New Leather
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Road Master
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From: Tennessee
New Leather
I seen a couple of posts about riders in "new leather" which is reffering to a newbie or a rub. I've got a leather jacket that I've worn since 1981 and the d@mn thing still looks new. Do they have worn in jackets like stone washed jeans?
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RE: New Leather
Like you, I have taken great care of my old leather jacket, feeding it twice a year with Lexol. I guess some folks like the worn-in look....and one could dress a mannequin in said jacket and drag the thing around the streets for a couple of miles to give it some character. Some take sand paper to the edges of the cuffs and elbows, etc. to make t look old....as if they've been riding for decades. Kinda like what we used to do to new bluejeans 30 years ago......before there was stonewash.
I spend 400 to 500 bucks on a jacket, it gets taken care of............
I spend 400 to 500 bucks on a jacket, it gets taken care of............
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From: Naalehu, Hawaii
RE: New Leather
Langlitz buy's back their old leathers. I've had mine since 1987. Last time I was there they had 4 or five racks for resale.
Arvid
http://www.langlitz.com/index.html
Arvid
http://www.langlitz.com/index.html
Road Master
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From: NWFL
RE: New Leather
I like leather, still the best rash protection on the planet. To bad it's so hot in FL during the summer and you can't wear it all the time.
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RE: New Leather
Distressed Leather... Or just take yours outside and beat it to death with a chain - then let it sit in the sun & rain for days.. That has always worked in the past (lol)
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RE: New Leather
Distressed leather jackets were sold in the past, I don't know about now. Harley had several models and I have one, the Panhead, but I take my FXRG on long trips. Do not worry about the jacket looking new. It's how you feel wearing it that counts. Nothing more comfortable on a long ride in cool/cold weather than a good leather jacket, beat up or new.
