Reasonable cost for leather jackets?

[baffa]

Hey all, looking at getting a leather jacket over summer. Have an allweather one at the moment which works just fine,
but I wouldnt mind a leather jacket to boot.

I've always liked the look of the bomber jackets, but they all seem hideously expensive.
Any suggestions for a reasonably priced decent looking leather jacket?

[yachtie10]

Hey all, looking at getting a leather jacket over summer. Have an allweather one at the moment which works just fine,
but I wouldnt mind a leather jacket to boot.

I've always liked the look of the bomber jackets, but they all seem hideously expensive.
Any suggestions for a reasonably priced decent looking leather jacket?

you will get a lot of answers on here
But I would suggest you look around at places like cycletreads who have a good range
you dont have to spend a fortune to get a good jacket (depends on what is a fortune to you)
but think about the safty aspects and also about can you connect to a good pair of pants (which in bad weather is a godsend as well as being safer in an accident)

hate to mention it but also think of your visibility

There is always trademe if budget is tight but always try on before you buy as a good fit is important. At least sit on your bike with jacket, helmet and gloves to make sure its comfortable and your helmet fits in with the jacket around the collar

[p.dath]

+1 for Cycletreads. I have also got quite a bit of stuff from 1Tonne and always had a great experience.
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/

[slofox]

I could sell ya one for $200 if'n ya want. Jet Leathers brand, model is "Sturgis". Largish fitting although I wore it fine and I am no giant.

[baffa]

Could be keen slofox, I kinda like that "Fonz" design. Might need to see what it looks like.

[nzspokes]

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/

http://www.sportspro.co.nz/products/1208-shift_street_blowout_sale.aspx

[slofox]

Could be keen slofox, I kinda like that "Fonz" design. Might need to see what it looks like.

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I wore this for about six months. Most excellent quality leather.

[tigertim20]

+1 on 1 tonne. have had very good experiences with them.

[caspernz]

Can't go wrong with 1tonne. Oh, that's been mentioned already....oh well:yes::yes:

[roadkillnz]

Add me to the list of people who are impressed with 1Tonne leather jackets. I bought the "Terminator" on Monday. Turned up Wednesday. Nice quality and good fit. My bosses classic leather jacket from them is also great!

[bikaholic]

Jet leathers, it is actually leather you want isn't it?

[p.dath]

Jet leathers, it is actually leather you want isn't it?


I think the majority of products sold as "protective leather motorcycle gear" are actually made of some type of leather, rather then synthetic leather which is used more frequently for "dress" garments.

But just saying something is made from "leather" doesn't say a whole lot either - there are many different types of animal hide, offering quite different levels of abrasion resistance. And even then, you need to consider the garment construction ...

[bikaholic]

I think the majority of products sold as "protective leather motorcycle gear" are actually made of some type of leather, rather then synthetic leather which is used more frequently for "dress" garments.

But just saying something is made from "leather" doesn't say a whole lot either - there are many different types of animal hide, offering quite different levels of abrasion resistance. And even then, you need to consider the garment construction ...The Jet Leather website is quite specific about their leather quality, type of hide, thickness and country of origin.

I also assume the OP knows what leather actually is, and he/she can do their own research based on replies to their thread.

It would appear that YOU have put jet leathers on the kiwibiker wiki, so why would you make these comments if you had done 'some' research when updating the wiki.

[pc220]

The Jet Leather website is quite specific about their leather quality, type of hide, thickness and country of origin.

I also assume the OP knows what leather actually is, and he/she can do their own research based on replies to their thread.

It would appear that YOU have put jet leathers on the kiwibiker wiki, so why would you make these comments if you had done 'some' research when updating the wiki.

Just say what ya mean and mean what ya say, or shut the fuck up. Your post contributes nothing to the thread.

[bikaholic]

..... cotributes ...what the fuck does that mean ?

[Virago]

what the fuck does that mean ?

It means that you've put too many dots in your first ellipsis.

[p.dath]

The Jet Leather website is quite specific about their leather quality, type of hide, thickness and country of origin.

I also assume the OP knows what leather actually is, and he/she can do their own research based on replies to their thread.

It would appear that YOU have put jet leathers on the kiwibiker wiki, so why would you make these comments if you had done 'some' research when updating the wiki.

You've lost me. I never made any mention about what Jet Leather garments are manufactured from. You insinuated that there are protective motorcycle garments being called "leather" that are not "true" leather - and I countered saying I didn't think so.

Yes, I created the Wiki article. Yes I did some research on Jet Leathers to create the article. Not sure were your going with this.

[bikaholic]

You've lost me. I never made any mention about what Jet Leather garments are manufactured from. You insinuated that there are protective motorcycle garments being called "leather" that are not "true" leather - and I countered saying I didn't think so.

Yes, I created the Wiki article. Yes I did some research on Jet Leathers to create the article. Not sure were your going with this.I made no mention of non leather or near leather types, or their contruction.
I have had my jet leather jacket since 1993 and it is as good as the day it was made, just affirming their quality.

OMG!, how could a mere scooter boy have had a leather for that long?

[Jerry74]

My brando style jacket is a Neo Leather one from Rolling thunder here in ChCh cost $280.
No complaints yet seems well made and is very comfy.

[davebullet]

I made no mention of non leather or near leather types, or their contruction.
I have had my jet leather jacket since 1993 and it is as good as the day it was made, just affirming their quality.

OMG!, how could a mere scooter boy have had a leather for that long?

Are you on a P trip or something?

[BMWST?]

things have changed <strike> a few years ago</strike> make that many i spent multiple times that is talked about here on a new custom made jacket mind you its still as good as new

[HenryDorsetCase]

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I wore this for about six months. Most excellent quality leather.

Just be aware that jacket has zero armour in it. I stopped wearing my Natural Wear leather equivalent which I have had since 1987 for the same reason.

I was in our local triumph shop the other day and they had some nice looking (albeit TRIUMPH branded) jackets for a good price.

Theoretically, the more you pay, the more features you will get: better quality leather, better armour (elbow, shoulder) and stuff like vents because leather is a bitch on a hot day. Maybe zip out thermal linings, full circumference zips, blah de blah. Definitely try out a bunch. Leather will soften too after a while.

Oh, and you have to maintain it. clean, conditioner, etc. No biggie but it will make a difference to the life of the leather and feel of the jacket. Soon it will be as comfy on you as it was on the cow that donated it.

also, try it on with your back protector to ensure it fits over it. You do wear a back protector, yes?

[BMWST?]

Just be aware that jacket has zero armour in it. I stopped wearing my Natural Wear leather equivalent which I have had since 1987 for the same reason.

I was in our local triumph shop the other day and they had some nice looking (albeit TRIUMPH branded) jackets for a good price.

Theoretically, the more you pay, the more features you will get: better quality leather, better armour (elbow, shoulder) and stuff like vents because leather is a bitch on a hot day. Maybe zip out thermal linings, full circumference zips, blah de blah. Definitely try out a bunch. Leather will soften too after a while.

Oh, and you have to maintain it. clean, conditioner, etc. No biggie but it will make a difference to the life of the leather and feel of the jacket. Soon it will be as comfy on you as it was on the cow that donated it.

also, try it on with your back protector to ensure it fits over it. You do wear a back protector, yes?

thats a good point when i took my OLD jacket to be altered(back to the guy that had made it)he fitted elbow and shoulder armour and made allowance for a back protector

[ducatilover]

My brando style jacket is a Neo Leather one from Rolling thunder here in ChCh cost $280.
No complaints yet seems well made and is very comfy. 253630

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[Winston001]

Just be aware that jacket has zero armour in it. I stopped wearing my Natural Wear leather equivalent which I have had since 1987 for the same reason.

..also, try it on with your back protector to ensure it fits over it.

Mmmm...kind of agree. My jacket (which I cannot part with) was made in Christchurch in the 1980s and still serves me well. However it has no armour at all and now that I have a 1Tonne textile jacket with armour and Quasi trou similarly armoured....well, the modern stuff has its attractions.

I should add I binned in my leathers (including a waist belt which was excellent) and lived - but not particularly well. The only extra which would have helped was a neck brace of some nature. C4 fracture. Makes a bloke think.

;)

Incidentally my leather jacket cost $270 in 1987 so jackets these days are cheap as chips by comparison.

[BMWST?]

Mmmm...kind of agree. My jacket (which I cannot part with) was made in Christchurch in the 1980s and still serves me well. However it has no armour at all and now that I have a 1Tonne textile jacket with armour and Quasi trou similarly armoured....well, the modern stuff has its attractions.

I should add I binned in my leathers (including a waist belt which was excellent) and lived - but not particularly well. The only extra which would have helped was a neck brace of some nature. C4 fracture. Makes a bloke think.

;)

Incidentally my leather jacket cost $270 in 1987 so jackets these days are cheap as chips by comparison.

i would think you coulld get your jacket altered/modified to accept armour.

[gatch]

I bought my first and only leather two piece, seven years ago from a shop in blenheim. "Rjays daytona 2 piece".

The jacket was around $500 and I still wear it almost everyday. It doesn't quite look as good as it did when new, but it has seen rain, snow, hail, grass, dirt, sweat, blood, duct tape and the road on several occasions. Had the center zip replaced a while back. Has all the requisite armor and a zip to couple the pants and jacket together. Only thing I wish it had is a removable liner to aid in cleaning.

If I had to, I would definitely shell out another $500 for the same jacket.

[davebullet]

I have an older model of one of these:

http://www.qmoto.co.nz/gear-shop/qmoto/qrace-jackets

My bike sustained $3k of damage a month ago. I landed on my shoulder and elbow. Zero damage to me (not even a bruise). Jacket still ok - no stitching popped.

Don't baulk at the price. a) it will last many many years, b) will protect you, c) looks and feels excellent.