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  1. 26th March 2012, 16:14 #1
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    Why no armour in cruiser style leather jackets?

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    I've been to number of shops only to find out that there are no armour in jackets in this style,.

    thick leather, but no armour. why?? where can I find one?
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  2. 26th March 2012, 16:21 #2
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    Cruisers don't crash, their riders are far too skilled ... jackets are therefore only needed for weather protection only.

    They do come with tassles too ...
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    Because they cant be bothered going fast enough
    Their egos are boosted enough by the style of bike.
    They dont need to prove that they can ride faster than the speed of light.
    The bikes they ride cant corner fast enough.
    Its all about the look.
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    i have a jacket like that idd like to sell size large.at my price you can take it and get a few extra bits added in shoulders and forarms
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    You can get them.

    Shop around and look harder. Google is a good start.

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    Second hand shops often have them. About $150 for a jacket. Old style jackets ... designed before armour was invented.

    I have a very similar one ... I got it second hand over 25 years ago. I only wear it in fine weather with lots of people able to see me.
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    Did the fonz wear armour? No.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DODO`` View Post
    Why no armour in cruiser style leather jackets?
    That's the style.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Cruisers don't crash, their riders are far too skilled ... jackets are therefore only needed for weather protection only.

    They do come with tassles too ...
    ...Where image is everything....or so they say
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    ...Where image is everything....or so they say
    The image of coolness ...
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    Just get a normal jacket with armour. What difference does it make?
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    look at this seksy guy with his batman jacket(with armour)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mossy1200 View Post
    look at this seksy guy with his batman jacket(with armour)

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    wow im more interested in the trailer? cool,
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    Then again, apart from possibly spreading some sorts of impact forces, what real use does armour have. You will find many bikers who have injuries caused by armour.

    I have some garments with armour, others without. It's not on my list of "must haves" when buying gear. Comfort, durability and fitness for purpose however are.

    One could be mischievous at this point and ask which are the dickiest: squids or tassel-wearers?
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