Lets talk about Leather Vests
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Road Captain
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Lets talk about Leather Vests
So.... my 1st Leather vest was a cheapy
I got her at a bike show for $30. Works okay but I get a little air buffet'ing due to a not perfect fit quess ?
My 2nd Vest is one from HD for $99 Click for LINK Large was way to tight and XL was a little loose so I went with it. Seemed okay in the store but when I took my 1st ride with it I had Major air buffet'ing
. When I sit on my bike with it on the shoulders lift up and the the hole where my arms go through is really open'd up. ( If that makes sense ) I
So now I'm look at vests. I'm thinking maybe I need straps on the side to help with a better fit ?
Here's what I'm looking at:
Icon Regulator Stripped Vest
Xelement Mens Advanced Triple Strap Design Motorcycle Vest
Anybody have these and or any thoughts ?
I got her at a bike show for $30. Works okay but I get a little air buffet'ing due to a not perfect fit quess ?
My 2nd Vest is one from HD for $99 Click for LINK Large was way to tight and XL was a little loose so I went with it. Seemed okay in the store but when I took my 1st ride with it I had Major air buffet'ing
. When I sit on my bike with it on the shoulders lift up and the the hole where my arms go through is really open'd up. ( If that makes sense ) ISo now I'm look at vests. I'm thinking maybe I need straps on the side to help with a better fit ?
Here's what I'm looking at:
Icon Regulator Stripped Vest
Xelement Mens Advanced Triple Strap Design Motorcycle Vest
Anybody have these and or any thoughts ?
Road Master
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hmmmm. Well, you're probably gonna want something tighter in the chest. The problem with vests though is standing up, they fit great. On the bike is another story.... I have 2 solutions that worked for me... 1. I always keep it unbuttoned/open when riding. Doesn't bother me none. 2. Go to some rallies and customize it with some cool pins and patches.. Weighs it down more so its not all puffed up in the arms like you said.
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Road Captain
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hmmmm. Well, you're probably gonna want something tighter in the chest. The problem with vests though is standing up, they fit great. On the bike is another story.... I have 2 solutions that worked for me... 1. I always keep it unbuttoned/open when riding. Doesn't bother me none. 2. Go to some rallies and customize it with some cool pins and patches.. Weighs it down more so its not all puffed up in the arms like you said.
I notice's you have a Street Glide in your sig. (Probaly gonna be my next bike down the road) I imagine most vests will work good with a windshield ?
I don't have a windshield.
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I have a western style HD vest that's actually made in the USA and a Lil Joes.
Neither billow on me when riding without a windshield.
As mentioned, you might check out local leather shops to see if they can alter it for you.
Neither billow on me when riding without a windshield.
As mentioned, you might check out local leather shops to see if they can alter it for you.
Road Master
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I had a Kawasaki Vulcan prior to the SG. No windshield on that - I had no issues then either. Maybe I was just lucky?
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I'd imagine riding with it unbuttoned/open would have it billowing like a cape?
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