Leathers

Wonda-Boy

Looking to get a set of leathers for the warmer days hopefully ahead of us and I think now is the time to buy. Dont particularly wanna pay mad money for a Dainese or Alpinestars not for my 1st set anyway. And I might wait till Feb to get a set at the Belfast Motorbike show...

Was looking through a few RiDE mags and the Heing Gericke PSX Competition Suit is highly recommended either that or the trusty RST brand again which I dont mind at all TBH. Anyone got a set of HG leathers? I will need it to go over my Knox amour chest plate and back protector also. Or any other brands to consider....;)

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/hein-gericke-psx-race-leder-jacke-schwarz-18992.html

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/hein-gericke-new-psx-trophy-hose-schwarz.html

Cienciano

For warm weather these are perfect:

http://www.thehouseofharley.com/Men-s-Fully-Lined-Leather-Chaps-M-1650-p/m-1650.htm

Wonda-Boy

Well by the look of them you would prolly know, on your 3rd set now I bet.

They would be perfect if it was the backside cut out instead of the front.....ya fooker!

Cienciano

Just wear a pair of speedos underneath, perfect for the summer weather :pac:

Wonda-Boy

Yeah budgie smugglers are ideal for aerodynamics

Idleater

I'm pleased with my rst leathers. They are a good 8 years old now and still perfect.
I've taken to wearing the jacket as a casual one now that I'm not on the motorcycle as much.

brian plank

how loaded are you if €660 isn't mad money :eek:

you can get 1 or 2 piece suits on fcmoto from around 400.

example

bladespin

Have a pair of RST trousers this years, they are great IMO, have heard some complaints about quality online etc but none from me.

HG are generally high quality gear, I love their gloves, I haven't bought a suit off them yet but maybe down the line.

Wonda-Boy

brian plank wrote: »

how loaded are you if €660 isn't mad money :eek:

you can get 1 or 2 piece suits on fcmoto from around 400.

example

I aint loaded at all ya mad thing. I taught a set of alpines or dainese would be about €800 or so. As I said I never looked as its my 1st set....

The link you have there is perfect and would do me grand for that money, I did not think you could get the bigger brand names for that money. I would deffo have to try it on for size before ordering so I will have to have a look around and size up 1st with the gear on.

Wonda-Boy

bladespin wrote: »

Have a pair of RST trousers this years, they are great IMO, have heard some complaints about quality online etc but none from me.

HG are generally high quality gear, I love their gloves, I haven't bought a suit off them yet but maybe down the line.

I do like the HG stuff myself TBH, I think they are one of the best brands around and for the money is great stuff. I have a pair of the xtra fit winter gloves and find them great.

Cienciano

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I do like the HG stuff myself TBH, I think they are one of the best brands around and for the money is great stuff. I have a pair of the xtra fit winter gloves and find them great.

HG stuff is amazing quality. Never bought leathers, but on my second jacket, both were quality. Also have trousers from them.
I'd take a trip up and try some stuff on.

KingIsabella

I wish somebody told me before I bought two jackets thinking I was getting smaller....that leathers stretch an unbelievable amount....buy a size smaller and stretch em into fit you! Bought my richa in august and since the start of december both the velcro bits at the side are fully tightened...sickened!

Wonda-Boy

KingIsabella wrote: »

I wish somebody told me before I bought two jackets thinking I was getting smaller....that leathers stretch an unbelievable amount....buy a size smaller and stretch em into fit you! Bought my richa in august and since the start of december both the velcro bits at the side are fully tightened...sickened!

This is prolly a stupid question but are all bike leathers like this? That would be a disaster if they went mad baggy after a few months. I know all leather strecthes but jeez how much did yours go. But there is no way on earth I can get a size smaller as I have the knox armour front and back so I need to accomodate that. And if I cant then I will not get a set END OFF!

Wonda-Boy

Cienciano wrote: »

HG stuff is amazing quality. Never bought leathers, but on my second jacket, both were quality. Also have trousers from them.
I'd take a trip up and try some stuff on.

The Belfast shop is a disaster area at the minute (well it was before Xmas) when I was up there. Very little stock after being re-opened....might give them a bell and see how the stock is now for sizing.

KingIsabella

Not sure if its all leathers but my targa were 46....now i did lose weight in those but it got so bad that the wind was catching the shoulder armour and acting like a sail!

Ive maintained my weight since getting my 44 richa...a perfect fit when i bought them in august...can now fit a sheepskin flannel shirt under them with room to spare...fairly gutted about that!!

I dont know if its something im doing or not tho...I never treated them with leather care stuff or anything...dunno if this is the cause?

Dunno if I can unstretch them either.....?

Wonda-Boy

Deffo gonna try and get the SP1 suit for that money....sure an RST set would cost that.

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Alpinestars-SP-1-Suit-2PC/SubProducts/Alpinestars-SP-1-Suit-2PC-0017

Please Kill Me

RST leathers are actually quite good in fairness. I have a pair of Pro-Biker leathers, got them from louis.de and they're top class. Can't remember how much I paid for them though.

Wonda-Boy

Please Kill Me wrote: »

RST leathers are actually quite good in fairness. I have a pair of Pro-Biker leathers, got them from louis.de and they're top class. Can't remember how much I paid for them though.

I would be more then happy with the RST leathers...but if I can get the Alpinestars GP series set for the same money its a no brainer. Might be gone again I get my finger out....;)

Please Kill Me

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I would be more then happy with the RST leathers...but if I can get the Alpinestars GP series set for the same money its a no brainer. Might be gone again I get my finger out....;)

Aye, wouldn't mind a pair of them meself!

serious3

i got a pair of lewis leathers off ebay, 6mths old cost me £40:D

Wonda-Boy

Found these on Louis.de not bad for the price....

http://www.louis.de/_204acf220723264dc8a8c1906bb53ed68c/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=208019

Zascar

Wow that's cheap! I need new gear and I was just going to get textiles but I would love leathers too for weekends or so I can do a trackday. Might get a set of these. Would like to see them though or see what anyone else who bought them thought...

nerrad1983

Also want to try pick up a set of these for the summer

There were days last year that the heat was unbearable in the heavy textile gear

Fc-moto have really good deals but i would really have to try them on before i would purchase:rolleyes:

Wonda-Boy

I am heading up to MEGABIKES tomorrow to size myself for the Alpinestars suits, then I am gonna get them off FC Moto. Cant beat that price of €499 for them leathers...they also have a lovely set of Alpinestars with the Monster logo.......yomyomyom.

I will also go into Bikeworld to size myself for RST and even see what they have Dainese wise.......

nerrad1983

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I am heading up to MEGABIKES tomorrow to size myself for the Alpinestars suits, then I am gonna get them off FC Moto. Cant beat that price of €499 for them leathers...they also have a lovely set of Alpinestars with the Monster logo.......yomyomyom.

I will also go into Bikeworld to size myself for RST and even see what they have Dainese wise.......

That would match your lid very nice

You is mad in to the Monster livery;)

Zascar

I have never even worn a set of leathers. Are most of the sizes fairly similar between brands? Would it be worth trying on a different set first before I buy the ones linked above?

Are there any major drawbacks to the probiker ones that I should know about?

Wonda-Boy

I have never owned leathers either....but I bet the fit differs greatly from brand to brand. If I am an XL in Alpinestars I would not order a XL in RST unless I was fitted for it.

Deffo a no no ordering without trying them on IMHO.

I would say that the PROBIKER leathers are just made differently and skimps on some things like all entry level gear. Seams are prolly only double stitched instead of triple or even single stitched etc etc.

Please Kill Me

Zascar wrote: »

I have never even worn a set of leathers. Are most of the sizes fairly similar between brands? Would it be worth trying on a different set first before I buy the ones linked above?

Are there any major drawbacks to the probiker ones that I should know about?

I've had a Probiker 2-piece for the last 7 years. Never had a problem. I use them commuting and for track days. Had a couple of small spills and a big one recently, and they're still good. Definitely great value for money. The only down side is no pockets, although they might have changed that now.

BlackWizard

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Found these on Louis.de not bad for the price....

http://www.louis.de/_204acf220723264dc8a8c1906bb53ed68c/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=208019

Nice price!! I'd love to try a track day and this is whats holding me back. Price of these suits are pretty steep.

RosieJoe

Do leathers tend to stretch at all?

Might need to consider this when trying them on Wonda. If they stretch over time you would be better going for a cosier fit.

Zascar

They are supposed to be very tight. I always laugh when I see someone in big baggy leathers, looks like a boy wearing his dads clothes.. They will stretch a big in time I'm sure..

CJhaughey

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I would say that the PROBIKER leathers are just made differently and skimps on some things like all entry level gear. Seams are prolly only double stitched instead of triple or even single stitched etc etc.

According to their blurb the seams are *ISO 4916 safety seams at impact points*
Which would indicate a decent level of workmanship.
I have Pro-biker boots and am very happy with them.

Zascar

Please Kill Me wrote: »

I've had a Probiker 2-piece for the last 7 years. Never had a problem. I use them commuting and for track days. Had a couple of small spills and a big one recently, and they're still good. Definitely great value for money. The only down side is no pockets, although they might have changed that now.

In the description it says: "2 inside pockets + 1 phone pocket"

Please Kill Me

Zascar wrote: »

In the description it says: "2 inside pockets + 1 phone pocket"

Might be a recent addition. The Probiker jacket I have has one, small inside pocket and that's it. It definitely needed looking at and it looks like they did.

Re:fit - yeah they're supposed to be tight. They stretch a small bit but not a whole lot in fairness.

Wonda-Boy

Well spent the morning squeezing into all manner of leathers....and I mean squeeze!!!

Dainese.
Dainese suits are just sweet, pricey all the same but look and feel very good and very comfortable. I would pay the premium for the suits as you can feel and see where the money has gone.

Alpinstars.
1st off the alpinestars stuff I dont feel is worth the money, I tried on 3 different suits and the fitting of them is mental. Unless you are a skinny beanpole forget it, now I aint the biggest lad in the world and I aint the smallest but the AS stuff fits like **** for me anyway. I have junk where most normal lads have it and to try and get a decent fit was mental. Not only that, 2 different suits I tried the zip broke on one getting it on and then the popper burst on another while on. Now it was very tight on me when it was on as its meant to be but the popper broke after 2mins of standing there....I mean come on a €800 suit and cant take a bit of wear and tear till it brakes in **** that.... And you really do have to try and get the suit as tight as possible when buying it not matter what make.


RST.
Was very surprised with the new RST SPLICE suit, looks well and there is a choice of 5 colours, very comfortable and fits well compared to the Apinestars stuff. The leather also feels good and to the eye it looks well made. And you get the 1yr warranty, and for a full set it will cost me €375 which is a no brainer.....I could get 2 RST suits for the price of the alpinestars or dainese so I think I will get the RST gear. Fits well with the Knox armour front and back too.

I aint looking for something flash TBH, just handy to change into in the hot days and I dont need the best of the best either as I dont do track days etc. So I think bang for buck its a great all rounder.

http://www.rst-moto.com/rst-slice-leather-2pc-jkt

http://www.rst-moto.com/rst-slice-leather-2pc-jns

Zascar

Thanks for the report WB. Where did you go to try them on? I am pretty much skinny as a beanpole so I want to make sure I get one that does fit me properly and doesn't bag and sag. A mate of mine has RST gear and it looks like really nice stuff to me!

blu3r0ri0n

The RST Slice is what I want but I haven't been able to find a place to try them on yet as I havent a clue on the sizing, where did you go to try them on and that price seems pretty good as well?

nerrad1983

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

The RST Slice is what I want but I haven't been able to find a place to try them on yet as I havent a clue on the sizing, where did you go to try them on and that price seems pretty good as well?

I presume he went to Bikeworld to try them on

Thats where i bought my RST gear

As far as i know there is a sale on there at the minute to

Zascar

I must head up this weekend. I was in bikeworld not so long ago and tried on the RST Ventilator textiles which I had seen online and was fairly sure it would be suited to me. I found it incredibly uncomfortable - I was shocked. Then again my jacket does not have a back protector and it felt very strange having such a large and heavy object pulling off you. Hope they have the slice I'll go try that on.

blu3r0ri0n

nerrad1983 wrote: »

I presume he went to Bikeworld to try them on

Thats where i bought my RST gear

As far as i know there is a sale on there at the minute to

If thats the case I might try to head up there this weekend.

Please Kill Me

@ Gary - nice feedback on the leathers, cheers.

I was looking at the RST Splice in Horsepower a couple of weeks ago. I just might indulge in a few weeks when I get the sheckles together.

Wonda-Boy

I was in bikeworld for the RST and the Dainese, and I was in Megabikes for the Alpinestars. They have a good selection of RST stuff in fairness but if you are a bigger lad you might have to order the stuff and it takes a week. I will be back up there on Friday and have to order in the jacket as I need the biggest one they have for my IRON MAN shoulders and HOMER SIMPSON Belly!!!!

But I think you really cant go wrong for the money unless you need a high end suit for racing or non stop touring. I was also talking to Ray in there today and they have a nice new set of tractech boots coming out that are goretex and very well priced....he showed me the email of them and they look very nice.

Maybe ask in BW about a discount for getting 3 or 4 sets together......

Wonda-Boy

Just found this on HG website....might look like a storm trooper from STAR WARS but its not bad for the money.

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/jackets/prosports-psx-gp-lederkombi-schwarz-weiss-rot.html

http://http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/pants/prosports-psx-gp-lederkombi-schwarz-weiss-rot.html


Also found the splice suit for a good price aswell....hmmm I would rather get it in HG Belfast then Bikeworld and get a spin thrown in for good measure

[URL="/http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/jackets/rst-slice-1012-suit-jacket-white.html"]http://http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/jackets/rst-slice-1012-suit-jacket-white.html[/URL]

http://http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/pants/rst-slice-1022-suit-pants-black.html

Zascar

Maybe we should do a group outing and take a spin up to HG some time?

goodlad

Havent a cent for gear but im up for a spin up if i can get a free day and the sv is in working order. Its been sitting idle outside my house for several weeks now but sure i can assume it will be grand, lol

kaimera

Got my leathers up in Crossans last year.

They were the 2011 gear so reduced greatly. Takano single piece, maybe 300e.

Friend got his altered for like 20e extra and delivered a week later.

RosieJoe

With the bike show coming up in a few weeks time you might be able to pick up a bargain there, just another option to consider.

Wonda-Boy

Zascar wrote: »

They are supposed to be very tight. I always laugh when I see someone in big baggy leathers, looks like a boy wearing his dads clothes.. They will stretch a big in time I'm sure..

Just say the word in a PM mate and I am there, I promised Green Martian off here I would go up before xmas and never got round to it. So I am up for that no probs, just give a ring before we go to make sure the stock levels have risen since the last time we were up there.

Wonda-Boy

RosieJoe wrote: »

With the bike show coming up in a few weeks time you might be able to pick up a bargain there, just another option to consider.

Yeah, deffo. But I think that price of €380 for a full 2 piece RST splice is very good so I am happy with that.

I am sure I will get a nice bargain up there anyway.

Mr Sheen!

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Yeah, deffo. But I think that price of €380 for a full 2 piece RST splice is very good so I am happy with that.

I am sure I will get a nice bargain up there anyway.

I would deffo be up for another spin up to HG. I even have a voucher this time . . . Fancy :P

Hotblack Desiato

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Alpinstars.
1st off the alpinestars stuff I dont feel is worth the money

Got an Alpinestars textile jacket about a year ago and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Was very overpriced and has some crazy omissions i.e. no elastic cuffs at the sleeves, no press studs for the flap over the front zip just velcro to hold it. All of the pockets expand inwards so when you put in your wallet, keys etc. the jacket gets tighter. The bottom pockets stupidly go all the way in towards the centre zip, so things can get caught between you and the back of the tank which is uncomfortable. Velcro is only in very small patches and is too weak. I doubt I'll get half as long out of it as my old Weise jacket, got 6 or 7 years of everyday wear out of that.

Alpinestars gloves are great though...