Riding Gear for Fat Guys

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Mike-AK, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    Any recommendations for riding gear for us bigger guys? It seems most brands only go up to 38" waist, which will fit, but I'd like to have a little more room if possible. Thanks in advance for foregoing any pigs on wheels jokes.
  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
  3. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    Thanks. Ended up going with Moose (appropriate for Alaska). Ordered a Leatt brace and armor as well. Don't want to bust my old fat @$$ up when I fall off. :D
  4. Arctra Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney
    I found that O'Neal make the most comfortable "fat bastard" pants. Problem with the bigger sizes is that you're generally limited to just the black/white colours, not the other more desirable ones.
  5. Freaky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Kidderminster Worcestershire UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE250 x-lite Race ECU/Injector
    That's because black and white have long been known in the fashion industry to be the most slimming combination of colours and almost guaranteed to hide fat bastard beer bellies.:D
    Bill502, oregonsage and Clete like this.
  6. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    650830551_tp.jpg lotsa room fer you and pockets for PBR's! braaap!
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  7. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    I'll skip the Leatt and just wrap some duct tape around my neck and call it good.
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  8. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    its more comfy if you use some pipe insulator foam with that duct tape for a neck brace! works for meeeeeeee!:banana:
  9. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I got my last set of 42" pants from a fellow Cafe Husky member....anytime I spot a set gathering dust I buy them, sometime dirt cheap because nobody else wants them...
  10. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    Don't wear pants. I don't care. Won't bother me at all.
  11. dietz Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 txc 450
    Im a big guy, this is what I settled with. Moose 40 pants, fox airframe xl chest protector, fox xxxl bomber gloves, fox xxl jersey and xxl Thor Carbon force helmet

    Ebay has tons of riding gear in your size.
  12. River-Runner Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE511, 2012 TE310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 KTM690 Enduro
    What about boots that will fit big calves?
  13. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    I had no idea cattle rode motorcycles.
    Kevin_TE250 and Xcuvator like this.
  14. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Gearne boots have adjustable calves.
  15. dietz Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 txc 450
    I found the most comfy boots Ive tried are the Fox F3 Race boots. Usually I am a size 12 but I ended up fitting in a 13 though so try on one size bigger than normal.
  16. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    +1 The Kinetic stuff is generously cut and Gaerne boots have room for big calves.
  17. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    And while we are at it, the Kali helmets are also sized a bit larger than normal and a super lightweight to boot.
  18. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    I'm beginning to think there is nothing cheap about dirt. Nothing at all...