2 Piece Leather Advice

[softwarez]

Hi,

I have been wanting to get a 2 piece leather set (so I can wear the jacket + leather and jacket + kevlar jeans when appropriate). I had ordered a set which should have fitted me.. but.. they didnt

The jacket fits fine around the chest etc.. but the arms are about an inch short.. (is it true the arms length does not vary depending on the jacket size?) Would the jacket 'stretch' out a little in time or would this not happen in the arm area? This is such a pain

Thanks.

Edit: The jacket also felt uncomfortable under my armpits, as if they were digging up. Oh, I am also 6'1 if this helps any? Perhaps taller rider = harder fit to find? I dont know :/

[freetime101]

You're gonna get told to head to a shop and try stuff on as sizing varies with brand, material, style etc...

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[nman1]

You`ve already got the gear so try and make best use of it. I`m sure in time the leather will "give" a bit and loosen up the more it`s worn. As for the length of the sleeves, might sound daft but get some gloves with long cuffs to cover up the arm ends. As long as the kjacket is OK around the chest it should be fine.

Please tell me you`re not a gorilla and your knuckles drag on the floor

[Stu]

yes leather does give but it doesnt give that much!!

i would send it back and head to your nearest leather clothing stockist and try loads on

different brands have different sizing

you MUST try before you buy with leathers too tight/loose and they will do more harm then good in a crash also they can cut off circulation if too tight giving pins and needles after just a few mins riding

if your getting leathers do a proper job and get ones that fit right so they protect you properly

[nman1]

To be honest mate, Stu is right. The best kit should fit the best. Ignor previous crap and get yourselfe some good fiting kit. I`m 6`-1" also

[softwarez]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I will be sending them back as I tried it on again today and the jacket definitely too tight.. The only down side is I do not know of any large leather clothing stockists. I live near Hull and the shops I know off only carry a limited amount.. does anyone know of any close?

Oh, one last thing: On jackets, does the arm length vary on the size or are they set length's?

Cheers.

[Stuno1]

The first reply is spot on. You do need to try them on as they all fit differently.

Stu

[Mighty Mariner]

J & S at Doncaster are not too far away from you and have a large selection of equipment.

http://www.jsaccessories.com/

Or have you considered made to measure? Not as expensive as you may think. Or get some and have 'em altered.

[softwarez]

J & S at Doncaster are not too far away from you and have a large selection of equipment.

http://www.jsaccessories.com/

Or have you considered made to measure? Not as expensive as you may think. Or get some and have 'em altered.

 

I had a look at their website and the video of what the Doncaster store looks like - wow it is huge! I think I might give these a visit.. I might make a day from it Do you know of any more around Doncaster by any chance?

Cheers!

[sparkeh9]

There's a Hein Gericke just up the road from that J&S on Doncaster

[softwarez]

There's a Hein Gericke just up the road from that J&S on Doncaster

 

Brilliant! Thanks