Okay, serious gear question going on here... When I went to the bike shop where I bought my bike and tried to buy a leather jacket, I couldn't find one that fit - I am "well endowed" naturally. :oops:
Did anyone in my same situation go with tailored leathers, and if so, where did you go? How much? I bought a Joe Rocket and the Large fits great, but I would like to look into leathers eventually.
Thanks for your help.
Quote from: RandiBBBI am "well endowed" naturally. :oops:
Yes, I noticed...nice picture in WoF. welcome to the site! :P
don't ask me how I know...BUT you could start here-
http://www.ladyriderswear.com/http://www.womanbiker.com/
oh yeah, forgot...definitely go with leathers. better than textiles; if you can afford it its worth it. I see plenty of women sportbikers around and they're wearing full leathers so I'm sure you can find something "off-the-rack" :thumb:
hello...i don't have any personal experience on that particular aspect, but my housemate's situation might help. she is full figured, so to speak, and she went with the womens Hein Gericke tribal jacket. it was cut for a woman's figure and she liked it a lot. she did have to go through a couple try's finding a jacket that fit her right though. i had the problem of finding a leather jacket tight enough around my body yet long enough in the sleaves. we ended up trying on several jackets before deciding and then going online to find the best deal to make the order.
hope that helps. oh and here is a website that might help. i bought a jacket off this site. great prices and fantastic service. you will have to pay import charges to the u.s. government, but for my $300 jacket, the import tax was only $50.
some people can find lots of jackets that fit, but for me it was a real problem. some manufacturers items don't fit particular body styles. so again, my advice is to try on as many jackets in the flesh as you can, then go online and find it cheap as possible.
http://www.bimoto.be/
I will say Buy a leather jacket!! After my accident, I am scared to put on textiles... Leather might be expensive, but hey it is worth!
Womens' jacket are difficult to find! They dont have any varieties... Especially cute one (Yes, I love to be girly when I ride my bike!)! Also, I am very very tiny, so I ended up to customize my motorcycle two piece suits! (I went to Zleather in Huntington Beach, and they make a good one!) Yeah, it costs much (I paid $1500, but I believe for a jacket.. it will be around $500), but it fits great and you can wear gear which is totally different from other girls! I will plan to make another customize jacket soon. (Girls really love my suits! I will put my pic when I have a chance...)
I have the same problem with pants. Being well endowed is a cross to bear.
HAHA! I'm sorry John, I feel for you.
-Anti
Isn't it just? John, it's so good to find a man who understands!!!! :thumb:
Quote from: johnI have the same problem with pants. Being well endowed is a cross to bear.
I could say something totally inappropriate and put a link to a medical condition... Let's just say there are men who look like Rich500's badger :o
On topic though... I wish manufacturers would give more choices in sizes... people vary way too much! I hate getting clothes that are a couple sizes too big just so I can get something to fit the length of my arms :P Cars don't fit me right either.
Anne fits perfectly in mens small jackets but then again she isn't as "robust" as you are. You are stuck shopping for girls jackets.
Quote from: RandiBBBwhere did you go? .
Randi,
Your timing couldn't be more appropriate. I pickd up this months issue of T.W.O magazine (feb 04) and it has an article devoted to womens gear. The mag isn't easy to find since its a UK magazine-most likely available in better bookstores or a really good magazine stand/shop.
It reminded me that Alpiinestars has a whole line for women. All their jacket/pant/suit models have alternate models that start with 4w (get it?), tailored special for women.
Also check out
www.arlenneswear.com
www.moto-direct.co.uk ("Dyno Race" by RST only one peice suit on market)
Look up CLover gear as they make womens gear specifically too.
Triumph makes some women specific jackets too...Try them on at the San Juan Capistrano Triumph dealership (and view my future bike....)
Good luck.
also dont forget the brand Texport. They have a one peice leather suit for women also.
You could possibly also contact Bill at "Barnacle Bill's" (www.racingleather.com) and find out if he can alter an off the rack leather jacket for you. He makes custom one-piece leather suits & tailors suits also.
I bet whatever jacket you find to fit your chest will be too long in the arms & too large in the waist perhaps.
www.newenough.com might have a page for women's items now also.
found this on another site.....no size....e-them
womens FIELDSHEER Leathers F/S
have a set of womens feildsheer leathers forsale will take 100.00 for them if interested email hard_on_racing1978@yahoo.com
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:? so john, those "pills" helped eh? :roll: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Randi-
Check the for sale forum for my post on www.newenough.com sale on women's gear...
Someone has to say it:
Pics?
Quote from: RandiBBBOkay, serious gear question going on here... When I went to the bike shop where I bought my bike and tried to buy a leather jacket, I couldn't find one that fit - I am "well endowed" naturally. :oops:
Did anyone in my same situation go with tailored leathers, and if so, where did you go? How much? I bought a Joe Rocket and the Large fits great, but I would like to look into leathers eventually.
Thanks for your help.
You may want to check out
CycleForums.com in the Cycle Angels Forum I know there are a few there that would be of help.
(http://www.mcas.com.au/products/99a4bc43e8.jpg)
Happy to help :)
Some womens leather apparal with pics at these Aussie sites:
http://www.gobike.com.au/category130_1.htm
http://www.mcas.com.au/products.php?p=10
http://www.motorcyclemart.com.au/item.php?section=onRoad&idx=857
RJays Classic Womens Jacket
Hey Randi, try San Diego Leathers. I think their website is
www.sandiegoleather.com, but maybe use a search engine to be sure.
They have a good selection and everything comes in sizes for the ladies. Good luck.
Thank you all for not razzing me too hard on this. :oops:
Just to get me on the road I ended up with a textile jacket whose name I can't remember right now, and I was able to get into a large. I definitely want leathers because of the safety factor, but I wouldn't mind saving a buck or two in the process. I'll spend as much as I have to be not a penny more, if that makes sense.
At the motorcycle shop where I was trying on leather jackets, I had on a Size 50 and could not zip it.
Quote from: johnAnne fits perfectly in mens small jackets but then again she isn't as "robust" as you are. You are stuck shopping for girls jackets.
I'm giggling here - "robust" makes me think of coffee!! :lol:
Hi Randi
If you want to go custom and leather, you might try Vanson Leathers.
http://www.vansonleathers.com
People I know have raved about them. It's not cheap, but it is excellent quality. They have a decent selection of leathers with space for armour (back protector, elbow and shoulder inserts). They do a lot of custom work. I visited their outlet and the people seemed very customer-service oriented.
Vanson will be my next jacket and I have the same umm, issues, so I'll definitely be going custom.
I have three textile jackets: joe rocket phoenix mesh, for hot weather, a tourmaster, and a yellow darien from aerostitch. I wear the yellow darien most of the time because I live in boston, where a rider needs every bit of visibility she can get. They're all men's sizes and none fit perfectly.
I've seen a few women around town wearing Vansons..the jackets look great--not too loose, not skin tight, decent protection.
It takes a bit of work to find a motorcycle-specific jacket that fits, but it is your protection from wind, pavement, and airborne (sometimes projectile) debris...ever felt the thunk of a kicked-up stone from a car on your chest? , so its best to get something that fits and that you like. It's money well spent.
Let us know what you decide on!
dainese, rukka, first gear, and bmw also make nice women's jackets
Awesome, mo! :thumb: Thanks for the tip. You all have been great with referrals, so now it's time for me to investigate!
If you are looking at custom leathers don't forget about Bates Leathers (//www.batesleathers.com). They are located in Long Beach, CA.