Recommend me a Leather Jacket

gadgetguy1288 · October 15th, 2011, 07:13 PM

Looking to purchase my first leather jacket(read first jacket period). Ive tried on a few at the local Cycle Gear but they don't have much of a selection beyond their gear(Bilt), and I haven't heard anything good about any of it. I tried on an Icon Motorhead size medium and it fit pretty well. I think I'm either a 42 or 44, tried on a few 42's and they fit well but were a tad tight.

-Has to be white, green or blue, with the preference of white for more visibility(Bike is black, helmet is scorpion 700 white chameleon)
-Non perf, this will be primarily a cold wx jacket, Ill pick up a Perf jacket closer to the summer when I'll need it.
-MAX of about $300 right now.

I really liked the way the motorhead fit, but i just cant afford $400 for a jacket right now. And Ive found a few Dainese jackets on ebay(one of em was Black and yellow with a tribal design but a google search didn't turn up much info on it) that looked pretty good but don't know how their sizing works, and I would hate to buy one and it not fit.

Sorry for the long post but I'm a little lost.

blink · October 15th, 2011, 07:48 PM

Real. Unique. Leather's.

Hard to find, everyone will stare.

Vanucci; real made Italian leather.

blink · October 15th, 2011, 07:49 PM

ps....hard to find because it's mostly sold in Europe.

nickjpass · October 15th, 2011, 08:02 PM

How about Speed and Strength gear?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx

gadgetguy1288 · October 15th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blink

Real. Unique. Leather's.

Hard to find, everyone will stare.

Vanucci; real made Italian leather.

I did a search and couldnt find anything on the first one. And only found 2 links for Vanucci. Any help with links?

rusninja · October 15th, 2011, 08:59 PM

alpinestars have some good jackets.

gadgetguy1288 · October 15th, 2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusninja

alpinestars have some good jackets.

They do, unfortunately most are out of my price range, and I'm not too fond of any of the designs Ive seen

nickjpass · October 15th, 2011, 10:12 PM

How'd you find S&S?

Here are more.

http://www.ssgear.com/catalog/index....6-78410332ee0a

KawiKid860 · October 16th, 2011, 01:52 AM

If you can spend $300, Joe Rocket Radar is a sexy and very very nice jacket... at least from trying it on lol. pretty much standard fair leather/mesh mix with removable liner, has an optional spine protector depending on where you buy it price doesn't change though and nice thick armor in all the important parts. I'm eyeing this bad boy but dang its expensive...

alex.s · October 16th, 2011, 02:31 AM

gfloyd2002 · October 16th, 2011, 06:55 AM

Though I've made exceptions, I look to spend my money with companies I know have good labor practices, sell quality stuff, are small operations where I feel my cash can be useful and, all things being equal, are American companies. There are several good options in our Best Small Companies for Gear thread. Some good options include:

Vanson Leathers
Johnson Leathers
Pilot Leathers

rusninja · October 16th, 2011, 08:48 AM

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ket/web1001108

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...eb1006295(perf for sure)

gfloyd2002 · October 16th, 2011, 08:59 AM

In another thread, I just recommended that Sedici Monza you linked. If you don't want to fork out the cash for the Vanson, that is the way I'd go, too. Lifetime guarantee and quality is good, all for under $250, since it is on sale right now.

coondog · October 16th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Vanson best available with or without armor. Second choice would be taken on good reliable word.

blink · October 16th, 2011, 11:23 AM

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/VANUCCI_M..._Clothing_Shop

Vampyre · October 16th, 2011, 11:30 AM

I have read some reviews of a place called Kobe USA. A lot of sites have people saying you won't get a better jacket for twice the price. $199 and 1.7mm leather. Alipnestars and Dainese are 1.2mm-1.4mm. I haven't found a bad review yet, and I checked all the various sport bike sites.

http://www.kobeusa.com/category/55-j...and-pants.aspx

I tried to order a 42, but they were out. He should be getting another shipment soon though. I plan to get the pants eventually too.

kaiserz · October 16th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Scorpion Stinger

I got mine at ebay for 100 bucks! best 100 bucks i've spent, It's also proven and tested.

geeker · October 16th, 2011, 08:26 PM

I bought a Cortech Latigo leather jacket from RevZilla a couple weeks ago. Love it. Spent $251.99 on it.

gadgetguy1288 · October 17th, 2011, 05:42 PM

I just found an Icon Motorhead jacket on another forum that I got for $150 in great condition. Just waiting on it to get here now.

I was kinda excited to get a $400 jacket for $150. :P

October 15th, 2011, 07:13 PM	#1
gadgetguy1288 Coastie Tweet Name: Randy Location: E City, NC Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Ebony, 2012 BMW F800R White Posts: 158	Recommend me a Leather Jacket Looking to purchase my first leather jacket(read first jacket period). Ive tried on a few at the local Cycle Gear but they don't have much of a selection beyond their gear(Bilt), and I haven't heard anything good about any of it. I tried on an Icon Motorhead size medium and it fit pretty well. I think I'm either a 42 or 44, tried on a few 42's and they fit well but were a tad tight. -Has to be white, green or blue, with the preference of white for more visibility(Bike is black, helmet is scorpion 700 white chameleon) -Non perf, this will be primarily a cold wx jacket, Ill pick up a Perf jacket closer to the summer when I'll need it. -MAX of about $300 right now. I really liked the way the motorhead fit, but i just cant afford $400 for a jacket right now. And Ive found a few Dainese jackets on ebay(one of em was Black and yellow with a tribal design but a google search didn't turn up much info on it) that looked pretty good but don't know how their sizing works, and I would hate to buy one and it not fit. Sorry for the long post but I'm a little lost. __________________________________________________ Randy USCG Air Station Elizabeth City

October 15th, 2011, 07:48 PM	#2
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	Real. Unique. Leather's. Hard to find, everyone will stare. Vanucci; real made Italian leather. __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 15th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#3
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	ps....hard to find because it's mostly sold in Europe. __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 15th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#4
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	How about Speed and Strength gear? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx __________________________________________________

October 15th, 2011, 08:59 PM	#6
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	alpinestars have some good jackets. __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 15th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#8
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	How'd you find S&S? Here are more. http://www.ssgear.com/catalog/index....6-78410332ee0a __________________________________________________

October 16th, 2011, 01:52 AM	#9
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	If you can spend $300, Joe Rocket Radar is a sexy and very very nice jacket... at least from trying it on lol. pretty much standard fair leather/mesh mix with removable liner, has an optional spine protector depending on where you buy it price doesn't change though and nice thick armor in all the important parts. I'm eyeing this bad boy but dang its expensive...

October 16th, 2011, 02:31 AM	#10
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	__________________________________________________

October 16th, 2011, 06:55 AM	#11
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Though I've made exceptions, I look to spend my money with companies I know have good labor practices, sell quality stuff, are small operations where I feel my cash can be useful and, all things being equal, are American companies. There are several good options in our Best Small Companies for Gear thread. Some good options include: Vanson Leathers Johnson Leathers Pilot Leathers __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

October 16th, 2011, 08:48 AM	#12
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...ket/web1001108 http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...eb1006295(perf for sure) __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 16th, 2011, 08:59 AM	#13
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	In another thread, I just recommended that Sedici Monza you linked. If you don't want to fork out the cash for the Vanson, that is the way I'd go, too. Lifetime guarantee and quality is good, all for under $250, since it is on sale right now. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

October 16th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#14
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	agreed Vanson best available with or without armor. Second choice would be taken on good reliable word.

October 16th, 2011, 11:23 AM	#15
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	http://www.getgeared.co.uk/VANUCCI_M..._Clothing_Shop __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 16th, 2011, 11:30 AM	#16
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	I have read some reviews of a place called Kobe USA. A lot of sites have people saying you won't get a better jacket for twice the price. $199 and 1.7mm leather. Alipnestars and Dainese are 1.2mm-1.4mm. I haven't found a bad review yet, and I checked all the various sport bike sites. http://www.kobeusa.com/category/55-j...and-pants.aspx I tried to order a 42, but they were out. He should be getting another shipment soon though. I plan to get the pants eventually too.

October 16th, 2011, 02:01 PM	#17
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Scorpion Stinger I got mine at ebay for 100 bucks! best 100 bucks i've spent, It's also proven and tested.

October 16th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#18
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I bought a Cortech Latigo leather jacket from RevZilla a couple weeks ago. Love it. Spent $251.99 on it.

October 17th, 2011, 05:42 PM	#19
gadgetguy1288 Coastie Tweet Name: Randy Location: E City, NC Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Ebony, 2012 BMW F800R White Posts: 158	I just found an Icon Motorhead jacket on another forum that I got for $150 in great condition. Just waiting on it to get here now. I was kinda excited to get a $400 jacket for $150. :P __________________________________________________ Randy USCG Air Station Elizabeth City

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