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Hello all,
I haven't got my monster yet (looking at a new 800 or used 900), however I would like to get all my gear squared away before I take the MSF June 25-27.
The only thing I have gotten so far is a pair of boots--Oxtar Matrix from newenough.com. That was the only thing I was comfortable ordering w/o size issues.
I'm about 6'3" and some change, 300lbs, around 53" chest. I wear a size 46 jeans and 3XLT shirts (loose) or 2XLT (snug), however I do have the gut action going on at about 50".
Most of the jackets I've seen taper a bit and recommend a belly of no more than 4"-6" less than the chest measurement. Obviously I can suck it in a little, but probably only to a point when leaned forward.
I definitely want to do all leather no matter when I'm riding for the safety factor. I will probably ride to work on any nice days or semi-nice days, but I dress very casual (shorts often) at work, and can change at work easily, so I guess a suit might be an option if they were available in my size. A jacket/pants combo might be just as well.
I don't really want to spend quite as much as the custom leathers seem to cost, if possible, but obviously cost is not the main factor. If I could keep it under $800-$1000, that'd be great.
I haven't seen any posts by anyone yet who was a combination of as tall and big as me, so that's why I'm soliciting for advice.
I fully intend on losing some weight this summer as well, especially when the pools open here, but I wouldn't be shrinking to skinny status, especially before I pick up a bike / MSF class, whichever happens to come first.
Thanks for reading my long post, and thanks for any advice you can give.
-sah-
88 900t SPG (cage)
Monster soon...
I haven't got my monster yet (looking at a new 800 or used 900), however I would like to get all my gear squared away before I take the MSF June 25-27.
The only thing I have gotten so far is a pair of boots--Oxtar Matrix from newenough.com. That was the only thing I was comfortable ordering w/o size issues.
I'm about 6'3" and some change, 300lbs, around 53" chest. I wear a size 46 jeans and 3XLT shirts (loose) or 2XLT (snug), however I do have the gut action going on at about 50".
Most of the jackets I've seen taper a bit and recommend a belly of no more than 4"-6" less than the chest measurement. Obviously I can suck it in a little, but probably only to a point when leaned forward.
I definitely want to do all leather no matter when I'm riding for the safety factor. I will probably ride to work on any nice days or semi-nice days, but I dress very casual (shorts often) at work, and can change at work easily, so I guess a suit might be an option if they were available in my size. A jacket/pants combo might be just as well.
I don't really want to spend quite as much as the custom leathers seem to cost, if possible, but obviously cost is not the main factor. If I could keep it under $800-$1000, that'd be great.
I haven't seen any posts by anyone yet who was a combination of as tall and big as me, so that's why I'm soliciting for advice.
I fully intend on losing some weight this summer as well, especially when the pools open here, but I wouldn't be shrinking to skinny status, especially before I pick up a bike / MSF class, whichever happens to come first.
Thanks for reading my long post, and thanks for any advice you can give.
-sah-
88 900t SPG (cage)
Monster soon...
