I must say that I tend to look at Triumph's clothing prices, scream and then go elsewhere and buy for less. It's not that I'm tight, well OK it is a bit, but I feel as if they are taking the mick with their gear prices.
I agree, but I've managed to pick up both my Triumph jackets new for about 50% of RRP which makes them an acceptable price to me, and I'm pleased with both.
My old Triumph old Italian style leather jacket if the sun's out. My Rukka Textile suit if it's wet or cold.
My problem is size as much as style. I need at least a large tall (in U.S. sizing), sometimes an extra large tall. The tall is the hard part. Good jackets in tall are hard to come by. And, in leather, I want brown. Combine that with I’m shopping in the states and my options are seriously reduced. Oh. I’m cheap too. Oh, not that cheap. But I’ve purchased cars for less than some of these Leather jackets cast.
Sadly, no. My arms are too long. I definitely need a long. The XL might fight my body — I’m really mid-way between L and XL. Some Ls fit , others don’t. I’m looking at Fox Creek Leathers here in the states. At least they ship free to me. And very nice stuff. Thanks.
Looks very nice, David! I’ve been meaning to ask you if your penchant for brown leather is related to your last name?? Or do you just prefer brown leather?
I have to admit that I like brown in leather as well. I have a brown version of the 'Brando' style leather jacket and I wish someone did armoured leather trousers to match but I haven't been able to find any in the UK.
I have always preferred brown. It has nothing to do with my name. Originally, I wanted to stand out from other bikers and be different. Funny story: In 1998, my wife and I attended "The Art of the Motorcycle" exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/the-art-of-the-motorcycle While shopping in the gift shop and looking at brown jackets for me, she was shoulder to shoulder with a very large, burly, bearded, fully dressed in black leather and colors, Hells Angles club member. As she looked through the jackets, he leaned over, and said, very softly and politely to her, "These are really hard to find in brown." He had parked his bike on the sidewalk in front of the museum and no one had the nerve to tell him to move. My wife had a delightful chat with him and we still chuckle about it, and the stereotypes of motorcycles.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/323996 They ship Stateside. I am 6’ 1” / 215lbs, 46” actual chest and longish in the arm 21” to cuff and a 48 fits nicely. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery.......$325 plus shipping.
As I said before, this looks really nice .I worry about sizing a lot because of a lifetime (almost 68 years) of bad fits. Nevertheless, given your comments, I might have tried this, but I'd ordered from Fox Creek before I saw your post. I will keep this in mind for the future. Ride safe.
An Oxford “Hardy” (dry) waxed jacket In Rifle Green for me. I like the style, the pocket arrangements and the removable thermal liner. It has armour in the shoulders and elbows. Apparently it is also waterproof and sells at a reasonable price.
I have a Truimph Newchurch for sale, it has only been used on two rides and is as new but weight loss means that it is now a little baggy. £150 posted to UK
I have a 16 year old Triumph leather jacket that was once Black but now very faded. It looks great and paired with jeans is ideal for a rideout on a summers day. For touring and inclement weather I have a Rukka Textile suit.
