Leather jacket fit

[jellyrug]

How tight should a leather jacket fit?

I got a steal on a "Ridenow" jacket with removable liner, but it is kind of tight. The sleeve length is OK but I have to strain my left arm when fiddling with helmet straps and if I turn my torso to look back I feel the jacket holding me back a bit. The salesman at the store said it breaks in with time.

Did I buy too small, will it break in, or is this normal????

 

[Mr Bogus]

how does it feel sitting on the bike?

 

[jellyrug]

how does it feel sitting on the bike?

Thanks for the help, it feels great on the bike, but when I turn my torso backwards to look behind, I can feel the jacket holding me back a bit.

 

[Mr Bogus]

if it feels ok normal seating position I would say it is fine.. it will loosen up a bit with time but according to some track guys here, a loose fit is bad news..

 

[FastLaneKen]

Dude
Its hard to get used to at first, but the tighter the better for safety reasons. I am 6-7 and its not easy getting this stuff on or off but once you are on the bike it fits like a glove.

Tip, when you leather is new do not take it off right away after a day or riding. Let it dry naturally while its still on your body - this helps it to form fit to you body. Hope this helps

 

[Mr Bogus]

or this set of pink riding gear

 

[jellyrug]

PM me, I know a place making real big plastics to replace the stock ones, so you don't blow away.

 

[Merlot]

Woww thats kinda cute

 

[BusaWizard]

Race fit, they'll be snug.