Bargain Leathers, but too big

[tuscarora]

Well I just bought a set of leathers and boots from a friend of mine, but unfortunately they are er, a bit massive. Size 48 (I guess I'd be around 32" waist) - is there anything worth doing that could make them wearable? I thought the jacket fitted pretty well, but on reflection back at the house it is also a bit big, but a much better fit than the trousers.

They're in pretty good condition and I got them for a song.. would be nice to be able to salvage them!

[Guest]

wear lots of clothes under neith? lol

or theres always ebay, you could try and make a little profit

[Guest]

how much room, try wearing/ fitting a back protector, as that will take up some of the room in the waist and jacket... too loose, and they will ride up in an accident...

[Guest]

You could get em professionally altered. Nothing drastic, just to make them a bit better to wear!

[Si 2the Mon]

Leathers are supposed to be very snug around your entire body and basically act as a 2nd skin. As already mentioned, any considerable slack in the leathers and in the event of an accident they can come loose or snag against any material on the road etc i.e. very dangerous.

If I were you i'd sell them and put the money towards your own set of CORRECT fitting leathers

[TC]

Strange that.

My leathers always shrink over the winter. Especailly around the waist

[tuscarora]

I'm gonna sell these leathers on, no point having them if they don't fit! Saw a couple of good deals on eBay, but I think I'm gonna try on some in shops first 'til I find what fits.

And er, after having taken my measurements I think a bit of excercising and less chips might be in order before I purchase some!