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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 02:51 AM
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Just wanted opinions onhow jackets like the ones formbransonwholesale.com compare to the Gen U Wine jackets at the HD dealer. Are the Official ones worth 3 to 4 times as much?
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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Hell no they're not worth the price. The HD leather goods areoverpriced junk. Buy American if you want a quality jacket that'll last you a long time.
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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I have a Vanson, and it's bad to the bone!
The Harley leathers are made in China...
I will say that I like the helmets that Harley makes and the chaps, but the jackets are not that great.
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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Thanks for the input. I have my old trusty buffalo hide jacket that I bought 15 years ago, but really need something with a zip-out liner and vents. I have heard Vanson jackets are very good. What do you like about it in particluar?
 
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I bought the Wilson Leather jacket from a Wilson leather store. Has from vents and liner. Very good and thick. Does not move around in the wind or puff up.
 
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Ive got 3 harley jackets,,,,
my fav 1... the shoulders and top of sleeves have faded so bad its almost white??? wtf. is up with that?
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Whatever you get, get a good one and be sure you like it because you will have it for a very long time. It's a good feeling to like it everytime you put it on because you'll do that many times in the life of a good jacket.
 

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whaap,,, that was beautiful man...... sniff........gawwd dang
I have tears ..... dang you whapp!!
 
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After looking at a lot of jackets over the winter Ifinally settled onthe leather HD FXRG. It's expensive ($595 retail) but I got mine for $400 at a local dealer sale. I have to say this jacket is "engineered" for bikers.

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Do yourself a favor and check out Foxcreek.com they have american made jackets and great customer service. You can't beat the quality.
 



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