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used leathers for a fat guy - 3/28/2008 9:47:11 AM

RounderNU

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im wanting to buy some nice leathers, but im on my way to losing 50lbs. and dont want to buy nice leathers only to turn around and sell them to get some that fit. im wanting to do a track day in the next two months, but i dont think ill be small enough yet for my new ones. does anyone live near tyler, tx have a decent 1pc suit

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RE: used leathers for a fat guy - 3/28/2008 2:25:01 PM

dwhite645

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That's gonna be hit or miss finding a used suit on the cheap. My advice is to buy a new Teknic, AGV Sport or something like that. They can be had at about $350-400 new. Maybe a 2 piece, that way you can wear the jacket later by itself and the fit would still be decent on it.
Also, do a search for local trackday clubs in the area. It's usually a good place to find crashed leathers that are still good.

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RE: used leathers for a fat guy - 3/28/2008 7:32:26 PM

Silver Wing 06

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what size ya looking for? i have a set for sale cheap. a tecknic chicane jacket size 52, and a set of first gear leather pants size 38. could have the zipper sewn onto the pants to make a 2 peice suit. pants are black, jacket is green black and white. sell ya both for 275 plus shipping?

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RE: used leathers for a fat guy - 3/30/2008 9:01:44 AM

RounderNU

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i dont know the size. i wear a large shirt and 36" pants. im 5'9", but have wide shoulders. i have never tried to buy them before. i think ill just wait to lose the weight. any kind of tips on puchacing them would be appreciated

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RE: used leathers for a fat guy - 3/30/2008 11:55:03 AM

Silver Wing 06

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check your measurements with a tape measure. then see what the size charts say is closest to what you need. a xl jacket is most likely between a 46-50 in size, depends what brand it is. for a decent suit tecknic is not bad for the money. mc closeout has them for 299 right now. either one or two peice. newenough.com has good size charts to look at. some one peice suits run small about one size.

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RE: used leathers for a fat guy - 4/14/2008 1:16:14 PM

skubysnak

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I'm 5'10, 235lbs, athletic build (chest is bigger than my waistline). I too have problems finding a one piece that fits OK. I ended up getting a used Teknic from Craigslist, size 52 for under $200. The guy stopped riding and was getting rid of his gear. I believe the Teknic Chicane One Piece suits (new) can be found online for $299.99.

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