leather jacket??
Tourer
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From: Texas
RE: leather jacket??
Just picked up a jacket from this company Jamin Leather.
After looking through countless leather jacket sites I have found that about 85% of them are all selling the exact same jackets for almost the same prince on this site I found a few alternative choices and found one I liked good prices.
http://www.leathercat.com/leather_mo...le_jackets.htm
After looking through countless leather jacket sites I have found that about 85% of them are all selling the exact same jackets for almost the same prince on this site I found a few alternative choices and found one I liked good prices.
http://www.leathercat.com/leather_mo...le_jackets.htm
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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RE: leather jacket??
The only leather protection I would wear is Langlitz. I know that you are getting alot of responses but anyone that tells you anything other then Langlitz simply has never had a Langlitz on and/or don't know what road rash is or it's damaging effects on human tissue. Its not their fault, they just don't have the input necessary to give you a logical answer.
Without huge brass furniture grade zippers, your jacket won't stay with you long if you're down and sliding. Anything with nylon zippers or velcro don't belong on a bike. Small brass zippers are not up to the task either.
Those thin raggy waist belts that are sold on most other jackets succumb to road rash fast and leave you with your protection bunched up around your neck and head if sliding feet first. Langlitz waist belts remind me of my Granpa's thick razor sharpening belt he had at his barber shop. My belt is from 1969 and you still can't fold it in half.
Most other jackets are not extended on the lower back area to provide cover from wind and rain.
Ultimately, you have to decide what the mission of the jacket is. If you're looking to protect yourself and your family's welfare, you now know the answer. If however, you just want to look cool, go buy a cheap jacket like Fox Creek or Vanson or H.D.
BTW I consider the the CHP jacket made by San Diego leather that has been mentioned as second best and closest anyone has come to copying a Langlitz. I wouldn't trade a Langlitz for 5 of those.
I don't have a dog in this race and I am not affiliated with Langlitz in anyway. I have more leather then I'll ever need the rest of my life with 2 pairs of Langlitz pants ('77 and '02 models) and a '69 Columbia.
Good Luck
Without huge brass furniture grade zippers, your jacket won't stay with you long if you're down and sliding. Anything with nylon zippers or velcro don't belong on a bike. Small brass zippers are not up to the task either.
Those thin raggy waist belts that are sold on most other jackets succumb to road rash fast and leave you with your protection bunched up around your neck and head if sliding feet first. Langlitz waist belts remind me of my Granpa's thick razor sharpening belt he had at his barber shop. My belt is from 1969 and you still can't fold it in half.
Most other jackets are not extended on the lower back area to provide cover from wind and rain.
Ultimately, you have to decide what the mission of the jacket is. If you're looking to protect yourself and your family's welfare, you now know the answer. If however, you just want to look cool, go buy a cheap jacket like Fox Creek or Vanson or H.D.
BTW I consider the the CHP jacket made by San Diego leather that has been mentioned as second best and closest anyone has come to copying a Langlitz. I wouldn't trade a Langlitz for 5 of those.
I don't have a dog in this race and I am not affiliated with Langlitz in anyway. I have more leather then I'll ever need the rest of my life with 2 pairs of Langlitz pants ('77 and '02 models) and a '69 Columbia.
Good Luck
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: inland empire so. calif.
RE: leather jacket??
ORIGINAL: Comfortably Numb
I have a Vanson but with all the raves about Fox Creek on this site I'll be sure to look at them for the next one.
CN
I have a Vanson but with all the raves about Fox Creek on this site I'll be sure to look at them for the next one.
CN
Vanson jackets are the best I have used.
Mike
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: inland empire so. calif.
RE: leather jacket??
ORIGINAL: outlaw0013
Check out Branded Leather. Pete will take care of you. Thick and heavy. Comes with a removable liner and two inside pockets. Also built in kidney belt.
Check out Branded Leather. Pete will take care of you. Thick and heavy. Comes with a removable liner and two inside pockets. Also built in kidney belt.
Did you know Little Joe w/ HA Leathers. He rode out of the Fontana Ca. club. They are bad ***. His wife still sells leather under Little Joe's Leather out of Oregon.
Mike
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RE: leather jacket??
Langlitz Leathers.
If you ever get to come through Portland, stop in and meet this incredible family. Small shop, all hand-sewn goods. Really amazing stuff. The finest jacket I have ever owned.
If you ever get to come through Portland, stop in and meet this incredible family. Small shop, all hand-sewn goods. Really amazing stuff. The finest jacket I have ever owned.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: leather jacket??
I have a Hein Garrick from about 15 years ago, don't wear it much anymore.
Rode in a pistol pete for a couple of seasons, is a good jacket but the sleeves were a bit short for me.
The best jacket I have had is my FXRG midweight. I recommend it for all situations.
The Strongest suggestion I have in looking for a jacket is to make sure it has long enough sleeves whe you raise your arms and that they are made to not twist on your arms when you raise them (to riding position). Make sure it adjusts at the waist to keep air out (FXRG has a kidney belt). And really consider getting a jacket with the vents in the front and rear, You will definitely appreciate them in warm weather.
Buy a jacket that is made for riding, not just one that looks like a jacket to wear when riding.
Rode in a pistol pete for a couple of seasons, is a good jacket but the sleeves were a bit short for me.
The best jacket I have had is my FXRG midweight. I recommend it for all situations.
The Strongest suggestion I have in looking for a jacket is to make sure it has long enough sleeves whe you raise your arms and that they are made to not twist on your arms when you raise them (to riding position). Make sure it adjusts at the waist to keep air out (FXRG has a kidney belt). And really consider getting a jacket with the vents in the front and rear, You will definitely appreciate them in warm weather.
Buy a jacket that is made for riding, not just one that looks like a jacket to wear when riding.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Spring Hill FL
RE: leather jacket??
The sad part is Harley makes a great jacket, but always they have to Slap their name across it in some obnoxious way. They have many jackets I would have purchased had they skipped the final process of Uhhhhhhhh... where should we slap ourname across it..
Maybe someday they will make a Jacket without any care about advertisment, Then they will have a Bestseller in my opinion.
Maybe someday they will make a Jacket without any care about advertisment, Then they will have a Bestseller in my opinion.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Cocoa Beach, Florida
RE: leather jacket??
ORIGINAL: Fla Glide
I like Barnys Leather here in Daytona..... http://www.barneysleather.com/
Nice jackets at good prices... I'm happy with mine and I'll buy again from them
I like Barnys Leather here in Daytona..... http://www.barneysleather.com/
Nice jackets at good prices... I'm happy with mine and I'll buy again from them
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
RE: leather jacket??
ORIGINAL: gordo 2050
I didn't want to be a billboard for the company either, BUT
I found a HD jacket that is nearly blank. Only logo's are on the buttons.
It is the "nevada". I think they closed that style out, which was good for me onaconna I got it at about 40% off.
Check it out, you may get lucky...
I didn't want to be a billboard for the company either, BUT
I found a HD jacket that is nearly blank. Only logo's are on the buttons.
It is the "nevada". I think they closed that style out, which was good for me onaconna I got it at about 40% off.
Check it out, you may get lucky...
Best jacket I ever owned.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Creston, Iowa
RE: leather jacket??
ORIGINAL: 56Maynard
Ultimately, you have to decide what the mission of the jacket is. If you're looking to protect yourself and your family's welfare, you now know the answer. If however, you just want to look cool, go buy a cheap jacket like Fox Creek or Vanson or H.D.
Ultimately, you have to decide what the mission of the jacket is. If you're looking to protect yourself and your family's welfare, you now know the answer. If however, you just want to look cool, go buy a cheap jacket like Fox Creek or Vanson or H.D.
BTW..I am in no way affiliated with Fox Creek Leather..just a very satisfied customer of thier "CHEAP JACKETS"
