So I'm moving from Arizona to Ohio which is a big temperature difference so I'm selling my mesh jacket and getting a leather one. I plan on either buying at a store or buying from Craigslist, anyone have any recommendations?
Leather jacket recommendations?
So I'm moving from Arizona to Ohio which is a big temperature difference so I'm selling my mesh jacket and getting a leather one. I plan on either buying at a store or buying from Craigslist, anyone have any recommendations?
I ware a harley road ware coat and love it it has a removeable rain liner and is very warm and also has nice big vents you can unzip when it is hot
It's not leather, but I wear a Fieldsheer with a removeable liner. It's pretty damn warm, which I need for riding in Illinois! Good luck with your shopping and the move.
I wear an Icon OverLord Stealth. I like that it has a removable liner (I virtually never use the liner) and the armour. The bad: I wish it had a little bit of a collar. Its a sports bike style jacket and I dont feel it really fits with this bike, especially with a skull cap helmet.
On side note: I'd keep the mesh jacket too. There are some days that are hot enough to need one !
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where in ohio u moving 2Originally Posted by Vescetti
So I'm moving from Arizona to Ohio which is a big temperature difference so I'm selling my mesh jacket and getting a leather one. I plan on either buying at a store or buying from Craigslist, anyone have any recommendations?
Go to leatherup.com They have nice jackets at very reasonable prices. Be sure to purchase a lot larger than normal. I would normally by a 3x, but I needed a 5x from them.
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I wouldn't sell the mesh jacket there are some pretty warm days in the north country. I have an Alpinestar mesh that I wear from time to time and it comes with a liner you can zip in. As far as good leather jackets at a not to big a price check out www.leatherups.com they have a lot of everything a rider would want for those cold nights but if you have an open mind on the matter try a Cortech DSX levi jacket it comes with a zip in liner and elbow,back and shoulder protection and will warm the cold nights and without the liner take the chill off a not to hot day. It has brass zippers on the front and all the cooling vents are brass zippers. Very nice jacket.......
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When I bought my M109r...it was from a Fireman. When we met and I rode the M109r, I arrived on my Honda 750 in my leather jacket. When we concluded the transaction, he urged me to take the Ballistic coat with armor saying..."I noticed you were wearing leather earlier, man I have been on so many calls and would really recommend you change that." Spoken from a 25 year responder to many MV accidents, I decided to take his advice.
Love the leather, but now wear his balistic jacket with armor...
I've picked up a couple leather jackets at www.jafrum.com and they have heated gear too (comes in handy)
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I would keep the mush for the summer and get another for the colder times that what I do. And check out Iron Pony they have a big selection on jackets and coats and they are here in Ohio. And welcome to Ohio.
Leatherup is a good place to start. Good selection, price, and customer service.
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the balistic over the leather
Did the fireman tell you the reasoning behind this? I have just never heard of one over the other.
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Try Wilson"s Leathers, they are based all over the east coast. They have a section for riders. And they usually throw sales frequently. I bought a very nice leather with liner (removable) with reflective skulls on the sleeves. It was $299 but they had a 20% discount on all leather jackets and vests. Also if you spent $150 or more they gave you an extra 10% of the total price.
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They also have some GREAT buys.
I'm a big fan of ICON gear. I have both textile and leather jackets from them. They're cut to fit larger American sizes vs the Italian stuff that's cut smaller. Alpinestars makes great stuff but its more track oriented. For used gear and great trades, check out Yellow Devil http://www.yellowdevilgear.com/
I can't imagine not being able to try on a jacket. I live in MI and I just bought a mesh. The temps change quite fast up here. Today we had a high of 78 and tonight a low of 45. Keep the mesh.
I have 4 motorcycle jackets, but really stick to just one... Check out the Street and Steel Anarchy jacket with hoody!!!!! It can be almost too warm, but has removable liner / hoody with tons of vents for the warmer weather! I constantly get TONS of "Where'd you get that jacket at!?!?!?" I got it at Cycle Gear, but check online too!
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I went to motodirect, The leather jacket i have is 5 years old and has held up really nice paid 120.00 for it and it has a removable liner. I have had good interactions with their service people to the point of them going to the warehouse and mesuring sleeve length for me since I have long arms. Also have a mesh jacket form them too that has held up.
Buy online, it is the best way to get leather outfits. Though it saves your time and money. Don't have any idea about Craiglist. Try leather bomber jackets for men these outfits are very famous nowadays and affordable too.
Went with the Icon Accelerant Jacket
Hudson leather! I've had mine for 15 years and love it! I ride in 35 degree weather all the time with it. Just get the heavy leather
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