Off the rack leathers

[kineteks]

I'm hoping to do some track days at Loudon this spring/summer and need some help figuring out what'll work for leathers. I'm 5'10" and a "comfort-sized/manly dude" of 200lbs/36" waist... (working on getting back down to 185/34 ). That seems to put me in a 46 for height and a 48/50? for my beef. Given that I don't have the time or $ for a custom suit at the moment, I'm trying to figure out the best compromise in an off-the-rack 1 pc suit that'll take a back protector. Any advise would be much appreciated.

[Doc]

Joe Rocket is a more "American cut".

I am about your size and fit into a 46 Joe Rocket.

[Lxpony]

My suggestion, Go to MotoMarket in Acton and try on some of his for free to determine what size you are.

[Sportygurl131]

i suggest trying seacoast in derry nh pat rocks!

[Chippertheripper]

i suggest trying to lose some weight

That's just mean, Jackie.

[jeantarrou]

I'm about your size too, closer to 210lbs, and a 46 Komodo fits like a glove.

[G21forme]

Joe Rocket is a more "American cut".

I am about your size and fit into a 46 Joe Rocket.

agreed

REV'IT, Alpinestar, and dianese are all euro cut, fantastic for me 5'10" @ 145# but to be honest anything that would fit your..um girth is going to be too tall and keep in mind if a suit is tight in the chest you still need to fit a back protector. My suggestion would be to try a 2 piece suit so if need be you could get a 46/48 jacket 44/46 pants and have the zipper tailored.

[Sheppo]

agreed

REV'IT, Alpinestar, and dianese are all euro cut, fantastic for me 5'10" @ 145# but to be honest anything that would fit your..um girth is going to be too tall and keep in mind if a suit is tight in the chest you still need to fit a back protector. My suggestion would be to try a 2 piece suit so if need be you could get a 46/48 jacket 44/46 pants and have the zipper tailored.

are you calling me FAT?

[G21forme]

are you calling me FAT?

Next to me everyone is fat, I'm wirey

[Garandman]

Vanson has a factory store Reev with used leathers. I bought my Mr. Staypuff suit for $400.

[trider143]

I bought Weise off the rack. For me it was a perfect off the rack fit for relatively low $. FWIW, I am 6' 210 lb w/ 36" waist. YMMV.

I think Moto Market now deals Weise. I bought from a place in NW CT before MM dealt Weise.

(Search for Weise motorcycle Tornado. Comes in 1 or 2 pc.)

["Dangerous" Dan K]

I'm 5'10, 185. When I got my leathers I was 5'10, 205. They're 1 piece Vanson. I'm happy with the fit and THRILLED with the quality, they're from the late 80's or some such craziness, have been crashed a bazillion times (that's just short of a metric fuckton for those keeping score) and are still intact and in use.

I'll check the size on the way to the track when I have the gear (should be a couple/few hours) and post back.

[obsolete]

Next to me everyone is fat, I'm wirey

I'm definitely ch ubby when I'm next to you.

[kineteks]

Thanks for the input, looks like a road trip to Motomarket & Seacoast is the thing to do... that and cutting back on the pizza & donuts, damn.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

I'm 5'10, 185. When I got my leathers I was 5'10, 205. They're 1 piece Vanson. I'm happy with the fit and THRILLED with the quality, they're from the late 80's or some such craziness, have been crashed a bazillion times (that's just short of a metric fuckton for those keeping score) and are still intact and in use.

I'll check the size on the way to the track when I have the gear (should be a couple/few hours) and post back.

The Vanson is a 46. I think it'd fit you based on your description. If you end up at the track this weekend you could try it on.

[freeskier]

Vanson has a factory store Reev with used leathers. I bought my Mr. Staypuff suit for $400.

ive been looking for a used set to start out on the track with, where is this place?

[CBR929RE]

ive been looking for a used set to start out on the track with, where is this place?

Vanson is down in Fall River on rt138.

[mzdagrl]

Joe Rocket is a more "American cut".

I am about your size and fit into a 46 Joe Rocket.

Agreed! My h ubby, reiobard on here, is also about 5'10" and a little heavier. He has a 2-piece Joe Rocket suit. The benefit of a 2-piece is that you can wear the leather on the street without having walk around in leather pants all day, or you can if you like leather.

[mmarsden]

i got a custom syed for $350 im 5"11 218 and fits great

[mmarsden]

it includes a back protector- pm if interested