How tight should new leathers be?

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by callumw, Sep 27, 2014.

  1. AshBlade

    AshBlade Riding Goddess

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    Sinewave.. Ive posted my "New Leathers" pictures ages ago... lol :D
     
  2. callumw

    callumw Active Member

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    He looks like he ate the whole cow ... :D
     
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  3. callumw

    callumw Active Member

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    There are a few places that do adjustments and repairs to leathers.
    Mr.Google is your friend ;)
     
  4. callumw

    callumw Active Member

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    That's kinda what I'm worried about.
    They weren't cheap and I'm at "That Age" .... ;) so it would be god if they could last a long while
     
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    callumw Active Member

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    Bastard ....


    ;)
     
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    lambchops Elite Member

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    Mine seem to be shrinking fast at the moment... Was thinking of getting them made smaller at the start of the year now they need making bigger! Better get some more stretch pannels added!
     
  7. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    Ive just ordered a uk38 arlen ness suit and it is almost skin tight but from what Ive gathered thats how they should be. Can just fit my back protector in. 20140924_192234.jpg
     
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    38.......................... ffs eat man eat.
     
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  9. callumw

    callumw Active Member

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    Went for a wobble tonight and they fit fine.... :)
    Snug, but after 90 minutes of country roads and farting they eased in and were alright :)

    The only niggle I had was that my right foot would start to lose circulation a wee bit, but I think it was a combination of toes on pegs riding making them tighter and vibrations at higher revs
     
  10. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Try sleeping with them on
    may loosen up little....
     
  11. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Just found this pic and caption haha :D

    too-tight gimpsuit = lack of movement, slow, no lean and not much fun.
    Anglesey 2010 (7) resize.jpg
     
  12. fredaroony

    fredaroony Guest

    Get in a bath with warm water then go for a ride. That's what I do with new gloves that are tight.

    It's not like you aren't going to get wet when riding in the rain anyway.
     
  13. TheRamJam

    TheRamJam Well-Known Member

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    I wear them around the house to break them in, although I do get some strange looks off the Pizza delivery guy ;)
     

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