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gsilas2007
April 30th, 2008, 10:08 PM
Hey I was just wondering how restricted you guys feel in your leather suits/pants. I've got the A* 2 piece suit, and I can not spread my legs out nearly as far as in just say jeans or something. I see pictures of guys in full suits and they seem to be unaffected by them. I'd think they are pretty much broken in, I've got about 6 hours of riding time in them. Only problem with them is they are kinda long on me, but I don't see that hindering something like that. Possibly a 2 piece Vs. 1 piece situation?

Ehh, just got curious and figured I'd ask.
zzrabbit
April 30th, 2008, 10:51 PM
well i have the a* track pants (pretty sure they are the same pants you got) and i too am feeling the restriction that you are referring to. they fit me perfectly but when it comes to spreading my legs (dont think dirty thoughts you pervs!:mad:) i just cant get my knee out that far:confused:. either its a 2 pc thing, or more likely its a A* pant thing.
I really like these pants though and i am thinking about getting a seamstress to alter them to fix this little "problem"
aaw749r
April 30th, 2008, 11:24 PM
For alterations and/or repairs try Greg Apelian @ Clovis Boot & Shoe Repair. He repaired my 1 peice suit and made alterations. Good quality at a very fair price. He also makes Harley type riding gear such as chaps, vests, jackets...
He is a little difficult to understand sometimes due to a thick accent but a he11 of a nice guy.

Clovis Boot & Shoe Repair
Greg Apelian
325 Clovis Avenue, Suite 104
559-299-6272
mrlopez
May 1st, 2008, 05:33 AM
I got mine 1 size bigger and feel real comfortable :)
KARRDICK
May 1st, 2008, 09:10 AM
Hey I was just wondering how restricted you guys feel in your leather suits/pants. I've got the A* 2 piece suit, and I can not spread my legs out nearly as far as in just say jeans or something. I see pictures of guys in full suits and they seem to be unaffected by them. I'd think they are pretty much broken in, I've got about 6 hours of riding time in them. Only problem with them is they are kinda long on me, but I don't see that hindering something like that. Possibly a 2 piece Vs. 1 piece situation?

Ehh, just got curious and figured I'd ask.

Alpinestars makes great products but I don't own one. Every time I tried to fit in one, it just doesn't fit me right. It might just be the design and cut of the leather or maybe it's my frame. Because the same size jacket and suit in Dainese, Frank Thomas or Berik fits me so so so much better. The jacket in Alpinestars restricts me.
JJH
May 1st, 2008, 09:35 AM
I had the A-stars track pants. Yes, please note that I said had. I experienced the same problems. Had trouble getting a knee out. Even had trouble pulling my feet up to the pegs after leaving a stop. I returned the pants and now have an A-stars 1 piece suit. LOVE IT! I hardly notice that it's on.
kidmoua
May 1st, 2008, 10:07 AM
should of gone with the 1P
A Ninja Boot
May 1st, 2008, 12:49 PM
yeah A* fit differently especially in the thigh area. A* leathers is not really geared towards American "size". If you are a 38 waist in A* pants, they expect you to be somewhere around 6ft tall. Bigger the waist, longer the pant leg.
gsilas2007
May 1st, 2008, 02:13 PM
Thanks for the replies...at least now i know its not just me...well i may not be able to get a knee down with them, but i'll be using them throughout the summer for the added protection...hopefully by the end of summer i'll be able to afford a good 1 piece
yoageallen
May 1st, 2008, 04:17 PM
I think Calkidd looks looks a silver sausage in his leathers. JMO:D
Calkidd
May 1st, 2008, 04:20 PM
Unphuckingbelievable that ***** was funny right thar....
UFO
May 1st, 2008, 04:25 PM
I think Calkidd looks looks a silver sausage in his leathers. JMO:D

WOW...or is it...WERD....no, how about....GHEY

A silver sausage? You say this after he rode bi*ch on your bike with mohawks, my gawd....I just don't know what to think.:confused:
seDUCtive
May 1st, 2008, 04:27 PM
I think Calkidd looks looks a silver sausage in his leathers. JMO:D

:wipes diet coke off her screen...

LOL and LOL yet again!
Calkidd
May 1st, 2008, 04:45 PM
:wipes diet coke off her screen...

LOL and LOL yet again!Yeah he is pretty sharp some times....
seDUCtive
May 1st, 2008, 04:49 PM
Yeah he is pretty sharp some times....

Yes, even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in awhile!
JJH
May 1st, 2008, 04:50 PM
WOW...or is it...WERD....no, how about....GHEY

A silver sausage? You say this after he rode bi*ch on your bike with mohawks, my gawd....I just don't know what to think.:confused:

WERD! :D
kidmoua
May 2nd, 2008, 10:10 AM
:wipes diet coke off her screen...

LOL and LOL yet again!

hey, you used that line already
Calkidd
May 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM
hey, you used that line already
werd
kidmoua
May 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM
I think Calkidd looks looks a silver sausage in his leathers. JMO:D

WTF is a silver sausage...?
up in smoke
May 2nd, 2008, 09:09 PM
I think Calkidd looks looks a silver sausage in his leathers. JMO:D

to many Cheladas.
up in smoke
May 2nd, 2008, 09:10 PM
WTF is a silver sausage...?

to many Cheladas.
Calkidd
May 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM
to many Cheladas.I love Cheladas.....
KARRDICK
May 4th, 2008, 02:09 AM
WTF is a silver sausage...?

to many Cheladas.

Don't worry kidmoua. I'm lost too.

Silver sausage and cheladas. NO clue.

Must be a secret coded message Houa.
A Ninja Boot
May 4th, 2008, 07:07 AM
Don't worry kidmoua. I'm lost too.

Silver sausage and cheladas. NO clue.

Must be a secret coded message Houa.

werd! calkidd is the limp silver sausage.