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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I bought an FMC leather vest at the Renegades Classic shop near me in NY. It seems to be well made, lined, loads of pockets, etc. It could pass for an HD vest off the same assembly line, but for $35.00 vs. $90.00 for the HD, it was a better buy.

And yes, Pakistan does harbor terrorists, Taliban, Osama and a whole lot of other people who don't like out way of life. But hey, they apparently a wiz with a sewing machine!
Are there any zippers on your vest?
 
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I have a set of FMC chaps that have been no problem at all. My H-D boots have both had zipper problems, tho.
 
Old May 9, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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The zippers aren't the real problem, it's the attitude of FMC and Renegade not standing behind their product. Sure, I've had defective merchandise that I purchased at MOCO, and they replaced it. Not even fix, replace! I just asked to have my zippers fixed.I hadn't even worn the jacket 6 times.
 
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