Leather help in Dunedin please

**Ecclesnz** · 29th July 2008, 13:35

Hi guys and gals, after some help.

Now I'm a very rotund gentleman and trying to find gear has not been easy, however I did find a jacket on trademe I hoped would fit, however it has arrived and doesn't.

Do you folks know anyone down here who could tailor the leather jacket for me without costing an arm and a leg?

I pretty much spent all the money I have borrowed to get gear sorted and getting the bike on the road, but will to see what I can do to get some decent gear (I know a polar fleece is not the best protection).

Any assistance greatly appreciated.

**fatzx10r** · 29th July 2008, 14:27

does it have to be leather, have you tried some of the goretex or cadoura jackets. i dont think i could go back to wearing leather after wearing one of these

**Ecclesnz** · 29th July 2008, 14:40

MCR are getting me in a cordura jacket, which I have found someone to adjust if necessary, however I have already paid for the jacket, and would love to see if I can get it to fit without it costing a fortune, otherwise will return it and get a vest I guess.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 29th July 2008, 14:48

Originally Posted by Ecclesnz

Hi guys and gals, after some help.

Now I'm a very rotund gentleman and trying to find gear has not been easy, however I did find a jacket on trademe I hoped would fit, however it has arrived and doesn't.

How round is round... ??? kidding

Remember that leather stretches and but the textile coudra doesn't.

As for taylor no sorry I don't, there use to be a leather worker person out outram way

**Ecclesnz** · 29th July 2008, 14:51

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

How round is round... ??? kidding

Sadly when I wear my red work t-shirt on the bike, I look like I jafa riding the savage

**hayd3n** · 29th July 2008, 17:27

try a upholstery shop they maybe able to help you

**Quasievil** · 29th July 2008, 19:46

Hi Dude, I have a couple of big sets here, send me a pm with your chest waist and height and I will see if its a go, be cheap as I want it gone

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 29th July 2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by Ecclesnz

Sadly when I wear my red work t-shirt on the bike, I look like I jafa riding the savage

Don't wear red then...

I shouldn't laugh... but... but you made me laff

**FLYMO** · 29th July 2008, 20:47

my cousing used to have omaka leathers in dunedin
made all sorts of belts etc
her name is joanne
not sure if she still has the shop or not
ill find out some more

**Ecclesnz** · 29th July 2008, 21:56

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Hi Dude, I have a couple of big sets here, send me a pm with your chest waist and height and I will see if its a go, be cheap as I want it gone

Cheers, will get some measurements tomorrow if possible.

**Ecclesnz** · 29th July 2008, 21:58

Originally Posted by FLYMO

my cousing used to have omaka leathers in dunedin
made all sorts of belts etc
her name is joanne
not sure if she still has the shop or not
ill find out some more

Thank You for that

**MarkyMark** · 29th July 2008, 22:12

I have an older leather jacket that is too big for me, but It doesn't much in the way of armour and that sort of carry on. PM me with an estimate of your size if you're interested, it would be very cheap.