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I wear a leather vest while riding
42.46%
I don't wear a leather vest while riding
45.25%
I have to wear my colors while on the bike
5.03%
what are you talking about?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: billk

I wear one, depending on weather. I like the added protection when it is warm, but not hot out.


Im with billk
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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During the hot summers here in Tucson I wear a leather vest. I have the Harley Gambler II. They don't make it anymore which makes mine all the more unique! No pins or patches though. (stealth)
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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When on a club ride, at a club function, or on long solo rides. Local errand runs I don't.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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I have two vests one for HOG, one for Wind & Fire. I got really used to my HD mesh jacket and wear it all of the time. I have a Leather jacket but I have to wait till I get really cold to wear it. I got all of my vests away from the HD shop. One at an Army/Navy store and one at an indepentant shop.
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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I wear one, need the extra pockets to carry all my junk with me....
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: zukeeper

no leather vest here , colors on a cutoff blue jean jacket
Same.

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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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I have a cut off bluejean jacket, and a Jack Flapps leather vest that the Missus bought me for Christmas last year. I usually wear the cut-off around close, but the flaps on the leather one really work on my Wide Glide so I wear it quite a bit too.
 
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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I'll got one to wear in the summer or on hot days for a little extra protection and some pockets. OTherwise I wear a leather jacket.
 
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I wear mine in the winter to keep me warmer , and to meetings
 
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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I wear a vest in hot weather only because I don't go anywhere without a .45 stuck in a IWB holster and the vest covers the grip that is sticking out of my pants. By the way, it is a HD vest that I bought quite a few years ago and it is made in the USA. I have never seen another that wasn't made ovreseas someplace.
 



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