Real Bikers Wear Leather
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- As Itchy outgrows his leather jackets, he discusses wearing leather on the motorcycle.
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Leather Forever !!
I bought my leather jacket from the H-D dealership in 1980, before the price explosion. Was only $175.00, same style now is almost $500.00. I have taken good care of it over the years, but I have had to repair the inside of the collar because of years of wearing it. Still fits great and it has been everywhere with me.
My wife bought me a new leather about 20 years ago I wore it until 14 years ago when I lost a lot of weight and it's now to big for me. She said she's not buying me another one. So I keep my eyes open at the second hand stores. I still got the leather coat I've had for at least 30 some years I bought it used at a flee market for 35 dollars. My wife paid like nearly 500 dollars for the one she bought me and it still looks almost as nice today as it was when she bought it for me... I will wear leather till I leave this old world...
Leather jacket and leather chaps saved my a$$ when I hit a deer at 50 mph. I like the feel and nothing beats the smell of leather. Safe riding.
My first leather jacket was from Berman Buckskin, founded in 1899, as Berman Brothers Fur, Wool and Hides founded by David, Ephraim and Alexander Berman, Purchased in 1979 at Crossroad's mall in St' Cloud MN. I believe the price was $135.00. I basically wore it out. Rotten threads and very cracked leather. Like Itchy I had to get a replacement due my girth. Don't laugh to hard. If you live long enough you'll get there too.
I wear leather and a textile one when it's hot. Both are perforated so they are pretty comfortable
The leather it's good to wear for motorcycle rider.thanks this vid.sir mark.watching from Philippines . please be safe
Still have a leather jacket that I can't even get into anymore. What I wear in cool weather is a classic leather jacket and chaps I've had for close to 40 years now, they still fit. During the summer months I wear a mesh top that has armor in the shoulders and elbows and a under the pants mesh that has armor in the shins and knees. Of course there are always boots and gloves. Stay safe, Mark.
I wear leather jackets and leather chaps call me old school, but I love it
Yep. Heavy leather with removable liner pretty much every time I ride out of town. No patches. Usually alone, and I don't mind identifying as such. I have a leather bra on my tank, and the pocket lid gets my military insignia.
I'm just glad to have put some miles on my bike over the past few days.
Itchy, thanks for posting. RHDF!!!
I still wear leathers, when the temps allow, no patches, I'm almost always alone. As you noted, it can get extremely warm inside leathers
Living in Louisiana I am now wearing textile jackets with a liner, easier to pack and lighter. Still have my original leather jacket from the 70’s but of course doesn’t fit. Fox Creek leather made in the USA expensive but well worth it for the price and is the leather jackets I have been wearing for years. Still wear both, just depends on the time of year. Be safe
I wear the classic leather you are talking aboutThe one with the belt and big collar
I always wear my leather. My local H-D shop only has made in Malaysia or Mexico and such. Not one made in America. I bought my last one at an outlet store, $800.00 and made in America. It's a very good coat and it doesn't smell like a wet dog when I get caught in the rain.
All my leather jackets and 1 pair of chaps are made by Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Co. I buy them through a western wear clothing outlet online called Sheplers. They have a section under Men's motorcycle coats ,boots and apparel...gloves, saddle bags etc....made in Americia and prices are very reasonable, quality is excellent. Leather is black or brown....never had a returnable.
I got a original leather jacket made by Langlitz it was probably made in the late 50s, found it in a second hand shop in Canada in the mid 70s,when I asked about where they got it they said some Hippies found it on the road in Mexico, probably fell of some unlucky bikers Bike, so I paid 20 bucks for it, its been rebuilt by Langliz, its now hanging in my garage in Mexico, with my denim vest, the jacket still fits but now its like putting on a suit of armor, ha it even has a side arm pocket, friend of mine lifted the jacket of the wall a while back, and said hey you got a gun in there? If that jacket could only talk, Langliz said they would display it in there museum, right now its happy in my museum but the salt air here is taking its toll,
The leather jacket has saved me some serious damage .
Most Interesting Video. GOD BLESS YOU
Old School brother…. Leather jacket (still got the first bug I ever hit on my jacket… lol), leather cut, leather chaps, my old HD boots (same style boot, second pair/first pair I wore out)… have endured brutal all day rainstorms, blowing sand, 118 degree temps (sure it gets hot), and some 30 degree riding weather as well. Wouldn’t ride wearing anything else.
Hay Mark,
Well it was 80 something here today in the St Louis area, a little too hot for this time of year.
I was thinking ( dangerous I know ) lol, but how about taking your old jacket off the bike and putting Vee’s on it back there, that way she’ll be with you always.
Just an idea ????.
Yes I wear leather. I have 2 jackets as well as chaps and leather pants.
My best riding buddy has a leather jacket that's brown now. It is a super high quality jacket that doesn't fit anymore like you. But it's years of use when it fit him has turned it into the most beautiful brown with small accents of the black dye it was when he bought it. My cheap assed jacket of 30 years shows the cheap quality of Grey where it's aged. Mine still fits though. Jayman...
Cold weather, leathers for sure.
So many options, my leather jacket nice for Winter, but here with high temps especially the Summer 🥵 months Kevlar is a better option, try to be comfortable but still keep in mind safety as well. Pretty tree, I have a potted miniature magnolia such a beautiful flower.
I still prefer my classic leathers and I'm fairly young.
Thanks Mark good topic! I’m with you on the leather,mine is pretty plain and a little snug lol. But I believe you deflectors on your forks so you don’t get the updraft. Thanks be safe
I wear my leather for about 60% and I've got a Leather shirt/Jacket that I wear the other 40% when it's warm out.
Good video itchy, be safe, and God bless.
I've been wearing the same vest and classic leather jacket since 2005...I usually at least wear my vest unless it's super hot
I wear it in cooler weather, but never in the summer.
Awesome Brother Ride Large BE safe Wind Thearapy it's a Must. 🙏
Great video Mark! I wear the light weight mesh jackets . Humidity here is tuff! Don’t particularly like wearing any jacket but , could save some skin in an accident. God Bless
I'm with you itchy, my leathers simply don't fit, so I currently wear a sweatshirt with a harley hoodie. That's usually enough for me.of course weighing in at close to 300 pounds. I'm pretty warm all the time anyway. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Shot out from Southwestern Indiana
Leather vest any time I'm on the road unless it's cold, my icon contra jacket comes out.
I wear my leather jacket riding in the winter. It is a vintage Harley Davidson jacket of the classic style you mentioned. It has no branding on the outside. Just a black Harley Davidson tag inside. I can’t tell if it is cow hide or horse hide.
Hi Itchy retirement makes a guy grow out of his clothes. I grew out of my jacket and last summer I picked up a nice heavy one from a guy. When I hit the deer They carved it off me like a thanksgiving turkey. I bought another bike last fall. I also went to a guys house and bought his jacket for 80 bucks. It was like new and he said he paid $350 for it but sold his bike. I asked why he sold his bike. He said his wife worked at a Trauma Center and seen a guys brains. He had a small child in the middle of the living room so I think I know how that went. Today I put on that jacket and rode to the Hospice House to see my Brother and riding partner. I was there when he took his last breathe. Sadly Itchy he lost his year long battle with Cancer. We never got to take that last ride. They stopped his treatments and told him he had two weeks. I have had nine lives but he only had one. He had enough and just wanted it over.
Sorry to hear. Sending my condolences to you an your family.
"Like a bologna skin"..... that's funny
I started eating keto carnivore 8 months ago lost 60 lbs ,steaks ,bacon,eggs,salads ,hard cheese,butter, lots of hamburger pattys ,shrimp ,eat all you want keep it under 50 carbs a day it's great itchy ,also lots less joint pain.
Yeah I still wear leather,levi style leather pants a leather jacket and leather cut,I'm 60 years old
I got my first leather back in '78. Still to this day wear a plain black leather jacket. Keep the rubber side down!
I bet u got some good stories from the road 👍🙏God Bless you brother.shine on
Won’t be long till you can eat tomatoe sandwich’s and other delicious veggies out of the garden
I like the sun and wind in my face and on my body so I only wear a muscle type shirt. They fit tight to my skin so there's no flapping in the wind. I take my leather biker insulated Classic jacket every time I ride but it's stuffed in the hard bag of my dresser in case of inclement weather or night time riding.
Been riding almost 50 years & it has always been a leather & chaps in early spring & fall . first ride last week little over 350 miles & did it ever feel good to go for a ride , keep the rubber on the road & in your wallet !!!
I like my leather chaps but they can be hot when its in the 80-100 out on the road, I do have a leather jacket for when its cool out but when I use to ride till it stated snowing I have a waxed canvas duster that I still ware in the winter, but most the time I put on a levi jacket and carry a flannel shirt in the side bag and switch them out when riding, the weight thing I was dong water fasting till I got sick for a month going to be back on it soon after going outside and doing yard work and notice I need to loose about 50-60 lbs being 6.3 you can tell that need to push away from the table lol but the water fasting works great and it has some healing to it too I had lost 30lbs on it and felt great, I took out both bikes this weekend and plan on alot more this year if weather permits , be safe and ride safe
Mark, Leather yes, but it's not a heavy jacket. I have a sleeveless leather Vest instead. I also have a denim cut with some patches. A front zipper type long-sleeved hoodie is my favorite, now that I cut the hood off. Bargain at Walmart or BJ's I can't remember. Has an Indian head war bonnet patch on back, which is fitting since I ride a Vintage. My opinion about buying from the motorcycle dealer is in sync with yours. They're way too exorbitant in price. Generic/aftermarket clothing is fine with me. Took your advice and my Ride today, Monday 4/15, was 145 miles. Did I know my destination as I started out? No. I just thought of 3 friends who moved up North to N.H. about a dozen years ago so I put on my GPS & headed that way. I called a mile from their house & they said: "Come on over." I'm really fortunate because these friends are ok with me just dropping in. They're informal like me & comfortable with it. There were lots of riders out today. Must have passed at least 15 and another dozen, riding group or club, who had pulled in at a hiway gas station. If I remember right another 3 bikes passed me with the rider & his lady on pillion. I can say, I'm happy for them because I know they were having a great day. The pit stop I made as I just entered N'H. gave me a nice experience too and not unusual at all. A couple walking next to my bike stopped to admire it. When I got up to them I joked- "I don't charge people to look at my bike". Got a good laugh over that. We had an pleasant conversation for a few minits. That sort of thing lifts your spirits as we all know. Stop & smell the roses they say...... and along the way take time to chat with folks to help make their day as well. Thanx for your vid. AND Itchy, get Out There & Ride! We know what it does for us, even if the jacket doesn't fit like it used to. 😎.
Hey Itch. Sir I still use leathers in the jacket and vest . Don't car much about chaps . I don't know man I think new leathers are going by the way side and like you said there is so many different fabrics that are very warm .
Sir you sure hit it on the head in the last paragraph they are some waco operators out on the Roads. Bikes and Automobiles.
Has always Sir thanks for your Prayers for Us has we Pray for you and those in need of Prayers and especially for those who think they don't need Prayers. PEACE
If you're thinking of selling any of the jackets or vest, I had good luck listing them on HD Forums
I wear a leather jacket in winter and when it’s in 40’s. Then I switch to a vest 50’s-60’s. Above that though I don’t wear anything. I should, but I don’t.
I have four leather jackets hanging in the closet. One I bought years ago, three were gifts and I never wear them. The only one I used to wear was my Dads. He was Air Force in the Korean War and it was an authentic Bomber Jacket. I used to wear it in my teens riding my Triumph around town.I wish I knew what happened to it. Now I prefer a Levi jacket.
Leather for cooler weather. Armored mesh for warm weather. But always wearing one or the other. Crashing hurts.
There is oil for that, it soft it, make it easier to wear
Just ride with either my FXRG leather jacket or my leather vest on hot days. I bot the jacket back in 2003 for a long trip. I love it. Only thing I do for it is to use Doc Baily's leather conditioner on it every year. Keeps is looking good and water proof. As far as your weight, we're both about the same age, I'm 71. If you are walking 3 miles a day, you just need to cut out the carbs and add protein. And check out RUclips, there are a lot of great vidios on that. Couple months and you'll be back in your jacket comfortably and happy.
I carry my jacket and chaps with me when on long trips for in case of running into some undesirable weather. Other than that, never was a fan of wearing them. Just feels too restricting for comfort.
I still wear my leathers /chaps also
Leathers are great in cooler weather, but I prefer the newer breathable materials in the hot weather. Dress for the slide not the ride.
I wear leather, they can keep Kevlar for themselves. That classic style you showed a picture of, that is the one I have now. It is pretty worn over the years and probably needs to be replaced one of these days.
All those pads in Kevlar jackets are useless anyway.
Leather and Long John's, that's all I had on my trip to Forgotten Angels camp out in Florida. From upstate NY. Hung out at my son's house in south Carolina for a month. Great trip. 4,007 miles to start my riding season
I was always a motorcycleist not a biker. So I really wear leathers
Wore my leather jacket yesterday Sunday the 14th but I’ve got textile jackets as well it depends on how I feel
I definitely prefer leather really cuts the wind and I Finley got to ride Saturday had this one dum nuts turned right in front of me but I was able to safely get slowed down and went on thank the lord nobody wasn’t behind me. Ride safe
I wear leather and it broke my heart when the EMTs cut it off me.
They cut my vest off in 20/20 but I had it stitched back together ❤️
@sandyvitale124 they cut mine off me in 2015, had it stitched up and I still wear it.
I outgrew my first leather jacket. I bought my second leather jacket about twenty yrs ago. Two yrs ago I bought a kevlar/nylon type jacket. It has a liner and it's much much lighter than my leather jacket. Now for the last two yrs my leather jacket just hangs in my closet. I wore chaps ages ago. When it get cold outI put on my rain gear. Much lighter than my leathers. I have a couple of leather vests and I wear those over my denim jacket. And have a denim vest I wear. My denim vest is full of patches of where I have been. I had leather boot way back in the day but now I wear canvas/leather military/hiking boots. They are lighter than the leather and dry out faster when they get wet. I am leaving tomorrow from central Ohio and riding to Georgia, North and South Carolina and Florida. It's gonna feel good doing another long trip. Glad Spring is finally here.
Thanks mark great video one thing that ticks me off is everything is made in China or Vietnam you can't find anything made in America that's not really expensive but like you said i guess you get what you pay for ok talk to you later bye
I don’t wear leather I wear the Kevlar type ones . Don’t need to prove anything just like to ride and feel free. Thanks for the video Itchy.😎
Still wear leather , saved my ass once but don’t wear the one I went down with
I live in 🇨🇱 and the " cool guys " here wear flip flops, tank top shirt and sunglasses , no gloves no helmet to each their own.
Still wear my dead cow😊
Damn leather shrinks don't it!!!!
I don't do patches or Harley embossed leathers, just a pin badge in the shape of David's star with "not vaccinated: written in English and German
I never wanted to look like I was a posser....with all the patches....My first patch was a Norton....then Triumph....then HD.....nothing else than the bike I was riding.
Still wear leather nothing better 🇦🇺
Hi Ithcy, I wear leather too. I like your sunglasses you wear. They look like KD sunglasses. What size are they, original or x-size and what color lens? Thanks alot! I enjoy your channel because you keep it real and honest. I can relate to alot of your life experiences. "Ride hard and die free"
Yes...KD's
I wear a Kevlar lined shirt and a leather vest over it. I have my HOG patches and my Sturgis patch and the American Flag.
I have a leather for colder warm and have another jacket for warmer weather. I don't think it's kevlar, it's some
type of material with mesh made by Vanson, it's quite nice, my leather is made by Brandon it's over 30 years old
the Vanson is just over 20. Yeah I tend to hand on to stuff.
You don't need a new jacket, you just need to go keto or carnivore so that you'll be able to fit in the jacket you have 😁 I have a Fox Creek leather jacket, very high quality, I love it 👍
Thanks for the tips!
Leather shrinks when you get old. 1:13 1:18
I wear my leather jacket when I get on the highway, around town, not so much. I have a liner for it but never use it... maybe to much of a candy ass... if it's cold enough to need it I stay home.
👍👍👍🤘 ITCHY
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Better Hot than Road Rash!! It's got to be stupid for me to Not wear my leather!!!
As they say, "better to sweat than to bleed".
Show full front and backsides of yourself in the Levi’s jeans in particular, zipped up leather greaser jacket n leather chaps!!
I wear leather otherwise I might be a wannabe
Cajun rally this weekend,LA see mexifils travels
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leather jacket until 80 than wear a long sleve white tee shirt keeps sun off HAPPY TRAILS
But do the leathers have to fit? 🤔
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You have a responsibility to be fit and dangerous.
I've been wearing a leather since I started and I will always wear one, I don't care how warm it is....I don't wear these fruity lace up leather trousers or blue oyster bar chaps.... But as far as a jacket goes leather is the only way to go... I still wear my old school diamond padded jacket which I've worn since the 90s......you wanna lose weight? Quit bee and drink whisky r
Leather jackets will last you a lifetime,...or until you gain 10 lbs.
What you do not eat...does not go on.
Your first jacket was copied from the old cop motorcyclists and there known now as a Brando style ,think we've all had one of them if your of an age
Cop jackets have different pocket style.
Cop jackets have different pocket style.
I got all my leathers from pawnshops.....bikers would run out of drinkin money...and pawn their leather.
Why do bikers wear leather? because chiffon wrinkles in the wind ( Paul Lynde)
Itchy dude leather jackets have always been cool and always will be period. If you don't wear a leather jacket you can't be cool it's that simple. What's not cool is a big guy in a teenie tiny little leather jacket. Get a new one asap just saying. I know I know they are pricey just do it and don't look back. Get one you can grow into not out of. You will be more comfortable and most of all you will be able to breathe. Please don't fool yourself and squeeze into that teenie tiny little leather jacket in public just being helpful no disrespect. You almost passed out putting it on and dam near fainted on video right before my eyes just saying.
Better stand back from the trough..obesity makes diabetetes....believe me....sugar suks.