I'm looking for a high quality leather riding jacket without the high quality price. Mainly looking for something that will last for at least 5 years and provide good overall road rash and wind protection. I've seen them range from $99.00 to over $1000.00, but have no idea on what to look for in a jacket other than looks and price. Any input is appreciated.

 

I've got a Hotleathers that i bought at a rally.....Not bad for $100.00 might want to check them out....

 

FXRG order from a 20% off online retailer.

 

google sportsmans guide. They had actual MC police motor officer jackets that a dept. did not take. They were the old style, and the price was great, around 80 bucks.

 

+1 on the FXRG.......a little pricey, BUT......totaly wind proof and warm. Good vents for the summer. "It" says they are good in the rain, but I have not tested it yet.

I have had many jackets over the years and this is a big winner. Good deals on Ebay sometimes.

 

LeatherUp.com, a site sponser has a ton of choices at good prices. I bought a "Classic Men's X-Force Black Racer Motorcycle Jacket" and my wife got the ladies version this winter. Haven't had them on the road yet but they look and feel pretty good for the money, under $100.
Service outstanding.

 

FWIW, my 2 cents is your going to get what you pay for. My experience, jacket, chaps and gloves, is the discount leather stuff does not hold a candle to quality, aka pricey, items. The good stuff just works and feels better and is nowhere near as bulky. Find something you like and shop around for it.

 

like most of us I have a bunch of leathers.

the H-D switchback 3 in 1 nylon is the best jacket I've had in over 30 years riding. ( similar to the FXRG but I find the nylon more flexible for hot/warm/cold)

if you go for leather look for thickness as well as supple flexibility, look for sleeves that have give so the cuffs aren't at your elbows when riding.

zip in liner

long enough in the back to keep your kidneys warm and protected.

deer hide is great too.

just be aware there are riding leathers and 'fashion" leathers

mike

 

http://www.ebikerleather.com/_e/Moto...1/MJ201_01.htm

I bought the one above some years ago, though I think I paid about 20 bucks less for it, then. It is HEAVY and tough, with a plastic liner inside the provide extra protection. When I had my wreck, it did an excellent job of saving my hide, and I still use it, even with the road rash on it.

 

Nine posts and nobody encourged saving up some coin and buying an american made jacket that will last a LOT longer than 5 years?

Let me be the first then.

fox creek, langlitz, schott, etc. etc. etc.