Any pictures??

 

Well done,I bought myself a Dainese leather jacket fir $1000 and I never regretted doing it,so go ahead and enjoy the damn thing.Who cares what other people think.

 

i bet all those folks who are saying $1400 is too much for a jacket are really thinking of all the chrome parts they could buy for that much instead

and to those worried about weight gain , think of it as a diet incentive !

enjoy your new jacket , and post a pic

 

I have a better idea,why not buy the jacket AND the chrome!What do you think?

 

Well, the jacket is officially on order (measured to perfection by John). Ended up ordering a Pocket Columbia jacket in goatskin with shoulder/elbow pads. Damn, it will be VERY sweet! Before I saw the goatskin, I was certain I was going to go with cowhide, but wow! The goatskin is damn nice stuff. I hope to have it on or about June 1st. Pricey? Yes! Beautiful? Absolutely! Am I worth it? Damn straight since I only get one chance to go around this life. I'll post some pic's after I get it.

The folks at the shop were incredibly friendly and helpful. Glad I had some spare frequent flyer miles to burn so that I could make the trip. As a side bonus, I got to see an old college roomie that I hadn't seen for 30 years! A great way spend 20 hours (left MSP at 9 AM, got to Langlitz by 1 PM, out of there by 2:30, and was drinking beer with my buddy by 3 PM, back on the plane at 9 PM, and after layover in Seattle, back to MSP at 5:30 AM).

 

Pics - June 1st. You got a nice camera?

 

Congrats on the Langlitz. Unless you own one, you really don;t know. I had two of them that were made in the 70's. I eventually sold the cowhide becuase it was too heavy. The goat skin is a dream. The fit and comfort is unbelievable. I have since found that goat skin protects much better than cowhide. It is more waterproof and I am sure it has better protection against cold. The cowhides I have had were good until they got cold and then they were useless until warmed again. Langlitz sez the goat skin is better road rash protection too. I like it for the softness and weight. If anyone is thinking about buying one, do it now. It really takes a while to break them in...something like 5 years. Langlitz are keep sakes to be passed down to your children and grandchildren. I recommend the "state trouper" style with the badge patch & gun pocket.

 

I want to suggest to my brothers three leather goods.

For light wear, a good quality vest. Get some inlay work added like snakeskin to dress it up a bit. I never do patches and junk on the good leather. I save that stuff for denim.

For medium days, get a Harley leather shirt. Bought mine 10 years ago for $100. They're $200 now. The style is like a western cut shirt with long tails to tuck in. I had the tails cut square (at a slight angle). They can still be tucked in as a shirt but I use mine more like a light jacket.

For cold, Langlitz goat skin Columbian loaded out. Mine is a 1970's and I never had or use the belt. Scratches things. No one around me has a Langlitz so that's kinda cool. But a buddy has a similar old Buco and he throws in down on the shop floor when he takes it off. He also waterproofs and cleans it often. It is worn soft but not torn. Very classy.

 

You must be a movie star or something like that, ha? I read in HOG where one should buy a jacket with ScotchLitz piping. Checked the price at HD ($726). Reconsidered and bought a construction workers vest for $26.98. My vest has ScotchLitz (larger tape width) and 360 degrees. Next time think about taking your kids or grandkids somewhere, maybe!

 

Pic's of my Langlitz that I received earlier this year... I love it! Flew to Portland in the AM, got measured, had some beers with a long-lost buddy, caught the red-eye home and went to work at 8 AM.

Love my jacket! I'm going to try to post pic's, so I apologize if they don't come through correctly: