Leather Jacket Advice
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I've got a Harley FXRG and it is the nicest jacket I've ever owned. It's about 10 years old and even better than new (nice and broken-in). It will probably last me my lifetime unless I road-rash the **** out of it.
I know they're a little expensive, but I have seen them on Craigslist for about $250 in supposedly like new condition.
I'd take a look there.
I know they're a little expensive, but I have seen them on Craigslist for about $250 in supposedly like new condition.
I'd take a look there.
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From: Potsdam, NY
Look for CE armor in shoulders, elbows and back, a jacket without this is more fashion orientated. Also vents are nice to have. Don't overlook textile, in the $400+ range textile has similar abrasion resistance as leather but is more comfortable in the hot and cold temperature extremes and more versatile weather wise.
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Last edited by fat_tony; Jan 26, 2011 at 12:09 AM.
Had a truck hit me at 65 mph this last summer. I was wearing a mesh jacket with body armor.
I'll never own another leather jacket without body armor...it can make a big difference.
I'll never own another leather jacket without body armor...it can make a big difference.
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i have the FXRG jacket and gloves. few things i didnt worry about the cost when it comes to being an asphalt cowboy... jacket, gloves and helmet. 750 for the jacket, 130 gloves and 700 for the Arai helmet
had a buddy went down and skipped along the black top for 193 feet. bruised and score as heck the next day. after i saw his jacket and helmet afterwards, i dropped the money on good safety equipment. my buddy went to the hospital for a check up and was home drinking a beer two hours later. no road rash, tore his jacket and helmet up. he was wearing Kevlar jeans and chaps... says to this day worth every penny.
AOTEAOTT=All Of The Equipment All Of The Time...
Im 45, takes a long time to heal now a days
had a buddy went down and skipped along the black top for 193 feet. bruised and score as heck the next day. after i saw his jacket and helmet afterwards, i dropped the money on good safety equipment. my buddy went to the hospital for a check up and was home drinking a beer two hours later. no road rash, tore his jacket and helmet up. he was wearing Kevlar jeans and chaps... says to this day worth every penny.
AOTEAOTT=All Of The Equipment All Of The Time...
Im 45, takes a long time to heal now a days
Last edited by HOG_0308; Jan 26, 2011 at 02:07 AM.
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Just saw this, for anyone that fits, total steal
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/2174890604.html
hope it helps someone out
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/2174890604.html
hope it helps someone out
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From: 'Noke, VA
For the money, there's some good stuff at LeatherUp.
I'm not impressed at all with Fox Creek. I had a pair of chaps custom made, and they're fine. I have a $450 jacket gathering dust because their sizing is so goofy. My wife bought be a Commander II for Christmas a few years ago. After 3 exchanges, including a trip to their store, I still have a jacket that's too big for me. I don't give a crap where the damn thing's made, I'd just like for it to fit right, and for the company to stand behind it. Anyone need a 48 Tall?
I picked up an FXRG off Ebay for somewhere around $300. Hands-down the most versatile jacket I've ever owned (and somehow had a Large fit properly the first time).
I'm not impressed at all with Fox Creek. I had a pair of chaps custom made, and they're fine. I have a $450 jacket gathering dust because their sizing is so goofy. My wife bought be a Commander II for Christmas a few years ago. After 3 exchanges, including a trip to their store, I still have a jacket that's too big for me. I don't give a crap where the damn thing's made, I'd just like for it to fit right, and for the company to stand behind it. Anyone need a 48 Tall?
I picked up an FXRG off Ebay for somewhere around $300. Hands-down the most versatile jacket I've ever owned (and somehow had a Large fit properly the first time).
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From: Northern Ohio
Here ya go, man. They are real close to I-90/rt. 2. Kinda in the ghetto but worth it. http://trdleather.com/
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My wife bought be a Commander II for Christmas a few years ago. After 3 exchanges, including a trip to their store, I still have a jacket that's too big for me. I don't give a crap where the damn thing's made, I'd just like for it to fit right
I had this same problem with models from alpinestars, rev'it, and a few others.
Finally, I fould a jacket made by British Motorcycle Gear that fits well. Either I have an odd build, or these jackets are not made for sitting on a bike.