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Old May 26, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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Galv Tex Guy, +1 , pretty much named all the well made in America jackets. I'd add Brooks to that list..
I bought a dress Jacket from U.S. Wings. Traveled from N.Y. to Ohio to buy from Sarge, he is a Veteran of the Vietnam war. Signature series are made in America.. Great folks to support and very nice jackets too.
 

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Old May 26, 2020 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bdavis385
Looking for a good leather jacket for riding, what in you opinion is a good jacket or who makes a good jacket? I live in the Seattle area, cool wet weather.

If you don't mind spending a buck Langlitz is down the coast from you in Portland. Would be worth a road trip to get measured up for one.
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 01:37 AM
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I ride with the Triumph's Barbour leather jacket. Has d30 armor throughout, and fits like a glove. It isn't cheap, but it has protection and quality.
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 02:27 AM
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I love my 'Indian' jacket. Thick leather, comfortable and beautifully made. Armoured, apart from back protector.
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 03:54 AM
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You're in Seattle. Go see Thurston Bros. I have a Aero horsehide jacket from them. Custom fitted and top notch quality.
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 04:53 AM
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Schott.....15 years old and still tough as nails
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:29 AM
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Schott or Vanson. You will be a believer if you ever hit the pavement
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bdavis385
Looking for a good leather jacket for riding, what in you opinion is a good jacket or who makes a good jacket? I live in the Seattle area, cool wet weather.
HD's are FANTASTIC!!!! They definitely KNOW how to make them right.

Expensive but WELL WELL WELL worth it!!!! Worn it a lot, still looks GREAT! Soft leather, got it soaked a LOT, works PERFECTLY!!!!

If I had to my friend, I would do it all over again. SAME with their heavy rain gear. They got it RIGHT!
 
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"First" good thick leather and awesome gun pocket. Not too expensive.
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 08:22 AM
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Funny you should ask. My old jacket is a little tight this year so I decided to buy a new jacket. typically, I like expensive things and my jackets are no exception. however, this time, I didn't want to spend a lot so I did a little internet searching and decided on a Milwaukee Leather jacket which I just received the other day. Gotta say, for $170 it's a heavy, well fitting jacket with 2 gun pockets, 4 outside pockets, vents in the back, a zippered liner and te size fits great. haven't worn it yet except in the house, but I love it so far. just sayin, you don't always have to spend big bucks.
 
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