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01-04-05, 11:20 AM

Iwas tempted by e-bay but i'm a bit woried that they won't fit right.

01-04-05, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by e.d.

Iwas tempted by e-bay but i'm a bit woried that they won't fit properly.

Yeah, I have the same concerns...

Balky001 · 01-04-05, 11:34 AM

I bought a Alpinestar SX1 one-piece on ebay for £400, normally retails between 785-825. I was worried about the fit but thought as it was brand new I could re-sell it anyway. Fits perfectly and I think sometimes you find certain makes fit better (depending on your shape) than others. I had SPIDI before which were OK, but the A* feel better made and the protection, especially around the legs,shins, is much better and more comfortable.

01-04-05, 11:49 AM

Bought an Akito leather jacket in a sale for £60 and Belstaff leather trousers for £130. Both fit really well and only downside is they don't zip together. Try lots of clothing on and you may well find that the cheaper stuff fits as well as or better than the pricey stuff.

The HG "Tricky" two piece suit was meant to be one of the best sets of leathers out there last year and is down in the catalogue for £200 for the pants and £220 for the jacket. That's what I'd be buying if I were looking right now... so long as it fitted me well! I hear their mail order sucks right now though... plus better to go into a branch and try the sizes on to be sure you like it and have the right size.

01-04-05, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the input guys

I'll have a look on eBay at the weekend and also check out what they have at George Whites when i go pay for the bike (hopefully this sunday).

01-04-05, 03:45 PM

I bought a Frank Thomas leather jacket last year for £60- Mail order from BFM I think.
This year bought 2 piece Arlen Ness kit, £199- new, ebay. Spent £35- getting the legs altered to fit and now it's spot on. Also had the lettering on the legs removed, Looking like a power ranger is one thing. A branded power ranger, I don't think so!
Got a new pair of Alpinestar race boots off ebay for £70- less than RRP.
Had to go to H-G for gloves, damn stubby fingers..... D'oh!

01-04-05, 06:52 PM

RST are doing a full suit at the mo for 200 quid i believe.

i got some , there not bad at all.

02-04-05, 08:35 AM

Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!

02-04-05, 08:41 AM

Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!

02-04-05, 08:42 AM

Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!

01-04-05, 11:34 AM	#13
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	I bought a Alpinestar SX1 one-piece on ebay for £400, normally retails between 785-825. I was worried about the fit but thought as it was brand new I could re-sell it anyway. Fits perfectly and I think sometimes you find certain makes fit better (depending on your shape) than others. I had SPIDI before which were OK, but the A* feel better made and the protection, especially around the legs,shins, is much better and more comfortable. __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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01-04-05, 11:20 AM	#11
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Iwas tempted by e-bay but i'm a bit woried that they won't fit right.

01-04-05, 11:49 AM	#14
SVeeedy Gonzales Guest Posts: n/a	Bought an Akito leather jacket in a sale for £60 and Belstaff leather trousers for £130. Both fit really well and only downside is they don't zip together. Try lots of clothing on and you may well find that the cheaper stuff fits as well as or better than the pricey stuff. The HG "Tricky" two piece suit was meant to be one of the best sets of leathers out there last year and is down in the catalogue for £200 for the pants and £220 for the jacket. That's what I'd be buying if I were looking right now... so long as it fitted me well! I hear their mail order sucks right now though... plus better to go into a branch and try the sizes on to be sure you like it and have the right size.

01-04-05, 02:33 PM	#15
Cos Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the input guys I'll have a look on eBay at the weekend and also check out what they have at George Whites when i go pay for the bike (hopefully this sunday).

01-04-05, 03:45 PM	#16
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	I bought a Frank Thomas leather jacket last year for £60- Mail order from BFM I think. This year bought 2 piece Arlen Ness kit, £199- new, ebay. Spent £35- getting the legs altered to fit and now it's spot on. Also had the lettering on the legs removed, Looking like a power ranger is one thing. A branded power ranger, I don't think so! Got a new pair of Alpinestar race boots off ebay for £70- less than RRP. Had to go to H-G for gloves, damn stubby fingers..... D'oh!

01-04-05, 06:52 PM	#17
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	RST are doing a full suit at the mo for 200 quid i believe. i got some , there not bad at all.

02-04-05, 08:35 AM	#18
DKrider Guest Posts: n/a	Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!

02-04-05, 08:41 AM	#19
DKrider Guest Posts: n/a	Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!

02-04-05, 08:42 AM	#20
DKrider Guest Posts: n/a	Fit was also my concern - but the best way to do sort that is to wander down to your local dealer and try on different make and sizes until you find whats right for you. My experience showed that the (especially italian) models can vary a lot - a 56 dainese is definetly not a 56 alpinestar and not close to a 56 Frank Thomas!