Leathers

Zascar

I think my next purchase should be a half decent set of leathers. I want a two piece - I want to be able to do a trackday at some stage, but I want to wear the jacket day to day. Looking some something nice but fairly subtle - nothing too loud. They can get to crazy money so can anyone recommend a good set of leathers that is easy on the pocket? Any good sites or shops to look for them?

TheZohanS

I've a set of Scott Leathers Venom, very hight quality. Lot of police forces use them.

http://www.scottleathers.co.uk/prodpage.asp?productid=10

antiskeptic

Zascar wrote: »

I think my next purchase should be a half decent set of leathers. I want a two piece - I want to be able to do a trackday at some stage, but I want to wear the jacket day to day. Looking some something nice but fairly subtle - nothing too loud. They can get to crazy money so can anyone recommend a good set of leathers that is easy on the pocket? Any good sites or shops to look for them?

Check out whether you can use a two piece on a track day. I read in an English mag recently that you couldn't use them over there.

Idleater

I thought any leathers that have the full zip were okay. They were fine up in Kirkistown a couple of years ago and fine for Mondello.
I like rst leathers. My set are 6 years old and are fine. The oh got a lovely set a couple of years ago that I promised myself to upgrade to when mine wore out.
At the time I got them in Kennedy's in drogheda because I know them but they are much more readily available now. I'd recommend trying leathers on somewhere before internet shopping because sizing can vary.

KamiKazi

antiskeptic wrote: »

Check out whether you can use a two piece on a track day. I read in an English mag recently that you couldn't use them over there.

You can once the pants & jacket zip together, which they do on any half decent suit.

Zascar take a spin down to Cotters

Pique

I got a set of Berik 2 piece leathers in the north for £400 which was a bargain compared to anywhere down south. Even Alpinestars are not much more.

maameeo

Have you checked adverts? if youre on a budget, theres usually a few up for sale and you can say you'll only buy if they fit

RosieJoe

HG in Newry have a sale on this week on Arlen Ness leathers, 30% off them. Could be an option

deise69

FC-Moto have Alpinestars suits for around €400. I got a 2 piece Octane suit for €425 a few months ago and it arrived in 3 days.
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/secqygywb4eJ0s/?ObjectID=2693805&ViewAction=View&PageSize=50

Zascar

Wow, brilliant, that's exactly what I'm after. Loads to chose from and €400 is very good value.

Now, the thing is that the fit is all important with these things. Is there a lot of variation between sizing and brands? I feel you'd really need to try it on before buying, too risky it might not fit properly...

CJhaughey

How about this set for 200?

The Don

I got a 2 piece Leather Takano suit from the visor shop in newry for less that €400. It's really good and I was at Mondello recently with them with no hastle.

This is the set at the bottom of this page.

Idleater

Zascar wrote: »

Now, the thing is that the fit is all important with these things. Is there a lot of variation between sizing and brands?

Somewhat.

I think styling has more to do with it, but you can't tell from manufacturers pics.

Race suits are designed to hold the body in a certain position when on the bike so the racier the suit the more I'd be inclined to try before you buy.

deise69

Zascar wrote: »

Wow, brilliant, that's exactly what I'm after. Loads to chose from and €400 is very good value.

Now, the thing is that the fit is all important with these things. Is there a lot of variation between sizing and brands? I feel you'd really need to try it on before buying, too risky it might not fit properly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uah9WhXoenQ

The video gives a rough idea of the size, of the Alpinestars suits.
I went for a 56 euro size, in the Octane suit ( though I usually take a 54 in any of the Alpinestars jackets I've bought previously, they tend to fit a bit smaller across the chest in the suits).

Green_Martian

The Don wrote: »

I got a 2 piece Leather Takano suit from the visor shop in newry for less that €400. It's really good and I was at Mondello recently with them with no hastle.

This is the set at the bottom of this page.

Picked up a set of the Takano race 2 piece last week in Crossans, great value for £350, plus you can mix and match, as in Jacket of one size and trousers from another size great guys to deal with to

Taz176

Got a great set of tanako 2pc leathers in crossans in newry . But before had talked to a couple of road and track racers who swear by them ! Thank you crossans delighted with them and the customer service !

Zascar

I think I'm fairly settled on RST Slice leathers. Tried on the jacket a while back and it fit like a glove, looks really good and is fairly reasonably priced. I want the textiles too for work etc, going to get one soon just not sure which.