Recommendations for a leather jacket?

[Mozenwrath]

Hi guys, I am on the lookout for a leather jacket while riding I have a touring bike but looking at a cruiser in the next few months. A couple I am looking at is:
RST interstate II
Rjays Warrior II Men's Leather and Cordura Jacket
1tonne Waterproof Ballistics Leather Motorcycle Jacket
NEO Rider Jacket

does anyone have these jackets that they comment on??
my Budget is $450

Cheers

Anthony
Timaru

[nzspokes]

Hi guys, I am on the lookout for a leather jacket while riding I have a touring bike but looking at a cruiser in the next few months. A couple I am looking at is:
RST interstate II
Rjays Warrior II Men's Leather and Cordura Jacket
1tonne Waterproof Ballistics Leather Motorcycle Jacket
NEO Rider Jacket

does anyone have these jackets that they comment on??
my Budget is $450

Cheers

Anthony
Timaru

If you are getting a Cruiser, the best jacket will have the most tassels.

[BMWST?]

check the fit when actually sitting on a bike,preferably one the same or similar as your own

[AllanB]

Any of them will suit your needs - as above go for the best fit/features that suit you.

PS - don;t you just need a T-shirt for a cruiser .......

[Mozenwrath]

If you are getting a Cruiser, the best jacket will have the most tassels.

nzspokes....haha classic

[Mozenwrath]

Any of them will suit your needs - as above go for the best fit/features that suit you.

PS - don;t you just need a T-shirt for a cruiser .......
......tried this but was getting stipples

[50Shades]

1 Tonne wont have your size in stock, even though the website said that it is, you will then have to get your money back or wait 3 months

[awayatc]

You can't beat a good leather jacket....

[Big Dog]

I have a ballistics jacket.
It is surprisingly waterproof bit not raincoat waterproof and the leather does get waterlogged. Still better than a wet riderin a light rain or short trip.
Haven't crash tested it but it sees well made.


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[Big Dog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1130992047

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[skippa1]

Hi guys, I am on the lookout for a leather jacket while riding I have a touring bike but looking at a cruiser in the next few months. A couple I am looking at is:
RST interstate II
Rjays Warrior II Men's Leather and Cordura Jacket
1tonne Waterproof Ballistics Leather Motorcycle Jacket
NEO Rider Jacket

does anyone have these jackets that they comment on??
my Budget is $450

Cheers

Anthony
Timaru
For that money i can do used Revit leather jacket and pants depending on size. Pm me

[nzspokes]

You can't beat a good leather jacket....

As long as its not raining.

[awayatc]

beeswax....

oilskin in pannier in case it gets realy bad...

[FLUB]

If you are getting a Cruiser, the best jacket will have the most tassels.
And laces down the sides.

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[caspernz]

check the fit when actually sitting on a bike,preferably one the same or similar as your own

This would be my approach as well, nothing to do with brands etc.

[Husabergkiwi]

Got a nice Rev'it Roamer from FC Moto delivered here couple of hundred cheaper than the best NZ price - quick delivery too!
Great product, nice timeless/understated design - great quality.

[Metastable]

Unless you know the fit, I wouldn't buy a jacket online. Go to a store, try it on, if it fits, has double stitching on the impact zones with decent elbow protection, then get it. Also, are you going to be using a back protector? Does the jacket have a built in back protector? Are you going to take the built in protector out and use an Alpinestars or Dainese.... etc unit? Do you want to have the ability to wear warmer clothes under it, or instead have a rain jacket that goes over it? Do you want perforations or good vents?

You don't have to answer these questions - just things to think about?

Personally, I like leather, well vented, with a back protector (that doesn't come with the jacket), able to throw on a windbreaker/rain jacket over top. Like that I get good protection, it is cool on warm days, and if it gets cold or wet I throw on a light weight waterproof jacket that I keep with me.

[vifferman]

Just buy my Macna touring jacket - it's great!
It has removable thermal liner and gortex liner (this can be rolled up and stored in the pocket on the back); vents on the sleeves and chest for when it's warmer; the front panel and collar zips off so when it's hot the breeze can blow through the mesh.
There's decent armour in the shoulders and elbows, and several pockets (external and on the inside).
There's soft armour in the back, but it's kinda pussy, so I've got a Spidi back protector that fits underneath.

Be quick - I'm off to kill myself soon. Being without a bike after 40+ years is really depressing.:crybaby: