Cheap Leathers

[Wibbles]

So I think it's probably about time I buy some leathers for riding with, I want to get a nice looking set that won't set me back much.

So - does anyone know of any decent leathers that look good and that a student could afford? I love the look of the Alpinestars stuff but it is pretty expensive.

[kawakid]

Only you know what you like.

I got a 1 piece from J&S recently it was one of the cheapest at £299

I know race leathers on ebay have some cheaper. However I went to J&S and got to try them on and found the ones I liked.
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[Dean-J]

For £300 or less, my money would be going on good quality second hand leathers. You can pick up a near mint, little worn dianese/arlen ness/alpine stars suit for that money easily.

Id be far happier with a big name 2nd hand than i would a brand new cheapy....

[Amreet]

Yep, second hand is the way forwards, i got a 10 year old Dainese two piece zip together suit which is in fine condition, with lots of armour and stuff for £40, so even if it means you buy a new suit every two years or something it still works out cheaper

[Dean-J]

Agreed, i have an old school 2 piece set of Dianese i picked up for £65.

When i can afford £700 ill buy a new set, until then im more than happy in my oldies!

[Llama-Farmer]

I've got a set of RST Slice 2-piece.

Come with CE approved armour at knees, elbows, shoulders and CE back protector (unlike a lot of more expensive leathers). Most of the RSTs come with the back protector although some of them don't.

Will be considering a 1-piece as well in the future, probably the Tractech or Tractech R.


I love the Alpinestars too, but they're so much more expensive than the RST and you get even less for your money with some

[kELKY]

Is there any shops which will sell second hand leathers or is it a case of looking on ebay and hoping they'll fit?

[CaNsA]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revit-Apollo-2-piece-mens-bike-leathers-/320883260955?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item4ab621fe1b

Looks ok.....

As does

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hein-Gericke-Tribal-1-piece-motor-bike-leathers-/120892290078?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item1c25bdf41e

[drew86]

I just bought a new set today, it's RST splice from hein gericke, I got black and white. It's in catalogue (and online at 349 for 2 piece set) but I haggled with the salesman and got both for £297. It's really comfy, has a years warranty and I got to try and order exact size for me too! Also got matching gloves too. Seems well made. I've had some RST pants off my dad and he'd worn them loads and I've worn them for a year too and they're still in great condition so I'm pretty confident the new set will stay than way too! Can't link you sorry as I'm on iPhone, but look for RST leathers on hein gericke website!
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[Eddie Hitler]

Second hand from eBay. Mine cost next to nothing and fit perfectly, find out your size from a store and then hunt online.

[Vincent]

I was looking through eBay earlier tonight and there are certainly some bargains on there. There's a lot of people buy bikes later on in life then buy all the clobber brand new. They ride the bike for a few weeks and don't like getting wet so it all ends up in the cupboard until the wife nags them to sell it. Their loss is our gain
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[beaslethorpe]

Anyone heard of Nexus? Seem to make pretty decent looking jackets at fairly reasonably prices (£100 a pop).

[Dilyan]

+1 on the Slice. Decent quality, not a bad price. Wouldn't buy extremely cheap (probably Chinese) leathers as when the time comes to use them - don't wanna take chances.
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