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Author Message   1125rcya Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 03:50 pm:        I bought an agv Valencia 1 pc, and the thing is it seems about a 1/2 to small. Basically it gives me moose knuckles if I stand straight up, but when I have a slight lean forward if fits great, and fits perfect while riding on the track. I bought a cup and that takes care of the moose knuckle and pain in the nuts. So the question is do you think my leathers are to small? Thanks for any opinion. Mike   Slaughter Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 04:34 pm:        Sounds about right. You do NOT want the leather sliding around on you when you're sliding and tumbling. ASSUME THE POSITION - and then judge the fit. You're not a fashion model strutting your stuff and looking all purdy at a fashion show.   Boogiman1981 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 04:36 pm:        LMAO sorry had to get that out there first. yeah that's about right. the leather will stretch and conform over time...   99buellx1 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 05:13 pm:        2 words: Custom Suit Some people just don't fit the mold (read that as everyone). Any off the rack suit is going to have sacrifices, and every manufacturer is going to have different fit. They are having to make a suit that fits a wide range of people per size. The only way to get a suit that fits is to go custom. I'm not saying it's the cheap way to go, but many times it's not near the cost you think it might be. I got a custom suit last year, and the difference in comfort is unbelievable. Tight where it needs to be, loose where it needs to be, I put it on and the suit seems to disappear. That alone is worth the money, I don't need to be on the track thinking about my suit. Also, a suit that fits correctly is going to be safer for the rider. It's a win win. And designing the suit was a fun process, so that's just a bonus.   1125rcya Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 05:46 pm:        thanks for the feedback. Will getting the leathers wet, help them stretch a little faster? Professional altering, maybe have a little put in the middle, or would you guys say stay away from that?   Paint_shaker Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 05:56 pm:        My suit fits perfect when I am on the bike and that's the place it counts. Off the bike I tend not to stand straight up, unless I get out of the top part of the suit! LOL   Boogiman1981 Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 06:49 pm:        youd better be able to trust whoever alters the suit with your hide. mink oil will help   1125rcya Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 08:57 pm:        thanks guys for the feedback! Mike   Trojan Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 05:32 am:        fits perfect while riding on the track Which is the only time it matters. Race leathers are cut so they fit when in the racing crouch position. Look at most pro racers walking around in their leathers before a race and they look very awkward indeed The most important thing is that you can still walk after a crash, however awkwardly

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