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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Left inside pocket....CCW. Left small outside pocket...garage door opener. Inside pocket...ball point pen and gas receipts. Right small outside pocket....cell phone. Right inside pocket...camera. Zipper side pockets....bike key and any other small object I need. Also provides a place for a few military related items which as previously mentioned can be a conversation starter. Helps keep me warm on colder days.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cinci-King
The purpose ???

1. To look tacky
2. Desperate for acceptance
3. Generate revenue for the dealer

I think you can see where I'm going with this.

A bit opinionated are we? If you have no need or desire for one don't knock the people who have a preference for it.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Displays my colors and conceals my weapon. Sometimes conserves some body heat on cool evenings. Less than a coat more than a shirt.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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They look really cool with a white long sleeve shirt with button sleeves.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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You would understand if you ever hit a June Bug at 80 mph and you only wore a T-shirt.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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My vest are my pockets. Wallet inside pocket I know will be safe, and same with keys. Keys poking my leg are no longer an issue. Vest is worn when I don't need a jacket. I never stopped to ask myself "I wonder what people think of me and my vest?" Maybe I should now? Should I worry what people will think of my boots too?
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BearNVa
Ok just curious as to what the hell is the purpose of a leather vest on a motorcycle??? I mean what does it protect you from if you go down?? It seems kind of worthless...is it just for looks?
No one is twisting your arm to wear or not wear one.
If you don't see a purpose for one, spend your money elsewhere.
 
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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For those with a vest and CCW-Can anyone point me to a company that makes such a vest?

Feel free to drop a PM!

Thanks for the help in advance!

Respectfully,

Mike
 
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As far as I'm concerned, it's too damn hot here to wear anything more than a sleeveless t-shirt. When the weather starts to cool down, I have jackets for that.
 



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