As the title suggests, i'm over 6ft, (6'3") and havent had any full leathers for years due to my size. I do a fair bit of weights and find that I either cant get my arms or legs in, or if I do they're very baggy around the middle. I've tried a few 2 piece options but can't seem to find the right combo. So its been a jacket and hood jeans for me for the past few years. (Hood made some jeans with an extra 2" on the thigh FOC) Does anywhere make custom suits? Anyone have a similar problem and found a good brand that fits?
I'm not sure who makes the custom suits but Chris at Nine Lives Leathers is the guy we use for all our repairs and alterations and I'm sure he could give you good advice. Mention @MissPineapple and me as he'll know us nine lives - Nine Lives
Dainese now do some special sizes for short or tall people. You can get most of their regular sizes in a short and tall version. At 6ft 4, to get leg length I had to have a huge size set of leathers big enough to get giant haystacks in and then pay to get them altered. Might not help if you have exceptionally big arms for example compared to your overall stature but for generally tall or short people it's a big step forward.
Great thanks, I think i'll pop over to Bike Stop as its local and see if they have the tall versions to try on.
BKS in Devon make tailor made leathers. Welcome | BKS Leather Do not confuse their work with the BKS brand touted by J&S that is a hangover from a tie up between BKS & Frank Thomas years ago and are now made in the Far East somewhere
Scott leathers do made to measure. But they're up in teesside area. Otherwise dave the leatherman in Bradford is well respected for alterations. Also think that held do made to measure. Get geared in Leatherhead and Leeds are the people to speak to about these. Or crowtree if they're still around
Not really dealt with many people down south apart from get geared in Leatherhead(too far south?) Also possibly arc-on who you used to be able to get through oval motorcycle center in central London.
Maybe too far south, Harpers in Leigh on Sea in Essex. They used to own Wolf and do still make some suits at their premises. I bought my one piece race suit from them made to measure in 2007. I think I paid about £500 then. I crashed tested it a few times and it stood up well.
Speak to Christine at Cougar leathers. You just cannot fault her service , skills and work. If you look around the race bike forums people always say how great the service is . She'll do one offs or mods or your suits. She's based 10 minutes from Cambridge . I really cant rate her high enough .
I guess it comes down to dough. Dainese now do bespoke suits at a price. A Dainese Laguna Seca D1 is approx £800. Custom fit, the same suit is £1500. Only sold through their premium outlets though.
