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Old 11-29-2017, 06:34 AM
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Are there really grown people out there who can't tell if their cloths fit or not?
 
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Originally Posted by jberger711
I was recently gifted this https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-riding-jacket

when I reach my Arms up in the air it goes up past my belly button . Is this too short ? Should I get the xl tall ? This one is a xl . I'm 6' 215lbs
Get on yer damn scoot and ride it

If it adequately protects..., if it doesn't bind when holding the grips...

then...

Go get in a fight -> if again - it adequately protects..., and doesn't bind

Then its the right size

If not - then it ain't

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Are there really grown people out there who can't tell if their cloths fit or not?
No F'n ****

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Old 11-29-2017, 09:09 AM
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Mc jackets dont fit like regular casual jackets but why are you questioning it with your arms straight up? Sit on your bike like your riding and if your arms are covered amd it doesnt bunch up at your thighs it fits.
 
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Old 11-29-2017, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
First of all, a leather jacket that is designed for riding a motorcycle will not look as sleek or as well fitted as a casual dress leather jacket.
Originally Posted by BikerPepe`
it may be just fine. problem with leather is, it's stiff. .
did you go to the link? the jacket is not leather, it's windproof fleece.
 
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Old 11-29-2017, 12:38 PM
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You must be a noob (as am I) or you wouldn't ask such a question. Since you have, I prefer my jacket to come down on my hips and I unzip it about 6 inches, from the bottom, to keep it from either rolling up on my chest or getting up in my throat. A leather jacket will fit differently in the riding position than standing with both arms in the air in the traditional French military salute...
 
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Old 11-29-2017, 12:58 PM
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Basics on any cold weather riding jacket, whether it be for rain or whatever. The most important thing is to have the jacket be oversized for layering.

Women can't grasp this concept until they find themselves riding in the cold with a thin undershirt and tight jacket freezing their asses off.
I always recommend, even if it's summer, go to the store, get yourself a thermal undershirt ( a thick one) and a hoodie they put on the jacket. Should zip up without struggle.

Yes it will be big on you if you find yourself on a fairly warm fall or spring night but you need to have the ability to layer. So what if the jacket is oversized? it's supposed to be. Your riding a HD not a sportbike on a track.
People usually go through two or three jackets before they figure out exactly what I said above. Save yourself some money, get a properly fitted jacket for the riding we do and for the temperatures you live in.
 
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Old 11-29-2017, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
did you go to the link? the jacket is not leather, it's windproof fleece.
no, I did not. on further review... I would like to retract my original comment and go with the "WTF?!?" crowd.
 
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Old 11-29-2017, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Prot
Your ***** are too big.
Not possible, most are too small
 
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Just chalk it up to being 'post riding season' assortment of nonsensical questions. Far be it for us to question why a grown man can't determine if his 'gifted' jacket is too small. Roll with it people.
 
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Originally Posted by GregGillette
Not possible, most are too small
OP is male
 


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