I have been looking to buy a leather jacket. What should I look for when buying? Does Harley make a better jacket or am I just buying a name what are some good places to buy from?
there are definatly better jackets for the money. i got mine at a local store for half the money and its lasted for years. their jackets are good quality but a bit pricey. and like everything else harley you are paying extra to have the name on there.
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Try this site: Leather Bomber Jacket B3 Shearling Bomber Jacket Flight Jackets
I purchased my Flight Jacket there. They also have the Biker Jackets.Totally OUTSTANDING product. I was very please with the jacket and the service. The Guy even called me a few weeks later to see if I was satisified with my purchase.
I lucked out and found one with all the features I wanted at a large Motorcycle Show outside Atlanta a year ago. Since it was a huge show the prices were probably half what I would have paid at any retail store.
Things to look for:
1) Fit - get one specifically made for motorcycle riding. Longer in the sleeves and in back so it still feels good sitting and reaching for the handlebars
2) Protection - many have an extra layer of leather or even some type of internal armor in the elbows and shoulders
3) All weather - nice to have a zip-out liner for cooler weather and vents for warmer weather
4) Pockets - make sure they all zip and look for some inside pockets, too
5) Sleeve zippers - makes it easier to put on gloves
I have two HD leather jackets and one HD vest,,,and I have to say that I am quite pleased with all three. The leather on mine is much heavier than most of the other jackets I have seen and looked at.......And I can definitely say they aren't junk. Now HD does make some light leather jackets that aren't impressive.