FAO all women bikers...leathers

[Mantzy]

Hi,

Mrs Mantzy is getting used to the bike now, but she only has a textile jacket and a helmet (gloves too hopefully by this weekend). Problem is, I'd feel safer with her on the back if she was wearing full leathers.

Do you know any good brands or shops where we could get her some cheap but good leathers? Any brands recommended?

Missed out on the Dainese ones going on ebay today, they'd have been perfect.

Cheers
R
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[Villers]

hiya pal, as always would have to recommend Hein Gericke. They have a ladies section, they are all marked with a pink tag!!

[Bendy]

www.bikersparadise.co.uk if she's not a stick.

[Mantzy]

[dainesefreak]

I agree with Villers.

[Bendy]

Hein Gericke fair enough if she's an 8/10.

As with most shops, they don't seem to think women over a 14/16 ride bikes.

[Mantzy]

Called up Hein Gericke in Norwich, going up there this weekend anyway to look at Pathan gloves anyway. Will look at their women's stock. Sadly, the missus won't be with me at that time so will have to go back there with her. Not been up there on the ZX-6R. Should be fun, probably quicker than on the Sachs.

Cheers for your help
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[Mr.Everready]

There's a J & S in Ipswich, you not looked in there yet ?
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[Mantzy]

Hmmm...I didn't know that.

Back later!
R
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[Mr.Everready]

J&S Accessories Ltd,

Unit 1 New Cardinal Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1QE



Tel : 01473 225335
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[Mantzy]

Yep, i'm leathered up and on my way down there

Before I go, their stuff any good? Own brand leathers?
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[Mr.Everready]

Frank Thomas stuff is half price right now, full suit for £150
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[Mantzy]

She's tried on lots of FT stuff and didn't like it's fit. Fussy mare
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[Mr.Everready]

Don't worry theres plenty more
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[Inglesina94]

I have a pair of WEISE trousers with both knees and hips protections. Very Very comfortable and very very soft leather. price £110.00 approx from Wessons, my local accessories shop.

Would certainly recommend them as a make!
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[Fortuna]

Mmmm, Leathers and women

[shellshock]

Did u have any look at J&S ????

What colour scheme is she after ??

I ask because I'm desperately searching for a 2 peice and have been to a few places today, Hein Gerike included.

[nc30 chick]

Biker-babe.co.uk range from sizes 8-16 but im sure they can help you if you need to obtain larger sizes (my mate runs the site )

[Laura]

I found the best of the peg leathers were ixs leathers they were the best fit and the most comfotable.
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[Mantzy]

Just been to HG in Norwich (though by myself) and they seemed really helpful. some of their stuff looks promising.

Wish there was one closer to home though. Oh well, doesn't take too long to get there going 120...

Edit:

[Laura]

Yeah would of been the jumper leathers should be worn over a tishirt then jumper over the leatehrs to ensure a good fit
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[Annabella]

"bulking in places"


To me, it sounds like she's not going to find leathers that look fantastic

In all honesty, I have amazing leathers that have been altered to fit me perfectly, I'm fairly small and yet I still look like a big fat hippo in them - it's the way they are, they're not made to look great

HG leathers are well made and have a relatively flattering shape - unless she is midget. Wearing a jumper underneath won't help matters and will probably make them feel really quite uncomfortable, especially if they have armour. Keep persisting, you'll get something eventually I am sure.
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[mchaggis]

Crowtree, Celtic Leathers or BKS if you want them to fit perfectly.


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[Annabella]

Hmmm, the infamous Alpine stars Cat Pants... Very flattering cut etc. Just very little protection.
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