Langlitz Leathers
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Scratch that - sure enough I found it eventually. My Name, Build Date (Feb 2010) and a Serial Number. Inside left pocket
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From: Woodinville, WA
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And you can order custom: http://www.schottnyc.com/customsizing.cfm
My guess is once you go this route you will end up with a price that is similar to Langlitz. I think this is the missing point here. It's not an apples to apples comparison unless it is a tailored fit. If you get a custom made suit it'll cost you over $2,500 (or more) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/ma...oc.semityn.www
Unless you happen to order one while travelling in China or another country in the East.
My guess is once you go this route you will end up with a price that is similar to Langlitz. I think this is the missing point here. It's not an apples to apples comparison unless it is a tailored fit. If you get a custom made suit it'll cost you over $2,500 (or more) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/ma...oc.semityn.www
Unless you happen to order one while travelling in China or another country in the East.
Last edited by davessworks; Sep 22, 2012 at 05:08 PM.
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A little tip on Lexol. Add a small amount of Fiebling's Leather Dye (maybe a teaspoon or two to a 200 ML container of Lexol). The Lexol will carry the dye into the leather and keep the jacket black even around the major wear points. Learned this from a retired motorcycle cop - 40 years service! Showed me his original Sears M/C jacket (yes Sears!). Looked like new.
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What a cheesedick. Your bullshit claims of "having owned several Langlitz leathers over the years" rings a little hollow in light of your other bullshit observation about them being "way over rated". Such a savy buyer wouldn't buy one in the first place, if that were true.Go gobble some Euro-trash sclong.
In the mean time I wish you and your anger a happy life together.
cheers.
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From: Denver, CO
The workmanship is incredible, the leather-work is immaculate and this jacket, like my other Langlitz before... NEVER leaves my eyesight... anywhere, when it's off my back!
I wear the jacket both on the bike and around town and keep it conditioned with the Langlitz dressing that's some of the best conditioner I've ever used.
Other manufactures might also be good and YMMV. However, for my money, Langlitz is still the best leather I've ever worn!
Couple the Langlitz with Wesco boots and you've got REAL ALL AMERICAN MADE.
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Personally - I wouldn't let their proprietary conditioner within 10 feet of my leather, it's loaded with silicone. I use Lexol on my Langlitz jacket and pants.
A little tip on Lexol. Add a small amount of Fiebling's Leather Dye (maybe a teaspoon or two to a 200 ML container of Lexol). The Lexol will carry the dye into the leather and keep the jacket black even around the major wear points. Learned this from a retired motorcycle cop - 40 years service! Showed me his original Sears M/C jacket (yes Sears!). Looked like new.
A little tip on Lexol. Add a small amount of Fiebling's Leather Dye (maybe a teaspoon or two to a 200 ML container of Lexol). The Lexol will carry the dye into the leather and keep the jacket black even around the major wear points. Learned this from a retired motorcycle cop - 40 years service! Showed me his original Sears M/C jacket (yes Sears!). Looked like new.
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From: So Cal The Golden State
Guys like you only make inference regrding price point, but what is funny, Langlitz is the only thing you can buy that is related to your Bike that will maintain its value 10-20-30 years later.
If you have no use for leathers maybe you ought to get out an ride a bit more.
Way over rated. period. Nothing wrong with them, just twice the price of what they should be. IF you have money to blow and want the name, then by all means. But there are MANY other heavy-duty brands out there that are just as good. I especially don't dig the OP's obvious want to have everyone love this brand. Smells like a shill albeit an overzealous shill for the company.
And YES, I have owned several Langlitz leathers over the years all of which I sold at various times on ebay. Every single one of the listings I had got a flag and a demand from Langlitz to verify their authenticity. How Langlitz has some kind of agreement with ebay to hassle sellers of their secondhand wares is beyond me. But I will say that the attitude of the people I had correspondences with at Langlitz was not much unlike our caffeinated friend here. But I'm sure that their salesman are all real nice. lol.
And YES, I have owned several Langlitz leathers over the years all of which I sold at various times on ebay. Every single one of the listings I had got a flag and a demand from Langlitz to verify their authenticity. How Langlitz has some kind of agreement with ebay to hassle sellers of their secondhand wares is beyond me. But I will say that the attitude of the people I had correspondences with at Langlitz was not much unlike our caffeinated friend here. But I'm sure that their salesman are all real nice. lol.
I and my wife own 3 and 2 jackets respectivly and a pair of pants. Best fit, workmanship, material and function. A rider and racer started that company. And for you trolls with the poser comments, we have the best because we ride a lot and use our leathers.
I live in California and both my wife and I travel to Portland to have our leathers made. They are a pleasure to visit. (Well worth the plane ticket or ride to Portland). And very easy over the phone, I had to send in a jacket that I was wearing when I skided down the 57 freeway-(concrete rain grooves freeway speed) for repair. Came back brand new.
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As far as the negative comments go all I can say is, "There you go again." If someone owned "several" jackets that were overpriced and sucked, why would he buy another? B/S test indeed.
I've been riding over 45 years and my Langlitz jacket (Columbia/padded/goat no extra pockets) is simply the best gear I ever bought. I liked it enought that the next year I bought the pants w/padded knees. I had to wait because I'm retired and not rich.
Whether it's worth it to you, only each person can answer that only for themselves. My saddle time is measured in many hundreds of thousands of miles. Yeah, it's worth it.
BTW, I've had Vanson, Brooks, Harley, Taylor and custom made Passaic Leather. None are half as good as Langlitz.
I've been riding over 45 years and my Langlitz jacket (Columbia/padded/goat no extra pockets) is simply the best gear I ever bought. I liked it enought that the next year I bought the pants w/padded knees. I had to wait because I'm retired and not rich.
Whether it's worth it to you, only each person can answer that only for themselves. My saddle time is measured in many hundreds of thousands of miles. Yeah, it's worth it.
BTW, I've had Vanson, Brooks, Harley, Taylor and custom made Passaic Leather. None are half as good as Langlitz.