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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Im looking to get a good riding leather, but am having a hard time locally. They have a few nice ones at the dealer, but not sure I want to pay $450-550 for one, besides I would prefer to have just a plain, simple black jacket (no names / logos, studs, fringe, etc) with a warm zip out lining. I dont want a sport bike jacket but am not against something with "armor" (like the HD jackets) in it since Im just getting back on a bike after about 7 years off. The local metric dealers basically only sell "racing" type leathers and the mall eather stores jackets wouldnt hold up ig you ever went down. So can anyone help me out? Plus with it getting down as low as the 40's (up through the high 60's) here now i need something warm.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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You'll get a lot of replies about Fox Creek Leather. I have two of
their jackets and two pairs of gloves. They make top notch quality
products right here is the good old USA(Virginia). Their customer
service is also top notch and will gladly work with you on any
sizing issues you might have. Here is their link.....

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

I have no connection with them, just like their products.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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I buy all my stuff online. Most sellers have good return/exchange policies. Do a google search of leather jackets and see what is out there.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: petemac

You'll get a lot of replies about Fox Creek Leather. I have two of
their jackets and two pairs of gloves. They make top notch quality
products right here is the good old USA(Virginia). Their customer
service is also top notch and will gladly work with you on any
sizing issues you might have. Here is their link.....

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

I have no connection with them, just like their products.

Agreed, you can't do better then Foxcreek--great stuff
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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I agree about Fox Creek. Very happy with my purchases and the customer support before and after the sale.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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www.leatherup.com
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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www.scooterleather.com seems to have some good gear.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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From cattle usually,sometimes exotic animals and even some reptiles.
 
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Might want to look at a Tour Master Classis jacket. Just bought one and love it.
 
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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I got a riding leather at Wilsons leather (I think they are a national chain) and am very happy with it. Paid about 200 bucks for it. Zipout liner and not a bunch of fancy doodads, chains, fringes, etc..
 



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