Leather jacket issue
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RE: Leather jacket issue
After spending a thousand bucks a piece for a Bates custom leather jacket on TWO different jackets, I finally bought a Vanson jacket. Only 550 bucks, fits like a glove and is probably one of the best motorcycle jackets I own.
My only issue is it's a little stiff, even after having it for 2-3 years, it's never really softened up. It's really made for riding a sportbike.
Now that I've been riding an HD and not a sportbike, I'd like an older worn out look softer leather HD jacket.
Find a jacket that fits better with things like zippered cuffs, longer in the back and a front that overlaps the zipper so it doesn't allow wind to blow through the zipper.
As far as padding, padding is good for going down but I find that since I don't ride sportbikes any longer, the odds of me going down have lowered tremendously.
Good luck finding a jacket, I suggest go to bike places like cyclegear, the HD dealership and stuff but find one that you can physically try on. (going to swap meets, bike meets are pretty decent places for great prices0
Mark
My only issue is it's a little stiff, even after having it for 2-3 years, it's never really softened up. It's really made for riding a sportbike.
Now that I've been riding an HD and not a sportbike, I'd like an older worn out look softer leather HD jacket.
Find a jacket that fits better with things like zippered cuffs, longer in the back and a front that overlaps the zipper so it doesn't allow wind to blow through the zipper.
As far as padding, padding is good for going down but I find that since I don't ride sportbikes any longer, the odds of me going down have lowered tremendously.
Good luck finding a jacket, I suggest go to bike places like cyclegear, the HD dealership and stuff but find one that you can physically try on. (going to swap meets, bike meets are pretty decent places for great prices0
Mark
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From: Maryland
RE: Leather jacket issue
If you decide to shop for a new jacket, some of the better "vented" jackets will have zippered vents across the back. Got my jacket several years back, no idea who makes it, but it has a zipper across each shoulderblade that allows me to "open" the coat up and let the air out when i'm riding.
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RE: Leather jacket issue
Erock (by chance are you on the Geico commercial?)
Okay, I'll be serious now...Dicks Sporting Goods has this garter available for you. I think it would hold your jacket down and take care of your problem.
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Okay, I'll be serious now...Dicks Sporting Goods has this garter available for you. I think it would hold your jacket down and take care of your problem.
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RE: Leather jacket issue
Ha Ha,
No my name comes from my other obsession: climbing. My first published book was to a climbing area called Enchanted Rock here in Texas. I needed a hotmail account and erockguide was the closest thing I could find that wasn't taken. It just sorta stuck.
I did, however, where my gloves today, even though it was 80 degrees, and noticed a considerable difference in the amount of air that made it into my jacket.
I want to ride, but when I have to wear a suit to work, I feel obligated to wear full leathers in an effort to keep them from being wind blown. At the same time, I feel like a complete weirdo in full leathers when it's hot (nice) outside. Maybe I should be looking for non-leather warm weather wear instead......
No my name comes from my other obsession: climbing. My first published book was to a climbing area called Enchanted Rock here in Texas. I needed a hotmail account and erockguide was the closest thing I could find that wasn't taken. It just sorta stuck.
I did, however, where my gloves today, even though it was 80 degrees, and noticed a considerable difference in the amount of air that made it into my jacket.
I want to ride, but when I have to wear a suit to work, I feel obligated to wear full leathers in an effort to keep them from being wind blown. At the same time, I feel like a complete weirdo in full leathers when it's hot (nice) outside. Maybe I should be looking for non-leather warm weather wear instead......
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From: Southern Colorado
RE: Leather jacket issue
My wife gave me a River Road Yuma mesh jacket for Christmas and maybe its something that might work for you. I've only been able to wear it once so far (snow still on the ground around here) but I really think I'm going to like it...especially for summer rides. It comes with a zip out waterproof liner...I found it hot and makes me sweat. Overall the quality appears to be good and the price is right - $99.
Here's the link to River Road:
http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb.n...C?opendocument
Good luck.
Here's the link to River Road:
http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb.n...C?opendocument
Good luck.
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