Am I Abnormal? - SV650.org

11-03-06, 10:42 PM

Decided to visit Hein Gerickes at Braintree this Afternoon with the intension of buying some 2 piece leathers. Well I'd seen some good reports of the Celtic range so tried the Trousers on yep nice fit but when it came to the Jacket their largest size ( euro 58 ) is way too small now while admitting to being a bit portly I'm still only a 44" chest, so am I abnormal? or have any other's had trouble getting Leather Jackets to Fit?
Failing that any recommendation for a reasonably priced 2 piece suit £300 or so?

Having said that Staff seemed very helpful in the store through.

chris (waiting for the "your too fat jokes"

)

11-03-06, 10:49 PM

took my cousin to J&S to buy a swift jacket this was the only place he could find a XXXL !! and he's not huge 18 stone or so.

11-03-06, 10:55 PM

Staff at Braintree are pretty friendly... I struggle to find good fits as well, not just HG stuff and i'm 44" chest too

11-03-06, 11:15 PM

Well if you are so am i - i have the same problem with size. My wife says big boned though rather than portly... 6'3 and 18 stone was the same at HG in Slough. Frank Thomas 2 peace fitted well at the Honda shop in Chiswick?? Didnt know much about them so skipped them for now... let us know if you discover anything here as I wanted a decent set for spring.

12-03-06, 01:21 AM

Don't worry about it, I'm 6' and about 13 stone and I struggle to find leathers to fit nicely. I'm a 42" chest.

12-03-06, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carsick

Don't worry about it, I'm 6' and about 13 stone and I struggle to find leathers to fit nicely. I'm a 42" chest.

Yeah. I am not sure how companies work out their numbers. I am six foot, have almost a 30" waist, and a bit more than a 40" chest. Finding any clothes at all, let alone leathers is an absolute bugger. I was told a few times only custom leathers could fit.

Just keep trying on differant makes, and differant models of differant makes. And differant years of the same models...
I tried on two Alpinestars jackets, same model, same size, same colour, same shop, differant years, one was so uncomfortable it was painful, and the other one fitted me ok.

This is where online buying falls apart. Find what fits you nicely, ignore the brand name, price, if it fits I think its going to be safer, (and warmer) than something more expensive.

12-03-06, 07:38 AM

I bought a RICHA MONZA jacket
>>

and
RICHA Highway trousers
>>

last year im only 5'10 ish 34/36 waist and a 47 chest and it fits a treat. They zip together and go together...

Martin

Lissa · 12-03-06, 07:38 AM

I have the opposite problem..................being 'too small' for general sizes.

Size 8 womens gear fits in the right places but is always too long in the leg, and the sleeves tend to be too long too.

I have had to buy my gear from Baby Biker...............the bonus being that kids stuff is generally a lot cheaper than adult gear.

12-03-06, 10:30 AM

My problem is that been so short in the leg, all leather jeans look bulky on me... I plan to get my decent leathers altered this year.

.

12-03-06, 10:34 AM

BKS made to measure?

11-03-06, 10:42 PM	#1
Vfr400 Guest Posts: n/a	Am I Abnormal? Decided to visit Hein Gerickes at Braintree this Afternoon with the intension of buying some 2 piece leathers. Well I'd seen some good reports of the Celtic range so tried the Trousers on yep nice fit but when it came to the Jacket their largest size ( euro 58 ) is way too small now while admitting to being a bit portly I'm still only a 44" chest, so am I abnormal? or have any other's had trouble getting Leather Jackets to Fit? Failing that any recommendation for a reasonably priced 2 piece suit £300 or so? Having said that Staff seemed very helpful in the store through. chris (waiting for the "your too fat jokes" )

12-03-06, 07:38 AM	#7
Akula Guest Posts: n/a	I bought a RICHA MONZA jacket >> and RICHA Highway trousers >>last year im only 5'10 ish 34/36 waist and a 47 chest and it fits a treat. They zip together and go together... Martin

12-03-06, 07:38 AM	#8
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	I have the opposite problem..................being 'too small' for general sizes. Size 8 womens gear fits in the right places but is always too long in the leg, and the sleeves tend to be too long too. I have had to buy my gear from Baby Biker...............the bonus being that kids stuff is generally a lot cheaper than adult gear. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

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11-03-06, 10:49 PM	#2
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	took my cousin to J&S to buy a swift jacket this was the only place he could find a XXXL !! and he's not huge 18 stone or so.

11-03-06, 10:55 PM	#3
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Staff at Braintree are pretty friendly... I struggle to find good fits as well, not just HG stuff and i'm 44" chest too

11-03-06, 11:15 PM	#4
Demonz Guest Posts: n/a	Well if you are so am i - i have the same problem with size. My wife says big boned though rather than portly... 6'3 and 18 stone was the same at HG in Slough. Frank Thomas 2 peace fitted well at the Honda shop in Chiswick?? Didnt know much about them so skipped them for now... let us know if you discover anything here as I wanted a decent set for spring.

12-03-06, 01:21 AM	#5
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Don't worry about it, I'm 6' and about 13 stone and I struggle to find leathers to fit nicely. I'm a 42" chest.

12-03-06, 10:30 AM	#9
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	My problem is that been so short in the leg, all leather jeans look bulky on me... I plan to get my decent leathers altered this year. .

12-03-06, 10:34 AM	#10
Gnan Guest Posts: n/a	BKS made to measure?