Anybody know where I can get a cheap Harley leather jacket? I'm looking on ebay but haven't really found anything I like for a good price. My price range is $250-$300.

Have you tried www.onsitedeals.com I just bought a vest from Boomer and he really took care of me. I would fully recommend you check them out, my vest is better than I expected. It was exactly what I was looking for, and an awsome price too....Thanks again Boomer....

Thanks for the suggestion they have some nice jackets but I'm looking for a HD jacket.

An official HD jacket isen't very cheap.. $250-300 is a good price range, have you checked your local stealer?

You can also check the HD website, they have some nice jackets you probably won't find at the stealers. Prices are between your ranges too...

check out wilson leather. just got one saturday not hd but will due regular 250 for 100. they also have orange and black if you are looking for that style not hd but if you are into hd you will pay the hd price if bought new

i found a $400 HD jacket on eBay, very slightly used, and paid $175 for it.

Why pay so much extra just because it says Harley Davidson on it?

Why pay so much extra just because it says Harley Davidson on it?

I don't want one because it says HD on it. I want a HD jacket because the way it fits and the quality. I've yet to find a non-HD jacket (I've only looked locally) that's up to par. Most either don't fit just right or the quality is lacking. There's lots of nice looking jackets out there but I need a "motorcycle jacket" because I'm going to use it on a motorcycle not because they look nice. Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?

I don't want one because it says HD on it. I want a HD jacket because the way it fits and the quality. I've yet to find a non-HD jacket (I've only looked locally) that's up to par. Most either don't fit just right or the quality is lacking. There's lots of nice looking jackets out there but I need a "motorcycle jacket" because I'm going to use it on a motorcycle not because they look nice. Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?

i wish i could, but after shopping around, my feeling was that HD made the best all around motorcycle jacket. i don't mind paying a little more for quality.
my last jacket was from wilson leather and it sucked.

Actually, if you are going to pay that kind of money, you might want to consider the original motorcycle jacket, the Schott Perfecto.

http://www.schottnyc.com/motorcycle-leathers/classic-perfecto-leather-motorcycle-jacket.htm

I tried many leather jackets and I tend to prefer the HD jackets as well but everyone is different. If you aren't in a hurry keep looking on ebay and you'll snag a nice deal. I got the HD leather with the #1 embroided on the back (brandy new) for 140 bucks on ebay.

IMO A HD jacket goes with the bike and my $400 HD jacket is :censoring nice I have to admit. :banana

When I was looking for a leather jacket, I looked at what the H-D dealer had. H-D jackets that met my requirements were all about $400-$450.

I found an X-Pert Gear "Brando" style jacket locally for $300. It comes with both soft and hard armor, 100lb kevlar thread stitching on the sleeves, and is made of really thick leather, almost as heavy as a Vanson. Since I don't wear leather anymore on the street, maybe I should put 'er on eBay...

I choose my gear based on a number of parameters--price, features, quality of construction, fit. H-D jackets are nice, but a little comparatively low in features and high in price, but that's just MHO. I could care less about the brand--the quality of construction is what's going to keep it together for 20 years and multiple get-offs.

The more expensive H-D jackets are nosing into Johnson Leather & Vanson territory, both of which are much higher quality than anything on the H-D dealer's floor.

Newenough.com is another highly-recommended internet dealer. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about the service they received there.

Here's the link:

http://www.newenough.com/index2.htm

I don't want one because it says HD on it. I want a HD jacket because the way it fits and the quality. I've yet to find a non-HD jacket (I've only looked locally) that's up to par. Most either don't fit just right or the quality is lacking. There's lots of nice looking jackets out there but I need a "motorcycle jacket" because I'm going to use it on a motorcycle not because they look nice. Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?

I kinda feel the same way. I have a riding jacket from Wilsons and it just has never felt right. I also had a very high quality, american made motorcycle jacket from a local leather dealer and though it was made well, it was way uncomfortable and restricting. I have tried on nice jackets from other local leather companies and they are the same way. The ones I have tried on from HD are more comfortable and feel like they are made so much better. I don't really want to pay $350+ for a leather jacket, but if it fits right and I like it I guess I can constitute the price. It isn't like it will wear out in a year.

People here have suggested www.leatherup.com but I just can't bring myself to spend any money on something I can't try on first. No matter how cheap it is.

You might want to try www.chicagoharley.com (http://www.chicagoharley.com/) which was suggested by another forum member. They have some good prices on Motorclothes. In fact the jacket I want normally runs $450 and they sell it for $360 with free shipping.

i wish i could, but after shopping around, my feeling was that HD made the best all around motorcycle jacket. i don't mind paying a little more for quality.
my last jacket was from wilson leather and it sucked.


Creep and Rockpunk, to put it bluntly

NO HARLEY DOES NOT MAKE THE BEST LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET, not even freakin' close.

You want the BEST, then pony up for some Hein Gerike or Vanson leathers or the like.

Wilsons and the other mall and flea market leathers are NOT designed for crash protection, never mind the rest of what comes with motorcycling.

I answerd this basic question in almost the same thread just last week...

I may fall toward the safety nazi side of the fence, but here's my answer.




Don't get me wrong, you CAN get a decent motorcycle jacket for reasonable $$$

try

www.newenough.com

they've got closeouts and other good deals from reputable companies.

Also, check out your local shops (not just HD), IF you think you might like textile, a lot of decent jackets sell in the $150 range (some even a little less).

Of course, the cheaper they are the more likely they're imported IF that matters to you.

My $400 Aerostich (which looks European as all hell cause you MOSTLY see BMW guys in em) was made here in the US, and I like that.

And like I said, I've had it for more than a decade....

My wife has both a Tecknic jacket which she got from a dealer who was going out of business for like $60... (I think it was normally $180) AND she's got a Joe Rocket Alter-Ego jacket she just picked up for, uhh, I forget $200 ish... the later has a waterproof liner, a mesh inner shell which carries the body armor (elbow pads, shoulder pads and back protector) AND a windproof outer shell... the inner and outer shells remove for total free-flow of air in the summer. She loves it.

Anyway, you'll find something you like, leather or textile... no worries.

Kev




So my answer is buy what you want.

Harley's stuff if OK for your typical "made in Indonesia or India" stuff... but there is a LOT more out there of better quality, both for more money and for LESS money.

Kev

Creep and Rockpunk, to put it bluntly

NO HARLEY DOES NOT MAKE THE BEST LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET, not even freakin' close.


Kev

opinions are like assholes....everybody has one.

after my extensive search for a good motorcycle jacket, i came to the conclusion that the HD one I picked is "the best". the best for what you ask? the best for ME. what's "best" for Kev is NOT what's best for me. ymmv.

opinions are like assholes....everybody has one.

after my extensive search for a good motorcycle jacket, i came to the conclusion that the HD one I picked is "the best". the best for what you ask? the best for ME. what's "best" for Kev is NOT what's best for me. ymmv.

And just how "extensive" was this research. Did it include crash and abrasion testing data????

My "research" was, besides a year of checking other's research and extensively testing gear for my motorcycle book is also based on hundreds of thousands of miles of riding and, unfortunately, a couple of offs...

I wasn't stating whether or not Harley makes the JACKET YOU LIKE BEST... I was stating, frank facts that when it comes to a jacket that will BEST protect you from both the elements AND from a potential OFF...

HARLEY DOES NOT MAKE THE BEST MOTORCYCLE JACKETS.

I've owned a Harley Jacket and it was decent enough, and I WOULD buy another.

But Harley has a LONG way to go before they offer the features of TRUE motorcycle jackets. No the "biker" looking sheet, but jackets with:

1. Vents to keep you cool.
2. Waterproof materials to keep you dry
3. Body armor to keep from breaking various bones
4. Reflective material to help you be seen
5. Enough fit adjustments to keep it from riding up in an off

Sure, Harley makes a bunch of jackets each with one or two of these features... and MAYBE, ARGUABLY ONE (the FXRG something or other jacket) that has them all plus the basic entry features of a motorcycle jacket:

A. Heavy grain leather for wear resistance
B. Multiple layers of heavy stiching to keep it from coming apart in an off
C. Enough pockets with Zippers to securely carry some stuff
D. Snap-down collars to keep you from getting b-slapped by your own jacket but ones that zip up to keep you warm

Now my point is that you CAN buy decent motorcycle jackets from a LOT of people.

And if you find one from Harley that fits at LEAST the first two features from the Alpha-list, and you don't care about the rest of the Alphas or the number list, well, then perhaps it is "the best for you" and that's fine.

But I stand by my statement that a jacket which is missing the rest is not "THE BEST MOTORCYCLE JACKET"

K

And now you will hear my point which is, Creep asked where to get a good deal on a Harley Davidson jacket. He wants an HD jacket. He didn't ask for opinions on who thought what was best. Please lets not continue the pissing match.

Thanks for the suggestion they have some nice jackets but I'm looking for a HD jacket.

I bought a HD jacket for the high price of $540.00 from the dealer (CDN though...) and other than the disappointment of being made in CHINA, I'm very happy with its look and fit. As far as I'm concerned, it's a great product - not a designer Prada jacket but perfect for riding!

BTW, you might want to give some thought about side venting.

And now you will hear my point which is, Creep asked where to get a good deal on a Harley Davidson jacket. He wants an HD jacket. He didn't ask for opinions on who thought what was best. Please lets not continue the pissing match.


ahhh but you seem to selectively have forgotten that he ALSO said

I don't want one because it says HD on it. I want a HD jacket because the way it fits and the quality. I've yet to find a non-HD jacket (I've only looked locally) that's up to par. Most either don't fit just right or the quality is lacking. There's lots of nice looking jackets out there but I need a "motorcycle jacket" because I'm going to use it on a motorcycle not because they look nice. Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?

That plus statements by others about wanting and HD jacket because their perception was it was the BEST

i.e.


my feeling was that HD made the best all around motorcycle jacket


made this CONVERSATION, complete with points and counterpoints warranted (at least in MY OPINION).

Xena, you seem pretty quick to call it a pissing match, when AT LEAST I'M looking at it like a logical discussion.

K

Kev - you have successfully completely avoided answering the question that Creep posed in the first place . . he wants a HARLEY jacket for a specific price. If he wanted to know what Kev's personal opinion as to what the "best" motorcycle jacket is, he most likely wouldn't have named the thread "A Good Place To Get a Harley Jacket", now would he?

Quote:
Originally Posted by rokpunk
my feeling was that HD made the best all around motorcycle jacket

YMMV

Kev - you have successfully completely avoided answering the question that Creep posed in the first place . . he wants a HARLEY jacket for a specific price. If he wanted to know what Kev's personal opinion as to what the "best" motorcycle jacket is, he most likely wouldn't have named the thread "A Good Place To Get a Harley Jacket", now would he?

RP, I don't have an answer to his original question, THOUGH I DID POINT OUT in a roundabout manner that the same question was asked last week and I believe there WAS an answer on that thread. So if he used the search, or just glanced down a couple of threads in this section he could find it himself.

HOWEVER, I DID answer his later question which was

"Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?"

by posting my reply from that earlier thread I pointed out he MIGHT want to consider Textiles as well AND that he might want to check out what was available at www.newenough.com

so I DID answer his question, just not in a way that he necessarily originally expected. :brocoli

And, in the end, I think knowledge is power. He can now make an even MORE informed decision about which is "best" for him. Maybe he'll find that "Harley" jacket he wants, or maybe he'll find something else.

But if he now knows about one more potential feature to look for in a jacket, I contributed, which is all I really wanted to do.

Ride safe,

Kev

I'm not really into the leather thing. What other types of jackets do you ride in?
I was thinking of getting a lined Carhart and adding some patches to it.

I moved it to a new thread. I didn't want to hijack the HD jacket thread. Lets talk about jackets in the new thread I posted. I definately want to get a good leather jacket. If I can get one for $300 then that's great... If I have to pay $600 to get one that's great then so be it.


KC Girl... your post disappeared...

My GUESS is this.... I'm NOT convinced it is an actual motorcycle jacket from the crash side of things.

I'm sure the leather is relatively heavy... it has some zippers and snaps and a belt to help keep it in place. But the stitching would be my question.

I emailed them for you the following inquiry

"I’m considering purchasing one of your jackets.

Can you tell me what measures you have taken in construction of the jacket to help protect a motorcyclist in the event of a crash or off.

Thickness of the material, types and amount of stitching? Is the jacket reinforced in some measure to keep it from coming apart in the event of a slide?

Regards,"


IF the stitching is not reinforced in some way, I'd say it is on par with Wilson's "biker" stuff... MAYBE as good as some of the Harley stuff.

But it certainly doesn't seem to have vents, armor, waterproofing etc etc etc.

K

I'm not really into the leather thing. What other types of jackets do you ride in?
I was thinking of getting a lined Carhart and adding some patches to it.


OK, I'll OFFICALLY aplogize to who was it Creep for hijacking his thread...

You CAN ride in whatever you want.

But there are lines of Cordura and other textile jackets now which carry all the "functions" of a motorcycle jacket and are specifically designed to protect you in an off.

Aerostich is probably the premier, but there are lines by Tecknic, First Gear, Joe Rocket etc. Some of which are quite, non-motorcycle looking others of which mimic the traditional "biker" looks. Most all of which are waterproof, vented, contain removeable body armor, MANY of which contain subtle scotchlite patches or piping.

K

I looked at jackets for two years and finally bought a Harley FXRG. Even at 30% off on sale from Spirit H-D here in Pittsburgh, it cost $350. It fits, it's armored, it's well made, it looks good. I don't know if it's the best but it's damn good and I like it. It could use a few more pockets, though...

I bought the Racing jacket from Chicago Harley earlier this year. Really nice jacket. Bad choice of size. Its one size to big. I ordered based on sizing at the dealer I bought the bike from but they didn’t have one that fit. After that experience before I buy another jacket I would wait for a local dealer to have a 10% - 20% off sale and be able to try it on.

HD clothes are really good quality so even with the discount I don’t mind paying the extra money. I do wish they had more tall sizes available though.

I bought the Racing jacket from Chicago Harley earlier this year. Really nice jacket. Bad choice of size. Its one size to big.

I went to local HD and tried on jackets. Now I got the right size and the style I'm looking for, it's just a matter of finding it online for the right price.

I went to local HD and tried on jackets. Now I got the right size and the style I'm looking for, it's just a matter of finding it online for the right price.

So you went to a brick-and-mortar, where they were generous enough to have one for you to test-fit on the sales floor (which costs them money), and you are going to order it online, from someone you will never see, that has virtually no overhead.

Nice!

Enjoy the bad karma points, you earned 'em. :rolleyes:

Hey I thought I was the only one that did that I got my new unused Harley leather jacket for 125.00 on E bay the same one at the stealer was 390.00

So you went to a brick-and-mortar, where they were generous enough to have one for you to test-fit on the sales floor (which costs them money), and you are going to order it online, from someone you will never see, that has virtually no overhead.

Nice!

Enjoy the bad karma points, you earned 'em. :rolleyes:

Bad Karma? What are you the karma police? :doh
I spend a lot of money at my local HD, I dont think they'll mind. Besides my local HD has hundreds of jackets in stock, after all its the biggest HD in the world. They also match online advertised prices (except ebay) so if I can find a good deal online, I'll get the priced matched and purchase it locally.

My patience paid off.. I snagged this BRAND NEW HD jacket and this BRAND NEW set of gloves for $239 shipped!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/97043-05vm.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/97043-05vm2.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/4c_1.jpg

:banarock

Way to go, Creep!

Ride safe Creep....

K

Bump to give a big F U to whoever felt the need to give me negative rep for making an alternative suggestion to Creep in this thread.

the spineless assclown didn't bother to leave a name...:rolleyes:

If ya don't like what I say FINE... but at least have the guts to tell me, jeeeeezzzzzz:frownthre

Bump to give a big F U to whoever felt the need to give me negative rep for making an alternative suggestion to Creep in this thread.

the spineless assclown didn't bother to leave a name...:rolleyes:

If ya don't like what I say FINE... but at least have the guts to tell me, jeeeeezzzzzz:frownthre

Ya think whining about loosing rep points is gonna help matters?!? I didn't realize people actually care that much about rep points. Apparently I was wrong.

Ya think whining about loosing rep points is gonna help matters?!?

Nope, just trying to smoke out the skunk... :smoke

Nope, just trying to smoke out the skunk... :smoke

Hey I've had the negative points too Kev, and mine was for a giggle in a thread, hardly justified, but we are allowed our opinion on here.

Aint worth the hassle, they have no monetary value! (damn) :p

:banana

Hey I've had the negative points too Kev, and mine was for a giggle in a thread, hardly justified, but we are allowed our opinion on here.

Aint worth the hassle, they have no monetary value! (damn) :p

:banana


Tis true, tis nothing but pride talking.

I felt more offense that the person wouldn't be manly enough to stand up behind their comments that's all.

I still contend that I did nothing wrong in this thread.

I pointed out a difference of opinion, and when challenged on it, I defended it, logically, not with anger or name calling or anything.

I (gasp) attempted to have a "discussion" on a topic and someone got their panties all in a knot over it.

and now I took the opportunity to express myself about how I felt about them.

I feel better, how about you?

Kev

My patience paid off.. I snagged this BRAND NEW HD jacket and this BRAND NEW set of gloves for $239 shipped!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/97043-05vm.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/97043-05vm2.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/rvasqu28/4c_1.jpg

:banarock


Creep, I think that's my jacket! Sure looks like it from the rear.

If you paid 239 for it AND gloves AND shipping, you made out like a bandit, dude!!! :clap

Don't ask me how I know....:doh

Hey Creep,

Where did you end up getting the jacket from?

I tried on the HD FXRG leather jacket and was impressed by the quality. I like the idea that it is rain resistant. I'm hoping that if I do get one of these (only at a reduced price if I can find one) that I can leave the rain jacket behind on trips. I haven't read any reviews though how it does in the rain actually. Anyone have any experience with this?

I've worn my FXRG in a drizzle without getting wet but I'm not sure I'd trust it in a heavy downpour.

HOw do you give negative rep points? I can only find the link to give positive.

HOw do you give negative rep points? I can only find the link to give positive.


you gotta be a premier member...

I've worn my FXRG in a drizzle without getting wet but I'm not sure I'd trust it in a heavy downpour.

I've got one like or very similar to creep's.

I've worn it in a frog strangler and didn't get wet at all. Good jacket! :smoke

Hey Creep,

Where did you end up getting the jacket from?

I got it from "Hals Harley Davidson and Buell" on ebay. I didn't win the auction, that was their buy it now price. The sales rep stated that they'll be listing more of the same auction. They have great customer, provided a phone number, and provided a tracking number the day I paid. Here's a link to their ebay store.

http://stores.ebay.com/id=69281773&ssPageName=STRK:MEFS:MESST

Hey Creep,
In my opinion the only way you are going to get the fit and style you want is at the H-D stealer. If it is one of their new style jackets for 2005-2006 then there won't probably be any real deals until this years winter is over. Even if you know the correct size for the H-D jacket you might want to try on a couple at the stealer to make sure the sizing is constant. Hard to buy one that fits perfect without trying it on. Search the web, might find some H-D overstock. Also around X-mas all the H-D stealers in my area have their holiday specials (should be the same everywhere). They usually have a day designated for aparel. I think most are between 350-500 list. Should be able to get 15-20% less sales tax and that's about the best. Surdyke H-D, Dales H-D, Zanotti H-D, and Chicago H-D are dealers that offer discounts for on-line commerce. Usually a couple in my local trader magazine that are used for decent prices but I see a potential hassle and time wasted in pursuit of the bargain. Best time to buy is when it's hot.
Live to Ride!

PS. The jacket is called "Volatile"

Here's a brand new one on ebay starting at $185

http://cgi.ebay.com/Harley-Davidson-Mens-Volatile-Leather-Jacket-Large_W0QQitemZ8345521625QQcategoryZ57988QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've got one like or very similar to creep's.

I've worn it in a frog strangler and didn't get wet at all. Good jacket! :smoke

In Texas we call it a toad strangler. Same deal. I'm glad to hear it. I guess they treat the leather...

Anybody know where I can get a cheap Harley leather jacket? I'm looking on ebay but haven't really found anything I like for a good price. My price range is $250-$300.

go to your local stealer. find a jacket that fits and you like. write down the entire stock number. go home and go to zanotti motors and order it online from them.

that should get you in the ballpark of the price you are looking for.

:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

So you went to a brick-and-mortar, where they were generous enough to have one for you to test-fit on the sales floor (which costs them money), and you are going to order it online, from someone you will never see, that has virtually no overhead.

Nice!

Enjoy the bad karma points, you earned 'em. :rolleyes:

generous? the local dealer does nothing out of generosity. and one could argue that maybe the karma wheel is spinning around to roll them over for all their 'less than stellar' business practices.....

not to mention that there are probably very few hd online retailers that 'have virtually no overhead'....

ooops, there goes the rep points :laugh

generous? the local dealer does nothing out of generosity. and one could argue that maybe the karma wheel is spinning around to roll them over for all their 'less than stellar' business practices.....

not to mention that there are probably very few hd online retailers that 'have virtually no overhead'....

ooops, there goes the rep points :laugh

You think they do their online business out of a store? :roflblack

Most likely, it's a warehouse not open to the public. I happen to work right by the azmotorsports.com warehouse. Even though they represent a chain of local dealers, when you buy off the online site, the parts are stored, pulled, and shipped from the warehouse, not the store. I wonder which has more overhead...a warehouse in the 'hood, or a retail store in the 'burbs?

My local dealer sucks so much they devoted a big chunk of retail space to housing a bunch of stupid classic collector bikes in their own room. I mean, who wants to see a Harley XA, some XR's, Ariel Square-4's, Triumphs, and a gaggle of Vincent Black Shadows? And the owner gives a free tour every Friday. What a horrid display of profiteering. Why should I support a rip-off artist like that? Trying to act like he loves motorcycles or something. The nerve of that guy.

And my local indy, MPC, knowing my name and the bike I ride when I walk in...bunch of damn subversives, I tell ya. And the owner had the gall to change my tire on a day the store was closed, because I was riding to Mexico the next day.

To hell with them. I oughta try on stuff there, and order it online, and when the transaction gets screwed up, I can come into this forum and bitch about it. Who needs things like motorcycle museums, dealers that are open on Sundays, or people that do favors on their days off, when we can save a little money online?

You think they do their online business out of a store? :roflblack

Umm.. Yeah.. I bought my jacket from Hals Harley Davidson and Buell in New Berlin WI for half the price it would of cost at my local HD.

To hell with them. I oughta try on stuff there, and order it online, and when the transaction gets screwed up, I can come into this forum and bitch about it. Who needs things like motorcycle museums, dealers that are open on Sundays, or people that do favors on their days off, when we can save a little money online?

You won't see me crying about an online about a transaction gone bad. I call my credit card company the second something is wrong. If you want to support your local HD thats great but my local HD literally marks up their bikes over 15%. The hell with them, they can keep the customers who don't mind paying the extra money. They feed them free hamburgers on the weekends and then turn around and sell them a Sporty for $13K or Softail for $20K. As for me, I'll support the company who sells me a product for a reasonable price even if it is from a warehouse or big corp like Wal-mart. Oh wait, you probably don't shop at Wal-mart either right? You buy all your groceries from the local mom and pop market? I highly doubt that. Same principle! :banasad

methinks this thread has been hijacked! :)

...oops... wrong thread... I was looking for a jacket.

You think they do their online business out of a store? :roflblack

I wonder which has more overhead...a warehouse in the 'hood, or a retail store in the 'burbs?

My local dealer sucks so much they devoted a big chunk of retail space to housing a bunch of stupid classic collector bikes in their own room. I mean, who wants to see a Harley XA, some XR's, Ariel Square-4's, Triumphs, and a gaggle of Vincent Black Shadows? And the owner gives a free tour every Friday. What a horrid display of profiteering. Why should I support a rip-off artist like that? Trying to act like he loves motorcycles or something. The nerve of that guy.

And my local indy, MPC, knowing my name and the bike I ride when I walk in...bunch of damn subversives, I tell ya. And the owner had the gall to change my tire on a day the store was closed, because I was riding to Mexico the next day.

To hell with them. I oughta try on stuff there, and order it online, and when the transaction gets screwed up, I can come into this forum and bitch about it. Who needs things like motorcycle museums, dealers that are open on Sundays, or people that do favors on their days off, when we can save a little money online?

dude, the original comment made was 'virtually no overhead' nothing about which has more or less overhead. and hey, if you choose to support your local hd, thats fine by me. but i don't mind ordering from a different hd dealership and paying shipping if that saves me a hundred or so bucks. ten or fifteen, and yeah, i'll drive the 50 miles to my LOCAL store to get it. even if it does cost me in gas. but, i work for a living and have to save money where i can.

and to get back to the original reason for this thread, the poster wanted to know the best place to get a hd jacket. to me, that means the cheapest, since an hd jacket is gonna be the same whether it be from zanottis or chunky river or ...... (you get the picture).....

methinks this thread has been hijacked! :)


and it wasn't MY fault this time :banana

Well I need to apologize Creep. I didn't read your thread correctly, just took for granted that you wanted a HD type leather jacket. I bought mine at Wilsons and it's doing what I want it to do, that's why I said Wilsons. Damn fine looking jacket, even if it doesn't have all the OSHA requirements. You got a good deal. Really it doesn't matter if you paid 1,000 bucks for it as long as it is what Creep wants. By the way Wal-Mart sells DOT helmets. Couldn't resist, buy what you want, where you want and to hell with everyone else, your greenback and when they critisize ask for their wallet so they can buy it for you, then they'll be happy

Nope, just trying to smoke out the skunk... :smoke

i like to smoke the skunk too, but what's that got to do with this? ;) :D :smoke

I havent read all the threads on here so forgive me if this has already been said...........I've bought two leather jackets on ebay a brown and black one........both 2nd hand but in good condition and about 2/3 rds of the price of new ones...........also any Harley parts are almost 50% cheaper than the UK if bought in the USA............

I buy my leathers from Legendary USA.Just picked up a new vest horse hide and about to purchase the Black Stalion jacket. I am a big fan of horse hide.Service and satisfaction was great.

i like to smoke the skunk too, but what's that got to do with this? ;) :D :smoke

:laugh :laugh :laugh

And now you will hear my point which is, Creep asked where to get a good deal on a Harley Davidson jacket. He wants an HD jacket. He didn't ask for opinions on who thought what was best. Please lets not continue the pissing match.
This is why I like your posts....Always the level headed answers, You never let that testosterone stuff get in your way, thus the moderator title. Well done Xena, Oh, and I like your scoot!

Let the poor guy buy his HD jacket for crimeny sake! (even though I have to agree with KevM. I would get the "best" cover for the $$$)

This is why I like your posts....Always the level headed answers, You never let that testosterone stuff get in your way, thus the moderator title. Well done Xena, Oh, and I like your scoot!

Let the poor guy buy his HD jacket for crimeny sake! (even though I have to agree with KevM. I would get the "best" cover for the $$$)


Not to beat a dead horse, but for the record and contrary to Xena's port there... Creep DID ask if there were any alternatives prior to me stickin' my nose in...

I don't want one because it says HD on it. I want a HD jacket because the way it fits and the quality. I've yet to find a non-HD jacket (I've only looked locally) that's up to par. Most either don't fit just right or the quality is lacking. There's lots of nice looking jackets out there but I need a "motorcycle jacket" because I'm going to use it on a motorcycle not because they look nice. Can you recommend a non-HD thats just as good?

That said, he found what he wanted for a price he could live with and that's COOL!!!!