Motorcycle Gear- home made/ British manufactured?
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Dear PH.
i really want to support and keep my money at home so looking for British manufactured/ brand.
i previously had Merlin but seriously not impressed with the life span of the product.
my jacket pockets both have holes and the waterproof backing has perished.
the trousers let in water through the seems of my crotch.
under 2 years of use.
so now i want to find another brand
PS not looking for custom / big budget (£500+)
an recommendations welcomed. and thank you all.
i really want to support and keep my money at home so looking for British manufactured/ brand.
i previously had Merlin but seriously not impressed with the life span of the product.
my jacket pockets both have holes and the waterproof backing has perished.
the trousers let in water through the seems of my crotch.
under 2 years of use.
so now i want to find another brand
PS not looking for custom / big budget (£500+)
an recommendations welcomed. and thank you all.
Scott Leathers do a range of leather and textile with sensible pricing and a good reputation. I've (literally) just purchased a couple of sets of gloves and some textile trousers and, having just travelled home from Barnard Castle, it's the first time in years (ever?) that I haven't had pins and needles in my hands, so I'm impressed.
Adding link: https://www.scottleathers.co.uk/
Adding link: https://www.scottleathers.co.uk/
Edited by hiccy18 on Friday 2nd September 08:54
Try these https://www.bikersparadise.co.uk/
I bought a M/C 3/4 Leather Touring Jacket many years ago still in immaculate condition albeit a bit tight now.
I bought a M/C 3/4 Leather Touring Jacket many years ago still in immaculate condition albeit a bit tight now.
- ** Just seen they are in the froes of closing down due to cost of living energy costs unfortunately*** but are still trading until the stock they have got is sold
Edited by walkke74 on Thursday 1st September 16:51
RST ??
A British brand, certainly designed / developed here, not sure where it is actually manufactured.
Just got one of their Pro Series Adventure X jackets, will probably add the trousers at some point as well.
No telling how long it will last, but I'm impressed with the quality so far.
https://www.planet-knox.com/
another British brand, although how much of it is made here is anyones guess
another British brand, although how much of it is made here is anyones guess
I'd 2nd RST I've got a waterproof jacket and trousers of theirs. On my 30 minute commute its always kept me warm, dry and comfortable and still looks good at nearly 2 years old.
Just bought My mrs a pair of RST leather gloves from one of the big retailers that offered free returns and again absolutely faultless and far superior quality to my cheap Frank Thomas gloves wich were a similar price point.
I'm sold on RST as a brand, yes it's one of the cheaper brands and might not be tye most fashionable but in my experience it wears well and is honestly priced fir what your getting.
Just bought My mrs a pair of RST leather gloves from one of the big retailers that offered free returns and again absolutely faultless and far superior quality to my cheap Frank Thomas gloves wich were a similar price point.
I'm sold on RST as a brand, yes it's one of the cheaper brands and might not be tye most fashionable but in my experience it wears well and is honestly priced fir what your getting.
AFAIK, Knox and RST are made overseas.
Scott Leathers (as mentioned above) are British-made and excellent quality.
Hideout is also made in Britain and exceptional quality. Off-the-shelf (not made to measure) Hideout trousers start around the same money as Alpinestars and Dainese. While the new gear isn’t cheap, eBay often has lightly-used clobber at bargain prices.
Scott Leathers (as mentioned above) are British-made and excellent quality.
Hideout is also made in Britain and exceptional quality. Off-the-shelf (not made to measure) Hideout trousers start around the same money as Alpinestars and Dainese. While the new gear isn’t cheap, eBay often has lightly-used clobber at bargain prices.
At the top end also BKS leathers, but they are up there with Hideout in the premium end of the market
https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
The best British made and VFM has to be Scott Leathers
Depending on what you are after, try ebay, ive had some bargains over the years.
https://essexbikerscentre.co.uk/ always stock a range of cleaned used kit
https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
The best British made and VFM has to be Scott Leathers
Depending on what you are after, try ebay, ive had some bargains over the years.
https://essexbikerscentre.co.uk/ always stock a range of cleaned used kit
Hideout's summer sale started in August. There's nothing to lose by asking them (hideout@btconnect.com) which sale items aren't sold out yet.
bogie said:
At the top end also BKS leathers, but they are up there with Hideout in the premium end of the market
https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
Like Hideout, I’ve seen lightly-used BKS leathers on eBay at bargain prices. However, it needs careful scrutiny on eBay to tell BKS (top quality, made in Devon) from BKS (crap sold by J&S). https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
Salted_Peanut said:
Hideout's summer sale started in August. There's nothing to lose by asking them (hideout@btconnect.com) which sale items aren't sold out yet.
Often the best second hand BKS Made To Measure deals are the ex plod suits. £2,500 (new) of suit for as little as £100 is a real bargain. The ex plod suits are easy to spot - all black two piece full zip together and with a rectangle of stiching holes on the jacket where the police badge used to be. bogie said:
At the top end also BKS leathers, but they are up there with Hideout in the premium end of the market
https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
Like Hideout, I’ve seen lightly-used BKS leathers on eBay at bargain prices. However, it needs careful scrutiny on eBay to tell BKS (top quality, made in Devon) from BKS (crap sold by J&S). https://www.bksleather.co.uk/
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