Leathers ?

I got DAS in two weeks and an SV650s waiting to be picked up from George Whites in Swindon and really can't wait (if there is a god please let me pass my test)

Obviously i need some leathers and i'm after some advice on what to look out for, brands to avoid and where i can get some that make me look like a mighty morphin power ranger.

They had a nice two piece alpinestars in Heine Gericke i saw yesterday but was a bit on the expensive side at about £700, do i need to spend this much or are there good cheaper brands ?

Cos

Before you start getting set on what you want i'd try a few different makes on. I found that Dainese and Arlen Ness trousers didn't fit me at all but Spyke ones were perfect. They set me back about £280, have a pair of sliders on that i will probably never use but i think they look pretty good

Not sure what the benefits are of more expensive leathers, besides paying a bit for the name i'd guess its something to do with the stitching, quality and thickness of the leather. I'd imagine someone with far more experience than me will be along to help.

I looked at the Spyke ones in a catalogue i got with one of the bike mags and they look good but havn't seen them in any shops where i can try them on. Will keep a look out for them though.

I got my spyke ones from George White up here in London so i would guess all their stores stock them, not sure if there is one near to you though. Alternatively if you have a look in the back of your catalogue i would imagine there is a list of stockists.

They said that as i am buying a bike off them that they will give me a 10% discount on anything else i buy in the store so i hope that they have some Spyke gear in there then.

There's a company on ebay that does them for between £200 and £300. Really good value, excellent fit with excellent armour. If you do what i did and wait until end of season to get them, you could get them for £150.

They does custom pattern sets as well for around £300.

Originally Posted by steveo

not sure if there is one near to you though.

Yep, didn't read your original post when i wrote that.

Anyway, sounds like the same deal i got. If they don't have any in they could probably order you some down from another store. As an added bonus the london store has a very attractive blonde lady working there

Look here - Save yourself a few quid into the bargain

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Look here - Save yourself a few quid into the bargain

Yep, thats who i got mine off. Bargain price.

I just picked up a brand new pair of Dainese 2 piece leathers on e-bay for £220 - normal price was about £700! Seems the guy who had sold them had changed bikes, so the colour scheme didin't match! Take a look in there - you could save a bundle!