Hmm my leather jacket too stiff, so I...

[bully]

Under your jacket try wearing under armor tops.You can get these from most sports shops. I was addicted to them after wearing them in 30-42 degree heat under my shirt and kit.
Helps move the sweat around and much more cooler,
Hope this helps

i got interested about this, so went to rebel sports for a look today, they didnt really know what i was on about, finally they showed me some stuff that rugby players wear,i just laughed to myself and thort im not gunna be caught in that gay stuff.
or have i got the wrong item?

[Swoop]

Have a look at QuasiMoto gear when you are shopping for gear next. The leather pants I bought are very supple and almost a "worn in" feel although were brand new and a decent amount of cow has gone into them! I imagine the jackets are similar (soft-ish feeling from the very beginning)?

[McDuck]

Have a look at QuasiMoto gear when you are shopping for gear next. The leather pants I bought are very supple and almost a "worn in" feel although were brand new and a decent amount of cow has gone into them! I imagine the jackets are similar (soft-ish feeling from the very beginning)?

agree

[racerhead]

i got interested about this, so went to rebel sports for a look today, they didnt really know what i was on about, finally they showed me some stuff that rugby players wear,i just laughed to myself and thort im not gunna be caught in that gay stuff.
or have i got the wrong item?

Nope thats the right stuff alright. It does look a bit gay alright with it being skin tight but it does work which is the main thing

[BBzz]

I find the armour in my elbows starts to put pressure points on my funny bone after a while but I can only assume it's something to get used to as I wear it more and more.

I have found that to.
In the end it was that I was hanging onto the bars to tight and had my arms straight going into corners.
Which not only is hard on your elbows but makes the front of the bike dive as it transfers your body weight through the bars and onto the front forks.
With my elbows bent the difference is amazing.
Just finished reading “A Twist of the Wrist II” by Keith Code
A Must Read
Amazing simple tips that work.

[crystalball]

yes i do use my mirrors lol but sometimes i like to look as well.

[howdamnhard]

yes i do use my mirrors lol but sometimes i like to look as well.

Agreed,mirrors don't do blindspots well.

[portokiwi]

i got interested about this, so went to rebel sports for a look today, they didnt really know what i was on about, finally they showed me some stuff that rugby players wear,i just laughed to myself and thort im not gunna be caught in that gay stuff.
or have i got the wrong item?

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/e...ps/shortsleeve
They have both tight and loose.

Why do you call it gay???????
most defence forces around the world use it. Top sports swear by it.
I love it as it keep the sweat away and keeps you cool.
The fact that its under your jacket or shirt and cant be seen most of the time.
I wear them under a suit, under my work gear and off course on days like today when its stinking hot.

[fLaThEaD FreD]

Hmmmmm.....
My Macna jacket doesn't bunch up, and I can't recall it being stiff either. I was amazed the first few times I wore it how well it fitted and how snug it felt. No discomfort at all, anywhere, ever.
I use Nikwax Leather Restorer on it - it's brilliant! I've been using various leather products for about 35 years now, including Renopure, Bay Tan, SnoSeal, and a ton of other products I can't remember. This is the only product I've EVER used that's easy to put on (it's in a pump bottle), and that seems to have lasting showerproofing properties. All you do is spray a little over the leather, leave it a wee while, then spread it around / rub it in with a soft cloth. The bottle's supposed to treat two garments, but even being liberal and wasting it, I've treated my jacket and gloves three times now, and the bottle's still more'n half full.
Unlike the various waxes and greay treatments, this dries within minutes, and doesn't leave the leather sticky or greasy feeling.

Yeah, I know this sounds like a sales pitch, but it was a genuine surprise after so long to finally find EXACTLY what I was looking for: something that was so easy to use, and yet effective. I've worn my leather jacket and gloves in three heavy downpours, and no water got in.

Just got a new Arlen Ness leather jacket and no care instructions. Can you advise me the outlet where you get your Nikwax pump bottle from please....cheers

[vifferman]

Just got a new Arlen Ness leather jacket and no care instructions. Can you advise me the outlet where you get your Nikwax pump bottle from please....cheers

I bought it from AMPS, but I think Motomail sells it too - just ask for Nikwax Leather Restorer.