If anyone wants to ever buy a REALLY good leather vest. Give Langlitz a call....

 

Damn, it looks as though she ate me and at least one, possibly two of my friends!

Sorry, but no vest pictures for now. But spring is on it's way. For now my avatar which I just switched back will have to do. That was taken January 3rd this year at 11:47am. (black helmet, black zip up hoodie, black leather jacket, etc. on my 2010 SG)

 

Addressing the op’s question...no way do I feel the need to wear my vest all the time. It’s a great piece when conditions are right for it, but its not going on when I’m riding in 90F temps.

I wear a Fox Creek Vintage Vest custom made from elk skin. I was amazed at how rapidly they created it and how superb it is. Short waits are a great perk!

 

To me it just seems somethings missing if you don't complete the look with a scarf and goggles.

 

If I'm not wearing a jacket I'm wearing a vest regardless of temperature. For a significant trip it's mesh jacket in summer...Around town in heat a leather vest. Tshirt only is asking for it.

 

I wear a denim Harley vest nearly all the time I am riding.

 

A vest is a good place for your concealed weapon.
Headphones and phone, plus your gloves and what ever you wear on your head besides your helmet.

 

The only type of vest I wear is a concealed carry vest that I have worn so many years I don't even remember where I acquired it or the brand.

 

I only wear a vest on longer and warm weather rides. Keeps my t-shirt from flapping around and beating me up.

 

I might buy a leather vest this summer, for hot weather. I usually wear a mesh jacket, but sometimes I like to wear just a shirt. A vest gives me pockets, but still can enjoy short sleeves.
I don’t CCW, but I might start. It would be nice for that. I won’t be putting any patches on, because I’m not a real biker.