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INFECTION · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:02

do you guys know where i can get leathers for my self and my mates after some too.
so like any good websites maybe ones you have used and so on will be very helpfull

thanks INFECTION

Freefaller · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:22

INFECTION said:
do you guys know where i can get leathers for my self and my mates after some too.
so like any good websites maybe ones you have used and so on will be very helpfull

thanks INFECTION

Best thing to do is find a local shop to try some on at least as sizes aren't all the same... i.e. and RST 42 or Large might fit better than a 42/Large Dainese etc.. You want one which fits comfortably and when you're sat on your bike doesn't impede your movements etc... Then when you know your size and what fits you can get some good deals online - or find a shop with sales on.

Draeger · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:36

http://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/index.html

Some pretty good bargains to be had there. If you have a J&S store nearby its also worth going for a browse in the actual store. Each one usually has store specific offers on that dont get advertised. Last years stock/colours etc.

Also try having a look at your local Hein Gericke shop. Top quality kit there at pretty good prices.

However, my first port of call would be good auld eBay.

Depending on yer luck with individual auctions, you might grab a bargain.

I managed to snag a 1 piece Dainese K series suit last year retail price @£800, for a measly £170. Minted condition and hardly used:-

Only problem with buying on eBay is the size and fit. If you are looking at a particular set or make on eBay, its an idea to visit a shop before commiting to buy and trying on an identical set, like Freefaller said.

The Dainese set I got is quite a tight fit, especially with the back protector underneath, but I like it that way rather than them being too baggy. All Italian leathers seem to err on the smaller size compared to whats on the label. Mine are continental "52" sized, which equates to around a 44" chest and 34" waist.

Freefaller · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:43

£170!!!

What a cracking deal!

Tdh1987 · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:50

I paid that for just my RST leather jacket!

Draeger · 9 Apr 2006 at 15:52

Yeah, to be fair, you have to be able to spot the right auction to bid on.

This one in particular, the fella had no reserve and unfortunately for him, had placed it in the "Motorcycle parts" section iirc, rather than the "Motorcycle clothing" one.

So there were very few bidders/watchers on it.

I guess I just got lucky. :cool:

I say it was *minted*, but thats not 100% true either. You see where I've added two sew on "Aprilia" patches?. One of them was to cover a blue ink stain from a burst biro pen the previous owner had in a shirt pocket underneath.

You cant tell now though, since I've stuck those patches on it.