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Leather questions
One word: KERR
these people make the best! it is expensive buffulo hide. zip out winter liner, gloves, vests all you need and a life time warrante. years ago I paid 500 for jacket, 100 for winter gloves, 50 for summer riding, 135-150 for vest, 60-70 for belt and done for life. I have had mine for 14 years still looks new. I swear by them. One minor set back is even with all the vents in the jacket it is so heavy duty it really is not for the summer riding. but thats why I wear a vest and have rain gear if needed.
these people make the best! it is expensive buffulo hide. zip out winter liner, gloves, vests all you need and a life time warrante. years ago I paid 500 for jacket, 100 for winter gloves, 50 for summer riding, 135-150 for vest, 60-70 for belt and done for life. I have had mine for 14 years still looks new. I swear by them. One minor set back is even with all the vents in the jacket it is so heavy duty it really is not for the summer riding. but thats why I wear a vest and have rain gear if needed.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,192
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Leather Jacket
If money is no object, I'd have one of these:
http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Coronad...18/prod_id/66/
I'd also have one of their WWII German Luftwaffe jackets..they are so good looking.
http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Coronad...18/prod_id/66/
I'd also have one of their WWII German Luftwaffe jackets..they are so good looking.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 892
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From: Northern NY
Leather is nice and has a certain appeal to it but if I knew then what I know now I would have bought textile riding gear. Once again there are many different manufacturers some quality and others,,,,,,,well lets just say they lack in quality. If I were going to buy today I would look at HD's line of textiles and would try to buy one set with the removable layers for both cold weather, (down to 35) and rain protection. Such manufacturers such as Tour Master and others of equal value are good choices as well. Leather is great as long as it's dry and cooler than 70 but unless your well vented, leather gets hot and doesn't breathe or vent well, at least not any that I have owned. And face it when leather gets wet it is wet for a while. There are manufacturers who claim to have excellent waterproof and vented leathers but I couldn't tell you anything about them. If I were to buy today I would buy the switchback coat and pants to go with them. But thats just my opinion and opinions are like rectums, we all have one.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 155
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From: Madison, WI
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,049
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From: Emerald Coast, FL
First Gear all the way... top quality! I'm riding with a set that I have had for 22 years... still just breaking it in.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,294
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From: South FL
I'm a new rider. I don't know squat about squat. And I don't, as yet, hang with or know anyone to bug with these newbee questions.
I want to purchase a new black leather motorcycle jacket, classic style, no logos or brands. Gloves and chaps too.
1. Who makes a good quality product?
2. Any recommendations on sizing (i.e. go a size larger or smaller)?
3. Is the classic jacket good for cold through hot weather or do people buy two or more sets of gear for different seasons?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I want to purchase a new black leather motorcycle jacket, classic style, no logos or brands. Gloves and chaps too.
1. Who makes a good quality product?
2. Any recommendations on sizing (i.e. go a size larger or smaller)?
3. Is the classic jacket good for cold through hot weather or do people buy two or more sets of gear for different seasons?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I always own 3 pairs of glove: Fingerless gloves (Olympia with gel pad), water-proof gloves (Tourmaster), and warm glove (Olympia).
Again, everyone has his/her own reference, so you have to try it out by yourself. I don't think Wilson still selling my jacket style anymore, but this one is very close to what I am wearing.
Happy shopping!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 824
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From: O'fallon IL
I've owned a bunch of different brands including the HD stuff. It's hard to beat Fox Creek as far as quality. I own one of their jackets, chaps and gloves. Unless it gets damaged, this stuff will probably last the rest of my life.