Where can I get a QUALITY leather jacket?

[maroonandwhite]

Any of you fellow bikers know where I can get a quality made riding jacket? I bought a basic leather one from leatherup.com but for some odd reason it itches my arms right where my elbow bends. It was made in Pakistan so maybe I am allergic to something they use over there???? I don't want to spend $500 but will spend a fair amount for quality.

 

If I can't find one that works I may have to switch to textile. I have heard leather is better in a fall though. Thanks.

[Guest nra37922]

Join the NRA as a life member and get one free.

[maroonandwhite]

Haha well I imagine anything they give away free is on the cheaper side. Maybe not though. I would prefer U.S made but not set on it. Also I am looking specifically for a riding jacket that has features( vents, extra padding, etc) specifically for riding.

[RichardR]

*shrug* lots of options on the market, I can't recall the brand of my jacket but it's leather w/kevlar armor sewn inside it, vented front & back, has kidney belt built in, zip in/out thinsulate liner, etc.

I love the jacket but it is heavy, easily 20lbs (no exaggeration) and it wasn't cheap, albiet it has held up extremely well for over a decade of use, I'll check the tag on it later and get the brand 4 you iffin you are looking for something along those lines.

[maroonandwhite]

Yeah please do. I am mainly looking for a fall/winter/cooler weather jacket. I am planning on buying a textile mesh jacket this weekend for summer riding. These 95 degree days just don't jive with full leather. I am also going to have to get used to wearing a  full face again haha. I just had a change of heart while riding the other day and realized if/when I do go down my body would get pretty torn up with no protection. I.m too young to (hopefully) live with that for the rest of my life.

[Guest sL1k]

Check newenough.com
They sell mostly last year's motorcycle riding gear at deep discounts. I've ordered a good bit from them when I used to ride.
Edit just found they changed names to motorcyclegear.com
Edited July 12, 2013 by sL1k

[RichardR]

Ok I went & checked the tag and immediately remembered that it had come from a local custom leather place in Indianapolis.

Checked for a website real fast but didn't come across one, not sure how much help I'm being man sorry.

[Two Dogs]

What size? I'm in Eads and selling my bike. I might have a couple. Summer and winter. Edited July 12, 2013 by Two Dogs

[maroonandwhite]

L or XL. PM me what you have. Thanks.

[whitewolf001]

Look at Icon's stuff, they make quality gear for a reasonable price.

[peejman]

If there's a Cycle Gear near you, they have some good stuff that you can try on.  Otherwise, a big bike dealership should have some stuff to try and get an idea of what size you need. 

 

Perforated leather with a removeable windproof liner is the best option.  Generally, you get what you pay for.  Cheap leathers will be ... cheap. 

 

I also recommend the web site formerly known as newenough.  I've bought several things from them over the years.  Otherwise there's tons of online options.

 

Get some real riding boots and gloves while you're at it.  I put a pretty high value on the continued use of my hands and feet. 

[jphillips63]

I'm not sure where you're at but Judy's leather in Lynchburg would be my first choice.

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[Guest Bonedaddy]

Cow? Just sayin'....

[maroonandwhite]

Cow? Just sayin'....

Not sure I follow you...

[Sam1]

I got all of my tidbits from ironpony.com

 

They have a closeout section that sells all brand new stuff, but usually last year's models that are the same as the current ones as far as functionality is concerned, just a different design or maybe color scheme, and usually for substantially less.  We went to their store once in Ohio and that is like a biker's Disney World.... half of that massive box was nothing but on-sale and closeout gear/equipment and the other half was brand new stuff.

 

Don't ever walk into the store though unless you have an extra $1k to blow cause you'll come out of there broke as hell.

 

 

Am 100% against textile, and to be honest with you, I wouldn't ever get back on a bike with just a jacket on anyways.  Leather suit and boots saved my life and my legs, you don't get any second chances when it comes to that stuff, as the saying goes "dress to slide, not to ride"

Edited July 12, 2013 by Sam1

[Guest Bonedaddy]

Not sure I follow you...

LOL! Cow=leather=jacket.

[Sam1]

leather comes from a leather tree silly goose!