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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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I was wondering if someone could help me out by letting me know if this is a genuine Harley jacket and what is the age of it? The eagle on the rear is leather with colored cloth with the exception of the white letters which are leather. I have searched the internet but did not find one like it with the screamin eagle on back. It is heavy and good quality leather. Thanks in advance for the help.







 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 04:29 PM
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If you want it to be so, then , to you it is. However, look up the words 'Hecho en mexico'
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 04:31 PM
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Not a genuine HD with that brand tag. Somebody probably had the eagle put on a plain jacket
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by e6fmf
If you want it to be so, then , to you it is. However, look up the words 'Hecho en mexico'
It isn't a Harley Jacket but not because it was made in Mexico. Lots of Harley stuff, including jackets, is made in Mexico.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 04:58 PM
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Thanks for your reply's. Didn't think it was being made in Mexico but had to ask.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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The back patch is pretty rough looking. I'm guessing it's made in Mexico too and is not an official HD product.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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It may not be a HD product, but is a Harley Davidson jacket. It says so right on the back. Enjoy. Living where you do, it is doubtful that you will ever wear it out.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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I don't know if HD leather jackets are made in USA or Pakistan or Mexico. I kinda doubt they are made in the USA so who cares about the Hecho en Mexico. Be aware that Leon Mexico has been very well known for quality leather goods, clothing included, for many years.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 10:13 PM
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Without an HD tag, its not HD leather.
The zipper is out of NY, and is the second largest zipper manufacturer in the world. Although, I think the HD brand uses YKK exclusively (I could be wrong though.
I have an authentic HD jacket just like this, without the patches. I will take a pic and post it here for you tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsoldier181
Without an HD tag, its not HD leather.
The zipper is out of NY, and is the second largest zipper manufacturer in the world. Although, I think the HD brand uses YKK exclusively (I could be wrong though.
I have an authentic HD jacket just like this, without the patches. I will take a pic and post it here for you tomorrow.
Yeah. If it's a Harley jacket it should have come with a label like this in it.


 
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