Opinions on Leathers
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 1
From: Inland Empire
I buy most of my stuff local at http://justleathers.com/. They make a lot of their stuff on site but have other brands as well. He'll custom tailor your jacket, vest or chaps too (at no extra charge).
Former Sponsor
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 278
Likes: 1
From: Russellville Arkansas
Man, I've only worn one leather jacket, so I can't say much about other brands, but my Wilson's looks and feels brandy new after over ten years. I've put that sucker through some real abuse too. Between old punk shows and constant riding, I can't be more impressed.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,120
Likes: 4
Men's Reflective Skull Leather Jacket
I have this leather jacket from HD.........it does say Harley Davidson on the back but it's reflective, can't see it most of the time, actually I never see it cause it's on the back. I like this jacket alot because it has a bunch of zippered vents and it also has a zip-out liner. I used this jacket this winter, I'll ride if it's cold but dry. There were several days this winter that the temp was 30+ and my upper body was very comfortable.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,620
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
+1 on the HD jackets. They're quality made and come with a 100% 5 year guarantee. My zipper pulls broke on my sleeves after about 2 years and they fixed them in a day. They were already getting ready to give me a new jacket when they found that the zippers were something they could just fix.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,054
Likes: 26
From: Florida
ICON Leather
I bought an ICON Daytona Retro when I started riding and I have not looked back since. I really like how well this thing is put together. It is vented for warmer days and has a removable liner for the cold days. I wear this jacket in all types of riding conditions and just love how it performs. I'm going on three years with this jacket and I have no interest in replacing it now or anytime soon. The leather is thick and heavy and it has armor in all the right areas including the back. Sadly, I don't think ICON makes this style anymore. Fortunately for me, I know this thing will last me quite some time so it will be a while before I have to replace it.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 294
Likes: 2
Another vote for the HD. Great quality and for the bigger athletic built person (I know its an oxymoron - think defensive tackle), the 4xl fits great. Other jackets I have a real problem with arms, shoulders and waist.
I'll vote for the HD myself. I actually have two because I got a wild hair and bought a new one about three months ago when I was stateside. I have one that I've had for the last 15 years, it's getting a tad snug but still looks great and wears comfortably. I bought the new one primarily because it came with the armor which my old one doesn't have but it's HEAVY leather, the jacket has to way 20 pounds easy!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 646
Likes: 5
Love my Fox Creek Grayson. Excellent value and all the bells and whistles: full liner, vents in arms and back; awesome customer service. Also got some bibs from Stone Creek Leather that are outstanding.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
Likes: 41
From: So Cal
I know what you mean everything now adays has someones logo on it. But at least if your happy with the product and actually use it makes sense to have the clothes with the logo.
Ive had a few different jackets and pants over the years and by far the HD Leather is the best, but you pay for it
Ive had my HD Jacket for 7 years and its still like new, used in all types of weather.
I ride with some guys and girls that have the leater Up and Cycle Gear stuff from Pakistan and it usually looks good at first but doesnt hold up over the long run, also a lot of it "bleeds" the dye if it gets wet. I have heard good stuff abour Fox Creek
Ive had a few different jackets and pants over the years and by far the HD Leather is the best, but you pay for it
Ive had my HD Jacket for 7 years and its still like new, used in all types of weather. I ride with some guys and girls that have the leater Up and Cycle Gear stuff from Pakistan and it usually looks good at first but doesnt hold up over the long run, also a lot of it "bleeds" the dye if it gets wet. I have heard good stuff abour Fox Creek