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BastardWaif · 10-21-2008, 03:22 AM

I can't find any pants that fit...I'm not that unusual a size (40" waist, 29" inseam). I have a Joe Rocket leather jacket and would love to get some Blaster 2.0 pants to match (zip-in), however, the 40" waist pants have a ridiculously long inseam of 32.75"!!

I emailed JR to see if they would make me a custom pair. Predictably, they said no, and suggested I find a local seamstress to modify a pair of standard pants to fit.

Well, I've looked locally, but I can't find anyone who will do this for me.....

Have any of you done this? Where did you get the work done? How much did it cost? Where on the pants did they do the shortening? Any/all information gratefully received.

Thanks,
Dave

**ms mrdr** · 10-21-2008, 09:30 AM

I don't know what to tell you about that..I want some myself..but don't really know where to look.

Scab · 10-21-2008, 06:59 PM

Send em to me. I'll sew the things.

grumpy1luvs2eat · 10-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Get ahold of a saddle maker, shouldn't be too difficult in the San Jose area, to make adjustments in your leather gear, GRUMPY

**Hellgate** · 10-23-2008, 01:35 PM

How about one of these companies?

Vanson Leathers - Textile and Leather Jackets, Racing suits & riding apparel for men and women: Vanson Leathers America's leading producer of motorcycle clothing.

Bates Custom Leathers

Here's great looking shop in SJ area > Just Leather, Hand-Crafted American-Made Motorcycle Leathers and Products

necrotimus · 10-23-2008, 01:45 PM

One thing to remember is that when you are sitting on your bike the pants will ride up because the leather will bunch in the croch and the knees. Put on a pair of your size 29" pants and go sit on your bike. How far do the pull up? Add that amount to your normal inseam and this is what you really want. 3.75" is probably excesive but it may not be as much extra as you think.

10-21-2008, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
BastardWaif Ensure you are insured! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Bike: 07 FZ6 (Blue) Posts: 36 Rep Power: 2 Member #4897	Custom Leather Pants? I can't find any pants that fit...I'm not that unusual a size (40" waist, 29" inseam). I have a Joe Rocket leather jacket and would love to get some Blaster 2.0 pants to match (zip-in), however, the 40" waist pants have a ridiculously long inseam of 32.75"!! I emailed JR to see if they would make me a custom pair. Predictably, they said no, and suggested I find a local seamstress to modify a pair of standard pants to fit. Well, I've looked locally, but I can't find anyone who will do this for me..... Have any of you done this? Where did you get the work done? How much did it cost? Where on the pants did they do the shortening? Any/all information gratefully received. Thanks, Dave

10-21-2008, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
ms mrdr PB4UGO Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NO WHERE Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 181 Rep Power: 4 Member #3383	Re: Custom Leather Pants? I don't know what to tell you about that..I want some myself..but don't really know where to look.

10-21-2008, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scab Nobody special Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N. E. Alabama Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 129 Rep Power: 7 Member #263	Re: Custom Leather Pants? Send em to me. I'll sew the things. __________________ Bite me

10-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
grumpy1luvs2eat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulfport, MS 39503 Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 238 Rep Power: 5 Member #3224	Re: Custom Leather Pants? Get ahold of a saddle maker, shouldn't be too difficult in the San Jose area, to make adjustments in your leather gear, GRUMPY

10-23-2008, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: Custom Leather Pants? How about one of these companies? Vanson Leathers - Textile and Leather Jackets, Racing suits & riding apparel for men and women: Vanson Leathers America's leading producer of motorcycle clothing. Bates Custom Leathers Here's great looking shop in SJ area > Just Leather, Hand-Crafted American-Made Motorcycle Leathers and Products __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

10-23-2008, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 428 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: Custom Leather Pants? One thing to remember is that when you are sitting on your bike the pants will ride up because the leather will bunch in the croch and the knees. Put on a pair of your size 29" pants and go sit on your bike. How far do the pull up? Add that amount to your normal inseam and this is what you really want. 3.75" is probably excesive but it may not be as much extra as you think. __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

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