Recommended $200-$300 jackets? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Homesick · 05-17-2009, 07:20 PM

Can any of y'all recommend a decent jacket in that price range? I'm looking for an old fashioned black biker's jacket, no laces on the sides.

These aren't deal breakers, but I'd like:
1-- A removable liner
2-- Zippered vents in the armpits- a great feature for cooling
3-- An inside pocket on the right side for a pistol

joe

Captain Bligh · 05-17-2009, 08:40 PM

I like Fox Creek Leather, but they are a bit pricier than that. Plus mine has laces on the side and no pistol pocket.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

Harry 1 · 05-17-2009, 08:47 PM

I have used Leatherup.com in the past. Last year we used Jamin Leather and got very nice riding jackets for a good price. I have a old style jacket with removable liner.

nixdad · 05-17-2009, 08:53 PM

I don't know what brand this is, but I have a jacket made by Unik that is exactly like that. I love it. The dual pocekts are huge. Big enough for my full-size Kimber 45 cal. The pockets also open partially for venting. It has a zip out liner. Love my jacket. Felt new from day one.

http://www.eagleleatherstore.com/sto...tility-Pocket/

Jonnyd · 05-23-2009, 01:15 PM

I just found a last years model FXRG leather non-vented jacket on closeout from a dealer in Indianapolis for 1/2 price, $297, which was even cheaper than used on eBay. I looked for one for several weeks that was on sale since the new model is out. Without a doubt, this is one awesome jacket. Has supple leather, lots of pockets, full length fully removable liner that is also a light jacket. Tons of neat features.

A few weeks ago it was in the upper 30's here in the morning and I rode on I-5 for 70 miles with a t-shirt under it and stayed warm the whole way. On the way home it was in the 70's and I unzipped the huge front vertical vents and the horizontal rear vent and it flowed air much better than my last leather h-d jacket.

These jackets are above and beyond any other Harley jacket I've owned. I'd buy a good used one if you can't find a new one. Check with dealers, not only are they needing sales but with the new model out they will be wanting to sell the older style. I can get the name of the dealer if you'd like?

Good luck!

Homesick · 05-24-2009, 01:22 AM

Thanks y'all, all ideas appreciated. I saw my brother today. He's got a real nice Easyriders jacket that was $199. It's a different style than I want, but it's another place to check.

joe