Getting a motorcycle jacket tailored? Jackets for smaller guys?

[Cookie Monster]

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...ket/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...ket/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?

[Motofool]

Try these people, they may be able to help:

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

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/advert...r_service.html

[Whiskey]

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

[Cookie Monster]

Originally Posted by Motofool

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! 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

[Cookie Monster]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

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

[SSG54]

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

[austexjg]

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

[bighurt35]

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

[Cookie Monster]

Originally Posted by SSG54

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

[Cookie Monster]

Originally Posted by austexjg

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?

Originally Posted by bighurt35

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

[SSG54]

Originally Posted by Cookie Monster

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-Ai...-Small%2FBlack

[austexjg]

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.

[fleemos]

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/

[streetsquid]

Originally Posted by fleemos

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

[NewbieNinja]

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...T.ac=SLIsearch

[gwilo]

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...oves+|+Jackets

[Joshorilla]

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.