leather jacket??
Road Master
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From: The Deep South
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: la grange, il (near chicago)
RE: leather jacket??
i bought the harley fxrg medium weight - and i really love it - but then again i have nothing from a recent pruchase to really compare it to. pricey - 500+ - but very comfortable with xtras and very functional.
cant wear it much above 60 as it is very warm - well maybe 65 or so - has 2 front chest vents and a back vent which help
it has a zip out lining which when in use will be good for down to 30F, haven't ridden below that so can't say if it was colder, but i an thinking no prob. when 30 i just wear a smart wool t and then some other cold weather top. nothing bulky
the fit is really good, it has the normal curved extended sleeves - with zippers making it easy to get on and off.
the cuffs keep out cold air going up your arms
it is really heavy leather but not stiff
how can i say this - it just feels right
has elbow, shoulder, back armor
has enough pockets
has zipper along the back to zip pants to - it works well
supposedly waterproof, have had it in light rain but never heavy rain - partly because i like wearing the rain gear hood under my helmet to stop the rain from going down my neck
would definitley recommend it
not sure where it is made, but lets face it, some profit goes to the dealer, some to harley, etc so some does go to the u.s.
would like to see how it holds up to other vendors, but since most only have one jacket like this it might be hard to find anyone who gives you a side by side comparison
by the way - also have the fxrg boots and really like them also
now here i can compare those to redwing - but that would be a different thread
will check out the other vendors next time maybe although i would recommend this jacket to anybody.
cant wear it much above 60 as it is very warm - well maybe 65 or so - has 2 front chest vents and a back vent which help
it has a zip out lining which when in use will be good for down to 30F, haven't ridden below that so can't say if it was colder, but i an thinking no prob. when 30 i just wear a smart wool t and then some other cold weather top. nothing bulky
the fit is really good, it has the normal curved extended sleeves - with zippers making it easy to get on and off.
the cuffs keep out cold air going up your arms
it is really heavy leather but not stiff
how can i say this - it just feels right
has elbow, shoulder, back armor
has enough pockets
has zipper along the back to zip pants to - it works well
supposedly waterproof, have had it in light rain but never heavy rain - partly because i like wearing the rain gear hood under my helmet to stop the rain from going down my neck
would definitley recommend it
not sure where it is made, but lets face it, some profit goes to the dealer, some to harley, etc so some does go to the u.s.
would like to see how it holds up to other vendors, but since most only have one jacket like this it might be hard to find anyone who gives you a side by side comparison
by the way - also have the fxrg boots and really like them also
now here i can compare those to redwing - but that would be a different thread
will check out the other vendors next time maybe although i would recommend this jacket to anybody.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 503
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From: Dallas, Tx
RE: leather jacket??
I bought this jacket at Wilson's for around $200 and it is warm and rugged.
Fitted Cycle Jacket
[ul][*]This rugged cycle jacket is packed with features for serious bikers, including zippered vents and a pull-up microfleece neck warmer.[*]Genuine leather exterior, Zip-Out Lining: 100% quilted polyester[*]Band collar with perforated leather lining and adjustable snap tab[*]Full zip front with storm gusset & Pull-up neck warmer with micro-fleece lining[*]4 zippered pockets on front & 1 inside zipper pocket[*]Zippered underarm and side vents for ventilation[*]6" gusseted wrist zippers with snap tab closure[*]Adjustable side waist tabs with hook-and-loop closure [/ul]
Fitted Cycle Jacket
[ul][*]This rugged cycle jacket is packed with features for serious bikers, including zippered vents and a pull-up microfleece neck warmer.[*]Genuine leather exterior, Zip-Out Lining: 100% quilted polyester[*]Band collar with perforated leather lining and adjustable snap tab[*]Full zip front with storm gusset & Pull-up neck warmer with micro-fleece lining[*]4 zippered pockets on front & 1 inside zipper pocket[*]Zippered underarm and side vents for ventilation[*]6" gusseted wrist zippers with snap tab closure[*]Adjustable side waist tabs with hook-and-loop closure [/ul]
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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RE: leather jacket??
I have the Police A California Highway Patrol Leather Jacket by San Diego Leather [www.leather.com]. Great quality at a reasonable price.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 453
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From: Michigan
RE: leather jacket??
Another vote for Brooks Leather.www.brooksleather.com/
Had my jacket for 7 years and the zipper broke. Repaired it at no charge.
Had my jacket for 7 years and the zipper broke. Repaired it at no charge.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 588
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From: Naugatuck, CT
RE: leather jacket??
I vote for www.hotleathers.comgood quality and great price. I have had mine now for almost 5 years. Worth every penny of my $99.00
Frank
Frank