Got Me A New Jacket
#31
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
I have a Harley leather jacket but no longer wear it. It is heavy, bulky, not that warm and keeps trying to mold here in Florida. I went to the medium weight microfiber jackets and the full zip fleece sweater/jackets. The microfiber jackets are completely windproof and very water resistant and keep me warm by themselves down to about 60. Below that put the fleece underneath and I ride comfortably into the 40's. Both can be folded / rolled into very small packages without any harm. And they are machine washable.You can find the fleece itemsfor around $20 and nicemicrofiberjackets at all the major retailers for around $40. Just make sure themicrofiber jacket has an outerflap covering the zipper.
#33
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
ORIGINAL: Kevinc
Wow...I must of missed something. I love my HD jacket. No apologies.
Wow...I must of missed something. I love my HD jacket. No apologies.
#34
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
To each their own. I gave reasons why I don't buy HD merch like jackets and the rest of you gave reasons why you do. I respect that. Please respect my decision to not wear a Harley logo on my back.
Now, with that being said, I do own several HD t-shirts and HD's Stock Mesh Jacket. I have the t-shirts from dealerships that I or my family/friends have visited (that are far from home). I have the mesh jacket because it's the best warm weather jacket I could find. I even bought one for my brother.
I'm not going to diss you for wearing an HD logo on your back, front, or even having a tattoo. Don't diss me for not wearing an HD logo.
Now, with that being said, I do own several HD t-shirts and HD's Stock Mesh Jacket. I have the t-shirts from dealerships that I or my family/friends have visited (that are far from home). I have the mesh jacket because it's the best warm weather jacket I could find. I even bought one for my brother.
I'm not going to diss you for wearing an HD logo on your back, front, or even having a tattoo. Don't diss me for not wearing an HD logo.
#35
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
I have a nice leather harley vest and the patches are pretty small, but I don't wear it much. I don't have a leather coat cause I just don't want to pay for it. Although I really do need to get one for safety sakes. I used to have all that stuff that made me look like I was a "real biker" but have since just stayed away from all that crap. I don't wear anything like that now. No harley T's. No dew rag. I find T's that have other cool stuff on them like, "Body piercing by Ruger". I don't care what anyone else wears cause my main drain is just ridin.
#36
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
I feel the same way, and always have...but to each there own I guess. [&:]
ORIGINAL: HeatherC
Oh good lord! It cracks me up that no matter what thread about jackets you get the "I won't wear a Harley Jacket" crowd. I wear a harley jacket. I spent $12,000 on a bike becuase it was a Harley....what's wrong with wearing a Harley jacket. It's okay....I don't expect any of you to ride with me so as you won't be embarrassed by my Harley logo. [sm=boohoo.gif]
Nice jacket Mike.
Oh good lord! It cracks me up that no matter what thread about jackets you get the "I won't wear a Harley Jacket" crowd. I wear a harley jacket. I spent $12,000 on a bike becuase it was a Harley....what's wrong with wearing a Harley jacket. It's okay....I don't expect any of you to ride with me so as you won't be embarrassed by my Harley logo. [sm=boohoo.gif]
Nice jacket Mike.
#37
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
Nice Jacket - I have a traditional biker style jacket made by First Gear. It's heavy, armored and it's over 10 years old now. They make great jackets although mine is a little tight....(must have shrunk in 10 years).Funny thing was when purchased I had to buy it at a Honda shop. I was in a cage and asked if they had it. The guy says yeah but we don't sell many, just to those Harley dudes.
Also recently bought a Meteor by Joe Rocket for the warmer temps. I do admit to yanking the JR logos off of it. It's more for the sport bike types but I didn't care because it fit, was priced right and also had armor. The older I get, the more I like armor.
I generally don't consider the HD stuff due to price. I like the styling and the quality but have found most of the time you can find something similar or betterfor less. As for what brand you might wear, who gives a chit?? If it keeps you warm, safe or looking good if thats what you are after- what ever floats your boat.
Also recently bought a Meteor by Joe Rocket for the warmer temps. I do admit to yanking the JR logos off of it. It's more for the sport bike types but I didn't care because it fit, was priced right and also had armor. The older I get, the more I like armor.
I generally don't consider the HD stuff due to price. I like the styling and the quality but have found most of the time you can find something similar or betterfor less. As for what brand you might wear, who gives a chit?? If it keeps you warm, safe or looking good if thats what you are after- what ever floats your boat.
#38
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
ORIGINAL: wideglidebob
i won`t even buy a harley t-shirt why would i buy a leather jacket from them as stated above when they start paying me, when i buy a new car i immediatley take off the lic frames
i won`t even buy a harley t-shirt why would i buy a leather jacket from them as stated above when they start paying me, when i buy a new car i immediatley take off the lic frames
#39
RE: Got Me A New Jacket
ORIGINAL: dynamike74
To each their own. I gave reasons why I don't buy HD merch like jackets and the rest of you gave reasons why you do. I respect that. Please respect my decision to not wear a Harley logo on my back.
Now, with that being said, I do own several HD t-shirts and HD's Stock Mesh Jacket. I have the t-shirts from dealerships that I or my family/friends have visited (that are far from home). I have the mesh jacket because it's the best warm weather jacket I could find. I even bought one for my brother.
I'm not going to diss you for wearing an HD logo on your back, front, or even having a tattoo. Don't diss me for not wearing an HD logo.
To each their own. I gave reasons why I don't buy HD merch like jackets and the rest of you gave reasons why you do. I respect that. Please respect my decision to not wear a Harley logo on my back.
Now, with that being said, I do own several HD t-shirts and HD's Stock Mesh Jacket. I have the t-shirts from dealerships that I or my family/friends have visited (that are far from home). I have the mesh jacket because it's the best warm weather jacket I could find. I even bought one for my brother.
I'm not going to diss you for wearing an HD logo on your back, front, or even having a tattoo. Don't diss me for not wearing an HD logo.
Sorry for the hijack Mike! I do like your new jacket.
#40
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I don't understand the "I won't wear a Harley jacket" comments either. I could understand it if thestuff was crap, but it isn't.I've just bought some FXRG gear and I think the quality is very good. In fact I've just come back from a ride today, it was around 45 degrees and I only needed to wear a tee shirt under my jacket.If you think Harley gear is expensive in the States, bear a thought for us Harley riders in the UK. Ifyou doublethe price of your motorcyclegear in the USand that's how much we pay in the UK. That's why I buy most of my stuff from the US - even with import taxes it's way cheaper. You guys don't realise how lucky you are when it comes to getting value for your $.