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Antwanny 10-11-2008 10:46 PM

Full leathers
 
Never had em im looking for some for a christmas gift. Im kinda gorilla like long arms long torso, any suggestions on brands.
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jeeps84 10-12-2008 12:25 PM

Vanson Leathers If they don't have something presized they can tailor make it to your measurements. I like the AlpinStar for price and quality but lots to chose from.

Find a shop that sells them and try it on. Don't let them order anything for you unless they will exchange it at no charge if you order something with out trying it on.

marko138 10-12-2008 02:06 PM

I'm with Jeeps. Find a place that stocks a bunch of stuff....I know thats tough sometimes to find such a place. Fit is very important.

Carolina 10-12-2008 02:54 PM

http://www.motorcycletoystore.com/sp...uits/c_15.html

No Worries 10-12-2008 03:32 PM

If an off-the-rack Alpinestar suit won't fit you, Bates Leathers in CA will custom fit a suit for you: http://www.batesleathers.com/.

FT BSTRD 10-12-2008 03:50 PM

If you are going custom I recomment NJK Leathers (www.njkleathers.com) or Barnacle Bill (www.racingleather.com).

I tried AStars and found that they are cut for anorexic women.

I currently wear MotoGP separates that allowed me to fit pants and jacket separately. The jacket came with a full zipper, but the pants didn't. I had Barnacle Bill to install one for $25.

Vanson is very good stuff but spendy.

I don't know HOW gorilla you are, but I have a new MotoGP Corkscrew jacket that I will sell CHEAP.

Antwanny 10-12-2008 04:18 PM

im 6'2 185 like a 36' sleeve and i need to take all the other measurements. But i really need to try the stuff on like fatty said i dont want my my nuts tucked up inside me, nor do i want a 6 inch gap between my chest and the leather. bates is like a 6 hour drive away from me i dunno ill go by the local dealership see if they have any to try on.
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PhiSig1071 10-12-2008 04:55 PM

Frank Thomas is an ENglish brand, they're generally cut to fit taller/thinner riders. (As are most brands manufactured mostly in europe)

Check out the WERA Forums for used stuff cheap! forums.13x.com I got a brand new set of Teknic Violator leathers for $225 shipped. :dthumb: Sometimes you can even find a set of cusotm leathers on there, plus if they have scuffs it adds cred! :lol:

Gunther1000 10-15-2008 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 79130)
im 6'2 185 like a 36' sleeve and i need to take all the other measurements. But i really need to try the stuff on like fatty said i dont want my my nuts tucked up inside me, nor do i want a 6 inch gap between my chest and the leather. bates is like a 6 hour drive away from me i dunno ill go by the local dealership see if they have any to try on.

You sound to be about the same size as me. I have a 48 A* that needs to be taken in for the lack of a better word. But with a back protector it fits fine. I would see if you can try on a 46 for the hell of it. It should fit pretty tight while getting it on and standing, but relax when hunched over in position.

If I could have found a 2 parter I would rather have gotten it, but you take the deal in front of you when your bargin shopping I guess.

All the places already mentioned and Craigslist is a good place to find deals...
Check more than just your local area. I found mine on a FL c-list and had it shipped.

$.02 Good luck

DIMford 10-15-2008 06:39 PM

I am 6'1" at 200lbs runner/swimmers build. I got an A* RC-1 46 chest and it fits pretty well. I like all the A* stuff though.

Antwanny 10-15-2008 08:24 PM

yea from what you guys are saying i might just go 2 piece but im still looking for a place around here where i can try em on
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DLIT 10-16-2008 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071 (Post 79135)
Frank Thomas is an ENglish brand, they're generally cut to fit taller/thinner riders. (As are most brands manufactured mostly in europe)

Check out the WERA Forums for used stuff cheap! forums.13x.com I got a brand new set of Teknic Violator leathers for $225 shipped. :dthumb: Sometimes you can even find a set of cusotm leathers on there, plus if they have scuffs it adds cred! :lol:

WERA forums have TONS of suits for sale. TONS. Everyday there's like 2-3 pages added of people selling all kinds of stuff. You may be able to scoop up a decent suit.

marko138 10-16-2008 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT (Post 80221)
WERA forums have TONS of suits for sale. TONS. Everyday there's like 2-3 pages added of people selling all kinds of stuff. You may be able to scoop up a decent suit.

Very true. And leather will save your ass. You best get into it asap.

DLIT 10-16-2008 08:45 AM

There's a lot of people that work for vendors, too. I put the word out that I wanted a Shoei Kagayama replica and a few of them responded quickly with either links to cheap ones or ones from their store. I found a used one on Ebay, but the brand new prices weren't that bad.

Post a WTB there, yo.

Antwanny 10-16-2008 01:14 PM

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Antwanny 11-29-2008 10:04 PM

well i ordered em Astars octane 1 piece be here tuesday and smx-5 (new boots) will be here dec 26
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JoJoYZF 11-29-2008 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 111872)
well i ordered em Astars octane 1 piece be here tuesday and smx-5 (new boots) will be here dec 26

Definitely review the boots. Im trying to choose between those and the smx plus.

Antwanny 11-30-2008 12:34 AM

sounds good i just got the bottom line non vented non waterproof
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marko138 11-30-2008 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 111872)
well i ordered em Astars octane 1 piece be here tuesday and smx-5 (new boots) will be here dec 26

Good for you man. Post pics when they arrive.

Homeslice 11-30-2008 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 79130)
im 6'2 185 like a 36' sleeve and i need to take all the other measurements. .

You sound like a Spidi build, they tend to be long and thin, at least that's how my NRG suit is.

How much do you want to spend? RS Taichi is my favorite, because they use dye-printed leather instead of sewing different colored pieces together. Also you don't find many people wearing them.

With your build I would not recommend Teknic (too loose in the stomach and lower body) or Joe Rocket (too loose in the chest and arms)

Phenix_Rider 11-30-2008 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 79130)
im 6'2 185 like a 36' sleeve and i need to take all the other measurements. But i really need to try the stuff on like fatty said i dont want my my nuts tucked up inside me, nor do i want a 6 inch gap between my chest and the leather. bates is like a 6 hour drive away from me i dunno ill go by the local dealership see if they have any to try on.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 112245)
You sound like a Spidi build, they tend to be long and thin, at least that's how my NRG suit is.

How much do you want to spend? RS Taichi is my favorite, because they use dye-printed leather instead of sewing different colored pieces together. Also you don't find many people wearing them.

With your build I would not recommend Teknic (too loose in the stomach and lower body) or Joe Rocket (too loose in the chest and arms)

Teknic has some short arms, and the jackets I've tried on had an odd cut. I agree JR jackets are too loose in the torso. I had to build my own A* two-piece with their Track pants and Stunt 2 jacket. One-pieces are ridiculously hard to fit.

Antwanny 12-02-2008 07:25 PM

They are here pics will come later, when i get in them again.
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JoJoYZF 12-02-2008 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny (Post 111943)
sounds good i just got the bottom line non vented non waterproof

Thats the same kind Im going with. I dont need vented boots living in this cold ass state.

derf 12-02-2008 09:13 PM

Yeh tekinc probably wont fit, the arms are short, and you probably will have to learn to suck your stomach in or risk breaking your zipper.


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