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Old 01-24-2016, 03:03 PM
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Question I need expert advice about authentic Harley jackets

Hi, I'm hoping there's someone out there that has first hand knowledge of authentic Harley Davidson part numbers so that I can be certain this woman's leather jacket is not a Chinese knock off. I'm obviously not looking for an opinion, everyone has one of those. I've attached 3 photos that I hope will be helpful. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help me out !



 
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Old 01-24-2016, 05:28 PM
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I don't know part #'s,but it sure looks legit to me.[yes,Harley jackets are made in China.] And a few other countries. Oh and btw,if you search on here,you will find many threads about jacket,and leathers,made in USA and very preferable over your"authentic" jacket!

Also,if somebody in China could do such an accurate "knock-off"- why couldn't they fake a part # or a "made in USA" tag??
 

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Where did you buy it?
 
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Originally Posted by chicklett


Not knocking your jacket but I love the tags -

An American Legend
Made in China


That other tag looks like some kind of inspection tag.

Here's mine.

 

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Originally Posted by Hey Man
Not knocking your jacket but I love the tags -

An American Legend
Made in China
Yeah but it's authentic as opposed to an identical knockoff for less than 2/3 the price.
 
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Old 01-24-2016, 05:53 PM
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It's a sharp looking jacket, and if you already own it, don't worry about it.

Looks legit to me, but what do I know
 
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Old 01-24-2016, 06:53 PM
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Honestly, I have one and it keeps me warm and it looks good. Where was it made? Don't know, don't care, haven't looked and won't look.
 
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Send Dawg a Personal Message. He knows what he is talking about.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/members/13540-dawg.html

You probably don't have enough posts, yet. Go play some games.
 
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Here's the 2003 100th Anniversary Jacket that I have. The Part Numbers on your Jacket look to be the same as those on mine. What is notable about mine, other than their size and the script (or lack there of) is that neither the 100th Anniversary emblem or any of the Script on the back, or the Letters on the front of mine are patches. On mine they are all sewn into and they are a part of the jacket. Also all of the Zippers (except the bottom front) are Heavy Duty YKK with Anniversary Logo Pull Tabs. Also note the reflective Piping on mine. Hope the attached pictures help. At one time I entertained the idea of selling it on eBay . . . but as you can see I am still an owner. LOL It's a good jacket though, so that's OK by me.
 

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Appears to have been made in June 2002 prior to the 2003 100th anniversary. I'd try and score an American made jacket but that's just me.
 


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