I purchased a Goldtop jacket (Flat Tracker) and gloves (short cafe racer) based on your thoughts here. Just got them in today and went out on a 100 mile ride. I could not be happier with them. Superb quality. Both the jacket and gloves are easily the nicest I’ve ever owned. I don’t think I would have found Goldtop if it weren’t for this video, so cheers!
The best thing we've got out of the ol' man's accident is that we finally get more gear vids and opinion pieces about new releases from the church bench!
Since returning to riding I always wear my hood jeans. I discovered the hard way in my younger years that regular denim and tarmac don’t mix when I had a slow speed off.
It's great to see someone reviewing the Texpeed gear. It's so fairly priced that it's easy to brush it off as Micky Mouse clothing. I have those Goldtop Cafe Racer gloves and they are the most comfortable gloves I have ever worn. A really good 3 season glove (not great a temps under about 5°C).
Hah! I forgot to mention that an Aunt of mine went to High School with Brando. Libertyville H.S. She is gone now but not forgotten. Their H.S. classroom photo was cool and she followed his career her whole life. And this is something that has nothing to do with motorcycling but with life! We now return control of this thread to you, until next time when something you put up here stirs my memory... SS
Great to see you back. I wish Goldtop would make larger sizes. I have a 50" chest (also a gym rat) and special ordered the Bobber in a size 50. Still very tight but the nicest jacket I've ever owned.
I love all of my Goldtop gear. I have two jackets and four pairs of gloves. All shipped to the U.S. in a timely manner and in good order. The U.S. has nothing to offer that would compare.
You always look cool so thanks for the info, I have a biker son. Agree on armoured jeans. Both times I've fallen off, I banged my knee and my hip. Not seriously, I'm quite light so I just roll but that's why I fall off when stopping sometimes 😂
I bought Hood K7Jeans 2 years ago and have been happily wearing them ever since. I recommend them over the other off the shelf options all the time. Delivery to Romania was also speedy enough You never URGENTLY need a pair of jeans. Just be patient
I have a Texpeed wax cotton jacket and it's my go to in winter. I've ridden in slatting rain for hours and remained dry. It's not the prettiest of things but function over form in spades. Maintenance is easy, once a year apply Barbour wax and use a hair dryer to help it soak in.
Great overview . Slowly ploughing through all your super vids. Got Texpeed waxed cotton Bellstaff style full CE protection £74 Heavy, as all waxed cotton are if you want good waterproofing. But wonderfully made double stitched loads of pockets 5 really thick armour pads ( back is 18mm) and goes spot on with my 350 Classic Enfield. More its worn the better it will get like all Texpeed super value bike gear
Great video! I've got the Goldtop Classic 76' caferacer and love it. A bit too warm in the summertime. Would love to try the 617 or 619 rebel jacket that you are wearing. It feels like it got more airflow running through the chest on a brando-styled jacket.
Just wanted to say thanks guy's for your UA-cam reviews, just brought a classic 350 chrome, had to have one after your review on this model, first time riding and can't wait to get on it. Keep up the great work and a big thanks from Australia 👍
I had a pair of Hood Army Greens, an early jean they made. Stiff aramid lining which worked well in an accident I had in 2007. I didn't sustain any abrasion injuries, despite sliding. That Goldtop Rebel jacket looks brilliant on you. I like knuckle protection with my gloves. I don't like small arm openings in jackets. I'm not as big as you, but I struggle there with a lot of modern jackets. Roof V8 Boxer helmet for me, Ol' Man. I hope you're back on the road soon.
Alright, after 2 months of coming here thinking I would only watch one or two videos, I finally subscribed. Really dig the channel ✌️ I'm also 6"3, so I also like seeing how a tall rider looks on the bikes
Thank you for All the Valuable information I have half a mind to buy every item except the smaller pieces Pumping iron for 40 plus years at 57 i need the bigger cuts like you my friend Im glad to see you Strong and in Good Spirits Take care
Picked up one of the Texpeed jackets in brown - absolutely cracking jacket, probably my favourite motorbike jacket I've owned. Only issue is the colour dye runs a LOT when it rains!
Glad to see you're up and about and healing well! Another great video, love your passion for all things 2 wheels. Always liked your jackets so now I know where to shop! Thanks!! Get fit soon for some more videos :)
Recently got an Oxford Hardy wax cotton jacket. It's a great look with quilted shoulder panels and comes with shoulder and elbow armour but I spent £60 on Oxford back protector and D3 shoulder/elbow pads. It's very heavy with all the armour fitted and only water resistant (inner waterproof liner). £165 plus upgraded armour.
@@lilynorthover8378 Olive colour, a sort of greenish light brown. I'm 6'1 ¹/² and quite thin, a large fits great. I wouldn't mind an extra large to really make space for multiple underlayers but large is cool with long sleeve t-shirt and thickish jumper underneath and the cuffs are good length.
I fancy the red one. I'm quite small and I like a snug fit but I'd rather wear a hoodie under than the thermal layers some jackets come with. Thanks for the info, very useful 😊
Great video, not too long and trying to present too much and think viewers will thank you for letting them know about good kit at good prices, especially Bike Wear Direct. Protective jeans tend to be a bit warmer than regular jeans and I find that if you add a pair of thin thermals (£8 - £11 from Screwfix) then your legs are warm enough on the bike on all but the coldest winter days.
Those jackets might be good for summer as thin as they are and they're cheap but I would be really concerned about actually being in an accident with one. I was just hit by a car last month and my current leather jacket probably saved my butt it's made by Fox Creek leather and it is a truly thick jacket I've been wearing it for about 3 years now and even after the accident it's still an excellent condition. It also has the added benefit of having pockets if you want to add armor.
Hey Mr Darcy.Great reveue on the leathers. I live in the Vancouver , British Columbia region.Canada.I have a leather jacket that I purchased years ago and hung it in the closet and forgot about it for along time.Weighs about six pounds, no sleeves for armour but I am not concerned it is a heavy jacket. I am very confident in it's ability to protect me in a spill. . Understanding the limitations of your apparel is important to consider .But just wanted to mention I am not a high speed rider but do twist the throttle occasionally. Like , kick it up.
Choosing your bike is the easy bit, riding gear not so as the choice is HUGE! I like the look of the Hood riding jeans so will have to look into those.👍 I've been riding in armoured textiles (now Alpine Stars) for some years now, so versatile and fully wind & waterproof. I do, however, have a Lewis Leathers jacket I bought in 1983 and can still get into, just!😂 I had the zip repaired last year and it's now as good today as the day I bought it and they are very expensive now. Warm Summer rides on the Triumph only though. I switched to modular flip helmets some years ago as they so convenient and offer the best of both open and full face lids. Started with a Schuberth C3 and now in a Shoei Neotec 2, brilliant!👍
Goldtop, now there is a blast from the past. I always wanted a pair of their boots but could never afford them. Today, when I have plenty of cash, they no longer make boots...
For your American viewers I suggest Diamond Gusset "Defender" motorcycle rider jeans. Lined strategically with kevlar, nicely sewn using American cotton and built in Tennessee. The men's versions have a gusset sewn into the crotch so that the "boys" have a little more room to maneuver. I have three pairs of these and they wear like iron. Occasionally, they can be bought on sale for just over $100 US. On my black ones, I had leather added by my favorite seamstress, Vicki, so that from my knees down I have even more protection from cold and abrasion. I wear these when the thermometer drops below fifty degrees F. I, also, wear Bohn riding underwear (USA made) with the provided armor. Silk glove liners inside my leather gauntlets help immensely on cold rides. When temps are below fifty I start wearing my Classic Leather Jacket with a quilted lining. H-D brand from 1996. Probably the last American made leather that my local Harley shop sold. Size 48 and it still fits perfectly and all of the zippers still work. Nolan helmets fit me best and I have seven or eight of them. Double H brand USA made harness boots which I had a heavy Vibram sole added for better grip when I'm trying to back the old Road King up a little rise in the parking lot. Since I destroyed my lower right leg three years ago while bouncing my Night Rod off a steel highway fence post I, now, slip a wedge shaped piece of CE armor down the inside front of each boot for added protection of those vulnerable shin bones. Believe me, a compound fracture changes your ideas of riding gear. ;-) Hope you're healing ok old man. I know all about pain.
Duluth Trading also makes gusset styles jeans which are not quite as expensive as the Diamonds. They usually go on sale for around $50 or $60. They also have lined jeans which are nice when it’s cold. I have several pair of them. Good stuff!
@@wingandhog Yes, I use to see those in their catalog. I don't remember them being kevlar lined, though. And I also don't remember if they were made in USA, which is very important to many of us American riders.
@@jroberthadden .. They are American made and they are not lined with kevlar. They are lined with flannel. But if wearing Bohn (Which I also wear - on occasion), they should be fine
@@wingandhog They might even be made by Diamond Gusset. It's not uncommon for companies to do things like this. Remember when Sears' best tires were labeled as Sears but were manufactured for them by Michelin? I believe that Sears called them Allstate.
Helpful video. You might want a pair of single layer jeans for the warmer weather. I have Belstaff Charley jeans which I like and they're AA rated. Also, good to see the cruiser guys in the UK where proper helmets. In the US they wear what amount to fiberglass yarmulkas.
I recently just splurged on a leather jacket. Purchased for £200 which is half the price they usually are. I don't think anything can compare to the look of leather. Whilst textile/ wax coats may have a practical element, as you said it's just as important to look cool XD Easily the best one I own now, I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner...
Great video, thanks for the recommendations Brother! I know you'll be back on your bike and "looking cool" yourself in no time and can't wait to see it 👍
Hi again.. I have exactly the same Brando Texpeed leather jacket and the Triple X Hood jeans.. Next summer I'm going to be buying the Goldtop Brando style Jacket, their submarine jumper and their flying jacket too.. Just going to checkout the Texpeed gloves as they look pretty smart. Hope you are healing well and hopefully see you back on a bike soon.. Stay safe In your garden.. 🏍....... 🤟😎 🏴
😎 Hello from South Africa, you really do a unique & entertaining series of videos - Thank you! Sure that leg will get sorted soon enough, don't rush it though! Nice gear you showing there, you have no idea the quality of even the cheaper range of gear you get in the UK compared to here for example. As our currency plummets we get more crap from China sadly (& not their better stuff either!) Glad to see us 'more mature' guys still keeping strong (just more susceptible to bumps now 😖) Stay that way Buddy - Go well & thanks for the great entertainment
Well done sir .. I've noticed the Harley Davidson shirt poking out .. dress for the slide and not the ride is a saying here in the states. Fanatics video thank you
Thanks for the great and useful information! Good to see you are on the mend. I recently had an incident where proper footwear on the bike came in handy, I wound up under my Super Glide Custom and crushed my left ankle and part of my foot. If I had not been wearing reinforced motorcycle boots I might not have a foot. You might make some suggestions about proper footwear if you haven’t already. Your channel is always worth watching. Thanks!
I have dragon jeans kind of like the same thing and DryRider Textile all year round touring jacket, both are produced in Australia, I have a waxed cotton jacket from RST cafe classic TT and it cost me a lot $800 AUD it’s an amazing thing and has 3 different interchangeable inner. But it mainly for wintertime and it’s very heavy.
Hello Sir., I really enjoy watching your videos, Very nice jackets, all of them, I just need to save some money and go for one of them, Thanks a lot for all the info, happy riding ....
I just bought the Brando jacket,I have one by Wested leather but I've porked out a bit since then and its getting a bit tatty..................................................
@@tapuachy I would prefer it if it was more tampered with wider shoulders and a narrower waist. Its not cut for someone that works out like I do, and it's not that long in the body 👍🏼
A good leather jacket for around $80 ... really? You promise? I like the Goldtop too, but seriously ... as a retired pilot I _must_ have epaulettes if I'm going Brando-style leather on my bike. ;) Thanks for the info, S
I agree $80 for a leather jacket? If it's brando you want there is only one jacket "Schott " they were the original makers of the brando style. Although I do like the pockets on what you are wearing. Stay well.
I have a jacket that it's basically the texpeed Brando but without armor and can confirm it's a great jacket for the price. Leather is thick, but not supple, and needs more care than my more "street wear" nice leather jacket that my GF bought for me but for the price it's bang on. You're not getting goldtop or schotts quality obviously, but you're getting thick, stiff leather and YKK zippers
Small tip: get a secondary camera and do a close up of the gloves/jackets etc.. to be honest, I couldn't really see the quality of the materials that well from the distance.
But no crash tests - that is where the quality shines. I still have trousers I crashed over 10 times when a young grommet - incredibly thick leather of high quality - cost $NZ350 to buy 30 + years ago. More than a months wages at the time. Made by Natural Wear in Christchurch NZ (They have been sold and are not the same by all accounts). Just look out for the cheap, knocked up in India, jackets and pants. They look the part BUT rip like paper when sliding down the road ! Worth asking people after a crash how the gear went - that is the acid test.
Gears fine for scapes, road burn,etc. But don't do anything for broken bones or other fracture type injuries. Just like a helmet. It may keep your skull from injury but a broken neck is bad news anyway. Smart riding is the real answer to safe, injury free riding. I'm 70 and though I don't ride but once in a while now, I rode for 15 years to work and home and just around, in shorts, jeans, shirts, and coat when cold. Maybe i was lucky, or just road wisely, but i never had a serious fall or accident. Not trying to debate safty gear. And sports riders and dirt riders, most definitely recommend gear. But even metal armor isn't gonna stop a broken limb. Ride smart, ride safe. Thanks old man. Glad you're recovering.🖖👍
@@phils2180 I also ride defensively. I don't lane slit. I consider automobiles, I don't play dodgeball with them. I ride like I drive. Anticipating things. Being considerate of the rules of the road. Which I see bikers abuse every day.
No one would argue that defensive riding, hazard awareness, road reading, event prediction etc, are all essential riding tools and you can go on about them all you like but the plain fact is you can still be taken out by someone/something totally out of your control. Riding accident free for years is commendable but doing so with minimal protection and saying it makes you ride "safer" is foolhardy and no more an excuse for doing so than suiting up in the best gear money can buy and riding like a tw*t, both of which I've done in my younger days 👎and survived thankfully? I was also lucky!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Mostly if you ride. Sure, anything can happen even riding careful. Blowout, chain break, real idiot driver runs a stop sign. And as I said. I'm not putting gear down, just saying it's not gonna prevent broken bones. And how many of us, totally suit up, for a ride to the corner store. Or down to the pub,haha. Thanks for the mercy reply anyway. Keep the reviews comin guys. 🖖
Nice jackets and gloves. I am Amurican so I will now ask about sizing. My sizes run from 50 to 60 US. I think European are sized/marked differently as a few years ago I went to my local Ducati shoppe and saw a jacket marked 60 and it did not fit at ALL. The owner told me that Euro sizes are marked up from ours so a 60 there corresponds to a 50 here in the States. Is this still the case or is England different? I still have my Triumph leather jacket which is humongous on me now so it sits idle in the closet as I am relatively certain I shall never again wear that size. Dammit! 🤒😁😁😁Thanks for this review of cool stuff, sir. I hope you and your family are all doing well. SS
I paid 140 quid for Dragster Kevlar jeans a few years back ,I never wore them as they are as stiff as a board & weigh a ton without any armour . Also I can’t wear these modern armoured leather jackets ,they restrict movement especially for making rear observations . I miss my old Wolf leather lancer leather jacket ,the quality of the leather was far superior to the tat that’s being peddled today ,there was no need for armour as the old leathers had thick patches of extra leather in the vulnerable places . My old leather gauntlets had fur lining & there was no need for grotesque heated battery draining grips when wearing them in freezing weather . I don’t like all this armour on modern motorcycle gear , it takes ages to get the stuff on & off & is restrictive . If people are that fearful of risk of injury or death ,they shouldn’t be riding motorcycles ,they should stick to driving around in granny cages .
Great video, how do you get on with the premier helmet as I noticed the visor needs clipping in place. I wear glasses so was wondering if there was room to wear them too?
It is by far my most comfortable helmet. I mainly have the visor unclipped and only clip it when going above 50. It's not so good in cold damp weather because of limited ventilation and it steams up. I would say there is enough room for glasses 👍🏼
I agree Marc, I have the TCX Blend 2 boots and they were the most comfortable boot I have ever worn straight out of the box. All day comfort and they provide good protection.
Fashion? Whichever was the driest & the zip still works . . lnnerwise - 'Man at Flitterman's' & the quest for credible 'chic'. Advice? Cheap leather won't help! So, dress to slide, ride to arrive; but most of all, beware of innocent looking gardens : )
w o w , biker gear sounds lame , i can actually remember when it was your jeans ( Levi's or blk Lee's) a red or blk T' shirt or a 3' button hanly long sleeved T shirt and your AMC MC black leather jacket or a black leather vest and your Georgia engineer ( MC ) boots and a cutt off lee jacket with your clubs colors
I agree. You look cool, until the moment you have an accident, and now you just look like a patch of blood on the side of the street. And now you may no longer ride again.
I purchased a Goldtop jacket (Flat Tracker) and gloves (short cafe racer) based on your thoughts here. Just got them in today and went out on a 100 mile ride. I could not be happier with them. Superb quality. Both the jacket and gloves are easily the nicest I’ve ever owned.
I don’t think I would have found Goldtop if it weren’t for this video, so cheers!
The best thing we've got out of the ol' man's accident is that we finally get more gear vids and opinion pieces about new releases from the church bench!
Since returning to riding I always wear my hood jeans. I discovered the hard way in my younger years that regular denim and tarmac don’t mix when I had a slow speed off.
It's great to see someone reviewing the Texpeed gear. It's so fairly priced that it's easy to brush it off as Micky Mouse clothing.
I have those Goldtop Cafe Racer gloves and they are the most comfortable gloves I have ever worn. A really good 3 season glove (not great a temps under about 5°C).
Hah! I forgot to mention that an Aunt of mine went to High School with Brando. Libertyville H.S. She is gone now but not forgotten. Their H.S. classroom photo was cool and she followed his career her whole life. And this is something that has nothing to do with motorcycling but with life!
We now return control of this thread to you, until next time when something you put up here stirs my memory...
SS
Great to see you back. I wish Goldtop would make larger sizes. I have a 50" chest (also a gym rat) and special ordered the Bobber in a size 50. Still very tight but the nicest jacket I've ever owned.
I love all of my Goldtop gear. I have two jackets and four pairs of gloves. All shipped to the U.S. in a timely manner and in good order. The U.S. has nothing to offer that would compare.
You forgot the most important accessory. Use flipflops while riding, good for air ventilation on foot.
I knew their was something I forgot
Trenchfoot, a common English biker malady . . .
You always look cool so thanks for the info, I have a biker son. Agree on armoured jeans. Both times I've fallen off, I banged my knee and my hip. Not seriously, I'm quite light so I just roll but that's why I fall off when stopping sometimes 😂
I bought Hood K7Jeans 2 years ago and have been happily wearing them ever since. I recommend them over the other off the shelf options all the time.
Delivery to Romania was also speedy enough
You never URGENTLY need a pair of jeans. Just be patient
I have a Texpeed wax cotton jacket and it's my go to in winter. I've ridden in slatting rain for hours and remained dry. It's not the prettiest of things but function over form in spades. Maintenance is easy, once a year apply Barbour wax and use a hair dryer to help it soak in.
Great overview .
Slowly ploughing through all your super vids.
Got Texpeed waxed cotton
Bellstaff style full CE protection £74
Heavy, as all waxed cotton are if you want good waterproofing.
But wonderfully made double stitched loads of pockets 5 really thick armour pads ( back is 18mm) and goes spot on with my 350 Classic Enfield.
More its worn the better it will get like all Texpeed super value bike gear
Great video! I've got the Goldtop Classic 76' caferacer and love it. A bit too warm in the summertime. Would love to try the 617 or 619 rebel jacket that you are wearing. It feels like it got more airflow running through the chest on a brando-styled jacket.
Just wanted to say thanks guy's for your UA-cam reviews, just brought a classic 350 chrome, had to have one after your review on this model, first time riding and can't wait to get on it. Keep up the great work and a big thanks from Australia 👍
Awesome! Great choice 👌🏼👍🏼
Having crashed in a Goldtop jacket I can 100% recommend them.
Fantastic video!
So nice having someone who doesn't just review the big ($$$) motorcycle names like most of the social media clones.
Many thanks 😊
I bought the heavy leather Harley Jacket for $400. I don't regret it.
Yep, you look the part...not sure which part. Comedy gold.
I had a pair of Hood Army Greens, an early jean they made. Stiff aramid lining which worked well in an accident I had in 2007. I didn't sustain any abrasion injuries, despite sliding. That Goldtop Rebel jacket looks brilliant on you. I like knuckle protection with my gloves. I don't like small arm openings in jackets. I'm not as big as you, but I struggle there with a lot of modern jackets. Roof V8 Boxer helmet for me, Ol' Man.
I hope you're back on the road soon.
I’ve been pondering over Texpeed jackets and you’ve convinced me! Nice presentation of the vid😁
That's it I will be buying a texspeed jacket. Thanks
Alright, after 2 months of coming here thinking I would only watch one or two videos, I finally subscribed. Really dig the channel ✌️ I'm also 6"3, so I also like seeing how a tall rider looks on the bikes
Thanks buddy. At last haha 😉
Thanks for the video bought the hood jeans and the texpeed jacket both are excellent the jacket in particular are good value
That’s great! Thanks for letting us know 👍🏼💯
Thank you for All the Valuable information
I have half a mind to buy every item except the smaller pieces
Pumping iron for 40 plus years at 57 i need the bigger cuts like you my friend
Im glad to see you Strong and in Good Spirits
Take care
Picked up one of the Texpeed jackets in brown - absolutely cracking jacket, probably my favourite motorbike jacket I've owned. Only issue is the colour dye runs a LOT when it rains!
Yikes I haven’t ridden my brown one in the rain yet. The black one doesn’t 👍🏼
Glad to see you're up and about and healing well! Another great video, love your passion for all things 2 wheels. Always liked your jackets so now I know where to shop! Thanks!! Get fit soon for some more videos :)
Recently got an Oxford Hardy wax cotton jacket. It's a great look with quilted shoulder panels and comes with shoulder and elbow armour but I spent £60 on Oxford back protector and D3 shoulder/elbow pads.
It's very heavy with all the armour fitted and only water resistant (inner waterproof liner). £165 plus upgraded armour.
That is a gorgeous looking jacket. What colour did you get? How did you find the fit? And that's a good price.
@@lilynorthover8378 Olive colour, a sort of greenish light brown. I'm 6'1 ¹/² and quite thin, a large fits great. I wouldn't mind an extra large to really make space for multiple underlayers but large is cool with long sleeve t-shirt and thickish jumper underneath and the cuffs are good length.
I fancy the red one. I'm quite small and I like a snug fit but I'd rather wear a hoodie under than the thermal layers some jackets come with. Thanks for the info, very useful 😊
Waxed cotton is RIGHTEOUS! Well done, m'lady. Well done, indeed!
SS
I have the same black jacket 8 years, excellent quality and super warm.For it's price i believe it's the best you can buy...
Great video, not too long and trying to present too much and think viewers will thank you for letting them know about good kit at good prices, especially Bike Wear Direct. Protective jeans tend to be a bit warmer than regular jeans and I find that if you add a pair of thin thermals (£8 - £11 from Screwfix) then your legs are warm enough on the bike on all but the coldest winter days.
Those jackets might be good for summer as thin as they are and they're cheap but I would be really concerned about actually being in an accident with one. I was just hit by a car last month and my current leather jacket probably saved my butt it's made by Fox Creek leather and it is a truly thick jacket I've been wearing it for about 3 years now and even after the accident it's still an excellent condition. It also has the added benefit of having pockets if you want to add armor.
Good review, glad to see you are on the mend.
Hey Mr Darcy.Great reveue on the leathers. I live in the Vancouver , British Columbia region.Canada.I have a leather jacket that I purchased years ago and hung it in the closet and forgot about it for along time.Weighs about six pounds, no sleeves for armour but I am not concerned it is a heavy jacket. I am very confident in it's ability to protect me in a spill. . Understanding the limitations of your apparel is important to consider .But just wanted to mention I am not a high speed rider but do twist the throttle occasionally. Like , kick it up.
That's a crazy good price for a motorcycle jacket (Texpeed). 😳
Awesome gear, my good sir! I hope you're still riding and kicking arse as y'all say! Much love from Texas!
Choosing your bike is the easy bit, riding gear not so as the choice is HUGE! I like the look of the Hood riding jeans so will have to look into those.👍 I've been riding in armoured textiles (now Alpine Stars) for some years now, so versatile and fully wind & waterproof. I do, however, have a Lewis Leathers jacket I bought in 1983 and can still get into, just!😂 I had the zip repaired last year and it's now as good today as the day I bought it and they are very expensive now. Warm Summer rides on the Triumph only though. I switched to modular flip helmets some years ago as they so convenient and offer the best of both open and full face lids. Started with a Schuberth C3 and now in a Shoei Neotec 2, brilliant!👍
Excellent. I looked at Lewis Leathers but the arm hole looks a bit narrow.
Thank you for sharing this. I was looking for good pair of motorcycle jeans.👍
Love watching
Goldtop, now there is a blast from the past. I always wanted a pair of their boots but could never afford them.
Today, when I have plenty of cash, they no longer make boots...
They’ve definitely got boots on their website goldtop.co.uk/collections/boots-bags
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I stand corrected (in some VERY fancy-looking boots) 👍
For your American viewers I suggest Diamond Gusset "Defender" motorcycle rider jeans. Lined strategically with kevlar, nicely sewn using American cotton and built in Tennessee. The men's versions have a gusset sewn into the crotch so that the "boys" have a little more room to maneuver. I have three pairs of these and they wear like iron. Occasionally, they can be bought on sale for just over $100 US. On my black ones, I had leather added by my favorite seamstress, Vicki, so that from my knees down I have even more protection from cold and abrasion. I wear these when the thermometer drops below fifty degrees F. I, also, wear Bohn riding underwear (USA made) with the provided armor. Silk glove liners inside my leather gauntlets help immensely on cold rides. When temps are below fifty I start wearing my Classic Leather Jacket with a quilted lining. H-D brand from 1996. Probably the last American made leather that my local Harley shop sold. Size 48 and it still fits perfectly and all of the zippers still work. Nolan helmets fit me best and I have seven or eight of them. Double H brand USA made harness boots which I had a heavy Vibram sole added for better grip when I'm trying to back the old Road King up a little rise in the parking lot. Since I destroyed my lower right leg three years ago while bouncing my Night Rod off a steel highway fence post I, now, slip a wedge shaped piece of CE armor down the inside front of each boot for added protection of those vulnerable shin bones. Believe me, a compound fracture changes your ideas of riding gear. ;-) Hope you're healing ok old man. I know all about pain.
Duluth Trading also makes gusset styles jeans which are not quite as expensive as the Diamonds. They usually go on sale for around $50 or $60. They also have lined jeans which are nice when it’s cold. I have several pair of them. Good stuff!
@@wingandhog Yes, I use to see those in their catalog. I don't remember them being kevlar lined, though. And I also don't remember if they were made in USA, which is very important to many of us American riders.
@@jroberthadden .. They are American made and they are not lined with kevlar. They are lined with flannel. But if wearing Bohn (Which I also wear - on occasion), they should be fine
@@wingandhog They might even be made by Diamond Gusset. It's not uncommon for companies to do things like this. Remember when Sears' best tires were labeled as Sears but were manufactured for them by Michelin? I believe that Sears called them Allstate.
@@jroberthadden ... Quite possible. I dont know. I miss Sears though
Helpful video. You might want a pair of single layer jeans for the warmer weather. I have Belstaff Charley jeans which I like and they're AA rated. Also, good to see the cruiser guys in the UK where proper helmets. In the US they wear what amount to fiberglass yarmulkas.
I recently just splurged on a leather jacket. Purchased for £200 which is half the price they usually are. I don't think anything can compare to the look of leather. Whilst textile/ wax coats may have a practical element, as you said it's just as important to look cool XD Easily the best one I own now, I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner...
Getting my kit ready for the Dragon rally North Wales in Feb RE 500 bullet hope to see you there .
Great video, thanks for the recommendations Brother! I know you'll be back on your bike and "looking cool" yourself in no time and can't wait to see it 👍
Hi again..
I have exactly the same Brando Texpeed leather jacket and the Triple X Hood jeans.. Next summer I'm going to be buying the Goldtop Brando style Jacket, their submarine jumper and their flying jacket too..
Just going to checkout the Texpeed gloves as they look pretty smart.
Hope you are healing well and hopefully see you back on a bike soon..
Stay safe In your garden..
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Awesome! Thanks bud
Great review pleased your back on your feet.
Great value for money.
Definitely 💯
Great review. Just found out your channel.
Welcome aboard!
😎 Hello from South Africa, you really do a unique & entertaining series of videos - Thank you! Sure that leg will get sorted soon enough, don't rush it though! Nice gear you showing there, you have no idea the quality of even the cheaper range of gear you get in the UK compared to here for example. As our currency plummets we get more crap from China sadly (& not their better stuff either!) Glad to see us 'more mature' guys still keeping strong (just more susceptible to bumps now 😖) Stay that way Buddy - Go well & thanks for the great entertainment
Hood jeans
Fantastic gear, comfy, accurate sizing.
Well done sir .. I've noticed the Harley Davidson shirt poking out .. dress for the slide and not the ride is a saying here in the states. Fanatics video thank you
Time to make a Christmas gift... to myself!
Thanks for the great and useful information! Good to see you are on the mend. I recently had an incident where proper footwear on the bike came in handy, I wound up under my Super Glide Custom and crushed my left ankle and part of my foot. If I had not been wearing reinforced motorcycle boots I might not have a foot. You might make some suggestions about proper footwear if you haven’t already. Your channel is always worth watching. Thanks!
Thanks buddy. I definitely need to get the right boots!
I have dragon jeans kind of like the same thing and DryRider Textile all year round touring jacket, both are produced in Australia, I have a waxed cotton jacket from RST cafe classic TT and it cost me a lot $800 AUD it’s an amazing thing and has 3 different interchangeable inner. But it mainly for wintertime and it’s very heavy.
The Ol’ Man makes everything look cool.
Good tips and info Ol’Man
Hello Sir., I really enjoy watching your videos, Very nice jackets, all of them, I just need to save some money and go for one of them, Thanks a lot for all the info, happy riding ....
Thanks for watching!
This has been honestly helpful
I just bought the Brando jacket,I have one by Wested leather but I've porked out a bit since then and its getting a bit tatty..................................................
T-shirt, shorts, flip flops, chain smoke and just hit 300 lbs……well on my way to get a motorcycle.
Have a look at Caberg helmets.
I was thinking about picking up the 619 Rebel jacket myself. I believe Im a size 48. (6'6" 250 lbs mostly muscle) Hows the fit on yours?
@@tapuachy I would prefer it if it was more tampered with wider shoulders and a narrower waist. Its not cut for someone that works out like I do, and it's not that long in the body 👍🏼
Great stuff thanks for sharing
cool video man! i am thinking of getting the texpeed brando jacket, anything else to say about it?
We love it, its good quality and looks cool for a great price 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks, i can't wait :)
Hood jeans in UK..I’m in US and we could use some more variety. I have a pair of Klim K jeans and they are nice.
i had a look on bikegear, prices are cheap. i sent a mail to know if they ship in France, i hope so...thanks a lot for this website 😏
A good leather jacket for around $80 ... really? You promise?
I like the Goldtop too, but seriously ... as a retired pilot I _must_ have epaulettes if I'm going Brando-style leather on my bike. ;)
Thanks for the info,
S
I agree $80 for a leather jacket? If it's brando you want there is only one jacket "Schott " they were the original makers of the brando style. Although I do like the pockets on what you are wearing. Stay well.
I have a jacket that it's basically the texpeed Brando but without armor and can confirm it's a great jacket for the price.
Leather is thick, but not supple, and needs more care than my more "street wear" nice leather jacket that my GF bought for me but for the price it's bang on.
You're not getting goldtop or schotts quality obviously, but you're getting thick, stiff leather and YKK zippers
I believe that's called action back shoulder panel........a vent is a vent, usually with a zipper(or maybe you'd call it a sipper)
May also be called a gusset, I believe.
Hood jeans are awesome
Nicely done.
Small tip: get a secondary camera and do a close up of the gloves/jackets etc.. to be honest, I couldn't really see the quality of the materials that well from the distance.
I just realised some of the close ups I filmed didn’t make the cut; my lens doesn’t focus that close. 👍🏼
But no crash tests - that is where the quality shines.
I still have trousers I crashed over 10 times when a young grommet - incredibly thick leather of high quality - cost $NZ350 to buy 30 + years ago. More than a months wages at the time. Made by Natural Wear in Christchurch NZ (They have been sold and are not the same by all accounts).
Just look out for the cheap, knocked up in India, jackets and pants. They look the part BUT rip like paper when sliding down the road ! Worth asking people after a crash how the gear went - that is the acid test.
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I have struggled to find the ear protection (nec) video you referenced in here. Could you please point me in the right direction? Thank you
I recently bought some foam ear plugs from a diy store, 25p and they’re perfect
Gears fine for scapes, road burn,etc. But don't do anything for broken bones or other fracture type injuries. Just like a helmet. It may keep your skull from injury but a broken neck is bad news anyway. Smart riding is the real answer to safe, injury free riding. I'm 70 and though I don't ride but once in a while now, I rode for 15 years to work and home and just around, in shorts, jeans, shirts, and coat when cold. Maybe i was lucky, or just road wisely, but i never had a serious fall or accident.
Not trying to debate safty gear. And sports riders and dirt riders, most definitely recommend gear. But even metal armor isn't gonna stop a broken limb. Ride smart, ride safe.
Thanks old man. Glad you're recovering.🖖👍
Yes, you were lucky.
@@phils2180 I also ride defensively. I don't lane slit. I consider automobiles, I don't play dodgeball with them. I ride like I drive. Anticipating things. Being considerate of the rules of the road. Which I see bikers abuse every day.
Actually there’s a very good point there, Riding in shorts and a t-shirt actually can be safer, in that you ride so carefully! 👍🏼👍🏼
No one would argue that defensive riding, hazard awareness, road reading, event prediction etc, are all essential riding tools and you can go on about them all you like but the plain fact is you can still be taken out by someone/something totally out of your control. Riding accident free for years is commendable but doing so with minimal protection and saying it makes you ride "safer" is foolhardy and no more an excuse for doing so than suiting up in the best gear money can buy and riding like a tw*t, both of which I've done in my younger days 👎and survived thankfully? I was also lucky!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Mostly if you ride. Sure, anything can happen even riding careful. Blowout, chain break, real idiot driver runs a stop sign. And as I said. I'm not putting gear down, just saying it's not gonna prevent broken bones. And how many of us, totally suit up, for a ride to the corner store. Or down to the pub,haha.
Thanks for the mercy reply anyway. Keep the reviews comin guys. 🖖
You should have reviewed biker combs! 😉🤣😆
Stiletto switch blade comb.
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Starting to believe the entire accident was a marketing stunt, content quality and quantity are high as heck
Haha if only it was 😆
Nice jackets and gloves. I am Amurican so I will now ask about sizing. My sizes run from 50 to 60 US. I think European are sized/marked differently as a few years ago I went to my local Ducati shoppe and saw a jacket marked 60 and it did not fit at ALL. The owner told me that Euro sizes are marked up from ours so a 60 there corresponds to a 50 here in the States. Is this still the case or is England different?
I still have my Triumph leather jacket which is humongous on me now so it sits idle in the closet as I am relatively certain I shall never again wear that size. Dammit! 🤒😁😁😁Thanks for this review of cool stuff, sir. I hope you and your family are all doing well.
SS
Yes there’s definitely a difference in the sizing between us. Usually there’s a chart to help compare
I paid 140 quid for Dragster Kevlar jeans a few years back ,I never wore them as they are as stiff as a board & weigh a ton without any armour . Also I can’t wear these modern armoured leather jackets ,they restrict movement especially for making rear observations . I miss my old Wolf leather lancer leather jacket ,the quality of the leather was far superior to the tat that’s being peddled today ,there was no need for armour as the old leathers had thick patches of extra leather in the vulnerable places . My old leather gauntlets had fur lining & there was no need for grotesque heated battery draining grips when wearing them in freezing weather . I don’t like all this armour on modern motorcycle gear , it takes ages to get the stuff on & off & is restrictive . If people are that fearful of risk of injury or death ,they shouldn’t be riding motorcycles ,they should stick to driving around in granny cages .
I like your channel. I suppose the garment products you show wouldn't be available in the US?
They may have internationally retailers. I’m pretty sure they ship abroad however
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I figured as well. Thank you for the reply. I hope your day is good😊
I was tempted to get a ticket for motorcycle live, is there a particular day that is the best? Thanks
No I think they’re all the same apart from certain appearances etc. You can check their website for info on that
Great video, how do you get on with the premier helmet as I noticed the visor needs clipping in place. I wear glasses so was wondering if there was room to wear them too?
It is by far my most comfortable helmet. I mainly have the visor unclipped and only clip it when going above 50. It's not so good in cold damp weather because of limited ventilation and it steams up. I would say there is enough room for glasses 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thankyou for your feedback, IL test the premier trophy and also like the new Shoei glamster and Arai Rapide. Decisions!
Ive usually found the knee pads go anywhere but over your knees when sat on my bike.
yea, i have same trouble...
What about boots sir, do you wear regular boots or motorcycle specific?
Presently normal cowboy boots so that's next on the list!
What about boots? I personally love my TCX Boots.
I usually wear cowboy boots but definitely should look at some proper ones
I agree Marc, I have the TCX Blend 2 boots and they were the most comfortable boot I have ever worn straight out of the box. All day comfort and they provide good protection.
@@AsmodeusT yes! I have the X-Blend WP and the Hero WP, and I love them both!
Thing is Mr Darcy, nobody wears leather jackets anymore. Gangs excepted. 😊
Us cool folk do😉
I do so do my Enfield and Harley mate's.
Deer skin gloves⚓️😎
Elderly Hipster vibe?
What’s the name of the bike shown in the first clip?
It's a BMW R18 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks man, great video.
Nice jackets however in South East Asia, wearing these will sure get serious heat strokes 😂🤣😅
Fashion? Whichever was the driest & the zip still works . . lnnerwise - 'Man at Flitterman's' & the quest for credible 'chic'.
Advice? Cheap leather won't help! So, dress to slide, ride to arrive; but most of all, beware of innocent looking gardens : )
I bet he’s wearing pink socks
Always
w o w , biker gear sounds lame , i can actually remember when it was your jeans ( Levi's or blk Lee's) a red or blk T' shirt or a 3' button hanly long sleeved T shirt and your AMC MC black leather jacket or a black leather vest and your Georgia engineer ( MC ) boots and a cutt off lee jacket with your clubs colors
I agree. You look cool, until the moment you have an accident, and now you just look like a patch of blood on the side of the street. And now you may no longer ride again.
75 quid for a leather bike jacket reeks of quality issues.
Honestly it’s incredibly good
no jeans are worth 200$
If you are a weird-shaped fat bastard, £200 is peanuts. I like my ass the shape it is......
@@mickwall8 orrrr you could pick up some weights
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