Jacket Sizing help??????????? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

thathrillest · 10-08-2005, 07:27 PM

I need help picking the right size jacket for me. I am 6'4" eigh about 175lbs. So I am tall and slim. I got my arm length measured the other day and it was 37" long and my chest was only 33". I want to buy an Icon Motorhead jacket from online because it would save me alot of money. But I cant figure out which size jacket to get that would fit nicely on me. The jacket that satisfies my arm length is an XXXL but the chest on those are huge. So if anyone else has any advice please let me know.

stevie c · 10-08-2005, 07:55 PM

Is there anywhere local you can try one on, then buy it online?

Mavman · 10-08-2005, 08:53 PM

And if the answer to SC's question is yes......maybe bring some on line adds in to the local one's and try to get a price match.

stevie c · 10-09-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

And if the answer to SC's question is yes......maybe bring some on line adds in to the local one's and try to get a price match.

Good thinking!

Nexus242 · 10-09-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavman

And if the answer to SC's question is yes......maybe bring some on line adds in to the local one's and try to get a price match.

I don't think anyone will match the lower prices from an online dealer, but you may try. Your best bet is to try one on locally and buy online unless the price difference with tax locally and shipping online isn't all that much. if it was like $20 or less I'd just buy it locally and not have to wait for the shipping and return problems if the jacket has a defect.

But it's up to you.

Scourge · 10-09-2005, 06:45 PM

All of the above, plus buying locally is always a good way to get a nice rapport with .......well........the locals.........dealer that is.

md2lgyk · 10-10-2005, 08:18 AM

I'm pretty much built like you, same weight but 2 inches taller and my arms 2 inches shorter. Are you sure 33" is the correct chest measurement?? Mine measures 44" and my waist about 33".

Anyway, from my experiences buying both riding gear and regular clothing I'd have to say you shouldn't buy anything over the internet if you can't try it on somewhere first. When I was looking for a jacket, I knew I wanted textile but had no particular brand in mind. I was going to buy whatever fit me. I ended up with a Fieldsheer "Zero Condition" jacket on sale for something like $150. Besides fitting pretty well, it has lots of adjustments.

monica · 10-10-2005, 11:51 AM

I bought my icon from www.speedwerks.com and I cant tell you how great they are. My measurement was from my neck to my wrist and they sent me the correct jacket, couldnt have a better fit really. Laura at speedwerks will set you up. I bought a few things from them and everything has been just great. I obviously recommend them!

Just tell her you need to figure out what size and she will let you know what measurements you need for the company. anyway good luck! oh yea they have the best prices I have found also.

Monica

vkenner · 10-10-2005, 04:39 PM

I am also looking for a jacket. Most site have sizing chart that tell you how to measure for different jacket size. Just do your homework online before you decide what size you need.

PinkHat · 10-12-2005, 12:36 AM

Yeah, if at all possible, the best thing you could do is try it on in the store and then buy it online. I got my Alpinestars One-o-One from Bike Bandit, after everything it cost as much as the store did before tax (about $26), and it came in three days.

10-08-2005, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
thathrillest Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 24	Jacket Sizing help??????????? I need help picking the right size jacket for me. I am 6'4" eigh about 175lbs. So I am tall and slim. I got my arm length measured the other day and it was 37" long and my chest was only 33". I want to buy an Icon Motorhead jacket from online because it would save me alot of money. But I cant figure out which size jacket to get that would fit nicely on me. The jacket that satisfies my arm length is an XXXL but the chest on those are huge. So if anyone else has any advice please let me know. __________________ 2002 GSX-R 600 Micron slip on exhaust

10-08-2005, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Is there anywhere local you can try one on, then buy it online? __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

10-09-2005, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	All of the above, plus buying locally is always a good way to get a nice rapport with .......well........the locals.........dealer that is. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

10-10-2005, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	I'm pretty much built like you, same weight but 2 inches taller and my arms 2 inches shorter. Are you sure 33" is the correct chest measurement?? Mine measures 44" and my waist about 33". Anyway, from my experiences buying both riding gear and regular clothing I'd have to say you shouldn't buy anything over the internet if you can't try it on somewhere first. When I was looking for a jacket, I knew I wanted textile but had no particular brand in mind. I was going to buy whatever fit me. I ended up with a Fieldsheer "Zero Condition" jacket on sale for something like $150. Besides fitting pretty well, it has lots of adjustments. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

10-10-2005, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
vkenner Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 1983 GS650L Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 35	I am also looking for a jacket. Most site have sizing chart that tell you how to measure for different jacket size. Just do your homework online before you decide what size you need. __________________ The chance of a pretty good time is hard to come by. but there is a pretty good chance to come by a hard time.

10-10-2005, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
monica Want's a Cute Title " Teddy Bear Hugger" Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 01 sv650s Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 68	I bought my icon from www.speedwerks.com and I cant tell you how great they are. My measurement was from my neck to my wrist and they sent me the correct jacket, couldnt have a better fit really. Laura at speedwerks will set you up. I bought a few things from them and everything has been just great. I obviously recommend them! Just tell her you need to figure out what size and she will let you know what measurements you need for the company. anyway good luck! oh yea they have the best prices I have found also. Monica

10-12-2005, 12:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
PinkHat Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: gs500f Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 4	Yeah, if at all possible, the best thing you could do is try it on in the store and then buy it online. I got my Alpinestars One-o-One from Bike Bandit, after everything it cost as much as the store did before tax (about $26), and it came in three days. __________________ STULT

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