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TheRamJam
21-09-11, 12:38 PM
Hey folks,

I just bought my first set of leathers and thought i'd post here for some advice.

Its a 2 Piece Dainese T-Avro Suit size 50. First thoughts is that it looks well made and the zips all work nicely, especially when joining the pants to the jacket.

I went on a brief 20 minute run on my brothers ZX6R as he was over checking the new gear. I found i was sliding about the seat quite a bit. Is this just because the leather is new and not bed in yet? Also its a bit stiff/tight but in no way restricted as i still have full movement of neck, arms and legs.

I was wearing it about the house lastnight trying get to it broke in. Had it on for over 2 hours and it was really comfortable. I wasn't over heating etc and was doing a few lunges and squats easily to stretch it out and get used to it.

Is there a normal break in period for leathers or is it just a case of getting the bike time. Also i cant get my boots under the leathers with the zips fully closed so have to wear the boots over them. Is this a problem or should have I got a bigger size in the trousers to make boots fit under properly

What about caring for them after runs. Is it just a rub down with a sponge and mild detergent or should I be buying specific leather cleaner and protector.

Here are a few pics and thanks in advance!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0778.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0779-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0784.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0787.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0786.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0788.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0785.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0786.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0781.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Dainese/DSC_0783.jpg
TamSV
21-09-11, 01:40 PM
Tart. :p

I've found I slip about more on some bikes than others - likely to do with the different seat cover materials used - so see what it's like on your own bike first.

I was sliding around on the SV and it wasn't getting any better so I got some Stomp Grips for the tank which has put a stop to the nuts/tank interface under braking. Triboseat do a grippy riders seat cover that might be worth a look if it continues to be a problem for you.

I also couldn't get my leathers inside my TCX Competizione boots, which are notoriously tight to start with. There was shin armour in the leather trousers which I removed and I wore very thick socks in the boots for a wee while when I was wearing my kevlar jeans to stretch the boots a bit more. The combination meant I could eventually wear the boots over the leathers. It was still tight but very quickly eased off. It doesn't take long - everything was comfy as pyjamas within 1,000 miles.

As far as cleaning products go, I can't really help. I'm obviously a bit of a manky scutter and just clean the worst of the bugs off with warm water every now and then.
timwilky
21-09-11, 01:58 PM
Why would you want your boots under the leathers?

No way would mine ever fit under my leathers
TamSV
21-09-11, 02:00 PM
Why would you want your boots under the leathers?

No way would mine ever fit under my leathers

I totally misread that. I thought the problem was the leathers wouldn't go inside the boots.

If the trousers go inside the boots then all is well. Do that. :)
TheRamJam
21-09-11, 03:08 PM
Why would you want your boots under the leathers?

No way would mine ever fit under my leathers

Apologies, just never had leathers before!

Heard somewhere though that if you were to be caught out in the rain while riding and in leathers then the rain would run down the leg and into your boots, soaking your feet. Therefore I asked the question about not being able to properly fit the leathers over the boots :)

Plus all the pics of my leathers in the catalogues show the model wearing the leathers over the boots :batman:

Am fine with wearing the boots over the leathers though! Don't really plan to be doing an awful lot of riding in the rain despite living in Scotland :cheers:
SoulKiss
21-09-11, 03:10 PM
Apologies in advance to TheRamJam.

Skip to about 40 seconds in :p

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timwilky
21-09-11, 03:33 PM
funny. But so hurtful to us real power rangers
SoulKiss
21-09-11, 03:34 PM
funny. But so hurtful to us real power rangers

Jeez, next you will be saying that like Pikey you are part of an efnic group and so thats racist... :p

Send me a front, side, rear and portrait pic and I'll add you in Tim :p
timwilky
21-09-11, 03:43 PM
doesn't quite work anymore.

Although I had blue bike, blue leathers and blue helmet. the bike & helmet have now gone. You should have seen my telly tubby waterproofs
timwilky
21-09-11, 03:46 PM
Apologies, just never had leathers before!

Heard somewhere though that if you were to be caught out in the rain while riding and in leathers then the rain would run down the leg and into your boots, soaking your feet. Therefore I asked the question about not being able to properly fit the leathers over the boots :)



It is nice, especially when the lining is waterproof so it does soak out. I had to borrow a knife off Quiff once to cut the linings out of my boots so the water could drain away at AR something
punyXpress
21-09-11, 10:00 PM
Hey TRJ
I wouldnt use any detergent on the leather - it'll remove natural oils in it as well as put salt into it.
We all know salt is only any good on chips!
The Italians swear by Nivea cream to keep their leathers supple, but they probably dont have the rainfall of your average Scottish summer.
Hope others can recommend cleaning stuff.
darylB
21-09-11, 10:31 PM
Don't use detergent on your leathers, just water and let them dry naturally, or get specific leather cleaner, Gliptone is one that seems popular, to soften them and also give them a slight water proofing I use Renapur, it's Beeswax and an oil mixture, a small pot lasts ages and really works, can't reccommend it highly enough, it's amazing stuff.

Daryl.
Specialone
22-09-11, 07:30 AM
I use a couple of drops of washing up liquid in some warm water for stubborn marks or baby wipes.
Allow to dry then I use gliptone leather care, this stuff is seriously good, a pro detailer mate uses this stuff on high end cars' interiors.

My leathers are over two years old and still look like new.