Clutch levers and leather size guide

[grant965]

Hi, first of all, due to the bloody wind my bike was knocked over by a bin I am in need of a new clutch lever; are they universal or bike/make specific?
Secondly, looking out for a some leather trousers but bit unsure as to what size to get, in usual jeans im 36'' but my textiles at the minute are 38'' so that i can fit normal pants underneath (quicker than changing at work), they are however a little loose, even with pants/shorts underneath, should i risk it and go for a 36'' or go for a 38''? Is leather generally tighter?
Should add im planning to lose weight so a smaller pair i squeeze into might be an added incentive.
One last thing, would a jacket of a different make zip up with trousers of another?
thanks, Grant
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[Mikey3]

WEmoto.co.uk will have replacement levers for a fraction of the OEM price.
I got one for my SV: front brake lever cost £50 from suzuki, £15 from wemoto, and the lever actually turned out to be better!
trousers - might be worth getting a size up, also the leather will stretch in as you wear it, it will be tight to start with
HTH
Mike
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[Walloper]

Some jackets/trousers form different brands will fit together and some jackets/trousers from the same manufacturer fit together.
There is no fixed standard. (Because the folk who make them are a shower of cnuts.)
Different fits for the jackets may mean the zips are not the correct length.

As said you need to go try before you buy.
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[stinkwheel]

The size on the label on motorcycle leathers bears absolutely no relationship to the actual size.

You HAVE to try them on or I can garauntee they wont fit. If the ones you're currently wearing have a label that matches the actual size, it is just random chance. Put enough random labels on enough leathers, eventually one of them will be correct.
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