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Poll

White leathers; Acceptable?

  • No way Jose

  • Yes, if you are having a mid life crisis

  • Yes, if you want everyone to know you are a cheapskate and got them really cheap in a bargain bin

  • Yes, if your name is Valentino and have the style to get away with it


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DanBow

Like a leaf on the wind . . .
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Or if you want to think that you're a Stormtrooper
 

DanBow

Like a leaf on the wind . . .
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I would actually wear the Evel Knievel one.

There's a group of bikers that do a charity ride around Wales all dressed as Evel Knievel. lol
 

T.C

Been there, and had one
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Whilst it comes down to personal preference, if a suit is a good bright white then you know you are buying quality on top of which in the current weather, white reflects the heat unlike black which absorbs heat.

White is the most difficult colour to apply to leather. A poor quality leather died white will have a grey tinge whilst a quality skin will have a bright colouration. This shows the differences in quality and any manufacturer who uses Brazilian hides or hides from the Black Forest in Germany are regarded as the best in that respect..

This applies to Goat and Kangaroo as well as Cow.

So even if you might not consider wearing white leathers, when considering new skins in black or any other colour, little tip, ask to look at their leathers that are or contain white areas and look at the colour of the white.

Personally, I have worn white in the summer and found it a lot more comfortable and would do so again even at my age.

So on that basis I cannot partake in the poll as you do not have the right options available :naughty2: ;)
 

Jaws

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Last set ( which I still have ) are white and red... I always thought I looked like a fat out of work circus clown !!
I needed a set for track days... They were cheap ( proly cos they are white ! ) and a good fit.. I do not think I would have bought them otherwise
 

andyBeaker

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Whilst it comes down to personal preference, if a suit is a good bright white then you know you are buying quality on top of which in the current weather, white reflects the heat unlike black which absorbs heat.

White is the most difficult colour to apply to leather. A poor quality leather died white will have a grey tinge whilst a quality skin will have a bright colouration. This shows the differences in quality and any manufacturer who uses Brazilian hides or hides from the Black Forest in Germany are regarded as the best in that respect..

This applies to Goat and Kangaroo as well as Cow.

So even if you might not consider wearing white leathers, when considering new skins in black or any other colour, little tip, ask to look at their leathers that are or contain white areas and look at the colour of the white.

Personally, I have worn white in the summer and found it a lot more comfortable and would do so again even at my age.

So on that basis I cannot partake in the poll as you do not have the right options available :naughty2: ;)
Trust me, the right options are there :sisi1
 

Cougar377

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I still have an old Wolf Leathers one piece like this one, bought way back when Shitty City were closing down.

Plenty of white, so can I join the White Knights Biker Club too....?


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ogr1

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I still have an old Wolf Leathers one piece like this one, bought way back when Shitty City were closing down.

Plenty of white, so can I join the White Knights Biker Club too....?


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It's got three legs on the badge, but only
two on the suit...You was sold a duffer.
 

Cougar377

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It's got three legs on the badge, but only
two on the suit...You was sold a duffer.
I said "like this one" you illiterate feckin' doughnut. :smash2:

The Manx badge isn't on mine.
 

Squag1

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Doesn’t mention hip protector


They claim these below are waterproof.
Can't see a brand

 
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Lee337

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My first one-piece was white but I grew out of them after a few months. After that, my mum bought me me blue ones. :biggrin:
 
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