Who makes good leathers? - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 15-07-19, 05:17 PM

Hi folks

It’s been a long time since I’ve shopped for leathers and apparently it shows . I’m still rocking a race suit I bought when I was a teenager and I’m getting a lot of sunburn on my wrists not to mention the occasional button popping open thanks to misieur Guinéss .

In my day Alpinestars were an okay brand ( if a little posey) I’ve now learned they’ve been bought out by Oxford Horrors who it is alleged produce unsafe tat.

Can anyone tell me who still produce quality (ideally tested... by someone else!) leathers - 1.4mm or thicker. Hideout used to be a good name but seem to
remember them being mostly made to measure and also misty out of my price range . Are Wolf still good? What about Furygan? Any others ?

Seeker · 15-07-19, 05:33 PM

I had a jacket made by Scotts Leathers http://www.scottleathers.co.uk/ last year which I like. Their website wasn't that great last time I checked but the product is good. They're in Barnard Castle Co. Durham

Scittyf · 15-07-19, 05:58 PM

I think it's a case of making sure they fit well and you are comfortable in them.

I bought strada but got a full one piece that fitted correctly and i liked the look. Also the price was good as it was end of the season. 200 all in. I was pleased with that.

Other than that my second choice was fury gan buy to be honest I'm sure like most things it's more brand snobbery than the actual kit.

Heorot · 15-07-19, 10:25 PM

I live in Norfolk and the local independent store is Acesport, formerly Ace Leathers in Norwich.

https://www.acesport-motorcycleclothing.uk/.

They design their own stuff and get it made in Pakistan. Prices are reasonable and what I have seen is good quality.

zsv650s · 17-07-19, 10:18 PM

I have a furygan apex suit and have been dead impressed really flexible good quality and looks decent I think.

Dave20046 · 18-07-19, 11:23 AM

Cheers , they are looking very appealing. I'll try locate a shop and see how all the above fit me and prices.

Thanks all

Littlepeahead · 29-07-19, 09:43 PM

I love my Hideout leathers. They do off the peg, made to measure or a sort of off the peg tweaked. They score highly in tests, and if you did damage them they can be repaired or have panels replaced on site.

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Bibio · 30-07-19, 12:36 PM

Scott Leathers... simples.

15-07-19, 05:17 PM	#1
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Who makes good leathers? Hi folks It’s been a long time since I’ve shopped for leathers and apparently it shows . I’m still rocking a race suit I bought when I was a teenager and I’m getting a lot of sunburn on my wrists not to mention the occasional button popping open thanks to misieur Guinéss . In my day Alpinestars were an okay brand ( if a little posey) I’ve now learned they’ve been bought out by Oxford Horrors who it is alleged produce unsafe tat. Can anyone tell me who still produce quality (ideally tested... by someone else!) leathers - 1.4mm or thicker. Hideout used to be a good name but seem to remember them being mostly made to measure and also misty out of my price range . Are Wolf still good? What about Furygan? Any others ? __________________

15-07-19, 05:33 PM	#2
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Who makes good leathers? I had a jacket made by Scotts Leathers http://www.scottleathers.co.uk/ last year which I like. Their website wasn't that great last time I checked but the product is good. They're in Barnard Castle Co. Durham

15-07-19, 05:58 PM	#3
Scittyf Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 83	Re: Who makes good leathers? I think it's a case of making sure they fit well and you are comfortable in them. I bought strada but got a full one piece that fitted correctly and i liked the look. Also the price was good as it was end of the season. 200 all in. I was pleased with that. Other than that my second choice was fury gan buy to be honest I'm sure like most things it's more brand snobbery than the actual kit.

15-07-19, 10:25 PM	#4
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: Who makes good leathers? I live in Norfolk and the local independent store is Acesport, formerly Ace Leathers in Norwich. https://www.acesport-motorcycleclothing.uk/. They design their own stuff and get it made in Pakistan. Prices are reasonable and what I have seen is good quality. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

17-07-19, 10:18 PM	#5
zsv650s Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 142	Re: Who makes good leathers? I have a furygan apex suit and have been dead impressed really flexible good quality and looks decent I think.

18-07-19, 11:23 AM	#6
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Who makes good leathers? Cheers , they are looking very appealing. I'll try locate a shop and see how all the above fit me and prices. Thanks all __________________

29-07-19, 09:43 PM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Who makes good leathers? I love my Hideout leathers. They do off the peg, made to measure or a sort of off the peg tweaked. They score highly in tests, and if you did damage them they can be repaired or have panels replaced on site. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

30-07-19, 12:36 PM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Who makes good leathers? Scott Leathers... simples.

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