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Oct 14, 2012 | 08:42 PM

#81

fromthebus

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From: Hollywood S.C.

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Originally Posted by soft 02

I just use a Carhartt canves jacket with a sweatshirt under it. Good down to about 30*

+1 on the carhartt with the hood!

Oct 15, 2012 | 05:33 AM

#82

RK Joy

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From: Upstate NY

I have an HD jacket that I have been very happy with for the past 10 years. It has a snap-in removable liner, expansion adjustments, lots of pockets and it is very well made. Very happy with mine.

Oct 15, 2012 | 08:29 AM

#83

bklynbob

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From: bklyn,ny

www.800branded.com

They make the leathers for NYPD Highway and Mounted units.

Oct 15, 2012 | 09:07 AM

#84

fat_tony

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From: Potsdam, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by bklynbob

www.800branded.com

They make the leathers for NYPD Highway and Mounted units.

Their stuff looks like it is made more for street/fashion wear though than riding. What I mean is there are no no back, elbow or shoulder protectors and not even pockets for them, no removable or adjustable liners, no venting and no stretchy expansion panels for easy movement and no wind flaps on the zipper. Not important for street casual wear but big factors when it comes to usability, and weather/crash protection on the bike.

Oct 15, 2012 | 10:46 AM

#85

Nute

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From: ONT

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Oct 15, 2012 | 10:50 AM

#86

FDHOG

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From: Highlands, NJ

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Originally Posted by fat_tony

I have a vest I bought from Branded about 10 yrs ago. Visited the shop since the GF lives about 1/4 mile away. All their stuff is quality.
As far as being fashion vs riding. Wrong! Personally I hate padded gear. It restricts movement. None of the HD gear I own is padded, and the one jacket I have that came with pads, took them out.

Oct 15, 2012 | 11:02 AM

#87

toxic donkey

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From: Tennessee

I just bought a new leather from hillside usa a couple weeks ago. It is made in the usa and is very good quality and craftsmanship. I researched before I bought as well and had it narraowed to fox creek or hillside. Deciding factor was price. I really liked the look of foxcreeks vented racing jacket and hillside had one almost identical for more tban $100 less. Thick leather good zippers and srurdy stitching... i would definitely buy from them again.