First of all, I am 5' 6" (5'7" on a good day, heh) and around 120-125lbs. I've been searching for jackets that would fit my frame but unfortunately I have had no luck. I tried on a Dainese jacket in size us36/eu46 and I felt it was still too big ;~; I know I could bulk up but that would take some time.

I love how Alpinestars jackets look like though, for example this one:

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/gp_pro_leather_motorcycle_jacket/web1000311

They do offer a jacket in size us36 but I think it's a little out of my price range especially since it probably won't fit me snuggly.

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/tech_1r_leather_motorcycle_jacket/web1000508

Am I better off bulking up to fit the jacket? The smallest size they offer is a size 38. I was wondering if anyone else has this same jacket in this size and if so, I would greatly appreciate if they would share some stats like weight, height, build.

Or should I get the first jacket in size us38 and get it tailored? Anyone have any suggestions to a good tailor in SoCal?

Or finally, should I just quit my searching and try to look at other brands like Icon or Joe Rocket and others?

Try these people, they may be able to help:

http://store.teizms.com/size-charts

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/advertising/customer_service.html

European manufacturers will do smaller sizes, Dainese is very good, but very expensive. Richa do very good value gear, not quite as good as Dainese but a lot cheaper.

Another option would be custom made gear, don't know where you are but Scott (uk manufacturer) do excellent leathers & custom fit options for jackets, trousers & 1 piece suits.

I'm 5'7 175 or so, I wear a medium Richa Ballistic jacket with Richa Viper trousers.

A spine protector that straps to your back will bulk you up a bit, as will a chest protector

I wear a Knox Aegis but don't bother with chest armour

http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/images/products/rbb/Clothing/Richa/Jackets/Richa_Motorcycle_Jacket_Mens_Balistic_Black_White.jpg

Try these people, they may be able to help:

http://store.teizms.com/size-charts



Woah! That site looks really cool for when I'm looking for a once piece! :D Thanks for that but I ended up doing some more searching just now and am going to try my luck with this jacket

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7699

European manufacturers will do smaller sizes, Dainese is very good, but very expensive. Richa do very good value gear, not quite as good as Dainese but a lot cheaper.

Another option would be custom made gear, don't know where you are but Scott (uk manufacturer) do excellent leathers & custom fit options for jackets, trousers & 1 piece suits.

I'm 5'7 175 or so, I wear a medium Richa Ballistic jacket with Richa Viper trousers.

A spine protector that straps to your back will bulk you up a bit, as will a chest protector

I wear a Knox Aegis but don't bother with chest armour



Yea, I'm from the US :l ... And about Dainese, yes, they certainly are very pricey and I did try on their smallest sized leather jacket and it was still too big :(

Thanks for your input and help though! I decided to go with a Japanese manufacturer :D

I'm about your size, I'm actually a 34s suit so that's about an extra small in most companies be careful though I have seen some companies say their extra smalls are a 38.

I just ordered an alpinestar jacket in extra small from amazon, waiting on that to come in, tourmaster also makes extra small, I have seen some extra smalls on cyclegear.com as well I forgot what brands, but they have a shop not far from one of my clients, so I'll stop in next week and fill you in on the fit

I had both my track leathers and Dianese leather jacket tailored - just look for a local place know to tailor leather.

teknic mercury leather jacket, seems to be more form fitting than most.
$250-$300.00

I'm about your size, I'm actually a 34s suit so that's about an extra small in most companies be careful though I have seen some companies say their extra smalls are a 38.

I just ordered an alpinestar jacket in extra small from amazon, waiting on that to come in, tourmaster also makes extra small, I have seen some extra smalls on cyclegear.com as well I forgot what brands, but they have a shop not far from one of my clients, so I'll stop in next week and fill you in on the fit


Thanks Benny! I would greatly appreciate it.

What Alpinestars jacket was it by the way? The only ones I found that were XS were for the ladies :l

I had both my track leathers and Dianese leather jacket tailored - just look for a local place know to tailor leather.

Care to give a rough estimate?



teknic mercury leather jacket, seems to be more form fitting than most.
$250-$300.00

Sweet looking jacket but I already ended up going with this one

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7699

Thanks Benny! I would greatly appreciate it.

What Alpinestars jacket was it by the way? The only ones I found that were XS were for the ladies :l



Alpinestars Air-Flo Jacket - X-Small/Black

http://www.amazon.com/Alpinestars-Air-Flo-Jacket-X-Small-Black/dp/B001A3JLAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346699395&sr=8-1&keywords=Alpinestars+Air-Flo+Jacket+-+X-Small%2FBlack

I was charged $80 bucks to take in the wrist and ankles of the suit and $125 taper the body of the jacket. I was really hesitant to hand over the Dainese jacket, but after the nice job on the suit, I decided to go for it. I was not a big fan of the "cinched waist" look of the jacket after pulling in the side adjuster around the waist.

These places all make custom sizes, you can check with them on suit and jacket prices.

http://www.zcustom.com/
http://www.batesleathers.com/
http://www.vansonleathers.com/
http://www.syedleathers.com/

These places all make custom sizes, you can check with them on suit and jacket prices.

http://www.zcustom.com/
http://www.batesleathers.com/
http://www.vansonleathers.com/
http://www.syedleathers.com/

Vanson is a awesome place I have been there a few times. My jackets are from them.
My buddy had a one peice suit made up a few years back. An it was sweet
The best thing is for me there not that far of a drive up on the north east only one state away

I too am a smaller rider.. 5'4" 120lbs.. I currently use Scropions Torque jacket. Fits pretty snug and is quite warm with the liner. The only problem I have ever had is the pockets, theres on 3.. but other than that I comes with a back, shoulder, elbow protector for only $130. It also looks badass.. ;)

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/906/35717/ITEM/Scorpion-Torque-Jacket.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

Try RS Taichi

They have very small sizing

Please note these measurements are in CM (2.54 cm = 1 inch)

http://redlinegear.myshopify.com/pages/sizing-chart

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=RS+Taichi+|+RS+Taichi+Suits+|+Gloves+|+Jackets

If I were you I would look for large kids size, then look to import one from east Asia, then look at women's leathers.