Topic: leather jacket

[andy8190]

i am looking to get a leather jacket that has a removable liner for winter. i want a dark or medium brown one. one of those slim fitting types i believe they are called touring jackets, the ones with the short stand up collars with the snap and strap. anyone know a good type or where i can get one?

[andy750]

Try the online stores - Motorcycle Superstore or specific manufacturers such as Schott, Vanson, Hein Gericke, etc....remember you get what you pay for (look at leather thickness as an indicator).

good luck
Andy

[KingCustomCycles.com]

Andy,

Look for zippered cuffs that are tight when zipped, a flap behind the front zipper to block air through there, and a waist belt that is adjustable.  Lots of pockets are good and a snap collar as you described.  Riding jackets aren't necessarliy the same jacket you would wear out to the movies.  Mine is far to heavy for that.  I think I paid 125 at a bike swap meet.  Also, just as important is a set of matching leather gauntlet gloves. There you go, 35 years of riding experience and untold numbers of jacket combinations.  I took my gloves and jacket to the ground with a broken arm and a wrecked CB750F and still wear them with the scuffs touched up with some shoe polish.

[andy8190]

what thickness should i be looking for?

[andy750]

Usually recommend 1.2 mm or greater.....of course if it had CE armour in the elbows and shoulders that would also help in the event of a crash 

[fuzzybutt]

just stay the hell away from the biker emporium http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=41705.0

[andy8190]

there are 2309475098508 black jackets but its so damn hard to find a brown one that i like haha. i have found like 2 so far

[number13]

Hey Andy8190 -

I have an old brown Hondaline jacket that is the
style you want. It is a size 42, PM me if you are interested.
It is a great jacket, just too big for me.

[kghost]

Hey Andy8190 -

I have an old brown Hondaline jacket that is the
style you want. It is a size 42, PM me if you are interested.
It is a great jacket, just too big for me.

Shrimp. 

[dustyc]

Hey Andy8190 -

I have an old brown Hondaline jacket that is the
style you want. It is a size 42, PM me if you are interested.
It is a great jacket, just too big for me.

You just need to grow hair like that avatar all over your body and it would fit.  Of course, you wouldn't need a jacket with hair like that all over.

[number13]

Shrimp.

Is that some fancy Texas border word for svelte? 

Of course, you wouldn't need a jacket with hair like that all over.

Actually , I need a much bigger jacket because of the excessive body hair.

[andy8190]

I'm not sure if that jacket will be too big for me. I wear a medium size tshirt.

[Shenanigans]

Go into the local motorcycle store and try on a few to get the sizes. I wear a medium T-Shirt also and ended up getting a 42. Its slightly big on me but I am not exactly a big person either. Allstate makes good stuff.

http://www.bikersden.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=143&cat=Men%27s+Brown+Leather+Motorcycle+Jackets

They will let you send back your jacket back if does not fit and send you the next size I believe for free.

[number13]

+1 on the idea of trying on some jackets, number sizes apparently
don't mean anything.

Also, that jacket I have would be too big on you.

[kghost]

Shrimp.

Is that some fancy Texas border word for svelte? 

Of course, you wouldn't need a jacket with hair like that all over.

Actually , I need a much bigger jacket because of the excessive body hair.

Add 10 to that jacket size and it would fit me 

[ev0lution7]

try www.leatherup.com

my friend and i ordered jackets from there HELLA cheep and REALY good quality i was shocked to see the products being high quality for the price it was shocking!!!!!

[feliz]

try www.leatherup.com

my friend and i ordered jackets from there HELLA cheep and REALY good quality i was shocked to see the products being high quality for the price it was shocking!!!!!

I like the brown retro jacket.

[Shenanigans]

try www.leatherup.com

my friend and i ordered jackets from there HELLA cheep and REALY good quality i was shocked to see the products being high quality for the price it was shocking!!!!!

I ordered a cheap jacket from them a while back, it turned out to be garbage. The main front zipper ended up separating at the seams when I reached my arm down to pick something up.

Are ALL their jackets like that, I don't know maybe not. Just my 2 cents.

[kpier883]

I am wearing a 23 year old Hein Gericke I was given for Christmas in '86 - (Thanks Mom!).  It seems to have shrunk some though.  The front zipper tore up last winter but I still wear it using the buttons.  I recommend buying quality and hanging on to it.  In fact, if I can find a place to do the alteration, it may be updated from size 44 to 46 or so and maybe a zip on lower section for keeping the wind from coming up the back.   

I have heard good things about Fox Leather too and may have to arrange a ride up to Virginia next summer just to take a look.  I rode about 45 miles last Friday in pouring rain and about 55 to 58 degrees with Draggin Jeans over silk long underwear, long sleeve shirt and short sleeve T shirt over silk long sleeve underwear top topped with the Hein Gerricke and a cheap poncho that  I found and was comfortable.

[andy8190]

http://www.bikersden.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=1872
i am considering this one, any opinions?

[Ecosse]

I bought a jacket from www.leatherup.com with no complaints. Customer service was good too... a big deal for me. There are cheap quality jackets there but the quality does range just like in many stores.

[andy8190]

i like that style but i want brown and not black, why cant they make all styles in both brown and black

[Ecosse]

http://www.aleather.com/p/Dealer-Catalog-Shopping-Mens-Motorcycle-Jackets/Mens-Collarless-Brown-Hip-Length-Zipper-Jacket/40400.html

I saw some when I was shopping for mine so I'll keep my eyes peeled. Dunno if this one does anything for ya.
You'll have to ignore the dope modeling it.

[andy8190]

yeah that one doesnt have a liner or vents so i will have to pass on that one. i have narrowed it down to these
http://www.bikersden.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=1872
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Mens-Motorcycle-Jackets/Xelement-Mens-Retro-Brown-Premium-Speedster-Motorcycle-Jackets-with-Zip-Out-Lining/51545.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Distressed-Brown-Vented-Cruiser-Jacket_W0QQitemZ290167578717QQihZ019QQcategoryZ57988QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
the 2nd and 3rd one could be the same im not sure bc i cant see the back view.
and then there is this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220295837614
i know its not a "real" motorcycle jacket but it looks the best in my opinion haha

[andy8190]

im leaning more towards the 3 one in the first group now that i think about it.