leather! im going to excel today!

right all i have been asking about leathers etc past couple of days, and today im going to the mcn show in london. can people tell me what brands of leather are good to go for and what are rubbish please!

thanks a load

Never mind the brands (besides, there's more knowledgeable than me on that here) but if you can afford anything made from Kangaroo leather - get it.

Have heard spyke are good

I'm going to the show tommorow. Let us know what they got. I might get some leathers there too

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

Anything - even a kangaroo leather posing pouch?

Hey - where else are you suppoed to put your kids?!

Whatever brand you go for, check the seams to make sure they've been stitched properly (more than one stitch and at least one of which is hidden). There's no point spending loads of dosh on an expensive suit if it'll burst the minute you hit the ground, providing no abrasion resistance at all.

Also remember that leathers fit differently standing up compared to sitting on your bike! I saw some idiot at the BMF show buying a nice RST one-piece, which fitted him like a glove but I bumped into him in the parking area at the end of the day and he couldn't sit on his bike because the leathers were too tight!

Originally Posted by ranathari

Also remember that leathers fit differently standing up compared to sitting on your bike! I saw some idiot at the BMF show buying a nice RST one-piece, which fitted him like a glove but I bumped into him in the parking area at the end of the day and he couldn't sit on his bike because the leathers were too tight!

Ah yes - though embarassing, the 'take-a-dump' stance is invaluable.

"take a dump" plus "YMCA" equals well fitting leathers IMO!

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by ranathari

Whatever brand you go for, check the seams to make sure they've been stitched properly (more than one stitch and at least one of which is hidden). There's no point spending loads of dosh on an expensive suit if it'll burst the minute you hit the ground, providing no abrasion resistance at all.

Also remember that leathers fit differently standing up compared to sitting on your bike! I saw some idiot at the BMF show buying a nice RST one-piece, which fitted him like a glove but I bumped into him in the parking area at the end of the day and he couldn't sit on his bike because the leathers were too tight!

They were probably actually the right size.

You WANT them that tight, as leather WILL stretch.

You just need to wear them around the house for a few days before getting on your bike.

So dont really plan to ride home in new leathers.

cheers all got a set ?280 2 peice zip together, tripple stitched etc really nice ill take some pics and post them up.

there was so many stores there selling lids and leathers so you wont be short on choice!
Rick