wearing in new leathers

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:29 pm

the leathers feel fine while standing but once on the bike they are tight at the armour

is it normal for the armour in leather pants to be a bit uncomfortable for a while and if so how long until it wears in?

cheers

pat.

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:51 pm

You didn't try the leathers on whilst sitting on a bike?

Leathers will give a little over time, and the armour will settle into place, but if you find they are uncomfortable now, that's probably how they'll stay.

Plaz · Post by **Plaz** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:23 pm

I always find a good long slide along the road at say 40-50kmh helps loosen them up

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:26 pm

Got a good tip whilst wearing in my new leathers many months ago, get them damp (Cheers Marty). The theory is that the leather is more plyable when wet and will mould to your body - when it drys it will set in that mould. Perfect fitting leathers, in theory. I rode for about 15 mins in rain before putting my watherproofs on, and it certainly did seem to do the trick.

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:08 pm

yeah tried them on while sitting on bike but didnt go for a ride hangin off the side

really its more the rights knee than the left that is really tight when hanging off and gets uncomfortable after a while

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:20 pm

wanna talk about uncomfortable.

i did my first track day in brand new leathers and had boxer shorts on. Not recommended.

According to simmo (i think), wear them around the house for a month or so.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:33 pm

dude..i swear by the "wet leather" theory.... so much so that i wore my new leathers for a few hours around the house.....then went outside (summer) and hosed myself down a little bit....dry em in shade.... then after uve worn em a few times....then put the leather waterproofer on em...

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:42 pm

the leather is so soft its the bloody armour that is as hard as timber and quite uncomfortable so i will try and wear over next few days and hope for the best

blackninja · Post by **blackninja** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:04 pm

mrmina wrote:
According to simmo (i think), wear them around the house for a month or so.

is that continuously non stop without washing im guessing the theory behind it is the smell will be so bad ya wont care if they dont fit properly anymore

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:07 pm

u may have tried this but remove the armour to ensure it is not twisted or incorrectly fitted. also check to ensure the armour isn't too big for the pocket. If still no good then wet the leather around wherever it's tight, and go for a ride till it dries!

tape · Post by **tape** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:19 pm

mrmina wrote:wanna talk about uncomfortable.

According to simmo (i think), wear them around the house for a month or so.

That's cos Maree likes Simmo in leather....

The main idea is not to think you are a size smaller than what you really are...

and I'm still talking about bike leathers.

cheers

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:26 am

Dont wet the outside... come to Qld and just ride around with the buggers on... the sweat will do the rest and the smell ahhhhhhhhh!!!!
Cant beat the smell of stinky leathers....

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:47 pm

frogzx12r wrote:Dont wet the outside... come to Qld and just ride around with the buggers on... the sweat will do the rest and the smell ahhhhhhhhh!!!!
Cant beat the smell of stinky leathers....

hahahaha yea..ive had my leathers abt 7 years..and NEVER washed em (how can ya??)

occasionally i hang em outside to air...

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:30 pm

..the lining comes out of my AGV's.... apparently

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:44 pm

frogzx12r wrote:..the lining comes out of my AGV's.... apparently