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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I've read the posts here about leather jackets, and was just wondering if anyone had any new recommendations. Someone here recommended this:

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...919B15D5E3D216

Looks like a good jacket at a very good price. I wish it were made in America. The American made jackets I've seen are too much of a hit to my wallet ($400). Right now my plan is to go with the jacket from leatherup, but I'd appreciate hearing any suggestions. Thanks.
 
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i got my leather from farm and fleet... it is great! i had a huge HD patch sewn on the back and i air brushed my company logo under that... got lots of complements on it! have even made one for a guy... ran me like $135! great jacket, well put together, has zip in liner, and front and back air vent zippers... great jacket! and cheap! does not have to say made by HD to be good
 
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I bought a jacket in my size from Leatherup and it was too small. I returned it and a got a size bigger but it was still a little small around the waist but way too ridiculously big in the arms. Last time I order a jacket online. The boots I got from them were fine though.

This is the one I got except it didn't have a zip out liner http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ing/40414.html

Except for the crappy sizing the leather seemed really nice and it was a heavy jacket. I've got it hanging in the dining room and it has been worn maybe 1 time. What a waste of a nice looking jacket.
 

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by the way... that looks like a good jacket!
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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try e-bay,all kinds of new and used leather,and you won't break the bank.got mine for 25.plus shiping and it was good.
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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I got my leather from Jamin leater online.Good prices lots of diffrent styles.The size was right the first time.Check them out http://www.leathercat.com/
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wiscdyna
I've read the posts here about leather jackets, and was just wondering if anyone had any new recommendations. Someone here recommended this:

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...919B15D5E3D216

Looks like a good jacket at a very good price. I wish it were made in America. The American made jackets I've seen are too much of a hit to my wallet ($400). Right now my plan is to go with the jacket from leatherup, but I'd appreciate hearing any suggestions. Thanks.
I have the exact same jacket,,,,,,,,it's not a good jacket to wear on days when the temps are in the 90's
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Got mine from Fox Creek Leathers...excellent quality, and made in the USA!!
http://www.foxcreekleather.com/
 
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