Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
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Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
I don't normally wear HD stuff. I think I own a few shirts from a few rallies but that's about it. I broke down and bought myself a pair of HD boots because I liked them and wearing 20I docs on a daily basis kills your feet. But since I had to be at the stealership anyways (parts order) I got bored and started browsing. The FXRG jacket is pretty damned nice. I was playing with the leather one, XL, and it's damned comfortable. Love the upper chest pocket, enough room for a full size glock and a handful of clips. Plus it's still got more pockets for all my other crap since I don't ever use a saddlebag. Two things though, it's 600 friggin dollars. That's 30 lap dances folks. Or 6 lap dances with happy endings. Plus, I ride around with a bunch of guys who tend to rip heavily on this kind of crap. So is the FXRG jacket a RUB only item or is it actually worth the price of admission?
PS - Yeah, my decisionwill bepartially based on how the people I hang with would perceive the jacket. Weakness is not a good sign to show to people. At least not where I stand.
PS - Yeah, my decisionwill bepartially based on how the people I hang with would perceive the jacket. Weakness is not a good sign to show to people. At least not where I stand.
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RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
I just got the Nylon FXRG the other day. I love it. Right now it is a little stiff though and I hope it works out a bit.
As for it being a RUB item... Dunno. I would be the ultimate Rich Urban Biker if I didn't give a crap and just paid for the new skin I would need if I wreck.
I had a friend give me crap about my leather and my full-face.... And then he dropped his bike. He wears full leathers now.
And the nylon is half the price of the leather
As for it being a RUB item... Dunno. I would be the ultimate Rich Urban Biker if I didn't give a crap and just paid for the new skin I would need if I wreck.
I had a friend give me crap about my leather and my full-face.... And then he dropped his bike. He wears full leathers now.
And the nylon is half the price of the leather
#4
RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
I've never seen a jacket worth 600 bucks.
I've got a 88 buck Steerhide jacket that I bought from JC Whitney 15 years ago that has seen tens of thousands of miles and one wreck. It still works.
I've got a 88 buck Steerhide jacket that I bought from JC Whitney 15 years ago that has seen tens of thousands of miles and one wreck. It still works.
#5
RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
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I've never seen a jacket worth 600 bucks.
I've got a 88 buck Steerhide jacket that I bought from JC Whitney 15 years ago that has seen tens of thousands of miles and one wreck. It still works.
I've never seen a jacket worth 600 bucks.
I've got a 88 buck Steerhide jacket that I bought from JC Whitney 15 years ago that has seen tens of thousands of miles and one wreck. It still works.
My HD Hein Geirick jacket was like $200 and I have had that thing about 12 years or so. I do have another leather jacket from HD that I got a couple of years ago that was $300...
Spending $300 for a good leather with armor does not hurt my feelings too much. But like I said... still cheaper than skin.
But for $600 you can get some nice saddle bags.
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RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
I checked that jacket out last time I was at the dealer. Its real nice and damn comfortable but IMO $600 for a jacket is crazy.I have a $100 leather jacket I got from a local store awhile ago and its holding up fine.
#7
RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
Come on People 600 bucs!!!!!...........I'm sure it's a fine jacket......But I'm sure you can find the equal at a little more than 1/2 the cost.This thing has RUB written all over it.IT's just a cow.......not a MINK
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#8
RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
600$$. Does it say made in China.?????[8D] For less you could have one taloir made for you here in the USA. Its your money, do what you want.
#9
RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
In Harley's defense... it is not just a regular leather jacket... it is pretty weather proof and has more venting and armor than a lot of similar jackets out there. I still think it is too much... but that is what sales are for. In about a month all the leather FXRG stuff is going to be about 30% off around here.
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RE: Is the FXRG Jacket worth 600 bucks or is it a RUB only item?
btw... go over to Dennis Kirk and look at the jacket section... they have some that are higher than $600.
It all comes down to how much is your skin worth to you. Will the FXRG protect you better than a $99 jacket at Bob's Leather shop? Probably. But probably not much more than a $250-300 jacket. I think the "value add" is that it is part of the suit since it physically connects to the pants. So... you can use it as a jacket or part of a riding suit. And MOST leather jackets do not have the pass through venting this thing does.
Again... but it on sale... or from Zanotti's
It all comes down to how much is your skin worth to you. Will the FXRG protect you better than a $99 jacket at Bob's Leather shop? Probably. But probably not much more than a $250-300 jacket. I think the "value add" is that it is part of the suit since it physically connects to the pants. So... you can use it as a jacket or part of a riding suit. And MOST leather jackets do not have the pass through venting this thing does.
Again... but it on sale... or from Zanotti's