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Grancuda
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 01:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am in the market for a new jacket and curious what you guys were using. I have looked at the Icon jackets and some Alpinestar jackets.
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Bcordb3
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vanson Ace

http://www.vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jacket s/ace.htm
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Chainsaw
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the Icon Motorhead. Nice jacket, good venting, and I like the collarless design, which seems to generate less wind noise than collared jackets. External chest pockets are kinda awkward thou. Full sleeve liner is toasty. Mostly water resistant, but the vent zippers will leak.


motorhead



I also have the Alpinestars Spinner jacket. I went the orange for visibility. Pretty good venting, vest liner. I wear it the most.

spinner



(Message edited by chainsaw on February 10, 2008)
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I REALLY like mine from NJKLeathers.com.

Here's what mine looks like:



















Very comfortably cut. It's fit for US riders not "euro" sizing.

They have a deal going now that if you buy a leather jacket, you get a textile jacket free.

I have their mesh, textile, and leather jackets and love them all!
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Poppinsexz
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vanson Technical and I love it. Fits like a glove.

http://www.vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jacket s/te03_tech_mk2.htm
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Bill0351
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It depends on what features you want your jacket to have and what you are going to use it for, but my jacket from Fox Creek Leather is the nicest jacket I have ever owned. They have a lifetime warranty, and they stock long and short sizes. They will also make a custom sized jacket for the same cost as some places charge for an off the rack. For a street jacket, they are hard to beat.

www.foxcreekleather.com

Bill
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Brumbear
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just bought the buell turbulance jacket but I have not got to use it yet
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Brumbear
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 02:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



this is from buell.com
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Buelldawg
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bang for the buck = Joe Rocket
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Typeone
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 02:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vanson EXO. love it!
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Glitch
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


I like my Buell jacket, it was pretty expensive though.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a vanson sport rider and love it. I would buy another one if I had to.

same exact jacket as glitches, just minus the graphics.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have 6 different leather jackets.
Depends on conditions and type of riding as to what works best.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Alpinestar TZ-1 jacket. Good jacket overall. Somewhat better venting that solid leather due to the slivers of fabric up the front of the arm and 'dotted' leather around the collarbones. I have the black one.



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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kowpow,

I SO wanted to like that jacket. It looks fantastic. Unfortunately, with the way it's cut it jammed the neck and shoulders up when I sat on the bike. It works best with a "sportbike" posture. The upright riding position of the Uly proved the jacket too long in the rear.

Maybe I'm just stumpy, but I had the 60. It was perfectly tight across the shoulders and chest, but just didn't fit.

Shame. I LOVED the look and feel of it (off the bike).
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Tom_b
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vanson, same as glitches, just different color scheme. heavyist, best made leather jacket i have ever owned. i currently own 6 and the vanson is the favorite.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 05:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Corporate Branded Wh@re ;)



Buell XRUJ Jacket
Buell X turbuelent helmet
Buell Gloves
Buell riding pants
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Danny_h__jesternut
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vanson. indestructable,(full armor) jacket went pavement surfing three times, none the worse for ware.
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Tombo
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have 4 Vanson jackets and would not buy anything else for riding. Very well made, outstanding leather, and some great features. Buell jackets used to be made by Vanson, but i don't believe the new ones are.
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Saintly
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey FB,
Is your jacket really thin?
Or was it just very cold when that pic was taken?



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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Damn man tits! : |
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Lost_in_ohio
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

jezzzusss saintly how long did ya have to stare at the picture to see those. Your killing me. ROFL
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think we need to find Saintly a hobby (or a girl). : D
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Saintly
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got a hobby and a wife, all I need is a job!

(and a sack full of hundreds would be nice)
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Rich
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wear my Buell Vanson the most, I've ditch-tested it, too.
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Northernyankee
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wear a Harley FXRG best jacket I have ever owned.
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a black and white H-D perforated Leather (Baton Rouge, I think) and a black and gray H-D Kingsman with liner. Both accept armour in the shoulders and elbows. I have had the perforated one for at least 6 years now and just had to replace the main zipper.

OFF TOPIC; I have had serious trouble finding gloves that fit good. I purchased a nice pair of Buell gloves about 4 years ago, but they are now worn out. I just got a pair of Cortecs, but they agitate the the meaty area on the bottom of my thumb. palm. I recently visited the Albany H-D/ Buell shop and I tried on a pair of leather Screaming Eagle racing gloves (full gaunlet with carbon fiber knuckles). What a sweet fitting glove!!!! I may be ditching the Cortecs soon..
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Rich
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 07:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Gloves, I know the problem. I'm currently wearing Z customs, but need some new short gloves for warm weather.

When it's hot, I want protection but without gauntlets.

I poked a finger through my old 1st Gear shorties recently.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 08:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used to want shorter gloves for warm weather until a rider in our group had his jacket sleeve roll up to his elbow while he slid across a gravel road.

The gauntlets are just about the only thing that keep that from happening.

I also am more paranoid about ankle protection and not having your jacket pull up at the waist in a crash.
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Guell
Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

im going to buy a harley fxrg soon. awesome jacket
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