Vanson one piece leather suit and A* boots

Mikey · 12-28-2009, 12:30 AM

Ok so you guys can all flame me for this, I was an idiot and didn't try it on.

I picked this suit up sunday night and since the guy I bought it from was basically the same size as me I figured there was no need to strip to my undies in his bathroom to see if it fit. The suit size is a 36.

But hence I was wrong. I'm 5'6" and weigh about 150lbs this suit fit me height wise but is way too tight through my hips and legs. I wear about 32"-34" waist in pants.

I know I'm one of the midgets of this motley group on BRN but maybe someone has a friend or wife that wants to ride and could use a suit. It will pass tech at any track. It hasn't been wrecked in as far as I can tell and the knee pucks are still good. I know it's a little retro but when your sliding on your azz down the road do you really care what the suit looks like?

Boots are a size 9. I wear a 9 1/2 shoe and these fit my foot fine. they are alpinestars and the toe sliders aren't even scuffed on them

I paid 80 bucks for all of it, and I'd just like to get my money back. If no offers in a couple days I'll throw them on Ebay and go that route.

Mike, 871-7313 you can call or text to come see them. AND try them on!!!

BLIZANTHIMUM · 12-28-2009, 12:12 PM

leather suits are supposed to be a bit snug so they dont ball up under you while sliding.
you can always join me at the gym thats across the street from your house.

Hoard · 12-28-2009, 01:13 PM

Mikey; think it'd fit me?
I'm about your height and skinny...?

Mikey · 12-28-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoard

Mikey; think it'd fit me?
I'm about your height and skinny...?

Text me your address and I'll run it over for you to try on. I'm usually home by 3:30 or so.

Mikey · 12-28-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

leather suits are supposed to be a bit snug so they dont ball up under you while sliding.
you can always join me at the gym thats across the street from your house.

Snug yes, cutting off circulation, no.

I think if I lost any weight it would be in my gut and not so much in my legs so the suit would still not fit.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 12-28-2009, 02:11 PM

http://www.acmemotowear.com/ this place was recommended to me by Hozehead. they should be able to loosen it up for you.

Mikey · 12-28-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

http://www.acmemotowear.com/ this place was recommended to me by Hozehead. they should be able to loosen it up for you.

Checked out the website, but do you think its worth it trying to "make" a suit fit, or should I just wait and buy the correct size suit when spring rolls around??

They say right on their website that repairs while they work to pass tech but if your questioning the integrity of the suit then you should just buy a new one.

Exitwounds · 12-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Sounds like it should fit my right leg nicely.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 12-28-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Checked out the website, but do you think its worth it trying to "make" a suit fit, or should I just wait and buy the correct size suit when spring rolls around??

They say right on their website that repairs while they work to pass tech but if your questioning the integrity of the suit then you should just buy a new one.

they were talking about their "trackside repairs" like if you went down and wanted to get back out on the track for the rest of the day.
i think it would be ALOT cheaper and worth while to have the suit made to fit you.

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Originally Posted by Exitwounds

Sounds like it should fit my right leg nicely.

it prolly would, but we will have to take you off at the knees in order to fit your tall lanky ass in the suit. which im totaly up for doing

Matt · 12-29-2009, 10:55 AM

Great find for 80 bucks! Unfortunately I might be a tad big for it also

Mikey · 12-29-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Great find for 80 bucks! Unfortunately I might be a tad big for it also

I thought it was a good deal too, but since it doesn't fit me and no one else seems to really be jumping at it I may have to Ebay the damn thing just to get my money back.

Hoard · 12-29-2009, 12:07 PM

I seriously thought about it but decided...
#1 it is ugly
#2 I have a decent suit right now
#3 It's the time of year where money is low :P

Thanks though! Good luck selling it!

Mikey · 12-29-2009, 12:48 PM

It's not ugly it's retro!!! J/K It's cool though I understand. Hell If I already had a suit I wouldn't have even looked at this one.

HaVocX · 12-29-2009, 01:31 PM

that thing looks "Fresh" lol...
Good luck on sellin her!
Maybe drop it off at the Ebay store off Eagle rd

Mikey · 12-29-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HaVocX

that thing looks "Fresh" lol...
Good luck on sellin her!
Maybe drop it off at the Ebay store off Eagle rd

ooh thats a good idea since i've never sold anything on Ebay, but I think I could figure it out but don't know if its worth the hassle.

HaVocX · 12-29-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

ooh thats a good idea since i've never sold anything on Ebay, but I think I could figure it out but don't know if its worth the hassle.

Yeah, Ebay is pretty easy to use...but chit, i would probably just drop it off at that store just to save my self the hassle. not sure what they charge..

I have personally bought a couple items on ebay and its a cinch. Selling i think would be the same. Just need a camera and a paypal account. And the time to correspond with the buyer.

cms1172 · 12-29-2009, 06:23 PM

Now if the boots were red, I would be interested, I wear a 9 wide. that would fit well

Mikey · 12-29-2009, 06:46 PM

You could always spray paint them red like the "Ruff Rider" at bike night did last year!!!

cms1172 · 12-29-2009, 10:03 PM

How much for just the boots? the suit would never fit me, could you guys imagine me trying to get that thing on?

stubby · 12-29-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cms1172

How much for just the boots? the suit would never fit me, could you guys imagine me trying to get that thing on?

Not only do we not want to see it, we don't want to imagine that either.

Mikey · 12-29-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cms1172

How much for just the boots? the suit would never fit me, could you guys imagine me trying to get that thing on?

I don't know about the boots, whatcha willing to pay

and as for the site of someone trying it on...Kim got a good laugh, and by good laugh I mean she couldn't breathe, at watching me jumpin up and down in the living room, saying multiple cuss words.

Matt · 12-31-2009, 02:01 PM

Ebay is easy, I have bought and sold a lot with really good results. Don't take it to the Ebay store, they'll rip you off i'm sure! Let me know if you need any help and I would be glad to help you Mikey!

Mikey · 12-31-2009, 03:52 PM

Has anybody ever heard of "Gypsy Rose"?? I talked to a rep at work today. His wife rides in the MoM series at MMP, he said she had gotten a suit from a school she went to. It was a mens suit and not cut for a women. She took it to this gypsy rose place in garden city and the lady there redid the suit to fit her for next to nothing. I might check her out to see if she can make it fit me for under 75 bucks. then I'm only into the suit for about 150.

If not then I'll Ebay it.

Gem STate ST · 12-31-2009, 04:35 PM

Be prepared to leave it for awhile with Gypsy.Bring your patience as she is a little out there.

Mikey · 12-31-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gem STate ST

Be prepared to leave it for awhile with Gypsy.Bring your patience as she is a little out there.

Well with a name like Gypsy Rose, she sounds like she might be a Flower Child

coturi · 01-01-2010, 09:36 AM

It's called Gypsy Road Leather 323-0881
I have a couple of suits that I'll take down there to get repaired this winter.

And the guy you talked to must have been Michelle Webb's husband, I'm assuming?

Mikey · 01-01-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by coturi

And the guy you talked to must have been Michelle Webb's husband, I'm assuming?

Yup!!

Trents a good guy.

coturi · 01-03-2010, 09:29 AM

That he is. I talked with him quite a bit at the races this summer.

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12-28-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,349 I Ride: YURMOM	leather suits are supposed to be a bit snug so they dont ball up under you while sliding. you can always join me at the gym thats across the street from your house.

12-28-2009, 01:13 PM	#3
Hoard Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006 From: Meridian Posts: 1,164 I Ride: 2007 CBR1000RR	Mikey; think it'd fit me? I'm about your height and skinny...?

12-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,349 I Ride: YURMOM	http://www.acmemotowear.com/ this place was recommended to me by Hozehead. they should be able to loosen it up for you.

12-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#8
Exitwounds Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 723 I Ride: Retired	Sounds like it should fit my right leg nicely.

12-29-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,895 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	Great find for 80 bucks! Unfortunately I might be a tad big for it also

12-29-2009, 12:07 PM	#12
Hoard Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006 From: Meridian Posts: 1,164 I Ride: 2007 CBR1000RR	I seriously thought about it but decided... #1 it is ugly #2 I have a decent suit right now #3 It's the time of year where money is low :P Thanks though! Good luck selling it!

12-29-2009, 12:48 PM	#13
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,240 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	It's not ugly it's retro!!! J/K It's cool though I understand. Hell If I already had a suit I wouldn't have even looked at this one.

12-29-2009, 01:31 PM	#14
HaVocX Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009 From: Boise Posts: 309 I Ride: 2004 R6	that thing looks "Fresh" lol... Good luck on sellin her! Maybe drop it off at the Ebay store off Eagle rd

12-29-2009, 06:23 PM	#17
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,299 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	Now if the boots were red, I would be interested, I wear a 9 wide. that would fit well

12-29-2009, 06:46 PM	#18
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,240 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	You could always spray paint them red like the "Ruff Rider" at bike night did last year!!!

12-29-2009, 10:03 PM	#19
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,299 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	How much for just the boots? the suit would never fit me, could you guys imagine me trying to get that thing on?

12-31-2009, 02:01 PM	#22
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,895 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	Ebay is easy, I have bought and sold a lot with really good results. Don't take it to the Ebay store, they'll rip you off i'm sure! Let me know if you need any help and I would be glad to help you Mikey!

12-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#23
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,240 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	Has anybody ever heard of "Gypsy Rose"?? I talked to a rep at work today. His wife rides in the MoM series at MMP, he said she had gotten a suit from a school she went to. It was a mens suit and not cut for a women. She took it to this gypsy rose place in garden city and the lady there redid the suit to fit her for next to nothing. I might check her out to see if she can make it fit me for under 75 bucks. then I'm only into the suit for about 150. If not then I'll Ebay it.

12-31-2009, 04:35 PM	#24
Gem STate ST Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 886 I Ride: 2006 ST1300A-02'Falco	Be prepared to leave it for awhile with Gypsy.Bring your patience as she is a little out there.

01-01-2010, 09:36 AM	#26
coturi Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Boise Posts: 81 I Ride: 08 R6 Racebike, 02 YZ250, ttr-50 and crf 50 pitbikes, 72 Suzuki T500	It's called Gypsy Road Leather 323-0881 I have a couple of suits that I'll take down there to get repaired this winter. And the guy you talked to must have been Michelle Webb's husband, I'm assuming?

01-03-2010, 09:29 AM	#28
coturi Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Boise Posts: 81 I Ride: 08 R6 Racebike, 02 YZ250, ttr-50 and crf 50 pitbikes, 72 Suzuki T500	That he is. I talked with him quite a bit at the races this summer.