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Sizing

A little help with sizes - click a link for charts ... Helmets , Boots , Gloves , Jackets/pants/suits

Helmets

Helmet sizes (with the exception of Schuberth - which are shown in centimetres)  are generally shown as small, medium, large, etc (S,M,L)
Refer to the chart below for a translation

Size Equivalents

Stated Size Measurement (cms)
XS 54
S 56
M 58
L 60
XL 62

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Boots

Boots are shown on this site in the Euro sizes - translated as ...

Size Equivalents

Euro UK US Ladies
37 4 4.5 6
38 5 5.5 7
39 6 6.5 8
40 6.5 7 9
41 7 8 10
42 8 8.5 -
43 9 9.5 -
44 9.5 10 -
45 10.5 11 -
46 11.5 12 -
47 12 12.5 -

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Gloves

Gloves are shown as small, medium etc. Translation to standard glove sizes ...

Glove Size Equivalents

Stated Size Glove Size
XXS 6
XS 7
S 8
M 9
L 10
XL 11
XXL 12

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Jackets, Pants and Suits

The majority of products on this site are sized in inches (i.e. 40" chest etc),
depending on the manufacturer - translations are shown below ...

Chest and Waist Equivalents

Euro Chest Size Waist Size Ladies Dress Size UK Ladies Dress Size U.S.
40 - - 8(XS) 4
42 - - 10(S) 6
44 34 26 12(M) 8
46(XS) 36 28 14(L) 10
48(S) 38 30 16(XL) 12
50 (M) 40 32 18 14
52 (L) 42 34 - -
54(XL) 44 36 - -
       
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Motorcycle Clothing

Your motorcycle clothing can be a very essential piece of riding equipment. Designed to protect you from the elements and to protect you from the road in case of an accident. At Custom Lids we stock a wide range of textile and leather clothing from the worlds leading manufacturers. We have a huge selection of clothing to suit everyones style of riding and budget. If you need any more information or advice on clothing please contact us and we will be more than happy to give you helpful and honest advice.

     

Motorcycle Helmets

Your motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of kit you'll ever own for motorcycling. Wheather it being for road or off road riding, here at Custom Lids we stock a wide range of helmets from the worlds leading manufacturers. You never know when your motorcycle helmet may be called upon. So it makes sense to look after it. A motorcycle helmet generally has a life of around 3-5 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Motorcycle Boots

Motorcycle boots are crucial, as well as offering abrasive protection in the event of an accident some of todays motorcycle boots that we stock at Custom Lids can also protect you from the elements. All the boots we stock at Custom Lids offer the best possible protection for the price. We stock a large range of boots from the biggest brands available in the motorcycle market. The fit on boots can vary,between sports, touring and off road boots.

                    

Motorcycle Gloves

Motorcycle Gloves are a crucial piece of your riding kit. Apart from the obvious protection they offer from the weather, your motorcycle gloves give you added grip and can help reduce fatigue caused by vibration from the handlebars. At Custom Lids we stock one of the largest glove ranges in the U.K, with gloves starting as little as £24.99.