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Offline SPROCKIT

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Leathers (motorcycle)
« on: May 22, 2012, 02:39:24 PM »
im 6'3" 280lbs
17"-18" neck
typically a 2XL t shirt
42-44 waist
32 inseam
im not on here every day so pleas contact me at JBR12211@aol.com
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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012, 06:54:43 PM »
I'll presume you're looking for used leathers.  But - if you want new ones that are made to fit and still at a reasonable cost -- try Z Leathers.  They advertise on this website (mention the ad for a 10% discount on a full suit) and will make the suit in the size you want -- even include a chart requesting all 19 or so measurements they need to make the suit.  They'll also leave out things that you don't want for SCTA racing -- such as fabric vent panels or holes all over. 
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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012, 11:40:29 PM »
whatever is priced within reason

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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 10:55:28 PM »
Probably $900+.  I am 6'4" and 225# and have been looking for legal, bargain leathers too.  Don't think they exist.  I paid big bucks for my helmet and will probably do the same for leathers.
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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2012, 11:22:33 AM »
In the $900 price range -- it'd be well worth your time to call Z Leathers.  That's about what they charged not all that long ago for a basic SCTA-legal suit. Options like die cut lettering, built in body armor, etc, will raise the price, but for $900 or so -- you'll get perfect fit.  Let us know what Z wants for a basic suit these days - if you bother to ask them.  Remember - mention their ad on this site and they'll give you 10% off on the cost of a full suit, too.
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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2012, 12:59:37 PM »
When I checked with Z last year they started around $1200 for SCTA legal leathers.
I found used Danese leathers on Ebay for $300 and had a boot shop sew panels over the perferations to make them legal.
The fit is the challenge and I got lucky.
With your size the selection of used leathers may be somewhat limited.

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Re: Leathers (motorcycle)
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2012, 01:06:01 AM »
Try Barnacle Bill's.  He knows the all leather rule and I've seen a couple his suits at Bonneville and the quality looks very good.  Speaking to the wearers they were very happy and said the price was affordable.
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