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    Red face Jacket and pants for the smaller women?

    Hi, I am new to riding. At the moment I am looking for gear in a size 12 - 14 for someone of 5'2. Where is the best place to buy gear and what type? I have xs gloves which still have room at the end.

    I am also on the look out for a learners motorbike that will accommodate my size frame.

    TIA

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    Rev'it do a short leg version of their ladies pants

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna Carleton View Post
    Hi, I am new to riding. At the moment I am looking for gear in a size 12 - 14 for someone of 5'2. Where is the best place to buy gear and what type? I have xs gloves which still have room at the end.

    I am also on the look out for a learners motorbike that will accommodate my size frame.

    TIA
    With regards to bikes, I'd be looking at either the Yamaha XV250 Virago or the Suzuki VL250 Intruder. Both nice and low in the seat height, very low center of gravity and comfortable riding position. Both extremely confidence inspiring learner machines.
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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    With regards to bikes, I'd be looking at either the Yamaha XV250 Virago or the Suzuki VL250 Intruder. Both nice and low in the seat height, very low center of gravity and comfortable riding position. Both extremely confidence inspiring learner machines.
    Nice little paint job on this and a sharpish price. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-393842468.htm
    Does it have the bags to go with it?..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Nice little paint job on this and a sharpish price. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-393842468.htm
    Does it have the bags to go with it?..
    Lol. I wasn't trying to spam the girl mate. But yeah, that's a real nice bike. No bags unfortunately.
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    At 5.2 and 12-14 size you are going to struggle, I would recommend getting something well made in a custom, I do it but would prefer to measure you and youre to far away so I recommend strongly you go and see Sam at Celtic leathers and get something made perfect for you.
    Yes it will cost you more than of the rack BUT it will last you a lot longer also.

    do it go custom !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble View Post
    Rev'it do a short leg version of their ladies pants
    Rev'it do everything very very well. Anne is 5'4'' (at a pinch) and has recently invested in Rev'it gear (top and bottom) without needing alterations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    With regards to bikes, I'd be looking at either the Yamaha XV250 Virago or the Suzuki VL250 Intruder. Both nice and low in the seat height, very low center of gravity and comfortable riding position. Both extremely confidence inspiring learner machines.
    Brought a Yamaha XV250 from Motorad which they are going to adjust the clutch and the bonus I can put both feet on the ground with know shoes on.

    Pants I have been measured by one of the staff who is my height and going to get them in, brought a jacket which fits perfectly, has a liner that can be taken out. The only downside was the person who sold me my helmet, has sold a size to large, so will have to sell my helmet to get a small helmet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna Carleton View Post
    The only downside was the person who sold me my helmet, has sold a size to large, so will have to sell my helmet to get a small helmet.
    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-Helmet-Medium

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    Nonono,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna Carleton View Post
    At the moment I am looking for gear in a size 12 - 14 for someone of 5'2. Where is the best place to buy gear and what type?
    There is small womens gear out there but it is not easy to find.

    I am 5'2 and size 10-12. I recently purchased a Revit jacket from Motomail which fits perfectly and I am really happy with it. It was rather expensive but I dont intend to replace it for a number of years.

    My bike pants I got from Cycletreads - they do "short" leg versions for us hobbits. There is one down your way I understand. They fit perfectly "length" wise but are now just a bit baggy.....

    Good luck with your search.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadDuck View Post
    I am 5'2 and size 10-12. I recently purchased a Revit jacket from Motomail which fits perfectly and I am really happy with it. It was rather expensive but I dont intend to replace it for a number of years.
    Yes, Madduck's jacket is really nice, looks feminine too, has the correct curves in the correct places. It is worth getting a woman's jacket that fits correctly as men's gear is hopeless for women.

    You could get stuff sent from America - I have Icon stuff, and their sizes start from XS which would be an 8 or smaller to XL which I guess is about 14. (I am at the bigger end of the scale)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    .... Anne is 5'4'' (at a pinch) and has recently invested in Rev'it gear (top and bottom) without needing alterations.
    Please confirm ... was it "she" or the Rev'it gear ... that didn't need alterations ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by hellokitty View Post
    Yes, Madduck's jacket is really nice, looks feminine too, has the correct curves in the correct places. It is worth getting a woman's jacket that fits correctly as men's gear is hopeless for women.

    You could get stuff sent from America - I have Icon stuff, and their sizes start from XS which would be an 8 or smaller to XL which I guess is about 14. (I am at the bigger end of the scale)
    Feminine because Rev'it make gear also for women, not just one style fits all stuff like some stuff on the market.
    I have the very same jacket and its manly as bro'.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shauna Carleton View Post
    Hi, I am new to riding. At the moment I am looking for gear in a size 12 - 14 for someone of 5'2. Where is the best place to buy gear and what type? I have xs gloves which still have room at the end.

    I am also on the look out for a learners motorbike that will accommodate my size frame.

    TIA
    Hi there

    I would recommend trademe if second hand is ok with you. Just check measurements before you commit as bike gear sizing has no rhyme or reason between brands.

    I'm 5"2.5 (lol) I would recommend a Yamaha Scorpio as a good learner bike, particularly for a small statured person, they are light and i got mine lowered through the front forks by my friendly motorbike shop (for free). It was perfect for me anyways. Good luck
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