motorcycle leathers?

Question

just wondering are motorcycle leathers,especially leather trousers still in fashion.i like wearing leather for the crash protection factor and i feel safe.whats other peoples thoughts.

Answer 1

Unless you a mega and can afford Kangaroo leather, the best leather in the world is still cow/ bull.

You will find that most "fashion" gear hold little protection in a crash, as its not fitted with armour.

I used to run my own bike shop with a massive clothing section, my moto was very simple: Buy cheap, buy twice.

Leathers (if not to bad) can be repaired to live another day.

I had a few quid in that job, and got a B.K.S ( http://www.bksleather.co.uk ) suit tailor made.
I have crashed in it 4 times, only once at 100mph at Donnington Park, and the suit was repaired and re conditioned to brand new! It was alot of money (£1475) but its was worth it as I never even broke a bone in any of them crash's.

Try that with a £299 suit!

Answer 2

It is a nice jacket, and at a fair price; although similar styles and spec from just as notable manufacturers can be less if you keep looking. My advice though would be to go to as many local dealerships as you can and try on a range of jackets from different manufacturers. Motorcycle clothing has to be reasonably tight fitting in order for the protective armour to stay in the right places but should also remain comfortable and not restrict your movement - so you may not want the same size you would for casual clothing, and if you're anything like me, there might be one or two manufacturer's whose clothes fit you a lot better than others (Richa for me). Plus the salespeople will do the best they can to find you something you're happy with, that will perform as intended. Also bear in mind that physical stores won't stock a manufacturers entire range, so even if there is only a small selection of jackets you like the look of try the others anyway and check online later to see whether the manufacturers of those, if they fit OK, produce something more appealing to your style. You will usually pay more for buying from a physical store, but at least that way you have someone to go to should you have a problem with your purchase. It also pays to get to know the people there as they will be a great source of advice and may offer regular customers a discount or price-match service to keep them coming back. You could always make a note of any jackets that stand out though and see if they're available cheaper online too.

Answer 3

Leather is your best bet for protection, who cares what anybody else thinks? If you want to go for high fashion, go out an get a Dainese catalog. Them Italians seem pretty up to speed when it comes to fashion. Cowhide is what you'll normally find, but kangaroo leather is coming into fashion, especially for racing. It's four times as strong, half the weight, and is in fact cheaper to use than regular cowhide because it's readily available in Australia. The kangaroo is essentially viewed as a nuisance, like deer here in the States. There are actually a bunch of little leather shops popping up in Sydney due to this new demand. Here is some guy talking about World Champ Casey Stoner's suit.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EFPiJ0VeCcg

The reason his is so expensive is because it's a custom cut.

Answer 4

It is very important to wear m/cycle leathers at all times,whilst indulging in your passion. Make sure the leathers are double stitched and can incorporate body armour.By having the best rider protection it gives you confidence and a good feeling which are paramount for m/cycle riding.
Happy New Year

Answer 5

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