[QUOTE] What set do you own?[/QUOTE] <rumbled>
Which is perhaps why I didn't bother suggesting it, though I travelled from Belfast, as do several of the road racing fraternity here. My HG racesuit does not have the dodgy graphics mind. Don't forget Lewis Leathers. I think they have a London shop now and do a bespoke service. 'Hog
My made to measure suit was under 800 quid, which is about as cheap as you'll get for good MtM. The off the peg stuff is cheaper. Why don't you just give him a phone call, and see if they have anything which meets your requirements and budget? He's a great chap, and won't mind talking things through with you.
Mine wasn't MtM but could have been for the same price, had I been happy to wait. As it happens, it's pretty much a perfect fit anyway. Also about £800 list price, although I got the VAT refunded. I'll not bother recommending them o the OP, as it's a little bit further away even than Bedfordshire... -- _______ ..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) \`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 `\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2 `\|/` `
IMHO? Oh yes. The quality of finish is amongst the best on the planet, although the robustness can be matched by other UK specialists who can save you a few pounds.
Thick poorly-tanned, over-drummed leather: yes. Well-tanned leather: no. Tanning is a highly technical subject with any amount of variables that will affect the final quality of the material. That's why, IMHO, consumers who aren't confident they will know what they are getting for their money should run with accredited products.
If you truly want guaranteed quality and the single colour you require, you will have to travel. Unfortunately, this might require you to cross a county boundary or two. "Caveat emptor" products are probably available right on your doorstep.
Dunno, but IM limited E there doesn't seem to be as much choice in France as you get in the UK. Most common brand around here is IXS, a Swiss make which is supposed to be quite good, but I wasn't impressed. Price-wise, the only example I can give is for an Alpinestar 2-piece at around 700Eu. Seemed that it was about the top price for that brand, though, IYSWIM. I bought mine in Germany just because they were a much higher quality than anything I could find in the French shops, albeit being much more expensive too. But the Germans seem more into leathers anyway (fnaar), at least as far as I can tell from what I see in the shops. -- _______ ..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) \`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 `\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2 `\|/` `
Oooh. I'm especially tempted by these http://www.mylederhosen.com/popup_image.php?pID=99&osCsid=f1adc8e928232c88c6366ddfe5a42728 -- _______ ..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) \`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 `\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2 `\|/` `
I crossed swords with one of the managment at IXS many times in the early days of the European Standards committee. They utterly opposed any standards for motorcyclists' clothing. That tends to indicate to me that the people concerned might not be overly preoccupied with the build quality of their kit, although there are noble or occasional exceptions. IMHO: Avoid the A* brand. It may be that Alpine Stars leather garments are best worn only after two years of treatment with a leather food, during which time they should only be worn around the house and garden, and certainly not on a motorcycle.
If you're within spitting distance of Andorra, that's the place to go. Loads of tax-free bike gear shops in Andorra la Vella.
Scott Leathers are one of the companies I have listed in one of my replies to the thread "FOAK: Leathers for FB".
Champ says... I'll second everything said by the silver barnetted Lothario. I love my MJK 2-piece. It was watching the likes of Champ and buddies throwing themselves up the track and walking away that prompted me to buy mine. Worth every penny. I was wearing a Nitro 1-piece race suit yesterday at Donington, only 279-99 quid to you, sir. They come in 3 colour schemes, but the black/grey/white I have doesn't look too power-rangerish.
