Cruiser leathers...

psych0hans · January 9th, 2013, 01:49 AM

Hi guys, my dad recently got a new fat bob and I want to get him a decent set of riding gear, but something that looks good on a harley AND gives a good level of protection. I saw the jackers, etc... at the harley showroom and they offer no protection whatsoever... Leather is preferable, but textile will do just as well...

Mountain Dew · January 9th, 2013, 01:54 AM

River Road.

TheDementedDrummer · January 9th, 2013, 01:57 AM

Congrats!
oh, and pics or it didn't happen

psych0hans · January 9th, 2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

Congrats!
oh, and pics or it didn't happen

why didn't I see this coming...

TheDementedDrummer · January 9th, 2013, 02:33 AM

Oh wow, very nice

Please get rid of that sari guard

psych0hans · January 9th, 2013, 02:46 AM

Actually, I haven't seen the bike in person yet, It's in rudrapur, uttarakhand and I'm in Bombay... Going on the 12th, so I'll finally get to see it and hopefully ride it as well...

psych0hans · January 9th, 2013, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

River Road.

I'm not sure how well the River Road jackets are armored... have you ever used them?

himynameisjoe · January 9th, 2013, 08:03 AM

Vanson Leathers. They aren't cheap but they offer good protection with armor if you want it. Not exactly "cruiser" specific clothing, as you won't find any tassels or lot's of HD stickers

But they definitely have some jackets that would fit better on a cruiser than a sport bike or cafe racer!

http://vansonleathers.com/main_page/.../mens/mens.htm

lgk · January 9th, 2013, 08:23 AM

heard good things about fox creek leathers, but have not been to their shop yet.

NevadaWolf · January 9th, 2013, 01:49 PM

Not sure what your dad would be comfortable in, but I picked up a sweet set of thick leathers from HD both jacket and pants. No armor but it was heavy and much more durable than the cheap thin junk they sell. Even styled to look like it had been through a wreck or three.

I could easily imagine wearing some armor under the jacket to get it more oomph, but I really felt safe in that set.

Joshorilla · January 9th, 2013, 01:56 PM

I have leathers from this company, they are relatively cheap, all have CE approved armour and they do some nice classic style jackets, i've got the "sturgis" which I guess is supposed to be a harley jacket by the name, but looks more like a plain black sports jacket.

I've slid six foot in my jacket and it didn't show a scratch.

http://www.bikersgearaustralia.com.au

SMman · January 9th, 2013, 02:19 PM

+1 for Vanson. Tell him to buy quality gear and not cheap out. Skip the chaps and buy armoured leather pants too.

My personal favorite leathers are Spidi and I'd wear mine on a cruiser but can see why most wouldn't.

alex.s · January 9th, 2013, 05:01 PM

i had no idea they sold harleys outside of florida!

Rudiger · January 9th, 2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i had no idea they sold harleys outside of florida!

They make harleys here in PA and they are EVERYWHERE. When it gets warm I see multiple Harley's daily.

himynameisjoe · January 9th, 2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudiger

They make harleys here in PA and they are EVERYWHERE. When it gets warm I see multiple Harley's daily.

lol that's an understatement

God we see them freakin everywhere! It's like it's a requirement here.

alex.s · January 10th, 2013, 12:01 PM

hahahaha

NevadaWolf · January 10th, 2013, 12:09 PM

Well all those Harleys make their way to Reno during Street Vibrations. :twitch: So much chrome....

Whiskey · January 11th, 2013, 12:12 PM

Dainese do some cruiser style jackets, vintage & razon, they should be decent but will cost

hirubhaiambani · January 11th, 2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

Please get rid of that sari guard

+1

January 9th, 2013, 01:49 AM	#1
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January 9th, 2013, 01:54 AM	#2
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January 9th, 2013, 08:03 AM	#8
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Vanson Leathers. They aren't cheap but they offer good protection with armor if you want it. Not exactly "cruiser" specific clothing, as you won't find any tassels or lot's of HD stickers But they definitely have some jackets that would fit better on a cruiser than a sport bike or cafe racer! http://vansonleathers.com/main_page/.../mens/mens.htm __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 9th, 2013, 08:23 AM	#9
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	heard good things about fox creek leathers, but have not been to their shop yet. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

January 9th, 2013, 01:49 PM	#10
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Not sure what your dad would be comfortable in, but I picked up a sweet set of thick leathers from HD both jacket and pants. No armor but it was heavy and much more durable than the cheap thin junk they sell. Even styled to look like it had been through a wreck or three. I could easily imagine wearing some armor under the jacket to get it more oomph, but I really felt safe in that set. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

January 9th, 2013, 01:56 PM	#11
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I have leathers from this company, they are relatively cheap, all have CE approved armour and they do some nice classic style jackets, i've got the "sturgis" which I guess is supposed to be a harley jacket by the name, but looks more like a plain black sports jacket. I've slid six foot in my jacket and it didn't show a scratch. http://www.bikersgearaustralia.com.au

January 9th, 2013, 02:19 PM	#12
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	+1 for Vanson. Tell him to buy quality gear and not cheap out. Skip the chaps and buy armoured leather pants too. My personal favorite leathers are Spidi and I'd wear mine on a cruiser but can see why most wouldn't. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

January 9th, 2013, 05:01 PM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i had no idea they sold harleys outside of florida! __________________________________________________

January 10th, 2013, 12:01 PM	#16
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	hahahaha __________________________________________________

January 10th, 2013, 12:09 PM	#17
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Well all those Harleys make their way to Reno during Street Vibrations. :twitch: So much chrome.... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Dainese do some cruiser style jackets, vintage & razon, they should be decent but will cost

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