Big Guy Leather Jackets

Jokertlr · 03-14-2007, 04:17 PM

I'm 6'5" and weight about 240. Who makes the best leather jackets for big guys?

RayOSV · 03-14-2007, 11:01 PM

Try newenough hard-to-fit for some choices:

http://www.newenough.com/browse/advanced_search

Greg_S · 03-15-2007, 09:48 AM

I have a A* XXXL Jacket for sale. I'm 6'2", 245lb.

Alpinestars Alloy Jacket

I would sell if for $215 shipped.

FLIPEXED · 03-15-2007, 09:39 PM

Try some icon stuff at your local shop you'll be pleased. I bought a XXXL neo-daytona and it fits me real good. I'm 5'8" 230 lbs and 50" chest.

Str8away Hater · 03-15-2007, 11:10 PM

Fitment Issues

There are several options. What size jacket do you wear? I'd guess around a 50 or 52? All the major manufacturers make sizes that large. Its when you go over 52-54 you have trouble finding much.

The length in the sleaves and the torso can be a problem. Fieldsheer has longer sleaves than a lot of manufacturers. Provide some more fitment specs and I think we can help direct you in the right direction.

PMP · 03-15-2007, 11:27 PM

I have a 52 inch chest and my A* spinner is actually kinda loose. Size is XXXXL. A* is making a few of their jackets in that size now. So are a few of the other jacket makers. Being a big guy won't really hold you up from finding a good jacket anymore.

cyclemartusa · 03-16-2007, 10:24 AM

I have a A* spinner and I am 6’ 250.

The spinner hangs down in the back and is shorter in the front. So while on the bike it is long enough in back and not restrictive in the front.

I am real happy with it. Yes I sell them, but thats my personal experience.
If I didn’t like it I would not promote it.

Measure your chest with whatever you wear under your jacket. That measurment is really all you need for sizing. you can measure sleeves if that is usually an issue for ya.

The sleeves are longer and people with short arms sometimes don’t like it, But if they are build like a T-rex its their problem

Ladyviolin · 03-24-2007, 01:18 AM

I have a Joe Rocket Jordan replica leather jacket size 56 for sale. Like new. $300.

CYLax · 03-24-2007, 06:30 PM

For full leathers (1 or 2pc)Try Teknic and Joe Rocket stuff in a size 52. I'm 6'5'', ~215lbs and they seems to fit me the best. For a regular riding jacket, check out the A* stuff in an XXL. I've got a One-o-One jacket that fits me perfectly.