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So to go with my nice new BIG bike I decided to treat myself to some nice RST leathers!


They fit great, look great & all protection is in the right place, the only problem is that they are soooooooooo uncomfortable!


I have bought a two piece and was told to buy it a bit snug as they would give over time. So far this week have been wearing the trousers to watch tv in in the evenings :shock: Someone has suggested getting them wet whilst wearing them. Any other suggestions to make them more comfortable quickly????

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Can't think of any except just wear them a bit - doing some squats might help.


I've got a 2 piece RST and the jeans (which I don't wear much) still threaten to cut me in half if I shift about too much. :shock:


Don't know that getting them wet will help - doesn't leather shrink when it's wet?

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Leather shrinks over the winter while wearing textiles :lol:

Just keep wearing them, I would suggest while on the bike not watching TV, you sit in a different position on the bike.

Get yourself several tins of dubbin and apply a coat each day too, that should help to make them more supple and ensure waterproofing.

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Hmmmmmmmm, I was worried they may be a bit too small. When walking about they feel fine, just sitting in the riding position they feel a bit snug.

I've been to two shops and tried on the same trousers in the same size to be told that they were definitely the right size for me. I think they just need to loosen up a bit............... hopefully :?


My last leather trousers have stretched quite a lot, but they were very soft leather.


Looks like I'm on a diet, and off to but some leather conditioner!

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