Hey Tony, it was a pleasant surprise to bump into you at Motolegends today. Glad to have met you. Hope you enjoy your chosen jacket, it's a great one. Keep on posting, you make good videos. Cheers Steve
Hi Tony. Love the reviews on Triumph gear. I have a question. I'm interested in purchasing a Helstrons Street Racer jacket. I already have a Helstrons Douglass jacket that I purchased from the Bike Shed last year, and its a size M (very nearly bought the L). So my dilemma is do I buy the new jacket size M or L. Leather does stretch over time, but you say the L is a 40-42. I would say I'm a 42 yet the M Douglass fits really good. Cheers DJ Australia
Hi Dave, that’s a tough one to answer, but it seems that the jackets ‘fit’ varies with the design a little. The Douglass I would guess is more relaxed being that 3/4 style. I had the same issue with RSD. The Ronin in size large fits me nicely, but when I tried the clash I had to go up to an XL
Just got the Heston’s Rick jacket I’m a 42 inches chest so got the xl 42-44 inch just right I think the sizes are small compared to us anyway great jacket !
Hey Tony great piece thx for the review. I been on a lookout for a jacket and this might be the one for me... as for the fit I think u mentioned your a 44 chest? IMHO this jacket is perfect fit for u you need to take in consideration this will form with time and expand thus i would not go a size up... well if i would be a 44 i am more a 46/48 chest :) PS great channel I am eagerly awaiting for the next review.
Thanks for your kind words. lol im a 44 on a good day, but you are right, i took the expert advice from the guys at Motolegends and took the size L. its already started to stretch out and become more comfortable. I tried the XL and it was too long in the sleeve and Body and 'rucked up' across the top of my shoulders. More reviews to come. Ive been a bit light on the bike parts, but that will change very soon! lots to show.....
Hi thx for the reply with Jackets its always good if u have a chance to try one on... I will be traveling to UK in September... London to be more precise any idea if these is a store that stock these or Helstons jackets in general in London?
+iREVIEWitALL If you are coming to London you'll have the visit the The Bike Shed if you are into bikes. Great place to eat, get a haircut and look at some awesome custom bikes. They also have a shop on site that stocks lots of cool gear incl Helstons....
0.9-1.1 mm; you wouldn't want to come off the bike in it. If this was 1.2-1.4 mm, it would be a good jacket. The fact there's an abrasive resistant liner says a lot about the thin leather. I think I'll stick to my Crowtree Lancer.
This is a very thorough review on the jacket, kudos! I'm currently looking at a textile version of the Turner (didn't find it on Helstons site, but FCmoto is selling one). I'm wondering how that differs from the leather version, apart from the material. Anyway, thanks for the review!
Thanks! I'd not seen the textile version until you mentioned it, it looks to be the same 'pattern' as the leather. Looks great for hot weather, but I dont know what the abrasion resistance would be like?
The description on fc-moto says "poly-nylon". Maybe a knock-off of Cordura? If I end up getting the jacket and subsequently falling down, I'll come back to give a review. :D
I got the rocket. My best ever.
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Hey Tony, it was a pleasant surprise to bump into you at Motolegends today. Glad to have met you. Hope you enjoy your chosen jacket, it's a great one. Keep on posting, you make good videos.
Cheers
Steve
Thanks Steve, good to meet you to....that Rokker jacket looked the business, did you treat yourself?
It was a beautiful jacket and I am seriously tempted but £850 is a bit too strong. I shall dream about it though ;-)
Hi Tony. Love the reviews on Triumph gear. I have a question. I'm interested in purchasing a Helstrons Street Racer jacket. I already have a Helstrons Douglass jacket that I purchased from the Bike Shed last year, and its a size M (very nearly bought the L). So my dilemma is do I buy the new jacket size M or L. Leather does stretch over time, but you say the L is a 40-42. I would say I'm a 42 yet the M Douglass fits really good. Cheers DJ Australia
Hi Dave, that’s a tough one to answer, but it seems that the jackets ‘fit’ varies with the design a little. The Douglass I would guess is more relaxed being that 3/4 style. I had the same issue with RSD. The Ronin in size large fits me nicely, but when I tried the clash I had to go up to an XL
Just got the Heston’s Rick jacket I’m a 42 inches chest so got the xl 42-44 inch just right I think the sizes are small compared to us anyway great jacket !
Hey Tony great piece thx for the review. I been on a lookout for a jacket and this might be the one for me... as for the fit I think u mentioned your a 44 chest? IMHO this jacket is perfect fit for u you need to take in consideration this will form with time and expand thus i would not go a size up... well if i would be a 44 i am more a 46/48 chest :) PS great channel I am eagerly awaiting for the next review.
Thanks for your kind words. lol im a 44 on a good day, but you are right, i took the expert advice from the guys at Motolegends and took the size L. its already started to stretch out and become more comfortable. I tried the XL and it was too long in the sleeve and Body and 'rucked up' across the top of my shoulders. More reviews to come. Ive been a bit light on the bike parts, but that will change very soon! lots to show.....
Hi thx for the reply with Jackets its always good if u have a chance to try one on... I will be traveling to UK in September... London to be more precise any idea if these is a store that stock these or Helstons jackets in general in London?
+iREVIEWitALL If you are coming to London you'll have the visit the The Bike Shed if you are into bikes. Great place to eat, get a haircut and look at some awesome custom bikes. They also have a shop on site that stocks lots of cool gear incl Helstons....
Hi man yes was looking at that over the weekend will for sure go there sounds like a lot of fun for me and lot of less fun for my wallet lol...
0.9-1.1 mm; you wouldn't want to come off the bike in it. If this was 1.2-1.4 mm, it would be a good jacket. The fact there's an abrasive resistant liner says a lot about the thin leather. I think I'll stick to my Crowtree Lancer.
This is a very thorough review on the jacket, kudos!
I'm currently looking at a textile version of the Turner (didn't find it on Helstons site, but FCmoto is selling one). I'm wondering how that differs from the leather version, apart from the material. Anyway, thanks for the review!
Thanks! I'd not seen the textile version until you mentioned it, it looks to be the same 'pattern' as the leather. Looks great for hot weather, but I dont know what the abrasion resistance would be like?
The description on fc-moto says "poly-nylon". Maybe a knock-off of Cordura?
If I end up getting the jacket and subsequently falling down, I'll come back to give a review. :D
Lets hope that doesnt happen Kimi !