Leather Jacket Fit
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From: Orange Co. So Cal
Clothing sizes in the U.S. are not standardized like in Europe. One makers 46 could be another makers 44 or 48. Some makers jackets (Schott) are based on patterns that are 20-30 years old, and they fit very small. The recommend buying a size larger, but their jackets are very well made and will last a lifetime then some.
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From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Put on the smaller one. assume the position of riding your bike. Are the sleeves long enough? Is it too tight? If you answered no to the first or yes to the 2nd, then you need the larger size.
Where do you live at the beach. I live behind Terry's on penman.
Where do you live at the beach. I live behind Terry's on penman.
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From: Jacksonville, Fl
Just curious. Have you been to Open Road Leathers on Beach Boulevard? Not sure what the guy charges for alterations, but he will sure make it fit the way you want.
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From: Oak Park, IL
Another vote for a little bigger. I've been wearing leather bomber style jackets since I began riding and like to be able to add a lot of layers under them. They are heavy enough that I have never had an issue with them blowing around. Plus if they are a little loose in the summer they are not so hot as the air can circulate around the inside of them.
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We're in the condo building that Chicago Pizza is located in on 1st. Very convenient!
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From: Mt Dora Florida
I'm a few hundred miles south of you and I just took my liner out for the winter. I do hit the road for a 20 mile ride every morning at 5 AM. I don't own a car so rain or shine, hot or cold I ride. When I'm buying gear, I try to think of the worst case situation I could get into and buy what would best fit that.
The new FXRG stuff from HD is very pricey but seems like it is good for any kind of weather.
If you think you might ever do any traveling on the bike you might want some better gear.
The new FXRG stuff from HD is very pricey but seems like it is good for any kind of weather.
If you think you might ever do any traveling on the bike you might want some better gear.
Last edited by rickoshay45; Apr 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM.
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From: Chandler, AZ
I'm in the same boat and I always go a little large. I prefer the sleeves a little long so that they stay stuffed in my cold weather gloves better. The down side is that, instead of flapping around, the jacket tends to fill up with air, even with all the vents open, unless I'm wearing those gloves. Fortunately I'm about ready to put it away and won't need it again until November 