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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by humboldtsgt
I just got the vented racing jacket from Fox Creek leather and for $412 out the door, I am very impressed.
Fox Creek Leather for me also. I have a HD jacket and it can't compare to the FCL jacket I had... Gut got too big and had to sell and buy a new one. I have the vented racing jacket and swear by the jacket.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Trey Hogger
I just picked up the Harley Freedom Rider jacket. Heavy, classic style and excellent quality - and made in the USA according to the tag.

To the OP, what size you wear? I have a couple HD Areation jackets to sell cheap. Perforated leather, comfortable but good protection. Just not my size anymore.
Large, was a medium but my gut got away on me....
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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+2 on the Fox Creek vented racing jacket. Very good jacket.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Problem with buying a leather jacket that you can't try on is all brands are not the same in sizes ie large is not always a large and the fit vary's too much. I bought my leather jacket from some guys that traveled, they were from Montreal, good deal and great quality.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jlasoftail
Large, was a medium but my gut got away on me....
LOL... That's the only thing keeping me from dropping the bones on a Vanson, Schott, Legendary, Langlitz and so on...
 
Old Feb 28, 2011 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jlasoftail
Large, was a medium but my gut got away on me....
Hmm, this one is a 2XL - too small for me anymore, but I think it is actually sized small. The jacket I just bought is only a 2XLT and it fits fine.

It IS funny how time and age make leather shrink. (o:
 
Old Feb 28, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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check this out. it's made in china anyway. why pay the make up?
http://www.davidjacket.com/
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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If its a leather jacket , they don't make nothin better than a FXRG jacket.
It has a zip our liner, and has gortex in it.

But you need more than one jacket for all seasons.
 
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My leather jacket is fox creek but my nylon/kevlar jacket is an HD jacket. I like them both but wear the leather most.
 
Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cardboard
If its a leather jacket , they don't make nothin better than a FXRG jacket.
It has a zip our liner, and has gortex in it.

But you need more than one jacket for all seasons.
I'll take my FC Vented Racing Jacket over a FXRG any day of the week. Thicker leather and better workmanship for less money.
 



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