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Old 21-09-08, 08:46 PM   #41
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you wont look worse than me mines got a speedhump on the back of it i swear i only bought it as it was a good jacket and half price.
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Old 21-09-08, 08:51 PM   #42
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Those dainese are nice ^^^ like the idea of the back/neck protector thing.
Only thing I'd say to anyone looking at the same leather's I've got .... I didn't realise until I'd got home - you can't wear the jacket on it's own, suppose it's a good thing really in the way you can't be tempted to just go out in jeans but be warned
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Old 21-09-08, 09:19 PM   #43
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Those dainese are nice ^^^ like the idea of the back/neck protector thing.
Only thing I'd say to anyone looking at the same leather's I've got .... I didn't realise until I'd got home - you can't wear the jacket on it's own, suppose it's a good thing really in the way you can't be tempted to just go out in jeans but be warned
I can wear mine fine with a t-shirt and jeans.
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Old 21-09-08, 09:24 PM   #44
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Nope. I think they look cool. I'd love some but I'm 6'5" and only weigh 13 stone.
On a seperate note. Does anybody know were long thin people can get decent leathers?
If off the peg stuff doesn't fit, you could try made to measure. Hideout do this for a bit extra on the price hideout.

Or you could go the more pies / more gym route to make stuff fit better.
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Old 21-09-08, 09:28 PM   #45
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I can wear mine fine with a t-shirt and jeans.
Mine's too short and looks odd on it's own as the trousers zip in quite high up. Maybe you've got the wrong size (I would assume it's me with the wrong size as they are a little tight{not sure if they're supposed to be like that} but I've seen people saying the same on review websites)
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Old 21-09-08, 10:49 PM   #46
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I had some HG sales bloke stalk me round the leathers bit, sized me up, showed me 3 different suits, I picked the best then made sure all was well..
So yep, right size.

Mine arn't very tight either, just a snug fit for the top half.. Not to noticeably tight, but not at all lose.
But the pants on the other hand are figure hugging hah..

Though, do you mind the jacket back sitting high?
Mine does sit a little high without the pants, but it doesn't bother me to be honest.

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Old 22-09-08, 06:59 AM   #47
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I had some HG sales bloke stalk me round the leathers bit, sized me up, showed me 3 different suits, I picked the best then made sure all was well..
So yep, right size.

Mine arn't very tight either, just a snug fit for the top half.. Not to noticeably tight, but not at all lose.
But the pants on the other hand are figure hugging hah..

Though, do you mind the jacket back sitting high?
Mine does sit a little high without the pants, but it doesn't bother me to be honest.
Ah right, I only mind in the way it feels like a corset!
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Old 22-09-08, 10:33 AM   #48
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I really like that alpinestars one piece. Not garish and you know it will be well made.

I have some wasp leathers which have saved my hide once and are still in good nick for the next time I fancy hurling me and the bike down the road on the way to Hartside Cafe.
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Old 22-09-08, 11:21 AM   #49
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Nope. I think they look cool. I'd love some but I'm 6'5" and only weigh 13 stone.
On a seperate note. Does anybody know were long thin people can get decent leathers?
Ask Jambo. but his solution was custom leathers, Hideout leathers £1k I believe.
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Old 25-09-08, 08:10 PM   #50
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I have just purchased some Berick Moto Gp leathers from J&S. One piece leather are the dogs. They make you feel alot safer than 2 piece.
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