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Old May 26, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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She passed away 40 years ago, leave her alone, OK?
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Old May 26, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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It's the darkest color.
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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Grease and road grime are typically black.
Black leather will hide this grime.

Others can write what is brown.
 

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Old May 26, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
Why black over brown, just a matter of preference, like the color of the bike. I've got a light jacket I wear and it's a dark brown. I've never paid attention to it not being black. I got it because of the way it felt and looked. But my leather jacket isn't all black. It has a gray stripe down each sleeve.
Dude Do you ever get time to ride your bike or do you text and ride
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Brown would clash with my bike.
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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Because Frank told me "brown shoes don't make it".
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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According to one Harley ad bikers wear black leather cos it hides the dirt, I've got one of each.
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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I'd have a brown jacket if the right deal and situation came about. I have two black leather jackets, a mesh jacket with black and other colors; a textile jacket that is black and grey.
 
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Old May 26, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Black matches everything, and HD riders are very fashion savvy.
 
Old May 26, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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I haven't seen any brown leather jackets for sell in my area .. But I do have a brown leather seat on my SG Will update my pic soon.
 

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