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Old Jun 11, 2022 | 10:04 AM
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F150HD I work out about 3 times a week I use the grips to maintain grip strength as I age now pushing 60
 
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Old Jun 11, 2022 | 06:26 PM
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I have a HD vest,it has the American flag on the back with a small eagle HD emblem in the middle of the back. I could've bought it in Sturgis for half off and didn't. On the ride home across the plains in 40mph cross winds I wished I had it. Ordered it as soon as I got home .
 
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Old Jun 11, 2022 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rick601
If fox creek leather makes a vest- it’ll be a very good one! The jacket i have is thicker leather than anything else I’ve seen. Also made in USA.
I have a Fox Leather vest and it is heavy duty, made in the USA, and high quality!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 10:45 PM
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Check out my video I did on mine. Love it too

 
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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by eighteight
Unless of course you lose your mind
Who would order this? Is this real??
 
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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by maxxym
Never in a million years I thought I would "graduate" to that level. Maybe I am just getting old. I want a leather vest. I was riding around the other day and it was chilly in a sweatshirt, but too hot for a jacket. Vest would be perfect that day. I looked around, but there are so many places to get them from. I would like something with high quality vs. something cheaper. I looked at First Manufacturing, but they just seem like they are... well... manufactured. Not sure about their quality. I "think" I want what they call a "club vest"? It's the one with pockets on chest. I would also prefer if it had CC pocket. I like thick leather that will last long time. I will not put any patches on it, because I don't know the rules and don't want to get my *** whopped lol

So, any brand suggestions? Any places I should look at? You guys always have great advise here when it comes to these kind of things.
Top Vests are

L'il Joe's https://liljoesleather.com/t/vests

Espinosa https://espinozasleather.com/collections/mens-vest

Harley (no bible pocket) https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rCategoryCodes

I have experience with these and all are top quality. No hesitation.
 

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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmarklin
Who would order this? Is this real??
There is a website that comes up. I did notice they don't show the front too. Could be BS. Nobody would get very far wearing one of these if they run into real members. I really think the seller may run into trouble too if this is real.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rick601
If fox creek leather makes a vest- it’ll be a very good one! The jacket i have is thicker leather than anything else I’ve seen. Also made in USA.
They do and you are right about it being of excellent quality. Two leather jackets, two vest and a leather shirt. One of the best.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by brakeless
There is a website that comes up. I did notice they don't show the front too. Could be BS. Nobody would get very far wearing one of these if they run into real members. I really think the seller may run into trouble too if this is real.
Yeah, asking, no, BEGGING for trouble. Fools.

IIRC, HA has copyrighted their stuff.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2022 | 06:22 AM
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Espinoza get my recommendation. Eric sat down with me over the phone and helped me completely customize every detail even down to flipping the concealed carry and other pockets inside (I'm left handed). I did a leather upper and denim lower to breathe a little better. You can even send in your own material for the liner. It ended up being about 600 bucks but was also tailored to my exact measurements.




 
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