Harley leather jackets
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Harley leather jackets
I'm new here and just got my first Harley, which is a somewhat customized 1997 Sportster 1200 (and my wife just got her first, a 2005 Sportster 883). Anyhow, being all fired up with Harley-spirit we went down to the dealer to get some cool Harley stuff. I really like sort of old-fashioned looking race style jackets, especially the "Classic Cruiser" "Thunder Hill" etc. So I'm stuck between that and thinking it's stupid, and pretty much contrary to everything I ever thought about riding a Harley, that they are selling a "Made in China" leather jacket for $400.
Anybody else got this problem - really want a Harley jacket, but can't go for "MIC" (unless they knock about $300 off the price)?
Anybody else got this problem - really want a Harley jacket, but can't go for "MIC" (unless they knock about $300 off the price)?
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I already figured out Ebay is where I'm going for pretty much anything I see at the Harley dealer, but when I can get used USA-made leather jackets for $50-100, I'm not paying anybody's price for the MIC ones. Lowest I have seen is $275 anyhow and almost no used ones. When I see one for $75, maybe I'll go for it. Until then I have my $30 Made in USA "Excelled."
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I bought one of the Torque jackets and so far I am happy with it. It was a little pricey at $450, but then again, around here in Edmonton, I certainly haven't seen many jackets under $300 that were worth a damn as a riding jacket. It seems to be a good heavy jacket, the venting works well on it. The only question is how long will it stand up, but time will tell.
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There's crap on your bike MIC too. How's that for contrary to everything you thought about riding a Harley?
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I bought my Harley leather here on the forum, pretty
much 1/2 price, and brand new with the tags. It's a very well made jacket,
and is Made in the Good Old USA!!
I already had a real heavy leather made in Pakistan, but it has plastic zippers, and although it a very warm and heavy leather, it is now way even close
to my new Harley leather.
All the leather stuff at the dealer isn't MIC, there is some USA made in the mix.
Peace
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much 1/2 price, and brand new with the tags. It's a very well made jacket,
and is Made in the Good Old USA!!
I already had a real heavy leather made in Pakistan, but it has plastic zippers, and although it a very warm and heavy leather, it is now way even close
to my new Harley leather.
All the leather stuff at the dealer isn't MIC, there is some USA made in the mix.
Peace
Rags
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From: SoCal
Fox Creek Leather,
Price, Customer Service and Quality are second to none and to top it off are 100% made in USA. Visit thier website www.foxcreekleather.com and read the testimonials... They are all true. You will be glad you did. Oh yea LIFETIME WARRANTY to boot
Price, Customer Service and Quality are second to none and to top it off are 100% made in USA. Visit thier website www.foxcreekleather.com and read the testimonials... They are all true. You will be glad you did. Oh yea LIFETIME WARRANTY to boot