Harley jacket?
Road Master
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With HD gear, you can spend the same amount of money and get something of dramatically better quality, or you can get the same quality for about 1/3 to 1/2 less. About the only gear they have which is priced about where it belongs are the boots - which, if you go to Red Wing or Wolverine, you can get without the HD logos for less....
Go to something other than and HD store and do some looking around. You'll find some excellent leathers and textiles from a wide variety of manufacturers which are of far better quality than the HD stuff, and have other very valuable things like armor, removable liners, and actual waterproofing.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Las Vegas
Like many others, I have a few jackets in the closet. However none of them are Harley jackets, just Pakistan stuff from the local leather shop and on line. All were purchased at a half way decent price. I’m just not a big fan of buying any type of Harley gear, typically seems to be overpriced. But if you feel it is a nice jacket and can afford it go for it, your cash.
That said, I don’t mind paying a few bucks for good quality stuff. There were a couple of threads I read yesterday that suggested some leather shops. One that caught my eye is Langlitz Leathers. They appear to be a small quality type company. My point is this; if you are going to shell out a few bucks why not go with a company like them. Next time around I think I’ll go with them, looks promising. From what I read they mainly use goatskin leather, which seems like the way to go. Check it out.
That said, I don’t mind paying a few bucks for good quality stuff. There were a couple of threads I read yesterday that suggested some leather shops. One that caught my eye is Langlitz Leathers. They appear to be a small quality type company. My point is this; if you are going to shell out a few bucks why not go with a company like them. Next time around I think I’ll go with them, looks promising. From what I read they mainly use goatskin leather, which seems like the way to go. Check it out.
Last edited by MADHOG; Sep 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM.
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
I bought a Harley jacket just the other day. It is excellent overall quality. While I was there I looked at your jacket. It looks great. I got one size bigger than I would normally get for an out and about jacket. I like to have the extra room for layers and a tad more room in the sleeves to reach the handlebars.
Road Master
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I bought a Harley jacket just the other day. It is excellent overall quality. While I was there I looked at your jacket. It looks great. I got one size bigger than I would normally get for an out and about jacket. I like to have the extra room for layers and a tad more room in the sleeves to reach the handlebars.
As far as the one size bigger thing, protective gear should fit like a second skin. The looser it is, the more it can move.
Your skin - do as you wish.
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From: So Cal The Golden State
I am a fan of what fits the best. That is all that matters.
Generally speaking anything with the Harley name on is good. My wife has had good results with their stuff.
Generally speaking anything with the Harley name on is good. My wife has had good results with their stuff.
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
Honestly most of the HD jackets are thin leather and like fashion jackets. The top line stuff FXRG may be better, never seen it up close, but the regular cruiser jackets are pretty crappy jackets and way over-priced, you can really get a jacket comparable in quality for less than $100 from online retailers.
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
If a jacket is a traditional riding jacket with no armor a skin tight fit isn't really necessary, you just need something between you and the road. I mean it shouldn't be baggy or anything, but it doesn't have to fit like a wet-suit either. Let's be realistic, not many Harley riders can buy off the rack something that fits skin tight, most jackets don't come in pear shape.
