Any of you guys ride Sportbikes?

[jagleaso]

Just wondering if there were any other riders lurking around here. If so, what do you guys suggest as a good leather jacket for larger guys? It seems most companies make their jackets so narrow that it's ridiculous to imagine anyone who works out squeezing into one.

 

[Jayhawkk]

Measure one for your chest and unless you have a really big stomach you should do pretty well. Riding leather for sport bikes are meant to be tight and the ones for pure racing have a built in form that will cause you to hunch.

I personally just ran thick leather that had removable kevlar and kidney pads. Zippered underarms, wrists and chest are a bonus if you are safety oriented and ride with leathers year round.

Try shopping ebay for ones with your chest sizebut give me a bit to check my favorite folder for the places I used to shop.

 

[tattoopierced1]

i ride, but too poor to buy a good riding jacket.

 

[jagleaso]

i ride, but too poor to buy a good riding jacket.

Thanks ok, I think *if* you abuse steroids i think you can develop a leathery muscle type protection.

 

[tattoopierced1]

use and abuse are two different things my friend...

 

[jagleaso]

use and abuse are two different things my friend...

Definately, Im just thinking abuse gets you that sweet protective muscle quicker :rofl:
Shoot I know i dont care about my internal organs..:jaw:

 

[Kam]

Joe Rocket jackets, go to some riding shops try some jackets on to see what sizes you are in different company jackets.

I got a great deal on my joe rocket jacket with liner(for cold weather), half leather/ half synthetic, 180 jacket 110 shipped, one zipper inop though but happy.ebay best bet. Get some gloves too they make life better.

 

[Pioneer]

Definately, Im just thinking abuse gets you that sweet protective muscle quicker :rofl:
Shoot I know i dont care about my internal organs..:jaw:

well mor emuscle isn't always better i guess, i put my bike down and landed on my shoulder dislocating it and breaking my shoulder blade. the doc said since i had a lot more muscle around my should it tore more of it apart and it would take longer to heal. that just what he told me, i was on a lot of drugs (in the hospital) at that point in time.

 

[gixxman]

if u have reall issues with riding jackets u can go and have one custom made...its more money but sometimes necessary....i know some dainese retailers do it....i wear a dainese tattoo and it fits nice and snug how its supposed to...everyone have a safe season i already had some close calls

 

[bosco]

one word: dianese

i don't personally own any, a little pricey for my budget, tho when safety is at hand, no price is too high. i've ridden in a full dianese suit and boy is that thing comfy, great in the heat.

the jacket i've worn was a beaut as well. my next jacket will def. be a leather, hopefully a dianese.