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

 

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.

 

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...

 

Talon, that jacket has been discontinued from Xelement

 

... 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.

 

i think ill be there, but won't be riding. i don't have my motorcycle endorsement yet.

 

Talon, leatherup has the Xelement XS-5890, same style but distressed leather. same armor i think.

 

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/

 

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

 

People who have been riding for years get hit by cars or deer or lose it on some unexpected gravel every day.

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.

No offense, but man I hate that.