I bought two leather Harley jackets, one was a very expensive top of the line jacket with heavy leather, vents, and pads. The other was a regular leather jacket not quite as heavy without all the bells and whistles. I was surprised that one being so pricey and having the Harley Davidson label that both were made over seas. I figured the high price was somewhat due to being made in America.

 

The high price is because of what it is said on the outside of the jacket, not the materials it was made out of or where it was made at.

 

I bought a nice Harley jacket 14 years ago made in Indonesia. Still going strong.

 

Did you look at the label before you bought it?

 

Nope, you paid for the name, not where it came from. I bet if you took off the HD name it might only cost about 1/4 of what you originally paid for it.

 

I was in the market last year for a new leather jacket and after comparing and trying on several,I ended up with one made in Indonesia. Quality jacket,good fit and soft leather and its a Harley jacket.

 

I bought a Harley Mesh Jacket, this year, and I really like it. But my leather jackets are better quality than the Harleys, made in USA, and cheaper.
My heavy Leather was made by a small company, but my leather/cordura jacket was made by Hillside, and I love it
Tough, and only $239 for a 44 Long. Regular sizes only $199.

 

[QUOTE=SPRINGER;15216965]Nope, you paid for the name, not where it came from. I bet if you took off the HD name it might only cost about 1/4 of what you originally paid for it.[/QUOT

The heavy jacket is about as good as a jacket could be and I really like it. The lighter jacket is good also. When I mentioned what they go for to someone I was told the price was high from being American made. It was then when I looked at the label. It's no big deal because I didn't pay close to retail, I was just surprised.
I never buy anything just because it has HD on it.

 

xNo.

 

Yeah well...Cows are sacred over there.