There has been an influx of questions regarding the L'il Joe's product line recently so I thought I would post some pics and explain my experience with mine as I have had it for several years now.

I have the Black Magin vest which is denim as opposed to the leather. I prefer the denim vest obviously. I had my wife sew a zipper in the vest for easy closure.

The vest is nice and heavy duty, and has the red lining. I bought this long before I was working with Dr. V-Twin. I ordered 1 size larger than I wear as it states to do on their website. I normally wear an XL T shirt so I got a 2XL. It fits me great and will also fit over my leather jacket....I could not imagine riding without my vest now.

I have not had any issues with this vest at all and I wear it nearly every day. I can get all L'il Joe's products at a discount for forum members. Let me know if you need pricing as they are not on our website.



See all the different vests they offer here.
http://blackmagicapparel.com/shopsit...cle-Vests.html

Drew

 

The quality is great! All I can say Is make absolutely certain that you are ordering the right size! I found that out the hard way.

 

I could see if you're in a club and want your colors showing, but if not why wear the vest over the jacket?
I got mine to wear under the jacket, so when I take my jacket off I'm not having to take the vest off also. If it's warm enough, the vest will come off also.

 

I really don't care how someone wears their vest but gotta say that I wear my leather one under my jacket and it seems to work better that way at keeping me warm in the cold. I don't wear it all in the warm weather unless I just need some extra pockets.

 

I leave it on the jacket when I take the jacket off. It will enver get cold enough ehre for it to matter to me regardless. With a t shirt and a jacket and a vest I am good. I'll be sweating ***** before rolling out.

Drew

 

Amen, it seems it might be uncomfortable underneath too, but I have never tied it that way. If i wanted extra warmth without the vest I would wear a thermal. But...Iron is the man and he does it this way so it must work well.

Drew

 

I was just curious as to why you chose to wear it over the jacket.
That would make it easier to remove both at the same time.

 

This is a serious question.

Is that a dig? Do I come off like some kind of a fricking know it all??

If so please let me know so I can reevaluate myself and adjust my attitude.

Thanks.

 

Not all all. I greatly respect you and followed your Hoka Hey ride thread. I just never thought of wearing the vest on the inside. I have better things to do than start internet arguments...really.

Drew

 

I'm digging the Socal patch. I'm a hotrodder myself.