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EmptySea Offline
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Chicagoland, USA
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Post: #31
RE: New Jacket
probably better than a ferret in your pants, though.

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01-19-2015 11:03 PM
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metallyguitarded Offline
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Post: #32
RE: New Jacket
(01-19-2015 11:03 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  probably better than a ferret in your pants, though.

You guys are on tonight! Must be the long weekend. Haha!

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01-19-2015 11:11 PM
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grover Offline
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Dallas, TX
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Post: #33
New Jacket
If they have to alter the sleeve length at the shoulder, it'll cost pretty considerably ($100+) so hopefully you don't have to go that route!


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01-19-2015 11:32 PM
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metallyguitarded Offline
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Post: #34
RE: New Jacket
(01-19-2015 11:32 PM)grover Wrote:  If they have to alter the sleeve length at the shoulder, it'll cost pretty considerably ($100+) so hopefully you don't have to go that route!


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Ouch! I think that with the frunk I've developed, I'll just hang on to a pull-up bar and hope that my arms stretch instead.

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01-20-2015 09:35 AM
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Guth Offline
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Portland, OR
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Post: #35
RE: New Jacket
(01-19-2015 06:55 PM)metallyguitarded Wrote:  With the sleeve zippers closed, the leather bunches some in the elbow area. Unzipped with my arms at my sides the sleeves extend down to about the major knuckles of each hand. I'm going to take it in to the leather alteration shop I found and get a quote to take the sleeves up about 1.5 to 2 inches.

If by major knuckles you are referring to those that reside in the bone structure between the metacarpals and the phalanges (No, I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but I did look up a diagram of the skeletal system of a hand on the web.) it sounds to me like your jacket fits perfectly for riding. Not only will your sleeves tend to ride up a bit when you're on the bike, but as your jacket sleeves develop creases the overall length will shorten up a bit as well.

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01-20-2015 08:31 PM
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gossman Offline
Running Like a Top

Poverty Gulch, Oregon
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Post: #36
RE: New Jacket
I just bought myself a new leather riding jacket, the sleeves are right below the knuckles. Like Guth stated, they should be long so you have good coverage while riding and when the jacket breaks in they will be shorter.

The part about new leather jackets I dislike is the breakin. Can't wait for it to break in to come about but it takes time, lots of time.
01-20-2015 11:16 PM
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metallyguitarded Offline
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Post: #37
RE: New Jacket
Thanks gentlemen, that's exactly what I'm referring to in terms of length. I'm in no rush to alter the jacket and will see how it breaks in over time. I have a feeling it will be fine like you have suggested!

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01-20-2015 11:48 PM
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ClassicVW Offline
High Mileage

New Jersey, USA
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Post: #38
RE: New Jacket
Even if it turns out to be an inch longer than you like, that's better than being too short. Too short is REALLY annoying to me.

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01-21-2015 08:16 AM
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Rboe Offline
Been There

Phx, AZ
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Post: #39
RE: New Jacket
Too short is very annoying, but I've lived with it for years. Shirts and jackets that fit the body are always too too short in the arm. They would drag on the ground but I have matching long legs - giving me the same problem in the pant department.

sigh.

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01-23-2015 10:20 AM
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HikerToo Offline
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Delaware
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Post: #40
RE: New Jacket
Yep, I would love sleeves that are too long, my jackets tend to have sleeves that are too short, although gauntlet gloves cover that gap up.
And to agree with others, motorcycle clothing is supposed to fit when you are on the bike in riding position. Also assuming the body of the jacket fits like it should, for riding the jacket should be a little tighter that your average causal jacket, don't want it blowing in the wind.
My Dainese race jacket leather is preformed for that position, arms bent and forward, while riding, I can barely tell I have it on, when I get off stand straight and lower my arms, feels like I am clothed like a gladiator or Captain America!
(This post was last modified: 01-23-2015 12:49 PM by HikerToo.)
01-23-2015 12:45 PM
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