Matching leathers to bike gay or cool?

[Lazy7]

righto. another stupid question. I've been looking around at some new leathers cause the ones i have now are from my first bike which was 4 years ago... and they seem to have... er... shrunk.

so i want new ones, and i dont want black. which obviously leaves me with coloured options.... but i am having the darndest time trying to find much green stuff to match the bike in New Zealand.

there is one guy selling green sports bike jacket on trademe and it doesn't look too bad. but what has really caught my eye is a kawasaki jacket on ebay from the states.

i think its really cool. AND it seems to have all the buiso in terms of armour and protection etc. but its branded... is this gay?

also i have a couple of other green options that aren't branded but i still quite like...

is this the equivelent of a boy racing covering his car in Horse Power Stickers?

EDIT - updated with prices in USD:

option 1: Joe Rocket: $425.
option 2: Icon motorhead: $290.
option 3: Icon sports: $350.
option 4: AlpineStar Stunt: $320.
option 5: Teknic $245.

[Ixion]

Me, I reckon coloured leathers / jackets are gay (in all senses) full stop. Black is the only colour. But it's a free world. If you like 'em you're the only one who has to wear 'em. Why go through life making your decisions based on what other people think.

[Pathos]

if you get a matching helmet with some flecks of green any of those would look good.

[GR81]

identity crisis?

i had a blue bike, blue jacket and blue helmet not so long ago... the missus used to call me Papa Smurf :(

[vs04]

If thats what your into then go for it.Its really no different from jap cruiser riders[like me] harley or triumph riders who have jackets and vests covered in monogram patches and bike pins from different events[looks cool imo].Do whats best for you.Cheers.

[zadok]

I think they look pretty cool, but if you swap manufacturers at some stage......... Neutral colour scheme might be more practicle.

[onearmedbandit]

I'm fully coloured matched (leathers, helmet, bike, and glove) and I look fucking cool. Ask my mum, she'll tell ya!

[Lazy7]

if you get a matching helmet with some flecks of green any of those would look good.

green helmets are another thing that is hard to find for some reason. lots and lots of motorcross ones, but the only ones for road i can find in NZ are super nice (read expensive) shoei ones...

[Maha]

Me, I reckon coloured leathers / jackets are gay (in all senses) full stop. Black is the only colour. But it's a free world. If you like 'em you're the only one who has to wear 'em. Why go through life making your decisions based on what other people think.
Black is not a colour..............its a shade.......:Oops:

[Maha]

The first jacket is way cool, i have a blue and white bike and a blue/white/black leather jacket, was going to but the red one but it clashed with my eyes so i opted for the blue one.........i also have a black jacket with Yamaha on the sleves and tuning forks on the back, no shame in looking styley, you have to impress yourself.............:blip:

[Ixion]

Very sprotsbike. I'll stick with black.

[terbang]

Never really been into the colour thing myself but some leathers/bike combination do look pretty cool. My Daughters buy me bright colured stuff for christmas ETC hence I am a bit of a colour coded mess as I have blue, Silver and Yellow bikes.

[Coyote]

I think it looks good. Quasi has/about to make custom leathers isn't he? Might be able to make some black leathers with a bit of green

[geoffc]

I think they look pretty cool, but if you swap manufacturers at some stage......... Neutral colour scheme might be more practicle.
If you are going to stay with the green machines in future why not wear matching colours. Will look good and no-one would dare say it is gay. Black and you are just one of the sheep doing what is expected of a bikie. Stuff that. Do what you feel is cool bro.

[scumdog]

As long as it is blCK AND has tassles you'll always look cool!

But for a sprotsbike rider the 'toothpaste tube' look seems to be the trend these days - maybe you could go that way - but with tassles???:confused:

[scumdog]

As long as it is black and has tassles you'll always look cool!

But for a sprotsbike rider the 'toothpaste tube' look seems to be the trend these days - maybe you could go that way - but with tassles!!

[geoffc]

As long as it is black and has tassles you'll always look cool!

Actually while tassles look real cool on a girl bikie some might think they are kinda gay on a bloke. The cowboy look, you know, of Breakback Mountain.
But then who would be ever silly enough to say it.
Mmm Striped toothpaste, indeed!

[Big Dave]

Black is not a colour..............its a shade.......:Oops:


We've had this debate - I maintain it is ALL colours.

[scumdog]

Actually while tassles look real cool on a girl bikie some might think they are kinda gay on a bloke. The cowboy look, you know, of Breakback Mountain.
But then who would be ever silly enough to say it.
Mmm Striped toothpaste, indeed!


Nah, tassles were cool waaay loong before gay was!!:nya: :laugh:

[Lazy7]

heres a link to some more pics on the first one. looks pretty dam good.

http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_kawasaki_factory_racing_jacket_pictures .htm

i i'm sold on it to be honest...

[sefer]

I think matching jackets are fine, full suit is probably going to far though :p

Changing bikes is an issue thou,and not just between brands. I've gone from a 91 zxr250 (green white blue) to a 2004 krr150 (green) only to find that the krr green is a lot darker and my green white and black teknics jacket does not match the colour at all. As such I'm going to have to try and sell it and get something new (OK dont' HAVE to, but want to :) ). That'd be all cool if the jacket was a few years old, but I only brought it six months ago.. :(

[Lazy7]

yeah. but i've only ever ridden kawasakis and think i will be quite happy with the bikes that they are doing well into the future. will also probably have my 7R for about 2 years before moving on as well. so its not a bad investment.

[scumdog]

Truth is I've never even noticed the 'matching jacket' thing, just never thought about it.

(thinks to self: in a couple of weekend watch at Off the Rails Rally for people wearing bright Kwaka-green jackets getting off shiney black H-Ds etc):laugh:

[sAsLEX]

We've had this debate - I maintain it is ALL colours.

sorry thats white, black is no colours!

[geoffc]

heres a link to some more pics on the first one. looks pretty dam good.

http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_kawasaki_factory_racing_jacket_pictures .htm

i i'm sold on it to be honest...
I like the back view more than the square colours in the front of the green/black/white one. But if you are a Kawasaki fan. Is the price cool or bleeding expensive?
Actually I like red myself having a Honda machine.
Cheers.
PS Pity they have buggered around with the word 'Gay' (no pun intended) One of my girl friends was called Gay and it sort of spoils her name for me. I mean who would now call their daughter that?

[APPLE]

Definately not gay man?u gotta be colour coded,to be the man,

[Mental Trousers]

The Kwaka or Alpinestar ones are the nicest. All black suits certain images, but for a sports bike (especially a bright green one) having coloured gear is much more appropriate.

[R6_kid]

easiest option is silver/grey which normally comes with a bit of black too. It tends to match up with nearly every bike, so when you decide to move on from the ZX-7R then you wont need new leathers.

On the contrary, some of those jackets look quite cool - and why would it be gay, they do it in MotoGP and those guys get the mad pussy!

[Bekki]

i had a blue bike, blue jacket and blue helmet not so long ago... the missus used to call me Papa Smurf :( That's really, really cute :)
But weren't all of Papa Smurf's clothes red? I suppose if he was naked...


We've had this debate - I maintain (black) is ALL colours. White is all colours. Black is the absence of colour.
Like in hex. Or, y'know, reality!

What do people think about pink leathers on girls?

I love pink but I get the feeling it's not a popular choice.....?

[terbang]

The Kwaka or Alpinestar ones are the nicest. All black suits certain images, but for a sports bike (especially a bright green one) having coloured gear is much more appropriate.
So are you going to get colour matching gear Shane..? Could be a new thread on its own.

[Kickaha]

Th colour of your leathers/clothes say something about you

If you are multi coloured then you just add them all together.

Beige - Cam, dependable, no fuss biker

Blue - A biker with clear thought, maturity and responsibility

Black - This biker requires protection from the outside world

Gold - Symbolises luxury, top-of-the-range, expense, sophistication and glamour

Green - Balanced and peaceful. The biker will keep the machine finely tuned

Grey - Enjoys a well-made, functional machine. Sometimes has slight low self-confidence

Mauve/Purple - Upmarket biker, but also rather naughty and self indulgent

Orange - A biker who likes physical comfort, pleasure and sensuality, though opposite to blue

Pink - A maternal biker, loving, nurturing and a strong assertion of the feminine

Red - The sign of a strong and masculine biker, exhilerating and exciting

Silver - The biker who loves luxury, speed and fine engineering

White - The biker wants uncompromising, clean excellence and the world to keep away

Yellow - Self confident and optimistic biker. Fun,yet more mature than the orange biker



Pink - A maternal biker, loving, nurturing and a strong assertion of the feminine

[scumdog]

So where do C.B.s purple and silver helmet tassles fit into all the Kickaha??:confused:

[jonbuoy]

Blacks great - you don't have to worry about chain grease or tar. And if you scuff them it doesn't really show. Doesn't fade as much either. And will go with whatever bike you get in the future.

[Rosie]

What do people think about pink leathers on girls?

I love pink but I get the feeling it's not a popular choice.....?

I want to get a slightly retro looking leather jacket in black/silver/baby pink, more something styly for riding around town and looking nice in than as my main jacket though. A friend agreed that pink leather is cool, but she'd have to buy a new bike first. Her current one is red, and red and pink would be seriously uncool.

Teknic show a pink and white leather jacket on their website, but they seem to stock different colours in different countries, so you may not be able to get one here.

[Maha]

That's really, really cute :)
But weren't all of Papa Smurf's clothes red? I suppose if he was naked...

White is all colours. Black is the absence of colour.
Like in hex. Or, y'know, reality!

What do people think about pink leathers on girls?

I love pink but I get the feeling it's not a popular choice.....?
Anyone remember Happy Days when Suzi Quattro played the part of Fonzies girlfriend Pinky tuscudero (or however the hell you spell it) she wore pink leather and looked way dam sexy if my minds eye serves me well.........:woohoo:

[Maha]

Thanks for that Kickaha, i wear blue and im all that on or off the bike.....:rolleyes:

[Mental Trousers]

So are you going to get colour matching gear Shane..? Could be a new thread on its own.

ahhhh no. heh. Although I could go all dark blue which would match the lower part of the bike. But I am not wearing pink leather. Pink is a fat colour!!

Nothing wrong with pink bits (I really like riding things with pink bits :p ), but a pink base ..... not ever.

[Lazy7]

I want to get a slightly retro looking leather jacket in black/silver/baby pink, more something styly for riding around town and looking nice in than as my main jacket though.


check this out for slightly retro... very cool. i would have got this one if they did it in green!

[Sutage]

if it says rocket ppl will be more inclined to call you cock rocket

[kro]

I love em, nothing looks better imo. I used to just love the black leathers only, but changed after seeing some real nice examples of matching leathers. I like the jacket top right of your pics.

[Suzi Q]

I personally think it is a little naff to match your bike with your leathers. But the worse offence is rider and pillion with matching leathers and helmets. I have black leather and black and blue codura with a red/white/black bike. I love the coloured leathers but would never try to match the bike I would just go for what I like and who cares if I coordinate or not as long as I am happy with what I am wearing.
Buy what you love and damn the rest!!!:cool:

[GIXser]

IM DOOMED__

MY bike's yellow, (i didnt get a choice) had to buy another jacket that fitted me, you guessed it "Fuckin yellow patern", i got some headphones for christmas so i can listen to some groovy music while riding, without asking the colour "YEP fuckin yellow,,, my saving grace is my pants are black ,helmet is blue, the last save is even though i look like a ponsonby fag, i can still pull great wheelies"-

this winter im painting my bike

[SPman]

"The colour of your leathers/clothes say something about you" Black & White ---" requires protection from the outside world" & "wants uncompromising, clean excellence and the world to keep away"......yeah, that sounds like me....

[mattt]

Matching is very fucking cool - Just look at me...
(Ignore that blue pile of :psst: .....)

[mstriumph]

righto. another stupid question. I've been looking around at some new leathers cause the ones i have now are from my first bike which was 4 years ago... and they seem to have... er... shrunk.

so i want new ones, and i dont want black. which obviously leaves me with coloured options.... but i am having the darndest time trying to find much green stuff to match the bike in New Zealand.
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option 1: Joe Rocket: $425.
option 2: Icon motorhead: $290.
option 3: Icon sports: $350.
option 4: AlpineStar Stunt: $320.
option 5: Teknic $245.
but - but .............. have you noticed that, erm, you have several DIFFERENT greens there????? :spudwhat:

if you feel you HAVE to match your leathers to your bike, that'd be cool - but ONLY iffen you get the EXACT shade ........... otherwise it'll look naff - sorry :eek5: my 2c

[mstriumph]

Th colour of your leathers/clothes say something about you



black with brown [NOT beige!!] facings?

[aff-man]

get yellow... It goes with everything:psst:

[SixPackBack]

I love pink but I get the feeling it's not a popular choice.....?

Partial to a bit of "Pink" meself...had some last night!:niceone:

[imdying]

I've got a 50th Anniversary Yamaha jacket, bright yellow in the Yamaha racing team style. Never used it on a Yamaha, never used it on a yellow bike... statistics show yellow is the safest colour, so I don't give a toss. Big ups to OAB for bringing it back from Japan for me :)

[scumdog]

I personally think it is a little naff to match your bike with your leathers. But the worse offence is rider and pillion with matching leathers and helmets.
Buy what you love and damn the rest!!!:cool:

So as C.B. and I have matching tassled jackets but not matching helmets does that make us only half as bad???? :confused:

[kiwifruit]

option 4: AlpineStar Stunt: $320. cool

[Ixion]

So as C.B. and I have matching tassled jackets but not matching helmets does that make us only half as bad???? :confused:

Just so long as you don't have matching skull masks

[Firefight]

(Ignore that blue pile of :psst: .....)


Cunny Funt.



you working this afternoon ?


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[ManDownUnder]

Th colour of your leathers/clothes say something about you
...
Black - This biker requires protection from the outside world
...

LOL - yup! Protection from gravel, tarseal, trucks...

[Sniper]

I like matching leathers ect

[ManDownUnder]

I like matching leathers ect

whips the same colour as the restraints you mean?

[Back Fire]

I personally think it is a little naff to match your bike with your leathers. But the worse offence is rider and pillion with matching leathers and helmets. I have black leather and black and blue codura with a red/white/black bike. I love the coloured leathers but would never try to match the bike I would just go for what I like and who cares if I coordinate or not as long as I am happy with what I am wearing.
Buy what you love and damn the rest!!!:cool:

I agree completely... matching leathers are arse, go for what you like...

[Smokin]

Matching colours are ok but it all turns to shit when you want a different bike.
My choice would be the AlpineStars by the way.

[Stopper Dan]

imho option 2 icon looks sweet, matching colours can be cool, just do it, fuck what anyone else thinks eh

[Krusti]

righto. another stupid question. I've been looking around at some new leathers cause the ones i have now are from my first bike which was 4 years ago... and they seem to have... er... shrunk.

so i want new ones, and i dont want black. which obviously leaves me with coloured options.... but i am having the darndest time trying to find much green stuff to match the bike in New Zealand.

there is one guy selling green sports bike jacket on trademe and it doesn't look too bad. but what has really caught my eye is a kawasaki jacket on ebay from the states.

i think its really cool. AND it seems to have all the buiso in terms of armour and protection etc. but its branded... is this gay?

also i have a couple of other green options that aren't branded but i still quite like...

is this the equivelent of a boy racing covering his car in Horse Power Stickers?

EDIT - updated with prices in USD:

option 1: Joe Rocket: $425.
option 2: Icon motorhead: $290.
option 3: Icon sports: $350.
option 4: AlpineStar Stunt: $320.
option 5: Teknic $245.

Matching leathers and bike.....:rofl: :killingme :sick:

[Insanity_rules]

Matching is OK just dont get the stuff that looks like a race team barfed on yer............. Number 2 looks cool. Just my opinion but what do I know, I wear a black, green and purple jacket on a blue honda.

[sAsLEX]

option 5: Teknic $245.

I got the jacket http://image24.webshots.com/25/1/84/57/109718457ZnjMEh_ph.jpg there that you can see kinda, give it heaps of abuse at uni and never look after it, waterproof cept for the air zips in the elbows and quite solidly built

1 vote teknic

[SixPackBack]

Why worry Lazy7..you would look gay in a bomber jacket and Army fatigues:shake:

[750Y]

alpinestar is good quality. i have had a green a-star jacket for a few years now. it never matched anything, but i felt like it'd save my ass when i needed it...never needed it tho. buy the best quality mate, you may be glad one day.

[Lazy7]

Why worry Lazy7..you would look gay in a bomber jacket and Army fatigues:shake:

- i'll need those back too when your done playing "Soldier Dress Up"

I too quite like the A-Star one. the first one is just too expensive and too obviously kawasaki (after i thought about it for a while)

hmm...

still a hard choice. i am still looking. but nothings looking much better than those 5.

[mattt]

Cunny Funt.



you working this afternoon ?


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