pretty much perfect, all of the armour was in the right place when I landed - it would have been quite an unpleasant crash in jeans and t shirt, that's for sure!