riding jackets help needed
Road Master
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 789
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From: Utah
Got my chaps from leather up. Used to have a thick jacket but it was so thick that it was stiff and uncomfortable. Sold it and got an HD one this year. Leather is not as thick but much more comfortable
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,493
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From: Belgium
I buy my stuff from http://www.motorcyclegear.com/
This being the tropics, I ride with a mesh jacket from Fieldsheer, only gets too hot when standing still ... for pants, I have the armored jeans from Cortech.
All bought on their close out section. Great savings.
This being the tropics, I ride with a mesh jacket from Fieldsheer, only gets too hot when standing still ... for pants, I have the armored jeans from Cortech.
All bought on their close out section. Great savings.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: Grass Shack on the Beach
Leather Jackets
I've been waiting for Leather Up to get a new shipment on this particular leather jacket :
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ket/54950.html
Last word was that they expect a shipment in June...
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ket/54950.html
Last word was that they expect a shipment in June...
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 213
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From: Grass Shack on the Beach
Leather Jacket
... figures, it was the best one. 
Duece you gonna make the open house at Whiskey River ? I got my Rocker from them. Good people. Still pondering wether to ride or trailer, (I live in Sulphur Springs). In any case should be a good time.
Duece you gonna make the open house at Whiskey River ? I got my Rocker from them. Good people. Still pondering wether to ride or trailer, (I live in Sulphur Springs). In any case should be a good time.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
I've bought from these guys in the past. Great products and great customer service. Although all of their jackets used too be $99.00.
http://www.hotleathers.com/
http://www.hotleathers.com/
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 738
Likes: 6
From: Brigham City, Utah
This is the jacket I bought from Leather Up.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ets/51277.html
Plenty comfortable and even as thick as the leather is it is soft and supple. I also bought the Brown Chaps and a 10 Pocket Brown Vest.
After some additional Distressing they are looking great.
Karsten
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Moto...ets/51277.html
Plenty comfortable and even as thick as the leather is it is soft and supple. I also bought the Brown Chaps and a 10 Pocket Brown Vest.
After some additional Distressing they are looking great.
Karsten
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Joined: Sep 2010
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im a novice rider, after a few years ill probably relax and not worry as much, but i'd like to keep my skin on me not on the road.
Sounds like you want some quality mesh or textile with lots of vents. There isn't really much made in the USA as far as textile and mesh goes, so I would check out Scorpion and Rev'it, as far as brands that I have good experiences with. IMO, a jacket without CE approved shoulder, elbow, and back armor is just a fashion statement.
After some additional Distressing they are looking great.