How do you decide which motor cycle leather suit will "fit" you the best? The options are staggering, and the price can be too. The decision should encompass fit, options, material, one or two piece, and price.
The fit needs to be tight because when your bike hits the ground you want all of the protective padding to stay put. However, a suit that is too tight can cut off circulation. Make sure that when you are taking the required measurements, that you do so very accurately. Unless you buy a custom Motorcycle Leather Suit there will be some issues with the match between your body and the clothing. The main thing is to make sure that in the legs, shoulders, and arms that the suit is right.
Options include where you are going to store your wallet, phone and etc., how perforated, and will it easily accept extra armor. Most suits include at least one small breast pocket, so that you can carry a wallet. More storage space than that is rarely needed. Perforations allow for air flow. Leathers are notoriously hot. Therefore getting a suit that keeps you from overheating is essential. If you start to get cold, there is always the option of wind breaking under-armor. If you want extra protection the best option may be to order a size larger that you actually need.
The material is going to be leather, mostly. A suit can come with either lycra panels for ease of movement, but this detracts from the safety. One other option is to order a Motorcycle Leather Suit that is made of kangaroo hide. GiMoto offers this option, and their suits are up to 30% lighter and actually offer better resistance to tears because of the skin"s make up. These leathers from GiMoto are also not anymore costly than the typical cow hide leathers.
The next option to consider is whether to purchase one or two-piece leathers. One piece leathers are safer because they won"t ride up during a crash. But, they are more difficult to put on, and you may want to take the jacket off if you are going into a business of restaurant. Two-piece ensembles can offer the same protection with clips that hook the top and bottom together.
The last area of consideration is price and delivery time. You can usually go to a store and take something home the same day, but what if the store doesn"t have the Motorcycle Leather Suit size or style that you desire? Ordering from the web is about a two to four week wait (double or triple that for custom leathers.) Price is comparable across manufacturers for the same quality. A good set of leathers will generally run you anywhere from $500 to $1500.
When deciding what to buy, don"t skimp on safety. The price may seem a bit higher, but in the long run a good set of leathers will last longer, and protect you better. After all, it is what you want.
The fit needs to be tight because when your bike hits the ground you want all of the protective padding to stay put. However, a suit that is too tight can cut off circulation. Make sure that when you are taking the required measurements, that you do so very accurately. Unless you buy a custom Motorcycle Leather Suit there will be some issues with the match between your body and the clothing. The main thing is to make sure that in the legs, shoulders, and arms that the suit is right.
Options include where you are going to store your wallet, phone and etc., how perforated, and will it easily accept extra armor. Most suits include at least one small breast pocket, so that you can carry a wallet. More storage space than that is rarely needed. Perforations allow for air flow. Leathers are notoriously hot. Therefore getting a suit that keeps you from overheating is essential. If you start to get cold, there is always the option of wind breaking under-armor. If you want extra protection the best option may be to order a size larger that you actually need.
The material is going to be leather, mostly. A suit can come with either lycra panels for ease of movement, but this detracts from the safety. One other option is to order a Motorcycle Leather Suit that is made of kangaroo hide. GiMoto offers this option, and their suits are up to 30% lighter and actually offer better resistance to tears because of the skin"s make up. These leathers from GiMoto are also not anymore costly than the typical cow hide leathers.
The next option to consider is whether to purchase one or two-piece leathers. One piece leathers are safer because they won"t ride up during a crash. But, they are more difficult to put on, and you may want to take the jacket off if you are going into a business of restaurant. Two-piece ensembles can offer the same protection with clips that hook the top and bottom together.
The last area of consideration is price and delivery time. You can usually go to a store and take something home the same day, but what if the store doesn"t have the Motorcycle Leather Suit size or style that you desire? Ordering from the web is about a two to four week wait (double or triple that for custom leathers.) Price is comparable across manufacturers for the same quality. A good set of leathers will generally run you anywhere from $500 to $1500.
When deciding what to buy, don"t skimp on safety. The price may seem a bit higher, but in the long run a good set of leathers will last longer, and protect you better. After all, it is what you want.
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