Leathers

[Guest Nevada Max]

I am in the market for a solid leather jacket. I hear that a leather company called Fox Creek makes an outstanding jacket. They are pricey tho. Anyone use one or can tell me one way or the other about their quality.

 

Thanks

Nevada Max

[wes0778]

Have you checked out Leather Up?

The have some pretty good stuff at more than reasonable prices.

[ridgway1]

Hey Max, The wife and i have a few pieces of Fox Creek leather.In my opinion its the best on the market. I did have a issue with the indian head nickel vest.My fat stomach popped a button and Fox Creek took excelent care of things. If you got the bucks spend the extra its the only thing between your skin and the asphalt. Chris

[Condor]

I'd check out Ebay. There are a ton of leather manufactures. Just look for something that isn't a patched quilt construction. My First Manufacturing weighs a ton and comes with a zip out liner as well as an interior liner. I think it might be buffalo hide. All I know is if I ever go down in a slide it's going to take forever to wear thru it.

[junkyardog53]

i've had mine for 7 years it's been through everything. would not trade it for another.

it's very heavy,but worth every dollar you spend on it. just my opinion..........

[TopV]

I use a Vanson Leather Jacket, a bit pricey but worth the money

 

Joe

[Yammer Dan]

My first one was a Brooks. Guy sold it to me out of his trunk... Lasted for 20 years and several trips Down.

[Patrick46]

Have you considered a 'textile' jacket like a Joe Rocket???

 

3 years ago, I was getting ready to ride up to Portland (4+ hour ride), in a real Oregon fall downpour. It was hammering!

My neighbor at my shop asks me what I'm gonna wear. "my leathers" I say. "Do you have a rainsuit", he asks. "No, but my leathers will be fine", I respond.

"DO NOT MOVE" he commands, and proceeds to drive all the way home and back bringing me his Nitro textile riding jacket and pants. "Now, wear this", he sais, "and you'll NEVER wear leathers again".

 

Now, I'm an old ex-outlaw hardcore saddletramp...and there ain't NO WAY I'd ever have worn something that made me look like a damn stormtrooper!!!

Well...to make a long story even longer....when I got to Portland, I literally...poured the water outta my boots (I still wore my old workboots)...but the rest of me was DRY, DRY, DRY!...which = warm! I waz blown away!

 

I now have 2 complete sets of leathers hanging in the back of my closet that I have not worn in nearly 3 years...skrew that stuff...these textile jackets and pants rock!

They've got the body armour in the back, the shoulders, the elbos, and the hips and knees are padded to kneel down on too. They have Velcro rain flys on all of the zippers, and have zip-out liners too. They have zip flys on them so you can route fresh air through them on hot days...And they are 100% WATERPROOF! I am completely sold on this gear, and will never wear leathers again.

 

oh...and this stuff is way CHEAPER than leathers too!!!

try this........http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/torrent_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

 

 

But...this is just my humble opinion is all!

[wes0778]

Have you considered a 'textile' jacket like a Joe Rocket???

 

oh...and this stuff is way CHEAPER than leathers too!!!

try this........http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/torrent_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

 

What I just bought.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/13912/ITEM/Tour-Master-Intake-Air-2-Jacket.aspx

 

Cannot believe how cool it feels in 80+ degree temps.