FOAK:One Piece Leathers - again and Paging Dan White.

Right finally had these delivered
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Good-Quality-...oryZ9943QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
(hopefully that link works)
Anyway set of size 44/54 leathers, some scuffing on one "rump" but all good
and not too gay for less than 50 notes.
Anyway, bugger it, they're too small. So that'll be back on fleabay
probably.
Now when i say too small, they are peel off and on, I can get in, cant get
the zip done up, tight between crotch and shoulders etc.
Now, Im thinking that the sensible thing is to buy 2 sizes bigger, ie euro
58 which is usa 48 but this is two sizes bigger, and im worried that it
might be too much the other way, so before splashing out more cash im
wondering if thats a valid guess from you lot that are experienced in such
matters.?
--
Donegal Paul
Eibar Li186 Series II
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.glitterbydesign.co.uk
Getting into racing for 2007!! (if he can find some cheap leathers that fit)

 

IME the size on the label is just a guide. Even if supposedly buying the
same branded item made in a different batch. Once you go to a different
brand the variations are even wider. The item might have one common
dimension but each manufacturer has a different idea about how a Euro 58
chest measurement relates to waist size, calf diameter etc.

Whilst I understand you are trying to acquire stuff cheaply, the best way
to get something that fits properly, and therefore comfortable for hours in
the saddle, is to spend time in a shop with a decent stock and an air
conditioned changing room.

 

"wessie" said to "Donegal Paul"
SNIP

bloody knew someone sensible would come along :-(

Who'd have guessed it'd be you?
--
Donegal Paul
Eibar Li186 Series II
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.glitterbydesign.co.uk
Getting into racing for 2007!!

 

yours are a gb48 but didnt you also put they were euro 48 and USA 58?
Ive looked at a couple of sizing charts

http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item438.htm shows the difference 'twixt usa
/ euro, basiaclly they are always10 units different but the other way round
from what youve got on your site, ie you put the usa size 10 higher than
euro which is not possible?
but then
http://www.motobrio.com/MotoBrio_SizingChart.cfm shows GB vs Euro sizing
which only tally number wise ever 4th or 5th size. However, the GB size
always tallies with the chest size so it looks like your right about GB48
being chest size but then that tallies with a Euro 60 according to that
chart so i wonder if they'd be slightly too large :-(
Course as Wessie's said, different sets in different batches could vary even
if the sizing labels are the same.
--
Donegal Paul
Eibar Li186 Series II
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.glitterbydesign.co.uk
Getting into racing for 2007!!

 

Hmm, yeah, rings a bell now you mention it.

I think this is the right one. Put it this way. Lozzo reckons we're about
the same build, and it's a good fit for me with a Clover "Ninja Turtle" back
protector on underneath. Even without it though, it's not too big.

Well put it this way: if you do want to try it and it doesn't fit, you can
feel free to return it and I'll refund you the cash minus the postage. How's
that?

 

No it isn't. It's to go to see Graham at GLF in Flitwick for a nice set
of made to measure MJK leathers. It's incompatible with the first
point, but that's a far better way of getting something that fits
properly.

 

Christofire says...

Amen, brother Chris.

 

Bear says...

And they're in an awkward place to get to when you live 12 miles from
Flitwick and ride a clapped out old Lambretta.

 

Bear says...

Fair enough

I have seen Crowtrees and they are very good, I just have a preference
for MJK as I know Graham so well and they're on my doorstep.

 

Louth is a damn sight nearer me than MJK. Plus I never had to pay for
them. Now I just have to lose weight before March so I can get back
into the bloody things...

 

True but it's a money thing :-/
Never heard of 'em

Oi! I point sir towards
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http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/Donegal_Paul/bitsandbobs/lejogdonegalcrop.jpg

LEJOG (twice) in 7 days and the one and only problem i had in approx 1800
miles was a puncture
--
Donegal Paul
Eibar Li186 Series II
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.glitterbydesign.co.uk
Getting into racing for 2007!!

 

Donegal Paul says...

What a fucking mess, and the scooter's shite too.

 

A clapped-out Lambretta. Your point is?

 

Lozzo coughed up:

Beat me to it, damn you.

--
Dan L

http://thebikeshed.spaces.live.com/
1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr

BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6)
X-FOT#000
DIAABTCOD #26
BOMB#18 (slow)
OMF#11

 

I just walked into the shop, picked up a pair the correct size, tried
them on and then paid out the money. Less than half the price that GLF
wanted and if they'd needed any alterations it would still have been
cheaper than made to measure.

I was told where to buy them by a reputable company that deal in made
to measure leathers as well as off the peg. The guy said he couldn't
match the price and if they needed altering they'd still be a bargain
so off I went to see what was in stock.

If you can get good leathers at a much reduced price then it's cheaper
to buy them and get them altered. Paul lives within 20 minutes of the
best place I know for repairs and alterations and it isn't GLF.

 

I'd be going over to Northampton to see what Dobbs have in store
because at least if anything needs altering they do it in house.

 

I personally couldn't recommend GLF for M2M leathers. Mine have never
fitted me from day 1 and despite being sent back to be altered. I paid
over £600 for them and prefer my HG cordura kit.

it shows how much they didn't fit that having put a stone on in weight
the bottoms still fit easily. The same HG bottoms don't fit and I know
which I'll spend money replacing.
--
Adie
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ZX9R
keeper of the FAQ for my sins
MRO#11 BOTAFOF#7 BOTAFOT#130 DIAABTCOD#17 MIB#24 YTC#16 BOB#15 ex-UKRMMA#22 BOMB#11

 

I've had two experiences of leathers - one off the peg and one made to
measure. The m2m ones are far more comfortable and they fit better.
You've probably been through far more sets than I have, and I don't
know your friendly place, so you have somewhat of an advantage.

 

That any scoot or bike for that matter that can manage 1800 miles in a week
fully loaded and a fat **** like me on it, with no problem is hardly what
I'd call "clapped out"
--
Donegal Paul
Eibar Li186 Series II
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.glitterbydesign.co.uk
Getting into racing for 2007!!

 

<snip>
.... a fat **** like me

*Ahem*, ITYF it's "Anorexically Challenged"...